May 25
Ryan Olson, director of trade policy for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), joined more than 60 people from 16 U.S. states and three countries on the Wheat Quality Council’s 68th Annual Hard Red Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour in Kansas from May 11 to 14, 2026. Olson took the wheel in one of 17 cars that traversed …
May 25
Producers across Oklahoma are constantly looking for innovative ways to manage rising fertilizer costs while maintaining productive fields. At the recent Oklahoma Wheat Field Day, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Daniel Adamson, Oklahoma State University Extension soil management specialist, to discuss a promising proof-of-concept study focused on rebuilding Oklahoma …
May 22
After more than seven years serving Oklahoma agriculture as the Deputy Commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, JanLee Rowlett is saying goodbye to ODAFF as she prepares to take on a new role with the Livestock Marketing Association. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd at a farewell gathering, Rowlett reflected on …
May 22
The United States Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring Conference in Oklahoma City highlighted the rapid growth and underlying political realities of the Central American market for American beef and pork. As global demand rises, agricultural experts and foreign policy professionals are analyzing how deep-rooted trade agreements like the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement …
May 21
With LRP cattle insurance becoming a growing topic of conversation as cattle markets swing sharply from day to day, Clay burtrum of Farm Data Services says producers are facing a market environment that feels increasingly unpredictable — making risk protection more important than ever. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Burtrum said price movement on …
May 21
The agricultural markets are experiencing notable volatility, driven by international political developments and shifting economic forecasts. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University (OSU) to discuss the current state of the markets and what producers can expect in the coming weeks. The conversation highlighted how global events, particularly …
May 21
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains sharply divided, with better conditions emerging across much of eastern Oklahoma while western counties—including parts of the Panhandle and southwest—continue battling exceptional drought, bare pastures, and mounting strain on farmers and ranchers. More than 82% of the state remains under some level of …
May 21
Wheat disease pressure in Oklahoma has intensified this season, with multiple viruses and fungal infections affecting fields across the state, according to Oklahoma State University plant pathologist Dr. Meriem Aoun. Speaking during the Lahoma Wheat Field Day with summer intern Presley Strickland, Aoun said growers are seeing unusually widespread disease activity, particularly from wheat streak …
May 20
The opening session of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Spring meeting focused on expanding global meat demand and the vital connection between international market development and local farm families. Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur welcomed attendees, emphasizing that while large-scale market strategies look at trade from a high-level perspective, the true impact is …
May 20
The Oklahoma agricultural education community is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and influential champions, Jackie “Jack” Dean Staats. Born December 15, 1951, Staats dedicated nearly five decades of his life to shaping the future of agricultural youth, serving as a high school instructor, the State FFA Advisor, and a university educator. …
