“Today in Ag” is a daily radio show airing at noon on 96.5FM KECO, hosted by Jimmy Clark. The show covers the latest news and developments in the agriculture industry, including topics such as farming practices, livestock management, industry trends, and government policies that affect farmers and ranchers.
Listeners can expect to hear expert interviews with industry leaders and experts, as well as updates on local and national events related to agriculture. The show provides valuable insights and information for farmers, ranchers, and anyone interested in the latest news and trends in the agricultural industry.
With a focus on education and information, “Today in Ag” is a must-listen for anyone involved in or interested in agriculture. Tune in every weekday at noon to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest in agricultural news and developments.
Culverstone
Damon Culver and James Chester talk with Jimmy Clark about Cyclone Metal barns.
Ride Safe Foundation
Kristen Almer talks with Jimmy Clark about the Ride Safe Foundation
Brandon Hickey
Friday Wildfires
Red Flag Warnings
The Cotton King
Jimmy Clark and Jimmy Rhodes talk tariffs, President Trump, and inputs.
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey talks with Jimmy Clark about heifer and steer prices at the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock sale.
Grammar Tuesday
Bail or Bale when talking hay?
Today Ag News
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard talks Jimmy Clark about her Thailand trip.
Tariffs, Inputs, Etc
Shelby Strobel
Shelby Strobel and Jimmy Clark talk about the upcoming 2025 U-Pick Tulip Season
Brandon Hickey
John Deere 4320
Pearcy Angus Cattle Bull Sale
Brandon Hickey and Vet Talk
Davis Angus Bull Sale
Jim Davis, Deb, Nocona, Jordon and Kep talk with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming Davis Angus Bull Sale.
Clinton FFA Chapter
Merritt and Elk City FFA Chapters
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale
Mioke Switzer and Jimmy Clark talked about his bull sale coming up. Erick FFA chapter talked about National FFA week.
Brandon Hickey
FFA Week Day 6
Thomas-Fay-Custer City FFA chapter talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week
FFA Week Day 5
Burns Flat/Dill City FFA chapter
FFA Day 4
Leedy and Mangum FFA chapters talked to Jimmy Clark about National FFA wek.
Jordon Davis Cook
Jimmy Clark and Jordon Davis Cook talk about Cattle Con, Washita County Fair and Cattle Fax
FFA Day #2
Blair and Arapaho/Butler FFA chapters talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week.
FFA Week Day #1
Canute and Sweetwater FFA chapters talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week.
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk gardening and Thailand
Crazy Farm News
Death Valley Mule Trains and the Bird Flu!!
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey talks with Jimmy about sale results from Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auctions
Monday News
Lynda Lucas
Lynda Lucas talked with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming Western Oklahoma All Breed Bull Sale.
Brandon Hickey
Big sale at Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction
Monday AG News
Wednesday Ag News
Brandon Hickey
Chiasson Smoke
Miranda and Jason Chiasson talk with Jimmy Clark about their adventures in Montana, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Louisiana and the birth of the Rocket Stove!!
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talk about the record high cattle prices.
Monday Ag News
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk about the upcoming plastic culture training event Feb. 1 at the Western Oklahoma Technology Center in Elk City
Dr. Harry Anderson Total Feeds
Dr. Harry Anderson w/Total Feeds talks with Jimmy Clark, Dale Kennemer and Kent Watkins about Total Equine feed.
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talk about the high cattle prices at the sale barns.
Monday Ag News
Friday Ag Tips
Marcus Thibodeau
Marcus Thibodeau and Jimmy Clark talk about the new brush rig at Crawford Fire Department.
President Jimmy Carter
Wind Towers and Hay
Friday Markets
Jimmy Rhodes AKA Cotton King
Ranch Conversation
The Ranch Conversation at the Woodward County Fairgrounds
Soil Bank and CRP
Brandon Hickey
Steers, FFA, 4H and Parents
Haley Robertson and Jimmy Clark talk 4H and FFA
Female Hunters and Watch Dogs
Dennis Crow
Dennis Crow (580) 704-3277 Apache COOP and Jimmy Clark talk about the use of chemicals on stickers aka grass burrs.
Big AG
NFR Update with Tommy Tucker
Gardening with Brylee
Kent Watkins
Kent Watkins talks about Total Equine feed being sold now at SEI Agri Tech
Brandon Hickey
Sale barn talk with Jimmy Clark and Brandon Hickey
Hay Wrap On or Off?
New World Screwworm
One case of the NWS was found in Mexico.
Brandon Hickey 11-26-24
Dr. Jerry Dunn and Clancey Harris
Dr. Jerry Dunn Assoc. Professor at SWOSU talked to Jimmy Clark about economics in ag at SWOSU. Clancey Harris talks about being the president of the SWOSU Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter
Jill Meador
Jill Meador talks with Jimmy Clark about Oklahoma State hosting the National ACT Professional Development Conference https://philanthropete.osugiving.com/project/43682?utm_source=scalefunder&utm_campaign=amb_share&utm_content=c6fyepwgebgt9odh2jr4iou&utm_medium=plain&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Ap49BERB22NvdUXwAKaXWaepDacRzWjeG4uzFWiDMIVZd-RVGmVtdQAo_aem_Y51TLMSwQLEzNreOSL1m4w
Deer Rifle Season
Brandon Hickey
Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auction results
Jimmy Emmons
Jimmy Emmons talks with Jimmy Clark about his nomination for US Secretary of Agriculture.
Kelsey and Lance Barhite
Kelsey Barhite talks with Jimmy Clark about health on the farm and ranch.
Jake Hooker
Donnie Walker
Donnie Walker and Jimmy Clark talk about being Veterans.
Boots O’Neal
Joe Merrick and Jimmy Clark talk with Boots O’Neal about 70 years of being a cowboy.
Election is Over Finally!!
Brandon Hickey
Weaned calf
Big Rains
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talked with Mr Q, Ag teacher from Elk City, Oklahoma.
Joe Merrick
Joe Merrick and Jimmy Clark talk about the Inaugural Cattlemen’s Ball
K-Bar Ranch and Matt Lautner Cattle
Brandon Hickey
Wind and Cattle Thefts
Sound Guard Cabs
Taylor Ranch
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey talks with Jimmy Clark about the livestock sales at Elk City and Western Oklahoma.
Trent Britton
Trent Britton and Jimmy Clark talk about relief efforts by TTS and Cudd for the Hurricane Helene.
Hunting and Agriculture
Brandon Hickey
Sale barn reports
Monday in AG
The Cotton King
Jimmy Clark and Jimmy Rhodes talk about cotton balers and much more.
Brandon Hickey
Sale barn results and how to pronounce Agga-culchur.
Hurricane Relief
Monday Ag News
Hurricane funds, droughts and much more.
Rylee Broadbent
Jimmy Clark talks with Rylee Broadbent about going to work at Superior Livestock after graduating from Oklahoma State University.
Kent Watkins
Brandon Hickey
Hurricane Helene
OYE Shooting Sports
Imports and Exports
McIntire Red Angus
Crystal and Rance McIntire talk with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming fall sale at their ranch.
Friday AG News
Brandon Hickey
Jimmy Clark and Brandon Hickey talk about the cattle sales at ECLA and WOLA.
Farm Bill
Black Headed Buzzards
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talked to Lt. James Edwards about Black Vultures.
NFL and Beef
NFL Pro Hall of Fame inductees were served CAB beef this year.
EID Tag
Jimmy Taylor talks cattle and budgets with Jimmy Clark. Mark Eisele talks about EID tag mandates.
Kirk Feeds
Shane Kirk talks with Jimmy Clark about their new feed store in Erick, Ok.
Farm Bill and Feedlots
Huge feedlot opening soon in Nebraska
Fake Milk Cows and Feral Pigs
Hay Day Tuesdays
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talked about sale at Elk City Livestock Auction. 50 round bales of bluestem from 2023 $65 a bale can load Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm elk city area 580-821-0881 400 round
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk about fall gardening.
Johnson Grass
Ag Income Down
Farm income predicted to be way down in 2024-25.
Brandon Hickey
Cattle market is having its little ups and downs, but still good.
It’s Monday in the Ag World
Crazy Ag World
Charles Rankin
Charles Rankin talks with Jimmy Clark about the irrigation issues in Idaho he talked about on Yanasa Tv.
Army Worms
Army worms are starting to show up in southern states.
ARMY Worms
Be on the lookout for Army worms.
EID Tags and Hay!!
Brandon Hickey talked with Jimmy Clark about the EID tags. 200 bales of Trictical Beardless hay 1100# bales $60/bale 580-399-0437 Foss, Ok 70 bales 5×6 wheat hay for sale 70.00 a bale 580 330 0719 Corn, Okla
Washita County Free Fair
Kamie, Bailey and Kendallyn Gossen along with Jerry Dunn talk with Jimmy Clark about the Washita County Free Fair.
Grasshoppers
Grass
Prussic Acid
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talk about the sale barn results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock sales.
North Fork Electric Cooperative
Brent Meador talked to Jimmy Clark about the upcoming NFEC meeting this Saturday
EID Tags and Rain!!
No Limit Land Management and Excavation
JJ Qibodeaux and Jimmy Clark talked about mulching cedar trees.
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk plastic culture among other things in gardens.
Pivot Bio
Jimmy Clark talked to Kent Watkins and Alisen Anderson about soil health and Pivot Bio.
Markets?
Cattle Reports
Water woes in the west.
The Cotton King
Jimmy Rhoads talked to Jimmy Clark about cotton and tractor mechanics.
Geothermal
Jimmy Clark talked with Steve Hill and Kentrel Broom , Hona project manager for Phocas Farms.
Cattle and 4H
Haley Robertson talks to Jimmy Clark about 4H.
Beef Cuts
Crazy Ag World
Dairy farm numbers are down but production is up in the last 20 years.
Hamburg Steak??
Hamburg, Germany was more than likely the spot of the naming of the hamburger.
Frog Gigging and Farm Bills
Marcus Darling talked with Jimmy Clark about the Frog festival coming up August 3rd.
Trooper Kaleb Kemp
OHP Trooper Kemp talks with Jimmy Clark about farm equipment on the roadways.
Dry Fall and High cattle Prices
Dr Peel spoke at the OCA conference Saturday saying cattle prices will continue to be high.
Dust Bowl Fest
Nelda Tucker talked with Jimmy Clark about the Dust Bowl Festival this weekend in Sayre.
Rain Rain!
Lots of good rains in the OK and TX panhandle area.
EC and WO Sales
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about sale barn results at EC & WOL.
AG Economy
WASDE Report
Hay Day Tuesday
Tyler Wilhelm
Tyler Wilhelm stopped by to sing his new single Goodbye!
Mast Farms
Jenia Mast spoke with Jimmy Clark about their vegetable farm north of Weatherford, Oklahoma.
Rain Rain
Hay Prices
USDA Reports
Okra
Carbon Capture
Hot Hot & More Hot
The heat is here to stay. Cattle prices are at record highs.
Cattle Market
OCA Convention
Lori Campbell joined Jimmy Clark in talking about the OCA convention coming up next month.
Most Popular Tractor
Lake Optima
With the 1000 year rain in the panhandle yesterday Lake Optima still did not fill up much.
Horse and Treated Hay
Treated hay for mold will not hurt your horses.
High Cattle Prices
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about cattle prices at the sale barns.
Hot and Windy
Winds will be blowing 20-25 with gusts up to 40 the next few days.
Bird Flu and Irrigation Water
Accountability of your Cattle
Damron Farms
Jimmy Clark talked with Jack, Sarah, Sherry, Jake and all the grand-kids about harvesting wheat. Meals in the field seemed to be the hot topic!!
Wheat Harvest
Nocona Cook talked to Jimmy Clark about the wheat field fire that damaged two fire trucks from Colony and Cloud Chief fire departments.
Lower Wheat Prices
Wheat Harvest
Wheeler Brothers manager Andy Davis at Cordell gave Jimmy Clark a update on wheat harvest.
Lawn Life with Jesse
Jesse talked Jimmy Clark about fertilizers, grass care during hot weather and when to water.
Farm Safety
Farm equipment is all over the roads so please be aware and patient.
Cow Gas
FDA has approved a feed to help bring down methane gas in dairy cattle.
Happy Employees
Are your farm and ranch employees happy with more money?
Rain Dances
Some areas of our listening area still have not received much rain.
Wagner 4WD Tractors
Wagner 4WD tractors were consider the original 4WD Ag Tractor.
SW Oklahoma Storms
Storms rolled though western Oklahoma last night with lots of damage to homes and crops.
Tomatoes
When to pick your tomatoes off the vine was the question today on the show!!
Noxious Weeds
Kenny Naylor talked to Jimmy Clark about the 3 Noxious weeds in Oklahoma. Spencer Smith talked to Jimmy Clark about planters.
Cattle Electronic Identification Tags
River Rights
River right!! When are you trespassing when on a river?
Cover Crops
Kent Watkins talked to Jimmy Clark about cover cropd and soil health.
IED Cattle Tags
Yes or No on the Cattle IED tags?
Livestock Sale Reports
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the current livestock prices.
Jill’s Back
Jill Meador surprised Jimmy Clark by showing up to the studio at showtime. She is out for the summer from OSU.
Northern Lights and Crop Reports
Northern lights should be able to be seen tonight from Oklahoma and Texas.
Average Rainfall
Planter Tips
Hay and Cattle
Hay prices are down 10$ a ton and cattle prices are staying steady.
New Farm Bill Proposals
The House and Senate version are different in quite a few ways.
Tractors and Sprayers
Interest rates and oversupply of tractors.
Water Levels and Climate Smart Ag Loans
Nebraska groundwater level low due to low rainfall.
Weather and Wheat
Osu Wheat trials and tornado’s on the same day!!
IPAR Rodeo
Wheat Prices Increasing
Hard red winter wheat prices have increased in the last wheat.
Bird Flu Test
USDA is requiring dairy cattle to be tested for the bird flu before transporting across state lines.
Planter Tips
Cattle Prices Remain High
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the cattle prices at the sale barns Friday and Saturday.
Bird Flu
Cow to cow is how the bird flu is transmitted according to the USDA.
BK CO OSU Extension Officer Director Greg Hartman
Soil Testing, Water Testing, Forage Testing, Sand Bur Control & Tomato Plants Thursday, April 18, 2024
Planter Tips
Spencer Smith talked with Jimmy Clark about getting your planter ready.
Annie Damron
Turkey Season
Cassandra Ausher with the North Fork Conservation District updated Jimmy Clark on current programs.
Farm Shows and Carbon Pipelines
SW Oklahoma Home and Farm Show
WADSE Report
The April WADSE report came out today. The report was all over the place with grains so the market showed it with lower prices.
Blood Drive and Planters
Spencer Smith from 4AG talked about getting your planter ready. Demerie Chervenka. Kyle Chervenka and Chad Rippetoe gave the run down on the Love Like Colter Memorial blood drive Friday at the EC Fire Department.
Sale Barn Numbers
Brandon Hickey updated Jimmy Clark on the results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma sale barns.
Hemphill County Beef Conference
Andy Holloway talked to Jimmy Clark about the upcoming beef conference in Canadian, Texas,
Wolves In Colorado
Wolves kill first beef calf after being released in Dec. of 2023.
Striped Wheat Rust
OSU is reporting Strip Rust on wheat in Tillman and Jackson Counties
Planter Maintenance
Spencer Smith talks with Jimmy Clark about getting your planters ready to plant.
Hay Price Flat-line
Hay price have flat lined since April 2023. Bird flu in dairy cattle is now moved to a few more states.
22LR F-Class Association
Jimmy Clark talked with Greg Wedal about the plant sale starting at Western Oklahoma Technology Center in Burns Flat April 2. Jerry Newman talked about the 22 F-Class Match coming up April6 at 8:00 am.
Hunting and Fishing License Changes
Jill Meador was in for a surprised visit with Jimmy Clark. Lt. James Edwards talks turkey and goes over the new license fees.
Grazing CRP
The USDA has authori
Corn Planting Tips
Jimmy Clark and Kent Watkins talk about planting corn, summer forage and wheat.
Cattle Market Changes
Jimmy Clark and Brandon Hickey talk sale results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auctions.
Sweet Corn
Jimmy Clark talked about his weekend adventures and growing sweet corn!!!
Oklahoma Youth Expo
Jimmy Clark talked with Jackson Zorger, Duke FFA about winning Reserve Champion Angus with his steer at OYE 2024!
Dairy/Beef Cross Feeders
Dr Paul Beck and Jimmy Clark talked about breeding dairy cattle with beef cattle.
Planter Maintenance
Spencer Smith stopped by to talk with Jimmy Clark about getting the tractor and planter ready for this season.
National Ag Day
Brandon Hickey talks to Jimmy Clark about sale barn results from Friday and Monday.
Wildfires Killed 7000+
7,000 head of cattle were killed during the recent wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma. The number will probably be 10,000 when all said and done in the next few months.
OYE Ag Mechanics
Aiden Wood talks with Jimmy Clark about his hay bed he built for OYE!
Florida Lab Meat Ban
Florida will ban lab grown meat. Texas A&M Vet emergency team returns from the wildfires.
Farming in Germany
Franz Josef talks with Jimmy Clark about the farm protest in Europe.
Cattle Prices
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the prices for cattle at the sale barn. Slaughter bull and cow prices are going off the chart for this time of the year.
USDA Funded Through Sept.
The president signed into law funding for the USDA until the end of September. Wildfire relief continues in OK and Tx.
Wet Weather
Jimmy Clark talked about government assistance for producers affected by the wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas.
Tx/Ok Wildfire Recovery
Jimmy Clark talked to Randy Holley about continued wildfire relief ops. The Oklahoma Governor Stitt lifted transportation night restrictions on trucking hay, feed and others item to fire victims.
Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur
Jimmy Clark talked to Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur and OCA NW director Lori Campbell as they were touring the wildfire areas around Gage.
Great Cattle Prices
Jimmy Clark talked to Brandon Hickey about the cattle prices at Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock sales. Randy Holley and Monty Tucker talked about the donations being made to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation. Important Notice: Podcast
Wildfire Relief
Jimmy Clark talked about his neighbors and him helping with the relief efforts in the wildfire areas. Brent Brewer spoke about calling 988 if you needed someone to talk about mental stress.
Wildfire Update
Kay Watts talked with Jimmy Clark about the wildfire relief going in Hemphill County, Texas. Jimmy Also talked with a couple of ranchers about the damage on their ranch.
Tomatoes in a High Tunnel
We’re not talking about punching a time clock and working nine to five. We’re talking about working around the clock. Rain or shine, hot or cold, because crops and animals won’t wait. Jimmy knows all about it
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale
Annie Switzer and Jimmy Emmons talked with Jimmy Clark about the bull sale live from Quartermaster Creek Ranch HQ. Jimmy Clark also talked about the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma. We’re not talking about
Davis Angus
Jim, Debra Davis and Jordon Davis Cook talked to Jimmy Clark about their upcoming bull sale Saturday at 12:30. We’re not talking about punching a time clock and working nine to five. We’re talking about working around
Interview. Jim Davis
Davis Angus Bull Sale Jim, Debra Davis and Jordon Davis Cook talked to Jimmy Clark about their upcoming bull sale Saturday at 12:30.
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale
Mike Switzer was in to talked to Jimmy Clark about the Quartermaster Creek Bull sale Wednesday Feb. 28th at 12:30 at the Ranch. G’day to all you great stewards of the land. It is Today in Ag
Interview: Mike Switzer
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale Mike Switzer was in to talked to Jimmy Clark about the Quartermaster Creek Bull sale Wednesday Feb. 28th at 12:30 at the Ranch.
National FFA Week
The Arapho-Butler FFA Chapter was in the studio talking to Jimmy Clark about FFA.
National FFA Week
Cheyenne and Sentinel FFA chapters talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA week!
Elk City and Mangum FFA Chapters
Elk City and Mangum FFA chapters came in to talk to Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week.
Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters
Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters were the studio talking about National FFA week.
National FFA Week
Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters were the studio talking about National FFA week.
National FFA Week
Erick and Kelton FFA Chapters Erick and Kelton FFA Chapters came in today to talk about what they were doing to celebrate National FFA Week.
Interview: Becky Carroll
FFA Chapters and Pecan Education The Thomas-Fay-Custer City FFA chapter came in to talk about National FFA Week. Becky Carroll from OSU Extension talks about pecan harvest.
Blair and Merritt FFA
National FFA Week Blair FFA came in today along with Merritt. One of the young ladies was into rodeo and one was into starting a swine operation…
Leedy FFA
National FFA Week What a great group of kids!
FFA Week
Zoe Carlise sang the National Anthem on the show today. She will be singing it at the OYE next month. What a great bunch of young adults from Sweetwater.
Sweetwater FFA
National Anthem Zoe Carlise sang the National Anthem on the show today. She will be singing it at the OYE next month. What a great bunch of young adults!
FFA Week
The Clinton FFA chapter came in to talk to Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week. They have all kinds of plans to visit schools and dress up days.
Clinton FFA
FFA Chapter Officers The Clinton FFA chapter came in to talk about National FFA Week. They have all kinds of plans to visit schools and dress up days.
Interview: Dr. Mark Z Johnson
Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter Dr. Johnson talked about how valuable the Cow/Calf newsletter was in keeping producers up on everything with cattle.
Cattle Inventory
Lowest Cattle Numbers Since 1951 Cattle numbers are down 228,000 head in Oklahoma since 2019. Exports were down in 2023 but it was the second highest ever.
High cattle and Low Hay prices
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the high cattle prices. The USDA thinks hay price might have finally hit bottom.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Have Hay Prices stopped Declining Brandon Hickey talked about the high cattle prices. The USDA thinks hay price might have finally hit bottom.
Cattle Prices Skyrocket
Inventory is Down! Sale barns around the state saw prices jump starting Thursday after the Cattle Inventory report came out.
Farm Bill
Jimmie Musick talked to Jimmy Clark about his recent trip to Washington D.C. Grain prices was one of the topics discussed along with crop insurance.
Interview: Jimmie Musick
Farm Bill and Wheat Prices Jimmie talked about his recent trip to Washington D.C. Grain prices was one of the topics discussed along with crop insurance.
CFBC Predator Hunt
Marcus Darling and Richard Moran talk about the predator hunt coming up to help raise money for mission trips.
24 Hour Carter FBC Predator Hunt
First Annual CFBC Predator Hunt Marcus Darling and Richard Moran talk about the predator hunt coming up to help raise money for mission trips.
Cattle Prices on Fire
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the super hot prices on stockers and feeders at the sale barns Friday and Saturday.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Great Cattle Market Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the super hot prices on stockers and feeders at the sale barns Friday and Saturday.
Interview: Lynda Lucas
Western Oklahoma All Breed Bull Sale Lynda and I talked about all the breeders and their bulls at the sale. The sale will be Feb. 3 at 12:15 this Saturday at the Red Barn just south of
OSU Wheat Varieties
OSUs Butler’s Gold, Strad CL Plus and High Cotton are wheat varieties that were talked about at the Enid Farm Show.
Wheat Varieties
Butlers Gold Butler’s Gold, Strad CL Plus and High Cotton are wheat varieties that were talked about at Enids farm show.
Hutson Angus Bull Sale
Bert Hutson talked with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming bull sale Jan. 27 at 1:00 Saturday. Mychal Newmiller from the US Custom Harvestors talked about the upcoming convention starting tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Interview: Michelle Miller
GMO and Non-GMO Michelle said that GMOs are so misunderstood. Brandon gave updates on cattle prices at the sale Friday and Monday.
Wet Week Ahead
El Nino Staying Strong A very wet week is in the forecast. Mild temps will move in later towards the end of the week.
Beef Consumers
Surveying Consumers Freshness and quality is one of the big items consumers want. Price was not a big thing if the beef was good.
Tractor and Combine Sales
Big Tractor Sales Up Combine and big HP tractor sales were up for 2023.
4 County Beef Seminar
OSU Extension Marty New, Dr. Biggs and Dr. Peel talk marketing, cow/calf nutrition and Veterinarian recruitment.
Interview: Becky Carroll
Pecan Trees Becky talked about everything from starting a pecan groove to pruning large trees.
Interview: Meg Greski
Regenerative Ranching Meg talked about virtual fencing, soil health and the SHIP program.
Bone Chilling Cold Wind
Negative Wind Values The next five days will be the coldest weather of winter so far. Take care of your animals!
Interview: Emily Green
Wild Peanuts Emily talked A-Z about breeding wild peanuts to help improve disease and pest resistance in cultivated peanuts.
Interview: KC Shepard
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network KC talked to Jill and me about radio, English, not the right kind of English lol and much much more!!
Interview: Beckham County FD
County Wide Vote Beckham county voter are voting today on continuing a tax that goes to all fire departments in the county.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Gardens and Trees Greg talked about pruning trees and getting your garden ready for this spring.
Cattlemen”s Congress
Live from the Fairgrounds Great interviews with Oklahoma Cattleman’s Michael Kelsey, American Angus Assoc. Mark McCully and Bray Haven with Cattlemen’s Congress.
Strong Dollar
Commodity Price Weaker With inflation and a strong US dollar ag products are slowly going backwards.
Hay Prices
Alfalfa and Grass Hay Alfalfa prices are down $60 per ton from last year. Grass prices are also down but up in the last few months.
Interview: Jill Meador
2023 Review Jill and me reflect back on her first year on the Today in Ag show.
Interview: Lori Campbell
Oklahoma Cattlemen Association Lori talked about the OCA policy meeting coming up in January and district meetings in February.
Feedlot Placements
Low Numbers Compared to 2022 The U.S. feedlot inventory totaled 12.0 million head on December 1, 2023, a rise from December 1, 2022, USDA December “Cattle on Feed” report showed.
Hay Day Tuesday
Hunting Dog Rescues I talked about a hunting dog that was rescued here Elk City a few weeks back. Great story for Christmas.
Interview: Harold McAlpine
Christmas Trees Harold talked about everything from A-Z growing Virginia pines for Christmas trees.
Interview: Bray Haven
Cattlemen’s Congress Bray Haven talked about all the great cattle coming into OKC starting Dec 28th. There will sale of live animals and genetics almost everyday.
Super Pigs
Canada Feral Hogs The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture is working hard on the feral hog population in Oklahoma.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Sale Barn Updates Brandon updated us on how the last two cattle sales of the year went.
Interview: Andrew Hill
Phocas Farms Andrew Hill talked about different sizes of high tunnels(green houses) they have to grow gardens in.
Interview: Shelly Nutt
Texas Peanuts Shelly talked about peanut harvest, health benefits from eating peanuts and Mexico becoming the largest buyer of Texas peanuts.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Fertility on Small Grains Kent talked about fertility on pastured and high yield small grains.
Rain Rain!!
Rainy Weather Rains have moved into the eastern Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma. As of noon Hollis had 1.5″.
Interview: Sage Kimzey
Seven Time World Champion Bull Rider Sage is in Vegas going after his Eighth buckle in bull riding. Sage talked about how important family is in his life.
L.A. and Beef
California Burger Joints Some all-vegan burger joints are bring back real beef into their burger joints. They sided lack of business.
Brazil
Big Players in the Soybean Market South America is the number one producer of soybeans, corn, and sugar.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Cattle Futures Brandon talked about the cash prices on all cattle categories.
Peanuts
South American South America is where peanut were originally from. Peanut account for 75% of snacks in the United States.
Interview: Kevin Huddleston
Cotton Kevin talked about yields being down but the grades are really good.
Texas Peanuts
2023 Peanut Production Peanut production in Texas was up compared to last year. Dry land peanut farmers did not fare well though.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Beef Jimmy talked about his recent trip to South Korea and Japan representing the beef producers.
Inputs Higher in 2023
How Profitable are you? How much does it take to run a cow calf operation at your place?
Interview: Jill Meador
Thankful That Jill is Back!! Jill got us all caught up on her first nine weeks at OSU. She was really just homesick!!!
Alfalfa History
Asia and Alfalfa Alfalfa originated in Asia 10,000 BC, then Europe. Finally in the 1600’s it came to Mexico.
Interview: Reece Hightower
Redlands Community College Reece went to Relands on a shooting scholarship. He is taking Ag Technology hoping to come back to western Oklahoma.
Opening Day!
2023 Deer Rifle Season Nov. 18 it is here!! Wear your orange and follow all hunting regulations.
Heifer Breeding
Breeding Heifers Earlier? Early breeding might pay off really nice. Haystacks done wrong could cost you a lot of money.
Peanuts and Politics
Climate Change Climate change in the southern plains will cost farmer up to 4% of their cropland by the year 2070 according to our current administration.
Interview: Brent Meador
Ok. Junior National Jr. Show Brent talked about the upcoming heifer show this weekend. There was 15 classes of heifers last year sponsored by Western Equipment.
Interview: Elk City FFA
Chapter Auction The chapters annual auction is coming up Nov. 30 at 6:30 at the Elk City Civic center.
Veterans and Agriculture
Happy Veterans Day Nov. 11 is Veterans Day so shake a veterans hand and thank him!
Interview: Clara Duncan
Oklahoma State FFA Reporter Clara talked about all her duties as State reporter.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Grain or Hay? Kent talked about doing fertility test on your crop ground then doing leaf samples to make grain crops.
GMOs and Feral Hogs
8 Myths of GMOs On today’s show I discussed feral hogs and myths of GMOs
Awesome Weather!
Extremely Warm Weather Moves In Near record highs for the next few days. This will help emerge some forage crops planted late.
Bedlem
North Dakota Land Sale Record $17,500 a acre for 360 acres. Crazy!!! Dry warm weather ahead.
Interview: Joshsua Knopp
OISA Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association “Day of Education” is Saturday Nov. 4 at 9;30 at Cattlemen’s Event Center in OKC.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Prussic Toxicity First killing frost was Oct. 30th, so guys need to wait until at least Nov. 6 before tuning out on summer forage to be safe from prussic toxicity.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Cattle Markets Brandon said numbers were down because of the recent rains but prices were good.
Big Tractor Money
30 Year Old 4960 A 1993 JD 4960 brought $139,360 plus at a auction in Kentucky Saturday. A JD 4455 sold $97,500.00
Interview: Carey McKinney
Lonestar Gin Carey talked about staple, ginning and service at the Lonestar Gin in Pampa Texas.
Interview: Brett and Kelly Riley
Grass Fed Cattle The Riley’s talked about raising their cattle on their ranch in New Mexico.
Interview: Kevin Horn
Hay Testing Kevin talks about their portable hay testing unit. They can either come to your farm if you have enough samples or you can bring them to Cordell for testing.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Livestock Auction Updates Brandon updated us on sale results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auctions. He also spoke on the cattle futures market downswing.
Rain’s Coming!
Weather Changes Wetter weather will start tonight. 2-4″ is predicted and we will take all we can get.
Rain’s in the Forecast
Heavy Rains Starting Tuesday of next week if everything comes together 2-4″ rain could be the totals.
Feral Hogs and WOTUS
Wild Hog Attacks Wild hog attacks are increasing with major injuries. WOTUS and the President is still a thing.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Updates on Cattle Prices Brandon gave us a update on how cattle prices are doing at the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock Auctions.
Chilly Morning
Lots of Frost Cold temps ranging from 28-35 degrees were seen in western Oklahoma this morning.
EPDs and Herd Rebuilding
Slow Herd rebuilding Herd rebuilding is not even started. 2024 looks like our lowest herd inventory since 1993.
Interview: Jimmy Rhodes
Cotton King Jimmy Talks about the ups and downs of cotton farmers.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Soil Test Kent talked about the importance of the 5 pillars of soil health.
Interview: Brittney Casey
Unlimited Outdoor Adventures Brittney talked about the dinner Oct. 21 at noon in Cheyenne. They will have a dinner by donation and auctions to raise money.
Interview: Dennis Crow
Sand Burrs Dennis Crow with the Apache Farmers COOP talks sand burrs and ways to control them.
Fall Is Here
Cold Front Moving In Fall weather is arriving. Cattle prices are great but unweaned calves are dropping somewhat due to weather changes.
Cornstalks
Grazing Cornstalks Cornstalk grazing early can be very beneficial to cattle saving you some money in cost like hay, feed and other inputs.
Interview: Clarendon College
Feedlot and Cattle Operations The Clarendon College feedlot and cattle operations were at the Taylor Ranch leaning about the commercial cow/calf operations Jimmy and Tracy run.
Hay and Peanuts
Hay Sales Slow Hay sales have been slow the last 3-4 weeks. Peanut demand is up worldwide which is good for the peanut stocks.
Market Recovers Somewhat
No Government Shutdown Congress approved 45 more days to give them more time to approve a budget.
Cattle Prices
Salebarn Receipts Up Cattle numbers coming into the auction barns are increasing weekly and so are the prices.
Family History
Oklahoma Land Rush My grandparent’s settled in Roger Mills County during the Oklahoma land Rush in the late 1800’s.
Interview: Jill Meador
OSU Campus Update Jill gave us a update on her first month at Stillwater. Brandon Hickey gave us the rundown on the beef auctions in the past week.
