Oct 23
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Severe Drought: Severe drought (D2) has now spread in southwestern Oklahoma, affecting Gerrer, Jackson, Tillman, and Kiowa counties, covering 5.73 percent of the state. Widespread Dryness: Over 72 percent of …
Oct 22
Today’s beef buzz features comments from NCBA president Colin Woodall and Ceo of Cattlefax Randy Blach as they reflect on President Trump’s comments on beef imports from Argentina. Beef industry leaders are voicing strong opposition to President Trump’s recent comments suggesting that importing more beef from Argentina could help lower prices for U.S. consumers. Colin …
Oct 21
Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senate Republican Vice Chair, spoke on the North Lawn following a lunch hosted by President Trump at the White House’s Rose Garden Club. After a lunch meeting with President Trump, Senator James Lankford reaffirmed his call to reopen the federal government, now entering its third week of closure. “There is one central …
Oct 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 …
Oct 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Shannon Ferrell discussing ranch transition at the Texas Cattle Feeders Convention. As he explained, “A lot of people really understand the importance of our farm transition issue. It’s become very real to people as they realize the horizon that we …
Oct 20
Oklahoma State University Extension specialist Jonathan Cammack says fall is a critical time for producers to begin fly management — well before pests become a visible problem. He explains that winter feeding habits create the perfect setup for future infestations. “If you think about a pasture situation, you might drive out there on your tractor, …
Oct 17
Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Dr. John Michael Riley says the markets have been unusually stagnant due to the ongoing government shutdown. “We’re still in the midst of a shutdown with the government,” he explains, noting that critical USDA data is unavailable. “About this time of the month is when we receive our monthly crop …
Oct 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Buck Wehrbein, who has spent decades in the beef industry, with experience in feedlots across Texas and Nebraska. Reflecting on his time leading the association, Wehrbein said, “It’s incredibly rapid. I didn’t expect it to go by …
Oct 16
Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, has announced Roots & Revelry, an annual farm-to-table gathering designed to honor the progress and efforts of producers who are transforming U.S. agriculture through sustainable land stewardship. The inaugural event will also feature the presentation of the first Noble Land Stewardship Award. The …
Oct 16
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ben Weinheimer, president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association at the 2025 TCFA meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. Weinheimer spoke about the ongoing challenge of keeping feedlot pens full across the southern plains. He explained that the latest Cattle on …
