Pic Credit Of Clay Burtrum 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. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58% l
Dennis Martin Oklahoma State University researchers showcased advancements in turfgrass development and explored the potential for growing hops in Oklahoma during the university’s Turf & Landscape Field Day on Sept. 16. Oklahoma Farm Re
As cattle producers continue feeding cattle to heavier carcass weights, beef cutout values are benefiting from improved quality, but Dr. Megan Eckhardt of Oklahoma State University says producers also need to watch the potential discounts t
Following his return from the NFU Fly-In in Washington, D.C., American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) President Scott Blubaugh sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to provide a comprehensive debrief on the critical policy battles facing Okl
Pic courtesy of the OK State Fair Facebook Page Oklahoma State Fair Announces 2026 Special Events Lineup Featuring Route 66 Centennial, Film Friday, and Community Celebrations The Oklahoma State Fair has lined up several featured special ev
For cattle producers, DNA testing can provide information that is not available by simply looking at an animal and can help guide breeding and herd management decisions. Kenny Stauffer with Neogen says genomic testing gives producers more i
Developing resilient grain marketing strategies is top of mind for agricultural producers as post-WASDE market dynamics, weather disruptions, and global trade uncertainties collide. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. To
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. September is already halfway over, but drought conditions across Oklahoma continue to worsen. Exceptional drought expanded again this week, reaching its highest coverage yet in the state.
Following a closure of more than one year driven by New World screwworm (NWS) concerns, the United States border has reopened to live cattle imports from Mexico. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins rece
For producers looking to move beyond paper records, CattleMax offers a cloud-based record-keeping system that helps manage more than just cattle. Kristen Evans, director of operations at CattleMax, said in a conversation with associate farm
Severe heat and persistent drought have taken a heavy toll on the current Oklahoma cotton crop, leaving producers facing an uphill battle and prompting early harvest readiness across much of the state. Oklahoma State University Extension Co
Oklahoma State University Extension is offering a new Ag Econ After Hours series designed to help producers work through current agricultural and economic decisions. Northeast Area Extension Specialist Scott Clawson said in an interview wit
The true value of artificial intelligence in modern production agriculture is rapidly shifting beyond static data analysis into dynamic decision support and direct, physical action in the field. During a recent Council for Agricultural Scie
As Oklahoma heads toward the start of fall, dry conditions are creating uncertainty for producers considering planting wheat, particularly those hoping to establish wheat pasture. Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte sa
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 57% Good to Excellent this week, up 1 point from last week, and corn harvested is at 8% nationally. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week,
Federal and state animal health officials have confirmed the first equine case of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in the United States this century. The detection, officially verified by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspec
As harvest season approaches for Oklahoma agricultural producers they face heightened risks of machinery fires and rapid-moving field blazes fueled by dry conditions, crop residue, and high winds. During an educational webinar hosted by the
The latest WASDE report analysis reveals a complex supply and demand picture for Southern Plains growers, particularly within the wheat and cotton sectors where global dynamics and localized weather continue to dictate market tone. Farm Dir
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its September Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of September 1. Augu
Oklahoma agricultural producers managing grain marketing decisions face a complex mix of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting export demand, and volatile basis levels as harvest decisions approach. While recent rains provided welcome moisture
Supporters gathered in Oklahoma City for the 2026 Diamond Hats gala, celebrating young agriculturalists and raising $310,787 to support exhibitors at the Oklahoma Youth Expo.Co-hosted by Farm Director KC Sheperd and Lake Carpenter, the even
Twenty-five years ago, Americans woke up on a Tuesday morning in September expecting an ordinary day. Across farm country, crops still needed tended. Livestock needed fed. Equipment needed repaired. Harvest was approaching in many parts of
Picture credit of Sandridge Land and Cattle FacebookThe Next Generation Stockman event will bring middle and high school students together on September 26 in Perkins, Oklahoma at Sandridge Land and Cattle, for a day focused on cattle manage
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma, with exceptional drought expanding this week to cover 13.13% of the state and moderate to extreme drought affecting all of Oklahoma.
