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Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Market Faces Pressure After Sharp Futures Drop, but Rebound Expected
Tue Nov 3rd, 2026 8:19:48 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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2026 Oklahoma Solar Summit: Bridging Agriculture and Renewable Energy in Stillwater
Mon Nov 2nd, 2026 10:52:03 CST
The 2026 Oklahoma Solar Summit is set to tackle one of the most pressing questions facing modern landowners: how to balance growing renewable energy infrastructure with active agricultural production. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Clay Pope highlighted details of the upcoming event, which brings together ranchers, energy developers, and policymakers to explore practical solutions—chiefly ...
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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Advances as Corn Harvest Nears Completion
Mon Nov 2nd, 2026 15:17:50 CST
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, U.S. Corn harvested stands at 74% and Soybeans harvested stands at 88%. U.S. Cotton harvested stands at 63% and Sorghum harvested stands at 64%. U.S. Winter Wheat planting now stands at 83%, compared to 76% one week ago. In Oklahoma, wheat planting now stands at 62% compared to 51% ...
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Beef Demand Remains Historically Strong Despite Affordability Concerns, Tonsor Says Tue Nov 3rd, 2026 8:38:19 CST
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Kansas State University Extension livestock market economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor, who recently discussed the latest Meat Demand Monitor and the broader outlook for beef demand and cattle markets. Tonsor said the latest October Meat Demand Monitor showed relatively little change from September, ...
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