May 14
In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Mike Appel, a member of the Organic Farmers Association policy committee, discussed the upcoming Farm Tour and Field Day and the sustainable practices that have led to over 20 years of success in organic vegetable farming. Operating in the “green country” of Cherokee County, Appel emphasized …
May 13
In a recent discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, the Sorghum Industry Outlook took center stage as Amy France, Chair of the National Sorghum Producers (NSP), shared insights on the crop’s evolving role in American agriculture. As a third-generation farmer from Scott City, Kansas, France highlighted how sorghum is transitioning from a traditional “buffer crop” …
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 12
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Dirac Twidwell, professor and rangeland ecologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he leads the Large-Scale Rangeland Conservation Lab. They discussed the growing concern surrounding grassland loss and woody encroachment across the United States, a major topic of discussion at the recent U.S. Roundtable …
May 12
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 …
May 11
According to the latest crop progress report released on May 11th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 92%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 51% poor to very poor, and 40% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 86% winter wheat crop is ranked 17% good to excellent, 32% fair, …
May 11
NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt recently visited Oklahoma to witness the state’s ongoing conservation efforts and engage with over 900 youth participants at a national land judging contest. Farm director KC Sheperd was on hand with Bettencourt who described the state as the “birthplace of the service,” Bettencourt emphasized that the agency’s primary mission is to …
May 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Executive Director of the Oklahoma Beef Council Heather Buckmaster about the long-running partnership between the Oklahoma Beef Council and the Oklahoma FFA Association to teach the Master of Beef Advocacy program in classrooms across the state. Teaching the Next Generation About Beef …
May 08
The National Land and Range Judging Contest is far more than a simple academic competition; it is a cornerstone for the future of global food security and environmental stewardship. As Farm Director, KC Sheperd discussed with Larry Wright, the event’s longtime leader, the contest represents a lifelong commitment to the protection of natural resources. For …
May 08
As the 100th State FFA Convention gathered students, advisors, and supporters from across Oklahoma, one familiar face returned home wearing the national blue and gold jacket at the highest level. National FFA Organization President Trey Myers joined senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays to reflect on the whirlwind journey that has taken him around …
