Jul 15
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Coordinator Cara Comstock to discuss the upcoming Youth Leadership Summit. Comstock says upcoming AFR youth and education programs are designed to connect Oklahoma students with leadership development, agricultural education and hands-on opportunities across the industry. Comstock said AFR’s youth program is …
Jul 15
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, head of the Washington, D.C., office for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the top policy issues facing cattle producers during the 2026 Summer Cattle Industry Business Meeting in Denver. Lane said New World screwworm continues to dominate conversations across …
Jul 14
The Oklahoma cotton crop is showing highly variable conditions across the state this season, characterized by notable field-to-field differences. Recent tours through Western Oklahoma reveal a mixed landscape, which aligns with broader observations statewide. Areas along the I-40 corridor that received timely rainfall after being “dusted in” are progressing well, though producers note that additional …
Jul 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the policy work taking place during the 2026 Summer Cattle Industry Business Meeting in Denver. NCBA’s Most Important Policy Meeting of the Year The National Cattlemen’s Beef …
Jul 14
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 …
Jul 13
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 68% Good to Excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 65% good to excellent this week up 1point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 44% good to excellent this week, down 2 …
Jul 13
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the State’s 21-year lawsuit against six companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Oklahoma sued Tyson Foods, Cargill, George’s, Peterson Farms, Cal-Maine and Simmons Foods in 2005. A federal judge found the companies liable in December 2025, then rejected a …
Jul 13
Oklahoma State University is once again making its mark on the world stage, and this time, it is under the feet of the world’s greatest athletes. Dr. Yanqi Wu, a Regents Professor of grass breeding and genetics at OSU, has spent decades developing high-performance turfgrass varieties that are now being featured in the FIFA World …
Jul 10
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its July Crop Production report, showing further declines in U.S. winter wheat production compared to last month’s forecast. New estimates point to smaller crops across several winter wheat classes, with the national average yield expected to fall to its lowest level since 2015 if …
Jul 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Richard Watson, senior soil health and grazing specialist with American Farmland Trust. In Part One yesterday, Watson outlined the goals of the new Beef Producer Economic Resilience Initiative. Today, he explains how the Beef Grazing Network will rely on …
