Apr 06
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 6th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 3%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 12% good to excellent, 54% very poor to poor, and 34% fair. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 35% good to excellent, 38% fair, and 24% poor to very poor. …
Apr 06
Fertilizer markets are currently facing renewed volatility as agricultural producers navigate shifting price trends and geopolitical tensions. While recent global conflicts have drawn significant attention, market analysts note that the upward trend in prices for essential inputs like anhydrous ammonia began much earlier, driven by domestic factors such as supply chain disruptions from Hurricane Ida. …
Apr 06
A you-pick berry farm experience in Oklahoma provides consumers with a direct connection to local agriculture, and Pati Colston says her operation, Agape House Berry Farm, is designed to offer both fresh fruit and on-farm engagement during the summer season. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, Colston outlined what visitors can expect at her …
Apr 06
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, who says the clock is ticking fast for cattle industry priorities as the Oklahoma legislative session nears its end. A Shortened Timeline at the Capitol With a state budget already agreed to, Kelsey says lawmakers could wrap up the session …
Apr 03
February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety meat posted another strong increase. February was a robust month for …
Apr 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, who shares a cattle industry perspective on an unusually early state budget agreement and what it could mean for agriculture. An Unprecedented Early Agreement Kelsey says the timing alone makes this budget …
Apr 02
The Oklahoma FFA Convention 2026 is quickly approaching, and according to State President Cooper Kline, this year’s event carries a historic weight as members prepare to celebrate the organization’s 100th convention. As the countdown continues, Kline says the moment is finally starting to feel real for him and his officer team. “It’s kind of a …
Apr 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Andy Holloway, longtime Texas Panhandle Extension educator, who is helping lead preparations for the upcoming Hemphill County Beef Conference—an event that continues to draw national and international attention. A Growing Destination for Cattle Producers With just weeks to go, Holloway says excitement …
Apr 02
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions are tightening their grip on Oklahoma as producers head deeper into the spring season, raising concerns about soil moisture, pasture health, and early crop development. What had been a steadily dry pattern is now accelerating quickly, with conditions worsening across much of the state in …
Apr 01
As interest in forage production and long-term ranch sustainability continues to grow, Oklahoma State University Extension is stepping in to fill an important educational gap for producers. Michael Trammell says in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, the Oklahoma Grazing School was created because “it was kind of a gap in some …
