- Navigating Ag Tax Complexity: Why Farmers Benefit from Professional Tax AdviceTue Apr 7th, 2026 11:26:43 CDT
As the April 15 deadline approaches, agricultural producers face unique financial hurdles that distinguish their operations from standard small businesses. For many, the central question of the season is determining when to handle filings independently and when to seek professional expertise. According to Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt, the stakes are exceptionally ...Read more… - OSU Cow-Calf Boot Camp in Ada to Cover Cattle Health, Grazing, and ManagementTue Apr 7th, 2026 17:39:58 CDT
Oklahoma cattle producers have an opportunity to sharpen their skills at an upcoming hands-on educational event, as OSU Extension prepares to host a multi-day cow-calf boot camp in Ada. Extension educator Erin Hubbard said said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the program is designed to cover a wide range ...Read more… - Ben Hale Says Oklahoma Cattle Market Stays Strong as Rain Tightens Supply at Oklahoma National StockyardsTue Apr 7th, 2026 8:59:48 CDT
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 ...Read more…
Latest Agricultural News
- Beaver County Stockyards- Higher Prices on Calves and Yearlings Versus a Week AgoWed Apr 8th, 2026 3:05:20 CDT
- OKC West Reports Sky High Prices for Light Weight Calves as Grass Fever ArrivesWed Apr 8th, 2026 2:57:34 CDT
- Select Beef Now at a Premium to Choice by $3.59Tue Apr 7th, 2026 21:10:49 CDT
- Drummond acts to defend Illinois River Watershed settlementsTue Apr 7th, 2026 17:31:42 CDT
- USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network to Strengthen U.S. Farm and Ranch ProfitabilityTue Apr 7th, 2026 15:11:33 CDT
- USDA Announces New Guidance PortalTue Apr 7th, 2026 14:55:00 CDT
- An Oklahoma Treasure- Ron Hays Visits with Livestock Market Hall of Famer Tom GilliamTue Apr 7th, 2026 14:53:48 CDT
- USDA Finalizes Historic Regulatory Reform in National Environmental Policy Act Final RuleTue Apr 7th, 2026 14:53:34 CDT
Beef Buzz
- Beef Demand Hits 40-Year High as Consumers Continue Choosing Beef, Says NCBA’s Colin Woodall Tue Apr 7th, 2026 10:11:58 CDTIn today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Hays and Woodall talk historic consumer demand for beef, getting ready for the New World Screwworm (just in case) and how cattlemen are interacting with lawmakers ahead of the November midterm ...Read more...
Latest RON Podcasts
- Farm and Ranch News for April 8, 2026Tue Apr 7th, 2026 16:10:19 CDT
- An Oklahoma Treasure- Ron Hays Visits with Livestock Market Hall of Famer Tom GilliamTue Apr 7th, 2026 14:53:48 CDT
- Farm and Ranch News for April 7, 2026Mon Apr 6th, 2026 19:10:44 CDT
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- Farm and Ranch News for April 3, 2026Thu Apr 2nd, 2026 14:34:23 CDT
- Farm and Ranch News for April 2, 2026Wed Apr 1st, 2026 17:05:01 CDT

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