Inflation and Grains
$4.80 Corn $4.80 corn might be the new $4 corn with inflation rates the way they are.
Chickens
Water and Feed Chickens can go without food for 3-4 days but not water. Water is the most important nutrient for any animal.
Interview: Dana Zook
Panhandle Cattlewomen’s College Dana talked about the different topic that will be covered during the two day event in Beaver, Oklahoma.
Interview: David Nowlin
Peanut Hull Blasting David Nowlin with the Oklahoma Peanut Commission talked about the crop progress on harvest timing.
Harvest and Planting Time
Farm Wives The wife is the most important person during the busy part of the farm seasons.
Tractors and Balers
Combine Sales Combine and $WD tractors sales still going up. Small 2WD tractor and 100HP tractor sales are declining.
Interview: Aaron Hileman
Western Planters Cotton Gin Aaron talked about everything from the field to the finished product on ginning cotton.
Used Tillage Equipment
Record Prices Record Prices are being set everywhere for used tillage equipment.
Hay Prices
Alfalfa ans Grass Hay Hay prices are steady to lower. With winter coming on prices should rebound somewhat.
Interview: Gary McManus
Oklahoma Mesonet Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus talked about the heat dome and what causes it.
Interview: Justin Russell
Sayre Shortgrass Rodeo Justin and Kristin Seymour from thr Sayre Chamber talked about the rodeo tonight and tomorrow night at the Sayre park.
Feeders Prices Jump
Cattle Markets Feeders are up 2.50 per 100# today. Grains were all over the place but not crazy.
Cattle Prices
Feeders Up Feeders up 47% and calves up over 40% from last year with no signs of letting up.
Wildfires
Major Grass Fire Due to the dry conditions yesterday a wildfire in Beckham county had firefighters from 4 counties battling it.
Interview: Gary McManus
Flash Drought Gary talked about the drought for the last 1.5 years.
Interview: Gary McManus
Flash Drought State Climatologist Gary McManus talked about the flash drought we are in. He also talked about the record setting heat index values in eastern Oklahoma.
Interview: Lt. James Edwards
Dove Season Lt. Edwards talked about the upcoming dove season Sept. 1 and the 2 free hunting days coming up.
Interview: Sheila Kelso
Pay it Forward Essay Sheila talked about how the Pay it Forward Essay Contest got started. Hazen Lester the winner from last year came on to talk about Luke his whether goat.
Interview: Tony Prochaska
World Record Cantaloupe Tony grew the world record cantaloupe weighing in at 76.12#. Cody Elliot just broke the Oklahoma state record coming in at 46#.
Hay Prices
Steady Hay Prices Hay prices are steady with the exception of Texas and Kansas that are in a D-3&4 Drought
Interview: Dr. Glen Gentry
Feral Hogs Dr. Gentry talked about different ways they have tried using bait to control feral hogs.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Starter Fertilizers Kent talked about the 5 pillars of soil health which is really important in this heat wave we are currently in. He also talked about getting seed found now.
Starter Fertilizer
Wayne Becker talked with Jimmy Clark about starter fertilizer versus broadcast fertilizer, poly versus ortho phosphates and carbon.
Interview Wayne Becker
Nachur Fertilizer Wayne talked about starter fertilizer versus broadcast fertilizer, poly versus ortho phosphates and carbon.
Interview: Blake Miller
American FFA Degree Blake Miller heads to Indianapolis this fall to be awarded his American FFA degree. Only 190 FFA members from Oklahoma were awarded it 2023.
USDA August Report
Corn and Soybean Estimates All crop estimates were lowered in the August reports according to the USDA.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Jill Meador talks to Greg Hartman about the upcoming Beckham County Fair, CEU opportunities, and some recent research on parasites in cattle.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Beckham County Fair, CEUs, and Parasites Jill Meador talks to Greg Hartman about the upcoming Beckham County Fair, CEU opportunities, and some recent research on parasites in cattle.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Jill Meador talks to Jimmy Taylor about his recent trip to San Diego, beef sustainability and international exports.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Sustainability and Exports Jill Meador talks to Jimmy Taylor about his recent trip to San Diego, beef sustainability and international exports.
Hay Prices
Prices are dropping Alfalfa prices have dropped by 70-100 a ton already with grass hay not far behind.
Importance of Water and Heat Stress
Shade, Shade, Shade Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talk about the importance of clean and plentiful water for all livestock during the hot months.
Interview: Jill Meador
First Year in Ag Radio Jill’s dad Brent Meador and good friend Jimmy Taylor surprised her by interviewing her. Fun Fun!!!
Interview: Trever Damron
New Feedlot in Beckham County Trever Damron stopped by and talked about his expansion of his feedlot west of Elk City. Capacity is 400 head right now but growing.
Heifers!
Keep or Buy Replacements Jill Meador and I discussed buy or raise replacement heifers. Good and bad with either was our conclusion.
Hot, Hot and Hot!
Summer is here for sure Hot weather will continue for the remainder of the week. Triple digit temps and no rain will start taking its toll on grass pastures.
Grass Hay Prices Softening
Rains and Hay Combo With all the rains in June and Early July grass hay is plentiful. The flip side of that is prices have soften.
Markets aren’t sure
Most Grains are Down Grains are down and cattle are steady. I believe buyers are just play the Ukraine and weather game.
Interview: Stevie Wilhelm
W.R Arena Stevie Wilhelm talked about their arena north of Elk City Ok. Equine training, rodeo events and partnership packages were all talked about.
Cattle Inventory Numbers
Dr. Derrell Peel talked about the cattle inventory Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador. Jase Hargrove and Marcus Darling let us know about the frog gigging contest coming up in Carter, August 4 & 5.
Interview: Derrell Peel
Cattle Prices and Frog Legs Dr Peel talked about the cattle inventory. Jase and Marcus let us know about the frog gigging contest coming in Carter August 4 & 5.
Cattle Prices continue to rise
500# steers could hit $4?? Dr. Darrell Peel mentioned it at the OCA convention Saturday.
Beef Prices
Trend is still UPWARDs 500# steers could hit $4?? Dr. Peel mentioned it at the OCA convention Saturday.
Rains in the North
2-4″ in Northwestern Oklahoma The Oklahoma panhandle, northern counties and southern Kansas received some great rains this morning with cooler temps behind the storms.
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association
OCA Executive VP Michael Kelsey talked with Jimmy Clark about the OCA convention starting tomorrow running though Saturday.
Interview: Michael Kelsey
OCA Convention OCA Executive VP Michael Kelsey talked about the OCA convention starting tomorrow running though Saturday.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Carbon Capture?? Kent talked about carbons and real science.
Packsaddle WMA Shooting Range
OWDC opens new Range Shotgun and rifle range now available for shooters. Really nice range with 4 100yd targets available for rifle shooting.
Ranch and Farm Equipment
Jerrid Clark talked about the different types of equipment available to the Ag industry, from the farm to the feedlots.
Interview: Jerrid Clark
JCB Ag Equipment Jerrid talked about the different types of equipment available to the Ag industry, from the farm to the feedlots.
Interview with Kelsey Walters
Kelsey Walters talks to Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador about her experience living in Moldova.
Interview: Kelsey Walters
Moldova Agriculture Experience Kelsey Walters talks about her experience living in Moldova.
Interview: Greg Hartman
CU Credits and Soil Testing Greg talked grasshoppers, CU credits, soil testing and 4H shooting team signups.
Dust Bowl Days
Wild Plum Jam The Dust Bowl activities begin this Friday in Sayre with the FFA calf fry. Saturday will be the parade, park activities, and the Wild Plum Jam.
Hay Prices Decline
Hay Prices Soften Alfalfa prices are down $12 a ton in May according the USDA. Our local hay market will be down because of the rainfall we have had in the last two months.
High Dollar Tractors
Hydro Acoustics and Fish Case IH tractors in Illinois bring twice what they cost new. OSU studying shad populations with Hydro Acoustics.
Interview: Kelsey Walters
Canute Farmers Market Kelsey talked about the Canute Farmers Market that will start at 8:00 am Saturday morning.
More Rain!
Storms in Texas and Oklahoma Good rains covered most of all western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.
Peanuts and Beekeeping
SE Peanut Conference The peanut conference will be in Miramar Beach, FL this year. Beekeeping classes are coming up later this summer according OSU.
Wheat Harvest is almost done
Feeders are up 10-15$ this week. Wheat harvest is almost over in Oklahoma.
Cattle Market is Great!!
Feeders Still Climbing Feeders are up 10-15$ this week. Wheat harvest is almost over in Oklahoma.
Lori and Josh Campbell
Lori and Josh Campbell talk about horses, branding and the OCA convention coming up in July.
Interview: Lori Campbell
Life on the Ranch Lori and Josh Campbell talk about horses, branding and the OCA convention coming up in July.
Peaches, Peaches, and More Peaches
Jill Meador talks with Heather McKinish about Wind Drift Orchards and their peach season. The orchard located in Harrah, Oklahoma, owned by the McKinish family, offers a variety of family fun activities around the orchard all year
Talking With Heather McKinish About All Things Peaches
Jill Meador talks with Heather McKinish about Wind Drift Orchards and their peach season. The orchard located in Harrah, Oklahoma, owned by the McKinish family, offers a variety of family fun activities around the orchard all year
Hay Day Tuesday and Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Update
Oklahoma wheat harvest is now 57% complete, and hay prices are stable.
“Cattle Calling”
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about the Beef Checkoff docuseries that focuses on sharing the stories of agriculture producers. Also, upcoming in August is this year’s Women in Ag Conference.
“Cattle Calling”
The Beef Checkoff released a new docuseries focused on sharing the stories of agriculture producers. Also, upcoming in August is this year’s Women in Ag Conference.
Wheat Harvest Update, Bag worms, And Bovine Heat Stress
Combines are rolling again Topics talked about today include heat stress on cattle, wheat harvest progress, and now is the time to get rid of bag worms.
Melatonin in cattle?
Jill Meador and Jimmy Clark talked about a study from Mississippi State University on using Melatonin in cattle for different reasons.
Melatonin for Cattle?
Cattle Studies with Melatonin Jill Meador talked about a study from Mississippi State University on using Melatonin in cattle for different reasons.
Horn Flies
Flies are really bad this year across the US. There is lots of methods to control them. Horn flies cost producers 785 million a year.
Horn Flies
Horn Flies Flies are really bad this year across the US. There is lots of methods to control them. Horn flies cost producers 785 million a year.
Interview: Beau Froese
Wheat Harvest Update Beau said wheat averages south of the Red River were pretty good. He said the farther north you go you could see where drought conditions were.
Tornado’s and Hail
Severe Storms Overnight Storms caused some deaths in the Texas panhandle last night. Hail damage was reported on both sides of the state lines.
Green Energy?
Jill Meador talked about how nuclear energy is safer and easier to construct now days. Green energy is not reliable where there is not wind or sun.
Nuclear Power
Energy Jill Talked about how nuclear energy is safer and easier to construct now days. Green energy is not reliable where there is not wind or sun.
Broadband
USDA approves 714 Million Ag secretary announces more money to improve rural broadband.
Rain!
Rains moved through western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle this morning delaying field work.
