Hitch N Ride livestock transportation is aiming to simplify the way livestock owners and transporters connect by creating a centralized online platform where producers, families, breeders, trainers and independent haulers can find reliable
The Oklahoma cotton crop is showing highly variable conditions across the state this season, characterized by notable field-to-field differences. Recent tours through Western Oklahoma reveal a mixed landscape, which aligns with broader obse
Reporting on the latest agricultural developments, Rod Bain highlighted federal efforts to reduce domestic fertilizer costs and ramp up production nationwide. Through the newly announced FIELDS initiative—which stands for Fe
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 68% Good to Excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 65% good to excellent this week up 1point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a nearly $44 million settlement resolving the State's 21-year lawsuit against six companies over poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. Oklahoma sued Tyson Foods, Cargill,
OSU's Tahoma 31 Turf grass (pic courtesy of the OSU Facebook page) Oklahoma State University is once again making its mark on the world stage, and this time, it is under the feet of the world’s greatest athletes. Dr. Yanqi Wu, a Regents Pro
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is pushing to return oversight of key foreign food aid programs to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), arguing the agency is far better suited to manage agricultural initiatives than
As cattle industry leaders gather this week at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center for the Summer Cattle Industry Business Meeting, Oklahoma cattle producer Clay Burtrum said producers are focused on a handful of critical issues ranging f
The latest settlement offer in the over twenty year old Illinois River Watershed Poultry Litter lawsuit has been agreed to by all of the Poultry Companies named in the case and by the state of Oklahoma. The seven year agreement calls for a
The agricultural markets received a wave of fresh data as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. In this comprehensive July WASDE Report Analysis, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its July Crop Production report, showing further declines in U.S. winter wheat production compared to last month's forecast. New estimates point t
Pic Credit Of Halter Website Beef Pro is designed to give ranchers a clearer picture of both their cattle and their land, helping them make more informed grazing decisions through real-time data and analytics. According to Toby Hurley, Dire
Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently discussed the latest shifts in the wheat and soybean markets with Farm Director KC Sheperd. Following a major market run-up immediately after the holiday
CoBank quarterly report agricultural market outlook shows Price increases across most food and beverage categories are tightening household budgets and prompting consumers to make wholesale changes in how they shop. A growing number of Amer
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the Drought Monitor, exceptional drought has remained unchanged this week. Conditions are still present in Washita, Kiowa, Beckham, Woodward, Beaver, Roger Mills, and Texas c
Although May exports of U.S. pork were higher year-over-year, volumes were significantly diminished by Mexico’s restrictions on pork offal items, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Ma
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 deterrent
A total of $105 million is now available to fund 40 research and innovation projects aimed at strengthening the nation's defenses against the New World screwworm.USDA's Rod Bain says that, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Market
Farmer sentiment dropped again in June as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 119 points in May to 113 points in June (see Figure 1). The Index of Current Conditions fell by 5 points, while the Ind
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
Horse and Hound Rescue has spent the last decade giving retired Thoroughbred racehorses a new purpose while also providing a safe haven for dozens of dogs in need. What began as a solution to a growing need within the racing industry has gr
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybean crop conditions are 64% good to excellent this week down 1% from 65% last week. The U.S. cotton crop is r
In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, USDA Undersecretary Richard Fordyce detailed significant advancements in agricultural administration, highlighting how the USDA's modernized acreage reporting system is set to transf
A recent spell of hot weather in parts of rural America has raised crucial questions about the timing of post-emergence weed control in soybeans. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Dr. Rodrigo Werle, an associate professor of weed science
