- Renewable Energy Boom in Oklahoma: What Landowners Need to Know Before Signing Wind or Solar LeasesMon Mar 9th, 2026 9:05:38 CDT
Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economics professor at Oklahoma State University, joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the rapid expansion of renewable energy across Oklahoma and what it means for landowners. Ferrell explained that the biggest driver behind the surge is economics, noting that “first and foremost, it’s price.” He added that advances in ...Read more… - Oklahoma Agriculture Education Takes Center Stage with National Awards and Summer EventsMon Mar 9th, 2026 9:31:56 CDT
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Emily Ague to highlight these milestones and upcoming Oklahoma Agriculture Education opportunities for Oklahoma’s agricultural community. Oklahoma’s impact on agricultural education continues to gain national recognition as Jacey Duncan (pictured above), a teacher at Oklahoma Union Public Schools, has been named a recipient of the National Excellence in Teaching About ...Read more… - US Cotton at a Crossroads: Navigating Competition, Costs, and the Future of ConsumptionFri Mar 6th, 2026 10:12:34 CST
Cotton at a Crossroads: The United States cotton industry finds itself at a critical juncture, facing a complex landscape of shifting global demand, intense competition from synthetic fibers, and rising production costs. Abigail Hoelscher, a senior market analyst at the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association (PCCA), recently provided a comprehensive overview of these challenges and potential ...Read more…
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- John Stika: New Dietary Guidelines Add Momentum to Beef’s Protein Story Mon Mar 9th, 2026 10:29:29 CDTIn today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Stika about the growing momentum behind beef as a top protein choice for consumers. The conversation comes as new dietary guidelines and shifting consumer trends are putting a stronger spotlight on the role of protein—especially beef—in everyday diets. Stika says the newly ...Read more...
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