- Crop Progress: Wheat Condition Concerns Persist into MayMon May 4th, 2026 15:55:49 CDT
According to the latest crop progress report released on May 4th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 70%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 16% good to excellent, 49% very poor to poor, and 35% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 70% winter wheat crop is ranked 22% good to excellent, 34% fair, and ...Read more… - Optimizing Agricultural Labor and Rural Healthcare: A Discussion with Senator James LankfordMon May 4th, 2026 10:19:50 CDT
Optimizing Agricultural Labor and Rural Healthcare: A Discussion with Senator James LankfordIn a recent interview conducted by Farm Director KC Sheperd at Senator James Lankford’s Washington, D.C. office, the discussion centered on the critical intersection of immigration reform, rural healthcare funding, and the upcoming Farm Bill. This conversation highlighted legislative efforts to stabilize Oklahoma’s agricultural ...Read more… - USDA Under Secretary Richard Fordyce Provides Update on Agricultural Programs at NAFB Washington WatchMon May 4th, 2026 11:44:57 CDT
In a comprehensive update at the NAFB Washington Watch event, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Richard Fordyce, detailed the progress and future of several key agricultural programs, highlighting the significant impact they are having on farmers across the country. Fordyce, a Missouri farmer himself, emphasized the USDA’s commitment to supporting producers through ...Read more…
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Beef Buzz
- Dr. Dave Lalman on Selecting Efficient Heifers for Forage-Based Herds Mon May 4th, 2026 9:41:00 CDTIn today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Dave Lalman, who shares practical strategies for identifying more efficient replacement heifers that can thrive in forage-based systems. Sorting Heifers for Forage Efficiency Lalman says producers can take a hands-on approach to identifying ...Read more...
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