Global crude oil markets pushed higher at the start of the week, driven primarily by ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Despite the upward movement in crude, retail fuel prices across the country continue to show a mixed trend. Pa
MedX At Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Grassroots Demo Day, entrepreneurs Callie Beech and Tyler Hadley showcased technology designed to help livestock owners improve animal care, increase efficiency and simplify daily management. Beech developed M
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought continues to put pressure on much of the state, even as recent rainfall this week has offered some relief in parts of the region. The latest outlook offers some hope fo
(this map is clickable so you can find the rain totals near you) A relentless wave of heavy rainfall continues to pound western and central Oklahoma, delivering historic moisture to parched ground while creating localized flooding headaches
Limited cattle supplies continue to anchor historic market prices across the livestock sector, leaving producers to evaluate when herd expansion will begin in earnest. While recent widespread rainfall across the Plains has improved regional
Pic credit of ANCW ANCW Beef Ambassador Haley Bryand is using her background in the beef cattle industry to educate consumers, advocate for producers and help shape the future of agriculture. A senior at Texas A&M University, Bryand gre
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, up 2 points from 54% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 33%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 57% good to excellent this week, equ
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 a
Oklahoma City’s historic Stockyards City will host the annual Stockyards Stampede on Saturday, October 17, 2026, offering an immersive celebration of Oklahoma ranching, Western heritage, family entertainment, and local agriculture. In
Extreme late-season heat and sustained drought have accelerated the Oklahoma cotton crop toward an earlier harvest, leaving producers navigating defoliation decisions, tough yield realities, and future seed selection, according to Oklahoma
The Payne County Cattle Producers Annual Banquet is set for October 22, bringing cattle producers and others involved in the beef industry together for an evening of networking, education and recognition in Payne County. OSU Extension Educa
Oklahoma FFA’s Cooper Kline is pursuing a place on the National FFA Officer Team, carrying his passion for agriculture, leadership and youth development into the organization’s national officer selection process. The immediate past Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s rural and agricultural business accelerator program is helping startup companies across rural Oklahoma work toward profitability, connect with investors and find new customers. At Grassroots Demo Day in Oklahoma C
Ten auctioneers, led by Kellan Bussell, Idabell, Okla., punched their tickets to the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship after battling it out on the block against competitors from across North America Oct. 5 in Saluda, S.C. They will c
The release of the October USDA WASDE report has left agricultural markets digesting major production shifts, but for wheat producers, global export disadvantages keep wheat seasonal lows out of reach as international freight realities and
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its October Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of October 1. Septembe
Oklahoma grain markets face harvest pressure and steady cash basis levels as producers look toward todays USDA crop production and WASDE updates. Oklahoma State University Extension Grain Market Specialist Todd Hubbs joined KC Sheperd to br
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) will generate approximately $13.8 billion in gross payments to eligible agricultural prod
Kelton Arthur reached the pinnacle of the Tulsa State Fair Night of Champions by capturing the title of Grand Champion Market Steer. Speaking ringside with intern Haden Snelson following the banner win, Arthur reflected on the dedication re
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The rain that moved across Oklahoma last week is giving drought-stricken areas some much-needed relief after months of hot and dry conditions. While drought remains widespread across the
Fueled by a near-record performance in Taiwan and a rebound in South Korea, August exports of U.S. beef increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). August pork export
The rapid expansion of data centers across rural America is presenting agricultural producers with unprecedented opportunities alongside difficult long-term questions regarding land use, infrastructure, and resource allocation. In an interv
The Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act provides a vital legislative path to resolve decades-long labor shortages confronting American farms and ranches, according to commentary highlighted by Matt Teagarden, CEO of the Kansas Livest
Record diesel prices reaching $6.03 per gallon in the state are squeezing Oklahoma farmers and ranchers during fall harvest, driving local and state leaders to push for urgent cost relief alongside a major international move by the world&rs
Farmer sentiment declined, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index decreasing from 135 points in August to 123 points in September (see Figure 1). Both subindices declined, with the Index of Current Conditions