Big Rain
More Harvest and Planting Delays Rains moved through western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle this morning delaying field work.
Drying Out
Farm Ground is Drying Out Ground is finally drying out where producers will be able to continue planting and combining.
Interview: Kay Allen
Dust Bowl Days The Dust Bowl Farm and Ranch Festival is coming up July 14 & 15th. Parade, calf fry, farm and ranch roundup, etc.
Cover Crops and Soil Health
Kent Watkins and Jimmy Clark talked about the 5 pillars of soil health and planting late season milo and corn.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Rain and Cover Crops Kent talked about the 5 pillars of soil health and planting late season milo and corn.
Wet Ground
With all the rains that has fallen in the past weeks cotton farmers are being challenged. Ground will take days if not weeks to dry out.
Planting Cotton
Too Wet to Plant With all the rains that has fallen in the past weeks cotton farmers are being challenged. Ground will take days if not weeks to dry out.
Rain!
Big rains fell in parts of western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle over the weekend. Some isolated areas got 6-7 inches.
Rain Rain Rain
Pond Filling Rains Big rains fell in parts of western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle over the weekend. Some isolated areas got 6-7 inches.
Go2geen@org
Brad Merritt talked Jimmy Clark about this new safety system for schools.
Interview: Brad Merritt
Go2green.org Brad talked about this new safety system for schools.
Beef Prices
Grass fed beef prices continue to slowly increase because of demand. All beef prices are on the rise because of supply shortages.
Grass Fed Beef
Grass Fed Beef Prices Increase Grass fed beef prices continue to slowly increase because of demand. All beef prices are on the rise because of supply shortages.
Feed Lots are Wet
Texas Panhandle Rains As much as 11″ of rain has fallen in the panhandle. feedlots are very muddy making feed ops slow.
WOTUS
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talk about the supreme court ruling in favor of the Sacketts. The EPA will have to start over making their rules on the Waters of the USA
WOTUS
Supreme Court Makes Ruling The supreme court rule in favor of the Sacketts. The EPA will have to start over making their rules.
Superior Livestock Auction
Clint deArmond and Jimmy Clark talked about coming to your place and making arrangements to sell your cattle wo hauling them anywhere.
Interview: Clint DeArmond
Superior Livestock Clint talked about coming to your place and making arrangements to sell your cattle wo hauling them anywhere.
2023 Spring Turkey Season
Jimmy Clark and Marcus Thibodeau WMA manager at Packsaddle WMA talked about this years turkey season and studies that are ongoing.
Interview: Marcus Thibodeau
Turkey Season Report Marcus Thibodeau WMA manager at Packsaddle WMA talked about this years turkey season and studies that are ongoing.
Home Grown Food
Local Grown Food
Farm to School The Oklahoma Department of Ag is doing grants for partnerships in bringing local grown foods to local schools according to Jill Meador.
Wheat harvest is getting closer
Lots of rain chances in the forecast. Harvest crews are slowly working south to Texas.
Wet Forecast
Rain Chances for the next 14 days Lots of rain chances in the forecast. Harvest crews are slowly working south to Texas.
Nice Rainfalls
Grains plunge over-nite because of Ukraine and Russia. Really nice rains fell in Roger Mills County.
More Rain Today
Grain Prices Drop Grains plunge over-nite because of Ukraine and Russia. Really nice rains fell in Roger Mills County.
Dropping Grain Prices
Grains prices way in the red today because of rain and the war in Ukraine. Prop 12 in California will affect pork producers.
Grain and Hay
Grain Prices and New Pork Regs Grains prices way in the red today because of rain and the war in Ukraine. Prop 12 in California will affect pork producers.
Hay Stock Report and Prices
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about pasture conditions. Pasture conditions are not looking good in Kansas and Oklahoma. Biden Administration releases $11 Billion PACE Program.
Pasture Conditions & Rural Electric Co-op PACE Program
Today’s Hay Stocks Report Pasture conditions are not looking good in Kansas and Oklahoma. Biden Administration releases $11 Billion PACE Program.
The Rains were Great
Cool Weather and Moist Dirt Most of western Oklahoma received rail over the last three days. 4.2 inches at Burns Flat should have filled some ponds.
Two Great Years
Two years ago today the Today in Ag show was born. Thank you to everybody that listens and sponsor the show.
Two Years!
The Today in Ag Show Two years ago today the Today in Ag show was born. Thank you to everybody that listens and sponsor the show.
Grass or Grain Fed
Butcher Beef Everyone has their favorite way of buying beef. According to the poll today it is 50-50 grass finished – grain finished.
OSU Wheat Test Plots
Tracy Musick and Jimmy Clark talk about the wheat test plots on the Musick Farms.
Interview: Tracy Musick
OSU Wheat Test Plots Tracy Musick and Jimmy Clark talk about the wheat test plots on the Musick Farms.
Farming in Full Gear Ahead
Farmers are busy planting peanuts already. Cotton ground is being prepared and alfalfa is bring laid down for hay.
Peanuts are being Planted
Spring is a busy time for farmers Farmers are busy planting peanuts already. Cotton ground is being prepared and alfalfa is bring laid down for hay.
Farm and Ranching Busy Time
Farmers are busy laying down hay, working ground, and planting summer forage crops. Ranchers are busy working spring calf crops.
Crops and Cattle
Busy Busy Busy Farmers are busy laying down hay, working ground, and planting summer forage crops. Ranchers are busy working spring calf crops.
Markets are Stable
Grains are Climbing Grains made a nice recovery from the downward trend they had been on. Feeder futures have drop slightly but still good.
Mental Health in the Ag World
Brent Brewer and Terrell Coffey talk to Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador about mental health issues with farmers and ranchers.
Brent Brewer and Terrell Coffey
Mental Health in Agriculture Brent Brewer and Terrell Coffey talk about mental health issues with farmers and ranchers.
Franz Josef
Franz Josef talked with Jimmy Clark about growing cabbage for sauerkraut, potatoes for french fries and boarding horses in Krefeld, Germany.
Interview: Franz Josef
Farming in Germany Franz Josef spoke about growing cabbage for sauerkraut, potatoes for french fries and boarding horses in Krefeld, Germany.
Crazy Markets
Cattle prices are at the highest inn years but wheat prices have been slowly trending downwards even in this drought.
Markets are Crazy
Wheat has been on a downward trend Cattle prices are at the highest inn years but wheat prices have been slowly trending downwards even in this drought.
Eddy Cape and Cowboys
Eddy Cape told Jimmy Clark stories about working for the Walter Merrick Ranch.
Interview: Eddy Cape
The Cowboy Way Eddy Cape told stories about working for the Walter Merrick Ranch.
Oklahoma State FFA Convention
The Oklahoma State FFA Convention is in the BOK center in Tulsa next week. Jill Meador will be there getting her state farmer degree.
Interview: Jill Meador
State FFA Convention The Oklahoma State FFA Convention is in the BOK center in Tulsa next week. Jill Meador will be there getting her state farmer degree.
Jill’s Adventures to Washington DC
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about her recent trip to the capital. She met and talk with Oklahoma government officials.
Interview: Jill Meador
Adventures to Washington DC Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about her recent trip to the capital. She met and talk with Oklahoma government officials.
Rain Rain Rain
Rains fell over most of western Oklahoma this morning. Anywhere from 1/2 to 1-1/2 reported.
Rain was a Blessing
Much needed Moisture Rains fell over most of western Oklahoma this morning. Anywhere from 1/2 to 1-1/2 reported.
Rain Moving In
Rain chances increase through the week.
Great Forecast
Rain Rain Rain Rain chances increase through out the week.
Rain
Good chance of rain starting Sunday night continuing into next week. Everybody cross your fingers.
Good Chances for Rain
Forecast looks Wetter Good chance of rain starting Sunday night continuing into next week. Everybody cross your fingers.
RA Brown Ranch
Donnell Brown and Jimmy Clark talk about the upcoming Hemphill county Txs. Beef conference next Tuesday and Wednesday in Canadian.
Interview: Donnell Brown
Hemphill County, Texas Beef Conference Donnell will be the moderator at the upcoming Hemphill county Txs. Beef conference next Tuesday and Wednesday in Canadian.
Drought and Cattle
Kent Watkins and Jimmy Clark talked about the five pillars of soil health, that are more important now then ever. Also talked about a blend of different seeds that would be more drought resistant.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Drought Continues Kent Watkins talked about the five pillars of soil health, that are more important now then ever.
Hemphill County Beef Conference
Troy Applehans w/Cattle Fax and Jimmy Clark talk about the current and past markets.
Interview: Troy Applehans
The Numbers Troy will be at the Hemphill County, Texas Beef Conference coming up April 25-26th.
Cattle Prices and Drought
Cattle prices steadily rising on on classes. Drought continues in western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle
Cattle Markets
Price’s Still Climbing Cattle prices steadily rising on on classes. Drought continues in western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle
Drought Continues
Farmers and Ranchers Struggle With minimum rainfall this year ag producers are making major decisions about what to do in this major drought.
Drought
Forecast looks pretty bad for future rains. According to the OK Mesonet it is the driest Jan-April on record.
We need Rain
Hot and Dry Forecast looks pretty bad for future rains. According to the OK Mesonet it is the driest Jan-April on record.
Dr. Paul Beck
Dr. Paul Beck talked with Jimmy Clark about all the different projects they will covering at the Beef Finishing project April 27th in Stillwater. All this ties into the OCA Foundation Steer Carcass Challenge
Interview: Dr Paul Beck
OSU Beef Finishing Paul talked about all the different projects they will covering at the April 27th in Stillwater. All this ties into the OCA Foundation Steer Carcass Challenge
Cattle Prices Climb
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifer 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Steer calves 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Heifer calves mostly 15.00 to 20.00higher. Demand was moderate to active.
Cattle Prices Climb
Stockers Higher for the Week Feeder steers and heifer 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Steer calves 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Heifer calves mostly 15.00 to 20.00higher. Demand was moderate to active.
Hemphill County Beef Conference
Andy Holloway talked with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming beef conference April 25th and 26th.
Interview: Andy Holloway
Hemphill County Beef Conference Andy talked about the guest speakers coming to the two day conference. Willie Robertson will be the keynote speaker this year.
Woodward Livestock Auction Sells
Jerry Nine made it a official that he sold out to Western Livestock Commission. Jerry asks that his customers give Western the same chance they gave him.
Jerry Nine
Woodward Livestock Auction Sells Jerry Nine made it a official that he sold out to Western Livestock Commission. Jerry asks that his customers give Western the same chance they gave him.
Big Animal Vet Shortage
Doctor Kull has been going to Washington DC to meet with legislators about the big animal vet shortage
Big Animal Vets
Dr. Judy Kull Doctor Kull has been going to Washington DC to meet with legislators about the big animal vet shortage.
High Fire Danger
Tomorrow will be extreme high fire day Please pick and choose your projects for the conditions
Fire Watch
High Fire Danger and Blowing Dust Tomorrow will be extreme high fire day. Please pick and choose your projects for the conditions.
Jimmy Taylor
Jimmy Taylor talked to Jill Meador and Jimmy Clark about becoming the chairman of the Cattlemens Beef Board
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Beef Check Off Jimmy Taylor talked to Jill and me about becoming the chairman of the Cattlemens Beef Board.
