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 …
Feb 03
Ahead of the upcoming legislative session, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, led by CEO & President Christy Gillenwater, hosted a dynamic round-table discussion featuring Oklahoma’s top legislative leaders. The panel included Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, House Majority Leader Mark Lawson, Senate Minority Leader Julia Kirt, and House Democratic Leader Cindy Munson. Despite differing …
Feb 02
Governor Kevin Stitt delivered his eighth and final State of the State address to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature, outlining a bold vision to cement the state’s recent progress and secure the American Dream for future generations. Reflecting on the past seven years, Stitt highlighted significant achievements in fiscal responsibility, education, and economic …
Jan 30
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kelli Retallick Riley, president of Angus Genetics, about how genomics and emerging measurements could shape the future of beef production. Riley reflects on ongoing industry discussions around modernizing the USDA grading system and how red meat yield may eventually be …
Jan 30
A Very Cool, Very Special Place The Comanche Pool Grazing LandsA vast swath of intact prairie known as the Comanche Pool grazing lands stretches along the border of Kansas and Oklahoma. These rolling, undeveloped grasslands cover 7 million contiguous acres and span 15 counties. Today, the ranchers who raise cattle in the Comanche Pool area …
Jan 30
Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Prioritizes Education and Ag Issues in New Legislative Session: As the new legislative session kicks off in Oklahoma, Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton is setting his sights on critical issues affecting both the state’s future and its agricultural backbone. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Paxton …
Jan 30
As cattle producers prepare for another year of possible market volatility and management challenges, Jennifer Patterson, OSU Extension agricultural educator in Payne County, says the upcoming Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference is designed to deliver timely information and practical takeaways. Speaking with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Patterson explained that the annual regional event brings together …
Jan 29
“The Hess Address” is a new quarterly feature on the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network designed to keep producers directly connected to Oklahoma State University leadership. In this series, Farm Director KC Sheperd sits down with OSU President Dr. Jim Hess to go beyond the headlines and discuss the real-world impact of higher education on rural …
