May 14
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite several rounds of much-needed rainfall across Oklahoma in recent weeks, drought conditions continue to tighten their grip on large parts of the state, and now, for the first time this year, exceptional drought has emerged across portions of western Oklahoma. Historically, exceptional drought is devastating for …
May 13
The agricultural landscape in early 2026 is defined by a volatile “asymmetry” in which record-high input costs collide with softening commodity prices. During a deep-dive panel discussion featuring leaders from the Ag Transportation Coalitions, Peter Friedman, the International Food Policy Research Institute’s Joseph Glauber, the American Farm Bureau’s Faith Parum, and the National Council of …
May 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, White House advisor Peter Navarro, Shad Sullivan, ag journalist Jerry Hagstrom, and NCBA Colin Woodall regarding the ongoing Department of Justice investigation into the nation’s four largest meatpackers. While no …
May 07
The agricultural commodities market is currently facing significant downward pressure, as highlighted by OSU Crop Marketing Specialist Todd Hubbs in a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd. This agricultural market outlook reveals a landscape of “red” in the futures markets, driven largely by geopolitical developments and shifting investor sentiment. Hubbs noted that proposed administrative …
May 07
Farmers often focus on weather, markets, and equipment, but every season truly begins long before planting—with the seed itself. That foundational role is exactly what leaders in the seed industry say deserves more attention as innovation, regulation, and global trade continue to shape the future of agriculture. A Legacy Rooted in Innovation Speaking with Oklahoma …
May 05
At the 2026 Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association meeting, crop scouts, extension specialists, and grain elevator representatives painted a sobering picture of this year’s hard red winter wheat crop. Their estimates say the 2026 crop is roughly half the size of the previous two years, with production projected at 48.9 million bushels compared to 101.1 …
May 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Dave Lalman, who shares practical strategies for identifying more efficient replacement heifers that can thrive in forage-based systems. Sorting Heifers for Forage Efficiency Lalman says producers can take a hands-on approach …
May 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Justin Benavidez, who joined Farm broadcasters from across the country and stakeholders at the National Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch to break down cattle market dynamics, herd rebuilding signals, and broader economic pressures shaping the industry. Early Signals of Herd Rebuilding Emerge …
May 01
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) is currently navigating a complex landscape of policy risks and market volatility driven by international conflict and domestic regulatory shifts. In a recent discussion with Maci Carter of the Oklahoma Farm Report, Richard Gupton, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Counsel for the ARA, highlighted the critical issues facing …
Apr 30
The hard red winter wheat markets are currently experiencing significant volatility, driven by geopolitical conflicts and challenging weather conditions across the Plains. In a recent discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University’s Todd Hubbs highlighted the rapid price swings, noting that the July contract for Hard Red Winter Wheat (HRW) recently climbed above …
