Dec 02
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 …
Dec 02
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index climbed to 139 in November, 10 points higher than in October and the highest barometer reading since June of this year. The improvement in farmer sentiment was attributable to producers’ more optimistic outlook for the future, as the November Future Expectations Index reading of 144 was 15 points higher than in …
Dec 02
At the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City, farm director KC Sheperd spoke with American Soybean Association Vice President Scott Metzger, who discussed his current role and his upcoming transition into the presidency. He notes that he is “currently vice president” of the ASA, and in “a couple weeks I will move up into …
Dec 01
Oklahoma Farm Reports’ Maci Carter spoke with Bailey Corwine of the American Farm Bureau Federation, who began by discussing mental health in farm communities and immediately identified what she believes is the biggest misconception. She states that “the biggest misconception is that reaching out is a sign of weakness,” noting that farmers often rely on …
Dec 01
Farm director KC Sheperd spoke with Mike Stranz, vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union, at the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City. The conversation centers on current challenges facing farmers, beginning with concerns about the aftermath of the recent government shutdown and what comes next for federal trade assistance. Stranz emphasizes …
Nov 26
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Sean Voskhul from AARP. Voskhul began with recognition of the vital role caregivers play across the country. Voskhul highlighted that “835,000 caregivers in Oklahoma provide that labor of love every day, taking care of individuals so they can stay at home where they want to be …
Nov 25
KC sheperd spoke with Kim Tutor, technical marketing manager for plant health who explains that her role at BASF focuses on fungicide performance. She notes, “I’m excited to be here talking about the performance of our fungicides.” She highlights their performance-driven fungicides and emphasizes their lead corn product, Veltyma. Tutor discusses the significant disease pressures …
Nov 24
National Wheat Statistics: Winter Wheat Planted reached 97 percent, equal to the previous year and the five-year average. Winter Wheat Emerged reached 87 percent, down one point versus the previous year and down two points from the five-year average. National Corn Statistics: Corn Harvested Reached 96 percent, down four points from a year ago and down one …
Nov 21
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Richard Fordyce, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA at the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City. Questions about how the USDA recovered after the lengthy government shutdown started the conversation, and Fordyce explains that the department “had folks back in …
Nov 21
Farm Director KC Shepherd spoke with Billy Howe of the Texas Farm Bureau following a water panel discussion, focusing on the unique legal status of groundwater in Texas, the emergence of major new industrial water users, and the urgent need for new water technology. Texas Groundwater: The Rule of Capture Groundwater rights in Texas are …
