Jun 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, who says heavier cattle and bigger carcass weights are creating both opportunities and concerns across the beef industry. More Days on Feed Means More Beef Production Peel said the latest Cattle on Feed report reflects a continuation of a …
Jun 22
A powerful, destructive line of thunderstorms ripped through western and central Oklahoma during the overnight hours of Sunday into early Monday morning, June 22, triggering rare “destructive” warnings for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The National Weather Service issued its highest tier of severe thunderstorm warnings just after 1 a.m. CT as the fast-moving complex …
Jun 19
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will convene its Summer Board of Directors Meeting June 22-25 in Fargo, North Dakota, bringing together wheat growers, industry leaders, and USW staff to discuss market conditions, export opportunities, and challenges facing the U.S. wheat industry. The gathering will feature committee meetings, market analysis presentations and discussions focused on trends in …
Jun 19
The Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Businesses Conference is set to return this August, bringing together women from across the state for a day focused on education, networking, and practical resources designed to strengthen both agricultural operations and small businesses. Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport recently spoke with Lauren Minyard, Oklahoma State University Extension …
Jun 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock market economist at Oklahoma State University, about the June 2026 USDA Cattle on Feed report and what it says about tightening cattle supplies. Peel said the June report showed fewer cattle entering feedlots, but even fewer cattle leaving …
Jun 19
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has officially signaled a need for immediate legislative action, sending a detailed letter to the Senate urging lawmakers to fortify the farm safety net and implement critical reforms in the upcoming Farm Bill. The push comes as the Senate Agriculture Committee actively shapes its version of the legislation. According to …
Jun 18
Oklahoma producers are moving rapidly through this year’s winter wheat harvest, tracking well ahead of last year’s pace with roughly 90 percent of the crop already complete, leaving producers focused on managing limited grain volume in a highly volatile market. While early regional reports indicate that overall grain quality has been decent, the actual bushels …
Jun 18
Oklahoma horse owners and equine professionals now have a new opportunity to better understand horse behavior through the OSU RAISE online course, a detailed educational program designed to help participants recognize horses’ emotional and behavioral cues. In a recent conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Dr. Kris Hiney, equine extension specialist at Oklahoma State …
Jun 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, who says Oklahoma cattle producers were encouraged by the results of the state’s primary election, especially the overwhelming defeat of State Question 832. Kelsey said the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association viewed State Question 832 as a major concern for rural Oklahoma. …
Jun 18
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. For the first time in months, Oklahoma’s drought map is showing meaningful relief across eastern Oklahoma, where a large portion of the region is now officially drought-free. After weeks of steady and, in some cases, heavy rainfall, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects one of the most …
