Jun 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from three leading beef economists — Dr. Derrell Peel, Don Close, and Nevil Speer — about one of the biggest questions facing the cattle business today: at what point, if any, will consumers back away from beef prices that continue climbing higher? …
May 29
Labor challenges in the specialty crop sector are continuing to draw attention, and Samantha Ayoub recently sat down with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter to discuss the growing urgency of workforce stability for fruit and vegetable producers. Ayoub emphasized just how essential a reliable labor force is to keeping fresh produce moving from farm to …
May 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to implement a major expansion of the federal farm safety net by adding up to 30 million new base acres to the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce explains that this update, authorized under the One Big …
May 28
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma remain sharply divided, with improving moisture in the east contrasting with worsening dryness in the west. While rainfall has eased conditions in some areas, western Oklahoma continues to face intensifying drought, stressing pastures, crops, and water supplies. The latest drought data shows I-35 …
May 27
The Oklahoma wheat harvest is moving rapidly, offering producers, grain handlers, crop consultants, and industry partners a field-level look at how the crop is shaping up across the state. According to the latest Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, harvest is currently reported at 12% to 14% complete. As combines move through …
May 27
Protein demand is surging, and leaders in the pork industry are working to ensure producers benefit from growing consumer interest. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport during a Dean’s Dialog at Ag Hall, Dr. David Newman, CEO of the National Pork Board, discussed the unique structure of the pork checkoff, efforts to grow pork …
May 27
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, who says global demand for U.S. beef remains remarkably strong despite challenges in one key market. Demand Holds Strong Even as China Weighs on Numbers Speaking during the spring conference …
May 26
Fresh fruits and vegetables are at the center of a growing national conversation about nutrition, policy, and agricultural production—and industry leaders say increasing consumption is both the biggest challenge and the greatest opportunity ahead. Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter in Washington, D.C., Mollie Van Lieu outlined what the fresh produce sector represents and …
May 22
A newly released Lifecycle assessment of United States cotton fiber production is giving growers, brands, and retailers a deeper look at the environmental impacts of cotton production—and according to Dr. Jesse Daystar of Cotton Incorporated, the findings show U.S. cotton is positioned strongly when it comes to sustainability and transparency. Speaking with associate farm reporter …
May 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation who spoke at the spring conference, about renewed optimism surrounding U.S. beef access to China after American cattle producers have been effectively shut out of the market since early 2025. …
