Apr 23
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with agricultural economist and professor at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Shannon Ferrell, who says ranch families across the country are recognizing that succession planning can no longer wait. Ferrell says the response since presenting his ranch succession planning ideas at CattleCon 2026 has …
Apr 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Andy Holloway, who says it’s not too late to register for the 2026 Hemphill County Beef Conference set for next Tuesday and Wednesday in Canadian Texas. Holloway says interest remains strong, with a record-setting trade show and producers coming from across the …
Apr 21
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 …
Apr 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Hugh Aljoe, who says the Noble Research Institute has sharpened its mission around helping farmers and ranchers improve grazing land resiliency and ranch profitability. Noble’s New Focus: Land Health and Profitability Aljoe said Noble has shifted its efforts to deliver measurable results …
Apr 21
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 19
Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel talked Friday with Senior Farm and Ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about the USDA’s April cattle-on-feed report which shows a modest tightening in supply. “Placements in March were 92.7% of last year and marketings were 94.5%, which gives us an April 1 on‑feed inventory at 99.5% …
Apr 16
The cattle industry is watching closely as New World screwworm cases continue pushing north through Mexico, with the nearest confirmed detection now less than 100 miles from the United States. During a webinar on April 15th hosted by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Sigrid Johannes, Senior Executive Director of Government Affairs, offered an extensive update on …
Apr 15
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues to feature comments from Dr. Bob Weaber of Kansas State from his presentation in the OSU Thursday Ranchers Lunchtime Series on the Tug of War in the Cattle Industry. Part one of the conversationis available here. In todays addition, Weaber outlined why producers should focus not …
Apr 15
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 14
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 …
