Nov 06
Public wheat breeding has transformed dramatically over the last three decades, moving from simple open-market distribution to specialized licensing models, modern infrastructure planning, and tailored grain characteristics. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University wheat breeding specialist Dr. Brett Carver to discuss the evolution of OSU’s breeding program, upcoming facility upgrades, …
Nov 05
At the Rural Economic Outlook Conference in Stillwater, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to evaluate where agricultural markets stand following the federal elections, how global pressures are affecting local producers, and what to watch for in upcoming supply and demand reports. Despite the …
Nov 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Dr. David Lalman about reducing hay waste and proper hay storage. Lalman will be among the presenters at OSU’s Livestock and Range Field Day on November 5 at the university’s Range Cow Research Facility near …
Nov 02
Oklahoma livestock producers facing persistent processing bottlenecks have new federal avenues for expansion and technical support, according to USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Mindy Brashears. Sitting down with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Dr. Brashears highlighted key USDA initiatives aimed directly at resolving processing constraints, expanding interstate commerce, and building the next generation of …
Oct 29
Oklahoma State University President Dr. Jim Hess sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to detail major strategic milestones, highlighting OSU’s Land-Grant mission, student career readiness, and significant infrastructure investments taking shape across the Stillwater campus. From historic agricultural facilities to high-impact health sciences and athletics, Hess outlined how Oklahoma State continues to expand its …
Oct 19
The Logan County Horse Club in Guthrie is giving young people an opportunity to learn about horses, participate in educational activities and explore 4-H horse competitions, regardless of whether they own a horse. Lizzie Chapa, a Logan County OSU Extension educator, said the club is being restarted to give local youth more opportunities to learn …
Oct 16
Heavy widespread rains across Oklahoma brought much-needed moisture to dry soil, but Southern Plains crop markets face pressure from bearish federal production reports and shifting export dynamics. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to examine how regional planting delays, local basis trends, and …
Oct 07
The Oklahoma State University Agricultural Economics Department will host the 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center on the OSU campus in Stillwater. Designed to provide producers, agricultural lenders, and agribusiness leaders with timely market intelligence and management strategies, this year’s conference features an in-depth lineup addressing …
Oct 02
Following the release of the USDA Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks report, Oklahoma wheat marketing decisions are top of mind for producers navigating tight margins and heavy global export competition. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to examine the numbers and discuss …
Sep 29
For the first session of Ag Econ After Hours, Oklahoma State University Extension Specialist Scott Clawson examined what producers should consider when deciding what to do with open cows this fall. Clawson focused on cull cow prices, seasonal market trends and the economics of keeping certain cows in the herd longer. Cull Cow Prices Typically …