The Rippetoes and McEntires
Jancy Rippetoe and Jimmy Clark talk with Crystal, Chloe McEntire, Jenae Rippetoe about the girls showing livestock since the age of nine.
Interview: The Rippetoe’s and McEntire’s
Stock Shows from the Age of 9 High school seniors Jancy Rippetoe and Chloe McIntire talk with their moms about showing livestock since they were nine.
Livestock and Crop Risk Management
Davey Jones, Randy Holley and Justin Woodruff talked with Jimmy Clark about livestock, crop and rain insurance management.
Interview: Ag Defense Risk Management
Livestock and Crop Insurance Davey Jones, Randy Holley and Justin Woodruff talked about livestock, crop and rain insurance management.
Interview: Jimmy Smith
SW Farm and Home Expo Jimmy Smith talked to Jill Meador about the upcoming Expo this weekend the The Elk City Convention Center.
Interview: David Misener
US Custom Harvesters Inc. David talked with me about his recent trip to DC. They met with government officials on trucking, droughts and wage rates.
Western Oklahoma missed the Rain
Winter Crops are starting to Struggle Latest drought map shows Western Oklahoma winter crops are struggling due to very little rainfall.
Interview: Brent Meador and Jason Redd
Southwest Farm & Home Expo The All Breed Bull sale will be happening April 1st at the Elk City Civic Center at 2:00pm.
Used Equipment
Old Equipment worth some Dollars Get on some online sights and sell some of your unused equipment.
Interview:Leslie Feerer
NW Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation The 27th Cattle’s Ball will be this Saturday at the Woodward Convention center. Doors open at 5:00
It’s Monday on the Grain Market
Cattle Prices are Steady Grains are down because of the trade agreement with Russia and Ukraine.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Gardens and Stickers OYE premium sale starts at 4:00 today. Greg Hartman with the OSU Extension office talked about planting potatoes and ways to control Sand Burrs.
More Rain for SW Oklahoma
OYE Coming to a End The world’s largest youth stock show will end Friday. Western Oklahoma was well represented this year with Supreme champions and breed champions.
Interview: Russ Vickers
Kentucky Tobacco Russ talked us through the seed to harvest of tobacco. 100% manual labor on growing the product.
Rain in SW Oklahoma
Snow, Sleet and Rain Parts of SW Oklahoma received up to a inch of rain. Much needed indeed! Jill talked about The Pecan Shed found on the way to Dallas.
Texas and Oklahoma Cattle Sales
Feeders steady to a few dollars higher Cattle still doing well even slaughters were higher. The new farm bill for 2024 is in the works.
Interview: Frank Lucas
WOTUS and 2024 Farm Bill Frank talked about the Biden WOTUS and the upcoming farm bill. He expressed how important crop insurance was now days and it’s importance in the new farm bill.
Interview: James Bigley
XIT and JA Ranch’s Jill and I talked to James about ranch history.
American Economy
Brian Jackson Testifies Brian testified in front of the US House Ways and means committee in Yukon. He spoke about labor shortages and inflation.
Election Day
820 Jill joined me today to talk about FFA State Degree recipients. Also we talked about the vote on 820 and how it affects rural Oklahoma.
Strong Cattle Market
Great Cattle Prices Prices continue to climb. Feeders 2-4.00 higher, stockers 4-6.00 higher and even slaughter cattle are 2-4.00 higher.
Interview: Jimmy Smith
The Leopold Conservation Award Jimmy, Cathy, Calli and Spencer were awarded the highest honor in conservation. Cover crops and no-till is a way of life on their farms.
Interview: Jill Meador
Fires and Tornadoes Wildfire season is here so please support your local fire depts. Grain futures are easing back up a little from being hammered last week.
Interview:Kent Watkins
SEI Agri Tech Kent talked about alfalfa, wheat, corn, cotton and milo.
Jim and Debbie Davis, Jordon Cook
Davis Angus Bull Sale The Davis family talked about their new sale facility and the upcoming bull sale.
Severe Storms
Damaging Storms Roll through Over-nite Major damage in Roger Mills, Beckham, and Greer counties. 15 tornado’s reported in Oklahoma setting a new record.
Cheyenne and Erick FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Wonderful set of kids from these two schools. There is hope for our Ag future.
Clinton and Elk City FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Chapter officers talked about current projects and favorite event they have attended.
Granite FFA
National FFA Week What a amazing set of kids!! Big plans for these kids are in the works according to them for the future.
Sayre and Sentinel FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Jill and Jancy talked with both chapters officers about current projects and what the future plans for the seniors were.
Canute FFA Chapter
National FFA Week Officers from the Canute FFA Chapter talked about projects and diffirent things that they have done in their time in FFA.
Merritt FFA
National FFA Week Merritt FFA has had 7 kids get scholarships for shooting sports.
Leedy and Burns Flat/Dill City FFA
National FFA Week Jill asked the chapter officers about projects, future plans, and FFA events that were their favorite.
Arnett and Sweetwater FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Great set of young adults in the studio today. It was really interesting to hear what their plans were for the future.
Interview: Mike Switzer
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale Annie and Mike is inviting everyone to their spring bull sale Feb. 22 at their ranch at Leedy. 150 bulls are available this year.
Interview: Kelton FFA
National FFA Week Chapter members along with instructor Jimmy Morgan from Kelton talked about shop projects, livestock judging, shooting sports, etc.
Super Bowl and Agriculture
Tahoma 31 The Bermuda grass on the field this Sunday was grown at OSU in Stillwater. In fact, both teams home fields are planted with bases from OSU.
WASDE Report
Corn and Soybeans Corn and soybean estimates are down 5 million metric tons each worldwide mainly due to the drought in Argentina.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Sorghum and Corn Andy Gratz with Advana talked about the Alta corn and sorghum seed line.
Interview: Gary McManus
Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary talked about how the Ok. Mesonet came about. We also talked about the future weather patterns.
Chickens, Goats, and Cattle
Livestock Prices on the Rise Laying chicken hens are at a record high for backyard growers. Cattle, sheep, and goats are rising daily.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Garden Time Greg talked about soil testing for your garden. Onion planting is not to far off so keep a eye on the soil temperature.
The 3J Show
Young Farmers and Hay Shortage Jill Meador talks about young farmers and Jancy Rippetoe brings update on hay shortages.
ARC or PLC?
Deadline March 15th Deadline to signup for the program will be here before you know it. Check with your FSA agent on what you need to do.
Interview: Lynda Lucas/Dennie Jenkins
Western Oklahoma All Breed Sale Lynda and Dennie talked about the bull sale coming up Saturday Feb. 4 at 12:15 p.m. at the Ag pavilion in Cheyenne.
Interview:Doctor Jourdon Bell
Sorghum Dr. Bell talked about managing your soil to grow dry land sorghum. Also about important time. to irrigate sorghum.
The Duke
John Wayne and Cotton John had a 4,000 acre ranch south of Phoenix. One of the best cotton farms in the US. Switched over beef cattle due to water regulations.
Jill Meador
Cold Weather Returning Cold weather returns this Saturday. Jill talk about raising a orphan calf and TikToks Farming with Darrell
Interview: Russell Hedrick
NC State Corn Yield Record Russell talked about how he change his farming methods learning from other farmers from across the US and using soil matter, cover crops, and soil test.
Winter Storms Hits
Needed Moisture Much of western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle received snow and rain this morning. 7 inches of snow in Roger mills area.
Interview:David Misener
US Custom Harvesters David talked about doing custom harvesting and different type of crops that they harvest starting in the spring through early winter.
Interview: Joe Sanders
Hutson Angus Farms Bull Sale Joe and Bert came on to talk about the upcoming bull sale 1-28-23. Their bulls rate high on feed efficiency.
Interview: Mason Tucker
Western Equipment Ag Tech Program Mason Tucker won 2nd place in Western Equipment’s Ag Tech competition in Plainveiw Texas. He said it was a great experience!!
Interview: Kaleb Selman
Cordell Ag Instructor Mr. Selman talked about the two swine shows coming to the Washita County Fairgrounds this weekend.
Rain Chances?
30-40% Chance Tonight NW Ok has better chances then SW Ok tonight as a front moves through.
Hay Prices Still Firm
Grass and Alfalfa Prices and demand still strong for hay in Texas.
Grain Stockpiles Down
Corn and Wheat Numbers are Tight The USDA reported in its WADSE report stockpiles are tight on all grains.
Interview: Kent Watkins
What Grasses to Fertilize Kent talked about which grasses to fertilize and not to. It is time to think about fertilizing you wheat and putting chemicals down.
Interview: Elk City FFA
Jill Meador and Kye Keyes Jill and Kye talked about the Elk City FFA Auction coming up Jan. 23 at 6:30 in the Elk City Civic Center.
Interview: Sheriff Derek Manning
Cattle out on the Roadways Sheriff Manning talked about the different situations they get into when cattle are reported out on county and state highways.
Interview: Daniel Clark
Aging of Meat Dr. Clark talked about wet aging and the two types of dry aging of beef.
Interview: Dr. Sara Place
Sustainability Dr Place talked about the levels of sustainability. The most talked about one is the on environment.
Interview: Heather Buckmaster
Oklahoma Beef Council Heather talked about the BQA Certification at the Cattlemen’s Congress in OKC Thursday at 10am. The Beef Council has great plans this year promoting Beef.
Interview: Angel Cushing
National Heritage Agenda Angel talked about what these national heritage areas are. Jeff Mafi talked about the Angus shows and sales going on this week at the Cattlemen’s Congress.
Update: Jordon Davis Cook
Cattlemen’s Congress in OKC Jordon talked about the Longhorn show and what’s coming up this week.
Interview: Cole Sonne
Sonne Farms in South Dakota Cole who farms with his dad talked about things from their cattle operation, droughts, and farming corn. He does great YouTube videos about their farm.
Judge a Cattle Thief??
Illegal Parking Tickets and Stealing Cattle A judge in Loving Texas arrested on 3rd degree felony cattle thief. When cattle strayed onto private property the judge and a few helpers will load them up.
Are Rising Hay Prices Done?
More or Less hay Acres for 2023? Depends on water and if the drought backs off. Alfalfa premium hay is up 100-200 dollars a ton from last year.
Great Weather Ahead!
Almost 70 Thursday!! Things should thaw out this week with warm temperature’s and lots of wind!
Reindeer have Hairy Feet
Reindeer are Low Maintenance They have hairy feet for warmth and traction. Their feet are actually large and click loudly. A 1 day old baby can outrun the fastest human on earth.
Extreme Cold
Wind Chill Warnings With temps in the low single digits and 35-50 mph winds, wind chills are way below zero.
Slaughter Cattle Up!
Last Sale of the Year Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter bulls mostly steady. Demand moderate.
Wind Chill Watch
High Winds and Cold Temps Tomorrow night all heck is coming! Winds up to 50+ mph and extreme cold.
Interview: Jimmy Emmons
Soil Health and making Changes Jimmy talked about leaving armor on the soil and using cover crops. Both will help you in cutting fertilizer and weed control cost.
