Apr 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Clay McKinney, who serves as Executive Director of Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, about the vital role Special Rangers play in protecting ranchers and their livestock. A Specialized Force Protecting Ranchers McKinney says …
Apr 10
The Southern Plains Grasslands Summit is set to make its Oklahoma debut in Alva from May 27-29, 2026, serving as a critical hub for landowners facing the rapid spread of invasive species. This landmark event, hosted at the newly completed Salt Fork Event Center, aims to equip producers with the technical and financial tools necessary …
Apr 09
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Moderate to extreme drought conditions in the current period indicate that 98.77% of the state is affected by drought, unchanged from last week. Extreme Drought conditions have subsided this …
Apr 09
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Greg Hanes, Chief Executive Officer of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, who says tighter cattle supplies are forcing the industry to get more strategic with every checkoff dollar. Stretching Checkoff Dollars in a Tight Cycle With the U.S. beef cow …
Apr 09
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 08
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board CEO Greg Hanes, who says the long-term investment of checkoff dollars is continuing to pay off as beef demand remains strong—even in the face of higher prices. Building Demand Through Long-Term Investment Hanes says the current fiscal year …
Apr 07
As the April 15 deadline approaches, agricultural producers face unique financial hurdles that distinguish their operations from standard small businesses. For many, the central question of the season is determining when to handle filings independently and when to seek professional expertise. According to Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt, the stakes are exceptionally …
Apr 07
Oklahoma cattle producers have an opportunity to sharpen their skills at an upcoming hands-on educational event, as OSU Extension prepares to host a multi-day cow-calf boot camp in Ada. Extension educator Erin Hubbard said said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the program is designed to cover a wide range …
Apr 07
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Hays and Woodall talk historic consumer demand for beef, getting ready for the New World Screwworm (just in case) and how cattlemen are interacting with lawmakers ahead of the November midterm …
