Jul 07
Horse and Hound Rescue has spent the last decade giving retired Thoroughbred racehorses a new purpose while also providing a safe haven for dozens of dogs in need. What began as a solution to a growing need within the racing industry has grown into a thriving rescue operation that has successfully placed hundreds of horses …
Jul 06
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybean crop conditions are 64% good to excellent this week down 1% from 65% last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 46% good to excellent this week, down 2 points …
Jul 06
In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce detailed significant advancements in agricultural administration, highlighting how the USDA’s modernized acreage reporting system is set to transform daily operations for producers. Following recent testimony before the House Agriculture Committee regarding the implementation of the farm bill, Fordyce explained that while various agencies …
Jul 06
A recent spell of hot weather in parts of rural America has raised crucial questions about the timing of post-emergence weed control in soybeans. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Dr. Rodrigo Werle, an associate professor of weed science at the University of Wisconsin, about his recommendations for spraying when temperatures rise. He emphasizes that …
Jul 03
Oklahoma producers are navigating a shifting landscape following the latest USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports. To break down what these numbers mean for the region, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to analyze how surging Oklahoma soybean acreage, emerging winter canola rotations, and …
Jul 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Donnie Robertson, Vice President of Express Ranches, about the next phase of the Express Ranches dispersal. In Part 1, Robertson discussed the family’s decision to hold one final major event. In Part 2, he detailed the dispersal of Express Ranches females set …
Jul 02
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. After months of persistent dryness, Oklahoma is finally seeing meaningful drought relief. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought has dropped sharply from 7.13% to just 1.75% of the state, while drought-free areas expanded significantly—welcome news for producers heading into the heart of summer. Across Oklahoma …
Jul 01
An extraordinary month of severe weather and rainfall has left Oklahoma with historic wind records and complex agricultural conditions, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. While June 2026 did not feature headline-grabbing tornado outbreaks, it delivered unprecedented straight-line winds alongside a substantial rainfall rebound that brought significant yet uneven drought relief to the state. Unprecedented …
Jul 01
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Donnie Robertson, Vice President of Express Ranch, who continues the conversation from part one, which aired yesterday, about the decision by the Funk family to disperse the iconic Express Ranches cattle operation. In this second installment, Robertson details how the ranch plans …
Jun 30
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its annual June acreage report, detailing significant adjustments in planting and harvesting intentions across the Southern Plains. Striking a balance between fluctuating market demands and regional weather patterns, producers in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas are adjusting their acreage strategies across key commodities. Oklahoma Acres See Major …