Interview: James Bigley
Ranch’s of America James talked about bigger ranch’s are still selling good even with higher interest rates. Also he talked about the difference in deeded and non-deeded ranch’s.
Interview: James Boone
2023 Annual Ag Tech Invitational Junior and senior high school kids are coming to Plainsview, Tx. They will competing for 60,000 in scholarships and 30,00 in prizes.
Packers can not stop the Bleeding
Finishing Cost Up Feed cost are up and profit is down for the packers. Winter storm is heading our way next week so get ready.
Great Rain!
Wind and Rain Overnight Most of western Oklahoma received anywhere from .2 to 1.5″ last night. Keep it coming!!
Interview: Jon Fort
All American Beef Battalion Jon Fort explained how him and volunteers have served over 400,000 rib-eye steaks in 26 states to returning soldiers and veterans.
Interview: Addie Womack
Handling Cattle Addie and Dr. Beck talked about slowing down handling cattle and actually getting done quicker.
Sustainability
What is the Definition? Sustainable agriculture is meeting society’s present food requirements, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs.
Interview:Kent Watkins
N-P-K and Small Grains Kent talked about soil test and how to correctly apply fertilizer.
Texas Hay Market
Hay Prices Steady The hay market is still strong in Texas. Grass hay is 200-240 a ton no matter what form it is in.
Cattle Prices
Slaughter Prices on the Rise Cattle prices are 2-4 higher this week. Rain chances will help winter forage growth.
Jimmy & Jancy
Oats and Rye Insurance Insurance for oats and rye now available. Cow and heifer slaughter at a all time high for the last 30 years.
Slaughter Cow Market Trending up
Mexico’s Ban on GMO Corn The US is threatening Mexico with legal action if they ban GMO yellow corn. Slaughter cows and bulls are up 3-8$ higher.
Interview:Tiffany Baxter
Backyard Butchery Tiffany has a mobile butcher trailer that comes to your place to butcher beef, pork, etc.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Fall AI Season is Over Jimmy talked about the weather while doing his fall breeding.
Happy Thanksgiving
Cattle Prices are Strong Cattle prices remain good. All markets will be closed because of Thanksgiving.
Interview: Wes Graham
Cattle King Manufacturing Wes talked about the Hughes Trailers they have currently. Also all the new line of hay and fuel trailers coming in next week.
Interview: Dan Erdmann
Farm Rescue Program Dan talked about the states the Farm rescue program and the the different types of equipment they have to go help farmers in need.
Interview:Lt. James Edwards
Deer Rifle Season Opener Lt. Edwards talked about opening morning tomorrow. Orange has to be worn in the field at all times. WMA’s will be closed for quail hunting the first 9 days.
Jancy Rippetoe
Thanksgiving Food Cost Up It will cost you $10 more dollars to have Thanksgiving dinner this year. Opening day of deer gun season is this Saturday.
Interview: Kent Watkins
High Yield Dry-land Wheat Kent talked about making 100 bu per acre dry-land wheat. It will take some tender loving care but can be done.
Interview: Bray haven
Cattlemen’s Congress Bray talked about the entry deadline coming up this Friday. Breed auctions, luncheons, and filling that gap between commercial producers and seed stock owners.
Winter Storm Hits
Heavy Snow arrives In Oklahoma and Texas So far some up to 6″ has fallen in some areas. Moisture is needed for the winter forage crops.
Veterans Week
Day 5 Veterans Week Joel Heinzeroth rancher and former Army officer joined me on Veterans Day.
Veterans Week
Veterans Day 4 Brent Meador talked about the Oklahoma National Jr. show coming up.
Veterans Week
Veterans Day 3 The Canute High School Student Council talked about how they were honoring their local veterans. Donnie Walker From Roger Mills county is a 3 time combat vet.
Veterans Day 2
Tom Manning Tom is the manager of Buffalo Feeders in Buffalo Ok. After 10 years in the military he came back to Oklahoma and Texas to the cattle business.
Veteran’s Week
Day 1 of Veterans Week Mike Schmidt was in the Army National Guard during Vietnam at Hobart Oklahoma.
Cold Weather
There is a Wind chill Today A front came through with strong chilly north winds behind it. A sign winter is around the corner.
Jancy and Jimmy
Stock Shows and National FFA Convention Jancy brought us up to date on her latest adventures.
Rain Please
Harvest Continues Peanut and cotton harvest are advancing slowly. This chance of rain will probably slow it up.
Harvest Continues
Peanuts and Cotton Harvest will be in hard fast mode the next few days with rain chances starting Thursday night.
IH 2 Plus 2
International Harvester 3788 AKA Snoppy or Anteater it was the craziest tractor built in the early 80’s. You either liked it or hated it!
Interview: David Nowlin
Oklahoma Peanut Commission David talked about how peanut harvest was going so far in Caddo and Beckham counties. For the most part digging is done and harvest is just underway.
Interview: Cassandra Ausher
Ag in the Classroom Cassandra Ausher with North Fork of the Red River Conservation District explained what on they had going on last Wednesday and Thursday.
Interview: Bryan Baker and Russell fanning
Giant Pumpkins and Squash Great rainfall in our listening area! Bryan baker raised the new state record 75# Butter Nut Squash, also the 7th largest in the world ever!
Interview:Monty Tucker
Trap and Skeet’s Coach Monty Tucker read the rooster on this past weekends shoots in OKC.
Fire Weather Warning
High Winds and Rain
Cotton and Peanut Harvest
Busy Fall for Ag Peanut digging is in full throttle. So far the peanuts look good. Some area cotton farmers have started harvesting cotton.
Interview: Bill Strange
Natures Formula Bill and Willie Strange along with Paden Owens talked about their all natural animal products.
Interview: Lacie Landers
Ellis County Conservation District Lacie explained how the Oklahoma conservation districts are different than the NRCS. 5 million more dollars was added to the emergency drought relief.
Interview: Joe Merrick
Tribute to “The Working Cowboy” The Dust Bowl Days Hall of fame will be inducting Boots O’Neal, Bob Thompson, and the Merrick 14 Ranch Saturday Nov. 5 at the Sayre High school cafeteria.
Interview:MSG Earl Plumlee
Medal of Honor Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee will be back home next week.
Interview: George DeCosta
Tips and Tales George talked about his #1 selling book on training bird dogs.
Interview: Cassandra Ausher
Emergency Drought Funds Cassandra from the North Fork Conservation District talked about he funds available to help farmers and ranchers in her district.
Interview; Kent Watkins
Preparing for the Army Worms Kent talked about the drought with summer crops and the the fall crops being plated now. Also he said keep a look out for the upcoming hatch of army worms.
Great Rain for most of the Area
Peanut Digging Underway Most peanut farmers are digging up their crops now. Depending on weather harvest should begin next week.
Slaughter Market Down
Light weight Calves Lower Slaughter cows, bulls and light calves have taken a hit in the last few weeks.
Rain in the Forecast
Chance of Rain is looking Great!! Rain chances look good for the next week. Cattle market is on a downward trend but rain could change that a little.
Fall harvest is Close
Peanut and Cotton Harvest Peanut digging should begin this week. Cotton harvest is probably two weeks out.
Fall has Arrived
No Rain this Week Peanut harvest is underway in Caddo county. peanut digging should start in Beckham and Greer county later this week.
Interview: Jancey Rippetoe
OYE Shooting Shooters from all over Oklahoma participated in the first Oklahoma Youth Expo shooting event. congratulations to all of you!
`Hurricane Ian
Cat 4 hitting the Florida gulf Coast Ian is putting a damper on cotton and peanut harvest. 12-18′ of rain has already fallen in portions of Florida.
Interview: Cole Ivy
Hammon FD Fundraiser This Saturday the FD will be having a open house at the FD building. Raffle tickets and dinner will be available.
Interview: Mark Dodson
Erick Chicken Auction Mark talked about different types of laying hens bringing up to $100. Roosters do not bring that much but still popular.
Beautiful Weather
Eighties in the Forecast Two more days of 90’s and the 80’s are back. Strong dollar is putting commodities in the red.
Interview: Tim Thornton
Croton Creek Wing Shooting Lodge Tim Thornton talked about his move from Kansas to the red hills of Roger Mills County.
Interview: Clarendon College
Ranch and Feedlot Operations College students from the Clarendon College ranch and feedlot operations attended the Taylor Ranch for a field day.
Chicken Roundup
Dry Conditions and Fall Forage Fall winter planting is underway and the lack of moisture is putting a damper on winter grazing.
Interview: Kevin Wagner and Jason Warren
Water Conservation Water conservation and cover crops were the topics today.
Rodeo’s and Quail
Shortgrass Rodeo at Sayre Park Great rodeo starts tonight. Russ Rundell with North fork Quail Forever talked about the upcoming Qf banquet at the Elks lodge in Elk City Sept. 29th at 6:00 pm
Oklahoma State fair
Ok Farm Bureau Junior Livestock Judging Over 2,000 youth entered the Farm Bureau junior livestock judging contest on opening day of the Oklahoma Sate Fair.
Giant Pumpkins
Pumpkin Weigh Off at State Fair The Oklahoma Giant Pumpkin Growers will be having a weigh off Saturday at the Oklahoma State Fair starting at noon.
Hay Prices Up Slightly
Alfalfa Higher Hay prices steady to $10 higher. Slaughter bulls and cows still remain high.
Beautiful Weather
Grain Prices Surge
Chance of rain
Why Does the USA Export Beef For the most part the US exports liver, etc bringing more value to US beef. Slaughter cattle are down just a bit but still good.
Cattle lower
Slaughter Cows and Bull off slightly Cattle prices are down but still strong. Hay prices up $10 a ton from last week.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Fall Planting Season Kent talked about planting fall crops. Watch out for grasshoppers and army worms. The first OYE Shoot is going on today at El Reno.
Interview:Kristin Seymour and Junita Powers
Sayre Shortgrass Rodeo The Shortgrass Rodeo will be Sept. 17th and 18th at 7pm. Dusta Kimsey-O’connell will be showing off her trick riding. Wolf Creek will be the stock producer.
Cattle Prices Steady
Great Numbers at the Sale Barns Unweaned calves coming in early this year. 600+ unweaned weights are selling cheaper then weaned. 600- weights selling almost the same though.
County Fair Time
Oklahoma State Fair County fairs have started firing up all over the state. Right behind those will be the Oklahoma State Fair starting Sept 15.
Rain back in the forecast
Grain Prices are Steady Grain prices for the most part are steady. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.
Strong Hay Market
Slaughter Cattle keeps creeping up Slaughter cattle in our area up 4-8.00, slaughter bulls up 10.00. Hay prices still going up the further we get into the fall season.
Cattle Still Going Up
Feeders 2-5.00 Higher Feeder steers were up 2.00-5.00 higher and heifers were 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter cattle were still strong around 94.00 mark.
More Rain Coming
Long Ranger Forecast Looks Great Good chances of rain starting this weekend. Cattle still remain good.
A Chance of Rain Coming
Slaughter Cattle Prices Remains Strong Slaughter cattle still bringing up to $94 a hundred. Calves and feeders 4-10 higher. Chances of rain this weekend looking good.
