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 …
Jul 16
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite some welcome improvement this week, drought continues to be a concern across western Oklahoma as dry conditions persist in several counties. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought retreating slightly, while nearly half of the state remains affected by moderate to extreme drought. Although recent …
Jul 15
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Coordinator Cara Comstock to discuss the upcoming Youth Leadership Summit. Comstock says upcoming AFR youth and education programs are designed to connect Oklahoma students with leadership development, agricultural education and hands-on opportunities across the industry. Comstock said AFR’s youth program is …
Jul 15
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, head of the Washington, D.C., office for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the top policy issues facing cattle producers during the 2026 Summer Cattle Industry Business Meeting in Denver. Lane said New World screwworm continues to dominate conversations across …
Jul 14
The Oklahoma cotton crop is showing highly variable conditions across the state this season, characterized by notable field-to-field differences. Recent tours through Western Oklahoma reveal a mixed landscape, which aligns with broader observations statewide. Areas along the I-40 corridor that received timely rainfall after being “dusted in” are progressing well, though producers note that additional …
Jul 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the policy work taking place during the 2026 Summer Cattle Industry Business Meeting in Denver. NCBA’s Most Important Policy Meeting of the Year The National Cattlemen’s Beef …
Jul 14
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Jul 13
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 68% Good to Excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 65% good to excellent this week up 1point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 44% good to excellent this week, down 2 …
