Jul 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), about the new Dietary Guidelines, strong consumer demand for beef, herd rebuilding, and why NCBA continues to support voluntary Product of the USA labeling over mandatory country of origin labeling. …
Jul 30
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Another week of summer heat has kept drought concerns front and center across Oklahoma. While conditions have stabilized in much of the state over the past few weeks, dry weather continues to challenge producers in western Oklahoma as they await meaningful rainfall. According to the Drought Monitor, the exceptional …
Jul 29
In a landmark step for rural connectivity, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Executive Director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office Mike Sanders to discuss a groundbreaking $14.5 million initiative bringing state-of-the-art Community Access Portals to local public libraries across the state. Powered by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund dollars, this first-in-the-nation …
Jul 29
Agricultural producers struggling to find dependable seasonal labor may have another option through the federal H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson recently spoke with Todd Miller, founder and president of Head Honchos LLC, about how the program works and what farmers and ranchers must do to participate. “It’s a guest …
Jul 28
Oklahoma national champion livestock exhibitors were recognized at the Oklahoma State Capitol as state leaders celebrated the accomplishments of 4-H and FFA members who earned top honors at national livestock shows this summer. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the annual recognition highlights …
Jul 28
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with atmospheric scientist Matt Makens of Makens Weather, who says the current Super El Niño is unlike any previous event and could bring meaningful improvements in moisture and forage conditions across the Southern Plains. Makens explained that while the current event qualifies as …
Jul 27
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 63% Good to Excellent this week, down 4 points from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 63% good to excellent this week, down 3 points from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 46% good to excellent this week, up …
Jul 27
Being named Oklahoma Cattlewoman of the Year 2026 is an honor Debbie Powers says she never expected, but one she deeply appreciates. Powers, who was recently recognized by the Oklahoma CattleWomen, reflected on the friendships, volunteer work and passion for beef promotion that have shaped her journey during a conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli …
Jul 27
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock marketing specialist, about the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report and the midyear cattle inventory report. While the July numbers came in largely as expected, Peel says they continue to tell the same story—feedlots …
Jul 27
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with Oklahoma 4-H State Program Leader Steve Beck and state 4-H president Kate Sherrill during the 105th State 4-H Roundup at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. Beck described State 4-H Roundup as Oklahoma 4-H’s premier leadership event, bringing young people from across the state together for competitions, educational …
