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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds, but Future Expectations Continue to Slide
Tue Mar 3rd, 2026 14:05:52 CST
Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Farmer sentiment improved in February as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index rose from 113 points in January to 116 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index increased by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index dropped 1 point (see Figure 2). The Future Expectations Index this month was 45 points lower ...
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NRCS Highlights Regenerative Pilot Program for Oklahoma Producers
Tue Mar 3rd, 2026 11:33:46 CST
At the OACD state meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Caleb Stone of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to discuss the Regenerative Pilot Program and what it means for Oklahoma producers. Stone explained that while the program is new as a pilot, it operates within existing conservation frameworks. “It’s a pilot that operates within ...
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Ben Hale: Cattle Prices Remain Strong Even as Receipts Dip at Oklahoma City
Tue Mar 3rd, 2026 8:46:15 CST
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 and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the ...
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Dave Weaber: Cow-Calf Operators Taking a Measured Approach to Rebuilding Tue Mar 3rd, 2026 9:39:05 CST
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dave Weaber, senior animal protein analyst with Terrain, about what cow-calf operators are really thinking as they consider rebuilding the U.S. cow herd. Weaber discusses results from the first Farm Credit cattle customer survey on herd expansion, which looked closely at producer ...
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