Jul 31
Oklahoma Cattle Women scholarships are helping support the next generation of agricultural leaders, with this year’s recipients sharing a common passion for livestock, veterinary medicine, and advocating for the agriculture industry. The scholarship winners—Sadiee Wright, Taryn McCaa, and Chloe Silka—each have deep roots in Oklahoma agriculture and plan to continue serving the livestock industry through …
Jul 30
Grain markets continue to experience sharp price swings as geopolitical conflicts in the Black Sea region and shifting weather patterns create unpredictable trading conditions across global commodity markets. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs broke down these market dynamics in a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, offering strategy insights for producers …
Jul 28
The Oklahoma State University Extension Summer DEMO Day in Chickasha gave agricultural producers and industry professionals direct access to practical research on soil health, water management, and summer cropping systems. Farm Report Intern Presley Strickland spoke with Dr. Daniel Adamson, OSU Extension Soil and Water Conservation Specialist, during the event at the South Central Research …
Jul 21
The annual Big 3 Field Days recently brought together thousands of agricultural students and advisors from across the state to test their livestock judging skills and build community. For young participants and seasoned agricultural educators alike, the Big 3 Field Days serve as a premier proving ground for leadership, decision-making, and hands-on agricultural education. Oklahoma …
Jul 16
The Wheat Marketing Center (WMC) welcomed a team of bakery and milling professionals from South Korea for its 2026 Korean Bakery Product Development Short Course, reinforcing a longstanding international partnership with U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and advancing research on the performance of U.S. wheat in global bakery applications. “Programs like the Korean Bakery Product Development …
Jul 15
Agricultural research facilities at land-grant universities have an upcoming July 17 deadline to apply for matching grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). These funds are intended to address critical maintenance, modernization, and construction needs for agricultural research infrastructure. Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins stated that the funding opportunities within …
Jul 08
Finding enough large-animal veterinarians is becoming an increasing challenge across farm country, regardless of state. Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Dori Borjesson, says one of the biggest deterrents for the next generation of veterinarians is student debt. She noted that many states are studying the issue, and she says data suggests …
Jun 15
As Dr. Jerry Fitch’s retirement becomes official at Oklahoma State University, the longtime animal science professor says that while he may be stepping away from full-time duties, he is far from done serving Oklahoma agriculture. In a conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Fitch reflected on his decades-long career in teaching, extension, …
Jun 12
While the domestic winter wheat crop continues to shrink, global wheat market dynamics and looming trade policy adjustments are keeping a lid on prices, preventing a significant price rally. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University’s Todd Hubbs to analyze the latest agricultural data and its implications for producers as harvest progresses. …
May 26
OSU agriculture investments are helping position Oklahoma producers for the future, according to Dr. Jayson Lusk, Dean of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, who says new facilities, research initiatives, and stronger industry partnerships are aimed at improving profitability and advancing science for farmers and ranchers across the state. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport …
