Feb 10
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 10
The Tweet That Moved the Market OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs write in his weekly Newsletter about the market-moving news last week: On February 10, 2026, agricultural markets experienced a sudden burst of volatility, sparked not by weather or supply reports but by a social media post from President Trump. The previous Wednesday, the President posted …
Feb 06
AFR Convention to Address Key Oklahoma Ag Policy: The American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative is gearing up for its annual convention, promising a weekend packed with legislative discussions, educational sessions, and celebration of Oklahoma’s agricultural youth. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with AFR President Scott Blubaugh to preview the …
Feb 06
he Weekend Watch: Receptive Fuels, Reluctant Winds Friday: The Heating Window Sarah leaned against the brush truck, wiping sweat from her forehead. It didn’t feel like February. The thermometer on the dash read 78°F, well above normal for the season. The sky was a piercing, cloudless blue. “Feels like fire weather,” her rookie, Miller, noted, …
Feb 05
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs: Soybean Rally Offers Pricing Opportunity Amidst “Wishy-Washy” Global Markets and Drought Concerns The grain markets are seeing significant movement this week, driven by geopolitical headlines and social media posts from the White House. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist, to …
Feb 05
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma continues to grapple with expanding drought conditions, with nearly three-quarters of the state now classified from moderate to extreme drought, even as exceptional drought remains absent. Much of the snow that fell during recent winter weather has now melted, and temperatures are beginning to edge slightly …
Feb 04
Speaking with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays at CattleCon26, Cheyenne Sparks of Oklahoma CattleWomen shared the excitement surrounding her new leadership role with the American National CattleWomen. Sparks announced that she has been elected vice president of ANCW, calling it the culmination of a long journey of involvement. “I’m very excited to share …
Feb 04
Farmers and ranchers across the country gathered at CattleCon26 to recognize leadership and advocacy within the beef industry, and this year that spotlight landed on Oklahoma producer Connie Tabor of Agra, named the 2026 American National CattleWomen CattleWoman of the Year. Speaking with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Tabor reflected on both her …
Feb 03
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 …
