Jul 21
Breaking News– since the interview with Kelsey- The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced on Tuesday that Gentner Drummond will join Mike Mazzei and Cyndi Munson for the Gubernatorial Agriculture Forum on Saturday, July 25, during the 74th Annual OCA Convention and Trade Show in Tulsa. Drummond’s campaign confirmed Monday evening that he will participate in …
Jul 21
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with cattle market analyst Don Close of Terrain, who says government intervention is not the answer to rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd. While some have suggested offering incentives to producers to retain replacement heifers, Close believes the cattle market is capable of …
Jul 21
The annual Big 3 Field Days recently brought together thousands of agricultural students and advisors from across the state to test their livestock judging skills and build community. For young participants and seasoned agricultural educators alike, the Big 3 Field Days serve as a premier proving ground for leadership, decision-making, and hands-on agricultural education. Oklahoma …
Jul 20
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 66% good to excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 45% good to excellent this week, up …
Jul 20
Oklahoma State University (OSU) is bringing back a personalized, tactile learning experience for producers and consultants with its upcoming Demo Day in Chickasha on July 27th. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with OSU’s Brian Arnall to discuss how this event departs from traditional field days by focusing on interactive, extension-centric learning. The focus of …
Jul 20
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about the historic cattle market, managing risk in a record-price environment, and whether the industry is beginning to see the first signs of herd expansion. Historic Prices, But Bigger Dollar Swings Close said 2026 has been one of …
Jul 20
Livestock chiropractic care is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for producers looking to improve animal mobility, comfort, performance, and overall well-being. According to Central Oklahoma livestock chiropractor Dr. Lacey Hoel, chiropractic treatments can benefit everything from show cattle and horses to dogs, sheep, goats, pigs, and even poultry. Speaking with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Hoel …
Jul 17
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Presley Strickland visited with Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator Holly Carroll about the organization’s annual Shotgun Shoot fundraiser, which raises money for the Oklahoma Foundation for Agriculture while bringing together Farm Bureau members, youth and supporters from across the state. Carroll said the event was created as a …
Jul 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Mary Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about why NCBA is filing an Amicus Brief in the long-running Oklahoma poultry litigation case. Hart said the organization is working alongside the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, …
Jul 16
The Wheat Marketing Center (WMC) welcomed a team of bakery and milling professionals from South Korea for its 2026 Korean Bakery Product Development Short Course, reinforcing a longstanding international partnership with U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and advancing research on the performance of U.S. wheat in global bakery applications. “Programs like the Korean Bakery Product Development …
