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Oklahoma Drought Commission Has $16.1 Million Remaining as Severe Drought Expands
Tue Feb 24th, 2026 13:43:50 CST
State officials say drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma, prompting renewed discussion at a recent drought commission meeting about how much relief funding remains available. Trey Lam with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission outlined where the state stands financially. Lam said the commission has just wrapped up its third round of drought programming and noted, ...
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Ben Hale: Strong Receipts and Firm Fundamentals Highlight Oklahoma Cattle Trade
Tue Feb 24th, 2026 13:33:09 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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Oklahoma Faces Worsening Drought as State Climatologist Warns Conditions May Persist
Tue Feb 24th, 2026 11:41:49 CST
At a Drought Commission meeting, Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus sat down with KC Sheperd to lay out just how serious current drought conditions have become across the state. McManus was direct about the situation, saying, “Yes, we are very much in a drought, and we’re probably going to be in a drought for a ...
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Understanding Today’s Beef Consumer Across Generations Tue Feb 24th, 2026 9:40:32 CST
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with David Freelander, Senior Director of Market Research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how rapidly today’s beef consumer is changing. Freelander says the pace of change has been striking, noting, “In the three years I’ve been here, it’s remarkable just to ...
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