Nov 07
At the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Scott Mason, EPA Regional Administrator for the South Central region, about how he believes it’s “a brand new day at the United States EPA.” Mason emphasized that under President Trump, Administrator Zeldin, and his own leadership, the agency is making a concerted …
Nov 07
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Beef cattle extension specialist Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about preparing your cattle for the winter. Dr. Biggs says that the most important step in preparing a herd for winter is simple — being prepared. “At the end of the day, we want to make sure that we have the …
Nov 06
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ian Wheal, founder and CEO of Breedr, who shared how his background in Australia shaped his vision for the company. “I grew up in Australia, grew up in a cow-calf operation there,” Wheal said, adding that his father “spent a lot of time building co-ops …
Nov 06
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) still remains in parts of central and southwestern Oklahoma, and new severe drought conditions have emerged in southern Oklahoma in Jefferson, Stephens, and Choctaw counties. …
Nov 05
Oklahoma cotton producers are experiencing one of their best seasons in recent memory, according to Maxwell Smith, cotton extension specialist at Oklahoma State University, who spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport. Smith said, “This year has been a really good change from the last few that we’ve experienced in Oklahoma cotton production.” Early rains …
Nov 04
The 2025 American Angus Association Annual Meeting was held over this past weekend- and in today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talks with Oklahoma Angus Breeder and former American Angus National President John Pfeiffer, Jr. Pfeiffer was pleased with the outcome of the meeting, that saw the five incumbent Board members …
Nov 04
Following the 2025 wheat harvest, Oklahoma State University wheat breeder Dr. Brett Carver has finished digesting the data, and two clear, challenging trends have emerged: the persistence of dry winters and the arrival of new disease pressures in Central Oklahoma. In a conversation with Ron Hays, Dr. Carver explained how these factors are shaping the …
Nov 03
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Ryan Moorhouse, chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, who discussed the rollout of the new Beef Checkoff budget that began in October. Moorhouse and the other members of the CBB volunteer their time and are cattle producers that represent all segments …
Nov 03
Drones are quickly becoming valuable tools for specific tasks on the farm. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Oklahoma State University soil scientist Dr. Brian Arnall, who shared his perspective on how drone technology has evolved in agriculture. He explained that “mapping drones… is really where the drone technology first started jumping in, probably about …
Oct 31
At the 2025 National FFA Convention, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins addressed the Thursday afternoon General Session of the 98th FFA Convention and met with reporters, including senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, to discuss several key cattle industry issues, including feeder cattle imports from Mexico and the President’s remarks about beef prices. …
