Nov 09
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Oklahoma State University livestock marketing specialist Dr. Derrell Peel about cattle market volatility, declining beef production, producer decisions on rebuilding herds and what the industry could expect heading into 2027. Despite a more turbulent second half of 2026, Peel says the underlying …
Nov 07
Addressing agricultural producers from across the state at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 85th Annual Meeting on Friday afternoon, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur delivered a candid yet optimistic assessment of the state’s agricultural landscape, reflecting on nearly eight years of leadership, navigating severe drought, and rallying support for the next generation of farmers and …
Nov 06
Facing economic decline, persistent drought, and rural school funding shortfalls across his northwest Oklahoma district, State Senator Casey Murdock believes the solution might just come in the form of data centers. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Murdock framed the rapid expansion of data centers not merely as a tech industry trend, …
Nov 06
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Mark Johnson, American Angus Association board member from Orlando, Oklahoma, about the association’s upcoming annual convention, the success of its Angus Link program, and the growing demand for high-quality beef. With the annual meeting returning to Louisville, Kentucky, alongside the North …
Nov 05
U.S. beef exports closed the third quarter on a positive note, with September volume increasing slightly from a year ago and value climbing 8%, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork exports were below year-ago levels for the fifth consecutive month, due in part to a …
Nov 05
At the Rural Economic Outlook Conference in Stillwater, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to evaluate where agricultural markets stand following the federal elections, how global pressures are affecting local producers, and what to watch for in upcoming supply and demand reports. Despite the …
Nov 04
Oklahoma farmers face important ARC and PLC enrollment decisions this fall as USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) works through a delayed enrollment process for the 2026 crop year and opens the window for 2027 elections. Dr. Hagerman gave an update at the Rural Economic outlook conference this week and said with new reference prices, updated …
Nov 04
With nearly 100 cases confirmed since June, the pressure from New World screwworm populations continues to build along the southern border. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Entomology Professor Dr. Justin Talley to examine the pest’s current spread, its destructive life cycle, and the critical management steps livestock producers must …
Nov 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. David Lalman about reducing hay waste and proper hay storage. Lalman will be among the presenters at OSU’s Livestock and Range Field Day on November 5 at the university’s Range Cow Research Facility near …
Nov 03
Republican Mike Mazzei expanded his advantage in the race for Oklahoma governor late Tuesday night, anchoring a sweeping Republican performance across every statewide executive office on the ballot as returns reached 98% of precincts reporting. Introduced by outgoing Governor Kevin Stitt as Oklahoma’s 29th governor, Mike Mazzei addressed supporters at his election night watch party …
