Feb 19
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma continues to face dry conditions, with the latest Drought Monitor showing nearly three-quarters of Oklahoma affected by moderate to extreme drought, unchanged from last week. While extreme drought has eased slightly to just over 9 percent of the state, large areas remain dry, and the 6-to-10-day …
Feb 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays talked recently at CattleCon26 with Sigrid Johannes, Senior Director of Government Affairs For NCBA, about the growing concern surrounding New World screwworm and what government and industry are doing to keep it out of the United States. Johannes says that even in winter, the …
Feb 18
Oklahoma Wildfires Burn 150,000+ Acres; Gary McManus Warns of New Red Flag Danger The wildfire crisis in Oklahoma has reached a critical threshold, with state officials and meteorologists sounding the alarm as the destruction mounts. According to Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus, the toll is staggering: over 150,000 acres have already been consumed, resulting in …
Feb 18
As Oklahoma livestock groups unite to take a more proactive role in shaping the conversation around food, Kylee Deniz with the Oklahoma Pork Council joins senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau leadership conference to discuss the launch of the new All For Food coalition, an effort that brings multiple …
Feb 17
Oklahoma State Representative David Hardin joined Ron Hays at the 2026 Farm Bureau leadership conference to discuss the ongoing poultry litter litigation, saying the case has reached a point where “some serious decisions have to be made.” Hardin said while he hopes the judge accepts proposed settlements, he is uncertain that will happen given earlier …
Feb 17
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 …
Feb 17
Agricultural markets witnessed a week of rallies followed by late-week corrections as shifting weather patterns in the Southern Plains and updated federal reports influenced trader sentiment. According to the latest Crop Outlook Newsletter from Oklahoma State University’s Dr. Todd Hubbs, the market is currently navigating a complex landscape of steady demand and looming environmental factors. …
Feb 17
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Bray Haven, Executive Vice President of Cattlemen’s Congress, as they recap the sixth year of the event and reflect on record-setting growth. Haven says the 2026 Congress finished strong and continues to gain momentum across the cattle industry. Haven noted that this …
Feb 17
Oklahoma State Question 843: How Eliminating Homestead Property Taxes Could Affect Public Services: The Potential Impact of State Question 843 on Oklahoma Property Taxes A new legislative initiative, State Question 843, is currently under discussion in Oklahoma with the potential to significantly alter the state’s property tax landscape. Chris Schroder, Executive Director of the Association …
Feb 16
Oklahoma Farm Bureau, along with a coalition of fellow agricultural organizations, individual poultry producers and numerous Oklahoma state legislators have filed a motion seeking leave to file a friend-of-the-court brief asking for a stay of the judgment issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma in the decades-long State of Oklahoma v. …
