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 …
Jul 13
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the State’s 21-year lawsuit against six companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Oklahoma sued Tyson Foods, Cargill, George’s, Peterson Farms, Cal-Maine and Simmons Foods in 2005. A federal judge found the companies liable in December 2025, then rejected a …
Jul 13
Oklahoma State University is once again making its mark on the world stage, and this time, it is under the feet of the world’s greatest athletes. Dr. Yanqi Wu, a Regents Professor of grass breeding and genetics at OSU, has spent decades developing high-performance turfgrass varieties that are now being featured in the FIFA World …
Jul 10
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its July Crop Production report, showing further declines in U.S. winter wheat production compared to last month’s forecast. New estimates point to smaller crops across several winter wheat classes, with the national average yield expected to fall to its lowest level since 2015 if …
Jul 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Richard Watson, senior soil health and grazing specialist with American Farmland Trust. In Part One yesterday, Watson outlined the goals of the new Beef Producer Economic Resilience Initiative. Today, he explains how the Beef Grazing Network will rely on …
Jul 09
Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently discussed the latest shifts in the wheat and soybean markets with Farm Director KC Sheperd. Following a major market run-up immediately after the holiday weekend, particularly with soybeans exploding higher, the markets have given back some of those gains. Despite these minor pullbacks, hard …
Jul 09
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the Drought Monitor, exceptional drought has remained unchanged this week. Conditions are still present in Washita, Kiowa, Beckham, Woodward, Beaver, Roger Mills, and Texas counties. Exceptional drought now covers only 1.75% of the state compared to 7.13% two weeks ago. Moderate to extreme drought conditions in the current …
Jul 08
Finding enough large-animal veterinarians is becoming an increasing challenge across farm country, regardless of state. Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Dori Borjesson, says one of the biggest deterrents for the next generation of veterinarians is student debt. She noted that many states are studying the issue, and she says data suggests …
Jul 07
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 says excitement is building as OCA prepares for its 2026 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Tulsa on July 24-25. Kelsey said the convention will be held in a newly renovated …
Jul 07
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 …
