Jul 31
In a recent “Hess Address” segment, Oklahoma State University President Dr. Jim Hess outlined the university’s ambitious strategic vision for 2031, major campus facility investments, and progress on a $2 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign that recently reached its $1 billion milestone. From expanding lower-division course offerings in Tulsa to constructing state-of-the-art research and veterinary facilities, …
Jul 31
Oklahoma State University Extension specialists gave farmers and agricultural professionals a hands-on look at crop production, pest management, soil health and irrigation technology during the recent OSU Extension Demo Day in Chickasha. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson spoke with OSU Extension specialist Brian Arnall during the event about the demonstrations available to attendees and …
Jul 31
As July comes to a close, cattle markets have experienced a sharp correction that has caught the attention of producers across the country. In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel, who says despite the recent volatility, the long-term outlook for …
Jul 31
Oklahoma Cattle Women scholarships are helping support the next generation of agricultural leaders, with this year’s recipients sharing a common passion for livestock, veterinary medicine, and advocating for the agriculture industry. The scholarship winners—Sadiee Wright, Taryn McCaa, and Chloe Silka—each have deep roots in Oklahoma agriculture and plan to continue serving the livestock industry through …
Jul 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), about the new Dietary Guidelines, strong consumer demand for beef, herd rebuilding, and why NCBA continues to support voluntary Product of the USA labeling over mandatory country of origin labeling. …
Jul 30
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Another week of summer heat has kept drought concerns front and center across Oklahoma. While conditions have stabilized in much of the state over the past few weeks, dry weather continues to challenge producers in western Oklahoma as they await meaningful rainfall. According to the Drought Monitor, the exceptional …
Jul 29
In a landmark step for rural connectivity, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Executive Director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office Mike Sanders to discuss a groundbreaking $14.5 million initiative bringing state-of-the-art Community Access Portals to local public libraries across the state. Powered by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Capital Projects Fund dollars, this first-in-the-nation …
Jul 29
Agricultural producers struggling to find dependable seasonal labor may have another option through the federal H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson recently spoke with Todd Miller, founder and president of Head Honchos LLC, about how the program works and what farmers and ranchers must do to participate. “It’s a guest …
Jul 28
Oklahoma national champion livestock exhibitors were recognized at the Oklahoma State Capitol as state leaders celebrated the accomplishments of 4-H and FFA members who earned top honors at national livestock shows this summer. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the annual recognition highlights …
Jul 28
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with atmospheric scientist Matt Makens of Makens Weather, who says the current Super El Niño is unlike any previous event and could bring meaningful improvements in moisture and forage conditions across the Southern Plains. Makens explained that while the current event qualifies as …
