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80th Annual AFR State Speech Contest Challenges Oklahoma Youth
Sun Dec 7th, 2025 17:20:23 CST
Pic courtesy of Wilson FFA American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) wrapped up its annual fall speech contest series Saturday, Dec. 6, at Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Stillwater. This marks the 80th year of the statewide contest. The event has gone through many changes over the years but has always maintained its central agricultural theme. Varying by ...
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Managing Farm Equipment Costs in 2025-26
Fri Dec 5th, 2025 7:51:03 CST
Intern Karleigh Erramouspe spoke with Brian Schrock, the territory manager of Ag Direct, who explained that fluctuating commodity prices and profit margins are causing producers to focus heavily on managing cash flow. He stated, “Customers are honestly trying to manage cash flow as much as possible, with possibly current debt, but taking on ...
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USDA to Expand Crop Insurance Access for Farmers and Ranchers, Boosting the Farm Safety Net
Fri Dec 5th, 2025 10:27:16 CST
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced major updates to federal crop insurance, reducing red tape for farmers, modernizing long-standing policies, and expanding access to critical risk protection beginning with the 2026 crop year. The Expanding Access to Risk Protection (EARP) Final Rule streamlines requirements across multiple crops, responds to producer feedback, and strengthens USDA’s ...
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How the Beef Checkoff Drives Demand: Insights from Cheryl DeVuyst Fri Dec 5th, 2025 8:54:35 CST
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Cheryl DeVuyst, vice chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board and head of agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture. DeVuyst, who also operates a cow-calf operation near Morrison with her husband, says her commitment to serving on ...
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