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Oklahoma FFA Public Speaking Champion Cierra Collins Highlights Mushrooms’ Role in Agriculture and Plastic Decomposition
Tue May 5th, 2026 16:18:10 CDT
At the 100th Oklahoma State FFA Convention in Stillwater, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with 2026 State Prepared Public Speaking Champion Cierra Collins, a standout student from Frederick FFA who is bringing a unique and timely topic to the national stage. “I appreciate it,” Collins said after earning the top honor. “It’s ...
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Oklahoma’s 2026 Wheat Crop Cut in Half By Drought
Tue May 5th, 2026 17:49:24 CDT
At the 2026 Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association meeting, crop scouts, extension specialists, and grain elevator representatives painted a sobering picture of this year’s hard red winter wheat crop. Their estimates say the 2026 crop is roughly half the size of the previous two years, with production projected at 48.9 million bushels compared to 101.1 ...
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Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Discusses Oklahoma Agriculture and the 2026 Farm Bill
Tue May 5th, 2026 11:34:09 CDT
In a comprehensive legislative update, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to pull back the curtain on the intense negotiations surrounding the 2026 Farm Bill. As the House of Representatives dives into a high-stakes appropriations season, Bice noted that while a significant portion of core agricultural provisions were secured last year, ...
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Dr. Dave Lalman on Selecting Efficient Heifers for Forage-Based Herds Mon May 4th, 2026 9:41:00 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Dave Lalman, who shares practical strategies for identifying more efficient replacement heifers that can thrive in forage-based systems. Sorting Heifers for Forage Efficiency Lalman says producers can take a hands-on approach to identifying ...
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