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
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 54% Good to Excellent this week, down 3 points from 57% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 23%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 57% good to excellent this week, d
In a detailed market review, Allendale’s Rich Nelson broke down the USDA quarterly grain stocks and small grains summary with Farm Director KC Sheperd, outlining what shifting supply balances mean for producers navigating wheat, corn,
The latest USDA Grain Stocks report shows higher corn inventories across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, while wheat stocks declined in all three states compared with a year ago. The report, released September 30 by USDA’s National Agricultural
Oklahoma's premier agricultural gathering is preparing for a change of scenery this fall as the Oklahoma Ag Expo on the River relocates to OKANA in Oklahoma City. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Ashley Tucker Randolph with t
Oklahoma agricultural producers and farmers across the country are facing renewed uncertainty as the Senate enters its final session week before the elections with no plans to take up the Ag Committee-passed farm bill. Now three years late,
Oklahoma farmers and ranchers navigating the peak of fall harvest season may soon see temporary relief from dyed diesel enforcement. In a formal letter sent September 28, 2026, Governor J. Kevin Stitt called upon state agencies to ease regu
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, season
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 57% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 18%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58
Oklahoma agricultural producers tracking fall moisture may soon see relief as a shifting weather pattern brings both significant rainfall potential and severe weather risks across the state. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus outline
A stalled federal Farm Bill and rising market pressures took center stage during an agricultural newsmaker panel moderated by farm broadcasters Jesse Allen and DeLoss Jahnke. The discussion featured Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Gove
The Oklahoma State Fair hosted the annual State "Best of Wheat" Bread Baking contest on September 27th, spotlighting top bakers from across the state while honoring Oklahoma wheat producers. Korben Gossen from Corn, Oklahoma, in Washita Cou
Boozman discussed the need to get Farm Bill 2.0 signed into law this year and his commitment to negotiating in October in order to have a bill that can pass both the Senate and House of Representatives before the end of the year. He applaud
Fall agritourism is getting underway across Oklahoma, with dozens of farms preparing pumpkin patches, mazes, and other activities for visitors. Whitney Hinrichsen, agritourism coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, an
While national coverage of the extended U.S.-China trade truce focuses almost entirely on Midwestern soybeans, the practical impact for Oklahoma agricultural producers comes down to three specific commodities: grain sorghum, upland cotton,
The Kansas Livestock Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and Texas Cattle Feeders Association are closely monitoring reported U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity affecting agricultural communities in Oklahoma,
Volatile crop markets and planting uncertainty are creating a challenging backdrop for Oklahoma producers as fall fieldwork gets underway. After starting the week on solid ground, commodity markets gave back their gains and then some, with
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought situation continues to worsen, with exceptional drought now covering 20.79% of the state—the highest percentage of exceptional drought in the nation. With moderate to e
Rural electric cooperatives across the nation are facing unprecedented shifts in electricity demand as large-scale data center projects increasingly target rural communities, according to Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Coo
Oklahoma drought relief may finally be approaching as a strengthening El Niño pattern offers hope to parched agricultural lands, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd at a recent Drough
Rodney Holcomb Oklahoma State University hosted food industry professionals and researchers Thursday, Sept. 17, for a workshop exploring how high-pressure processing technology can improve food safety, extend shelf life and create new oppor
For sixth-generation Oklahoma cattle producer Lodge Scott, managing a stocker operation means keeping a close eye on cattle performance, feeding costs, and the bottom line. At his operation east of Waurika in Jefferson County, Scott raises
The Oklahoma Drought Commission convened to address intensifying dry conditions across the state, formalizing plans to open application access for $2 million in reallocated relief funds. Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Oklahoma Secret
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
USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce. (USDA photo)As agricultural producers begin making decisions for the 2026 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, USDA Under Secretary for Farm P
