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Oklahoma City Farm Show 2026 Kicks Off Thursday with 250+ Exhibitors
Wed Mar 18th, 2026 14:03:55 CDT
Agricultural producers from across the region are preparing to gather in Oklahoma City as the 2026 Oklahoma City Farm Show gets underway, bringing together equipment, services, and educational opportunities under one roof. John Riles with Midwest Farm Shows spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, and Riles says the long-running event continues to ...
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China Trade Shifts: U.S. Agriculture Eyes Non-Soybean Opportunities
Wed Mar 18th, 2026 11:14:40 CDT
Following recent negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials in France, agricultural markets are reacting to reports that China may be looking to diversify its American imports. Extension Agricultural Economist Ben Brown from the University of Missouri noted that there is a growing potential for China to purchase non-soybean commodities, marking a potential shift in the ...
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Oklahoma City Preparing to Host Softball and Canoe Slalom for 2028 Olympics
Wed Mar 18th, 2026 7:21:51 CDT
Oklahoma City is gearing up for a historic milestone, preparing to host two major events for the 2028 Olympics: softball and canoe slalom. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Michael Byrnes, President of Team OKC, shared insights into the city’s role, the ticketing process, and the long-term impact on the community. Key Olympic ...
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Simmons Warns of Rising Threat from Screwworm and Insect-Borne Diseases Wed Mar 18th, 2026 8:41:25 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Kathy Simmons, Chief Veterinary Officer with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the growing threat of insect-borne diseases in the cattle industry—especially the New World screwworm—and what producers need to be thinking about moving forward. A Growing Challenge from Insect-Borne Diseases Dr. Simmons ...
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