In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from National Cattlemen’s Beef Association lead lobbyist Ethan Lane, who recently joined farm broadcasters from across the country to discuss the latest issues facing the beef industry. Lane talks about tight cattle supplies, consumer demand, the Farm Bill, and what he hopes …
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Sep 24
Surging Data Center Power Demand Challenges Rural Electric Co-ops
Rural electric cooperatives across the nation are facing unprecedented shifts in electricity demand as large-scale data center projects increasingly target rural communities, according to Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). The NRECA represents more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-owned electric cooperatives that are now balancing how to accommodate massive industrial loads …
Sep 23
Oklahoma Drought Relief on the Horizon: Strengthening El Niño Brings Hope to Parched Producers
Oklahoma drought relief may finally be approaching as a strengthening El Niño pattern offers hope to parched agricultural lands, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd at a recent Drought Commission meeting, McManus outlined the harsh reality currently facing the state’s agricultural producers while presenting a more promising long-term outlook …
Sep 23
Express Ranches Legacy to Continue Through Angus Genetics Following Herd Dispersal
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features audio with Bob Funk Jr. about the upcoming dispersal of the Express Ranches cattle operation. Funk’s comments come from a recent conversation that he and longtime Express Ranches’ management Donnie Robertson and Kevin Hafner had about the decision to disperse the historic herd …
Sep 23
Jefferson County Cattle Producer Uses Performance Beef to Track Costs and Save Time
For sixth-generation Oklahoma cattle producer Lodge Scott, managing a stocker operation means keeping a close eye on cattle performance, feeding costs, and the bottom line. At his operation east of Waurika in Jefferson County, Scott raises his own stockers while also feeding customer cattle for 60 to 75 days before sending them back or selling …
Sep 22
Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Markets See Stronger Demand for Better-Quality Cattle
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Sep 22
Wagyu Selection Indexes Help Producers Evaluate Genetic Value
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. J.R. Tate of Allied Genetic Resources about selection indexes developed for the American Wagyu Association. Tate spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport at the American Wagyu Association’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Tate explains how the indexes combine multiple …
Sep 21
Crop Progress: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Begins as Pasture and Range Conditions Decline
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 57% a week ago. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58% last week. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 34% good to excellent this week versus …
Sep 21
OSU Turf and Landscape Field Day Showcases Latest Turfgrass Research and Innovation
Oklahoma State University researchers showcased advancements in turfgrass development and explored the potential for growing hops in Oklahoma during the university’s Turf & Landscape Field Day on Sept. 16. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with OSU researchers and students to learn more about their ongoing research and its applications for Oklahoma growers and …
Sep 21
Low August Placements in September Cattle on Feed Report Offer Positive Surprise for Cattle Market
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about the latest Cattle on Feed report, which showed August placements well below expectations. Peel says the numbers could signal a shift in the cattle market as fewer cattle move into feedlots. August …
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