Grains and Cattle are UP
Corn Outlook in SD Down The corn average yield outlook is way down in South Dakota. Cattle prices are up which is great!
Interview: Greg Hartman
OSU Beckham County Extension Specialist Greg talked the nitrate and prossic acid poisoning. Hay supplies are down so start making a plan now.
Rain Rain Rain
Good Chance of Rain Moving In Rain is on the the way according to the weather people staring tomorrow. Cattle prices are up this week which is great1
Interview: Brent Meador
North Fork Electric Coop Brent describe the Annual meeting that will be going on at the Sayre park this Saturday. If you are a member be sure and attend.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Five Pillars of Soil Health Kent, owner of SEI Agra Tech talked about the 5 important pillars of soil health. Main one is armor on the soil.
Cattle Steady
Slaughter Cow and Bull Prices are still Good Slaughter cows $80-94, bulls steady 1.00-1.14. Grains down and feeder cattle futures up. 7-10 day forecast looks good for rain.
Grains Down after WASDE Report
Soybean Production Forecast High Corn forecast lowered with the WASDE report Friday. Drought continues in Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle.
38lb 2oz Cantaloupe
Amber Harrison Grows Big Veggies Amber’s cantaloupe weighed 38lbs 2oz on the certified scales at the post office. Cattle market is steady all the way around.
Interview: Marcus Thibodeau
Rio Grande Turkey Study Cody Griffin with Oklahoma State University will be doing a research on wild turkey’s this winter. They will be tracking hens and broods.
Grain Prices
Cattle are down slightly Cattle down just a little mainly because corn is back up today!
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Cattle On the Taylor Ranch Preg checking and calving is the the events happening on the Taylor Ranch right now. Water issues is the a main worry right now with the drought.
Interview: Rylee Broadbent
B&L Red Angus Lori White talked about having Rylee as a intern on the ranch this summer. Rylee starts her last year at OSU in Stillwater studying Ag Communications.
Heat Advisory
Drought Continues 102 for a high in western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle today. Grains are up and cattle futures steady.
Woodward Cow Market
Slaughter Market Good for Now Slaughter bulls are back over $1 a pound. Feeders and calves are 2-6$ higher.
The Heat is ON!
Slaughter Cattle Prices Strong Slaughter cow and bull prices are back up from the low prices two weeks ago.
Calf Prices Up Slightly
Drought Continues Calves remain steady to $4 higher. Slaughter cow were up $5 higher compared to last week.
Mooreland Fire is Out!
It Rained on the Fire After 5 hard days the Mooreland Fire is out. Big thank you to the fire departments and other support people for your hard work.
Woodward County Fire Continues
Area Fire Departments Headed to Mooreland The Roger Mills County Task force along with Sayre and Delhi are in Woodward county assisting in the 212 fire. Slaughter prices are taking a big hit this week.
Last day of Triple Digits
Cooler and Wetter coming up! After today the weather will cooler for a few days. Hopefully we get some much needed rain later this week. Slaughter cows and bulls are down.
Fire Weather Warning
Hot and Dry Today Fire danger is extremely high today. Please check your chains and wheels/bearings. Good chance of rain later this week.
Interview: Dan Cook
Blister Bugs and Grasshoppers Dan Cook Roger Mills County Extension Educator talked to me about things to help control blister bugs and grasshoppers around the hay patches.
Rain Rain
30% Chance of Rain With this flash drought in full force cattlemen need to think about a game plan for this winter.
Interview: Brian Pritchard
Greer County Fire and FSA Drought Relief The fire on the Salt Fork River south of Mangum brought in Task Forces From 5 counties. Beckham county FSA director explain some updates happening right now.
Record High Temperatures
Triple Digit’s Everywhere Currently 106 in Elk City. Fire weather warning is out and also Excessive heat warning. Please check on your neighbors and keep a eye on your stock.
Flash Drought
Hot Weather Hot and dry weather is likely to continue for the next 10 days. Slaughter cow prices are dropping but feeder prices remain strong.
Drought is Back
Feeder Cattle Prices Still Strong Sale barn prices still strong even with a drought setting in Texas and Oklahoma.
Heatwave Continues
Triple Digits for the next week Temps will be in the 100-106 range for the next week. Please check your water sources for cattle, horse, and other animals as much as you can
Flooding in Woodward County
Toad-Strangler in Woodward! 5.6″ in downtown Woodward this morning. The Eastern Texas panhandle and SW Oklahoma remains hot and dry!
Heat Continues
Mini Drought is settling in Slight chance of rain tonight with temps cooler today. Blister bugs are back in the area so be on the look for them in the alfalfa fields.
Hot Weather Continues
Grain Prices Still Strong Grain and livestock prices remain strong. Our listening area is hoping for rain in the near future,
Interview: Robert Williams
American Wagyu Association Mr. Williams talked about how popular the Wagyu breed has become in the last 4-5 years. Also spoke about the difference in getting one ready to process.
Interview: Kent Watkins
5 Pillars of Soil Health Kent talked about making a drought plan for the winter crops.
Heat and More HEAT!!
Cattle Market remains Strong attle demand is still good along with prices. Triple digit temps will be here all week. No rain in the forecast unless you are lucky enough to get a pop-up
Happy Independence Day
Hot and Dry Weather Ahead Forecast for the next week will be extremely hot and dry. Feeders sold really well at the Woodward Livestock sale yesterday.
Live and Feeder cattle are up
Hot and Dry Conditions A heat dome will be building over Oklahoma and Texas with no relief in site. Slaughter cattle are still high with feeders slowly getting higher.
Hot and Dry Weather is here to STAY
Wheat Price’s are up again! Wheat prices are up mainly because of things happening around the world. It is time to use mulch in your garden with the heat wave on it’s way.
Slaughter Cattle are High
Prussic Acid Cases in our area Be sure and check your pastures before turning cattle in on them. Slaughter bulls and cows are still bringing a nice price.
National Pollinator Week
Dry Forecast this Week Parts of our listening area up north got some rain over the weekend. Drought is moving back into the SW part of the state.
Interview: Anthony Moore
Grow Houses and High Inputs Mr. Moore talked about the things going at the state capital. They are working hard to shut down the illegal grow houses.
Slaughter Cattle Still High
Hot and Dry Temps in the triple digits the next few days. Jerry Nine at the Woodward Livestock Auction said this was the best time he has seen to cull older and big cows.
Yellow-Jackets and Heat
Heat Stress on Cattle Yellow-jackets are not honeybees. Late July is when the YJ colonies began really growing. Check your cattle’s water everyday if using tanks.
Slaughter Cattle
Prices for Slaughter Still Climbing Slaughter cows up $2-6 higher, bulls $2 higher. Wheat harvest is still going strong in all of Oklahoma and Texas panhandle.
One Year Anniversary
I MADE IT A YEAR! The Today in Ag show aired one year ago. Thank you all for making the show successful.
Rare Heatwave in SW Kansas
Reported Feeder Cattle Deaths he Kansas Livestock Commission said there was reported deaths in feedlots last weekend due to a rare type of heat wave but no confirmed numbers.
Wheat Harvest 33% Complete
Combines are Rolling! The ground is finally drying up so combines can get into the wheat fields. Harvest in Texas is at 40% and Oklahoma is at 33%.
Slaughter Cow and Bull Prices
Cattle Prices remain Strong Slaughter bull and cows are binging up above the 100.00 mark. Wheat harvest is getting into full steam ahead mode.
Hot Weather Ahead
Extreme Heat for the next few Weeks Temps will be in the high 90’s – 100’s the next few weeks. Watering the gardens will be a must. Take care of your cattle water if you are using
Interview: Wes Graham
Cattle King Mfg Coming Soon! Cattle King will be opening soon on the south side of Elk City. They will be doing automated feed and seed systems for Ag business.
Ag in the Classroom
Rylee’s First Interview Rylee and I went to the Root 66 Sod Farm to meet up with the busload of teachers from the Ok Ag in the Classroom tour.
Interview: Wade Burleson
US Congress District 3 Candidate Mr. Burleson talk about the upcoming farm bill, China buying up Oklahoma farms.
Heavy Rains in Custer County
2″-6″ of Rain Parts of Custer County, Washita, and Caddo counties received heavy rains in a short time this morning. Alfalfa prices are increasing by the month.
Why do Chickens Cross the Road?
Gravel and Dusting Feathers Chickens like the pea gravel to help with digesting their food. If you wash your eggs they do have to be refrigerated.
Lot’s of Rain
Great Rains Man we needed this rain! Most areas received anywhere from .50″ to 4″. One area between Hammon and Thomas received 10-15″. The Washita is out of its banks.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Cover Crops and Rain Kent went over the 5 pillars of soil. Cover crops should be really good with the rains we are getting now.
Rain is on the WAY
Rain Chances look GREAT Rain will be moving into the area tonight through tomorrow. Most of western Oklahoma need a pond filling rain.
Retail Meat Sales Still High
Slaughter Cattle Retail meat prices are still high but lower then last year. Slaughter cattle are number are still high because of demand.
Interview: Jason Bollinger
US Senate Candidate Jason covered topics like climate change, input cost, wildfires and droughts. He also talked about the new Ag bill next year in Washington DC.
Interview: Rylee Broadbent
Agriculture Communications Rylee is a intern this summer at B&L Red Angus. She is attending OSU and is currently studying Ag Communications.
Rain Rain!
100% Chance of Rain Rain chances are really good for the next few days. The US Drought monitor update shows us still in a D3-D4. Cattle are off also because of the corn prices.
Interview: Ty Ford
Local Grow Beef Ty sales beef raised right there on their place. Home grown beef is the best!!!
Interview: Naturesformulainc.com
Bill Strange Bill, Willie, Paden and Wade stopped by to talk about the natural way to put Micros in your soil with Bio Sure Grow. nauturesformulainc.com
Peanut Planting in Full motion
Peanuts and Cotton Local farmers are full steam ahead planting peanuts. Cattle markets are still pretty good for the most part.
Wheat is at $12!!
Grain prices are UP! HRW is at $12.01 a bushel. Cattle prices remain strong at the local livestock auctions with the exception of slaughter cattle.
Interview: Jyme Nichols
Horses and Nutrition Just like cattle a horses diet is super important. Dr. Nichols explained thing like hay, hay testing, and trace minerals plus more.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Drought and Cover Crops Kent talked about the 5 pillars of the soil. A blend of cover crops works way better then one by itself.
Spencer Smith 4AG
Planter Tip of the Week #6 Spencer gave tips on gauge wheels this go around. Hot and Dry today with a nice chance of rain tonight. Hay prices are creeping up.
Red Flag Warning
Hot and Dry Today!! Red flag warning for the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles along with western Oklahoma. Cattle market remains good but inputs are still high.
Will Hay be High?
High input cost and limited hay! Hay prices will for sure be up this year and maybe a shortage. Beef exports are up for the third month in a roll.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Greg Hartman Beckham Co. OSU Extension Office Greg talked about cattle culling and ways to start the process. He had tips about tomatoes along with what to do and not to do tips.
Canute FD Fish Fry
Slaughter Cattle Prices still Strong The Canute Fire Dept will be having their fish fry this Friday from 5-8 at the fire station. It is donation only. Slaughter cattle prices are still good.
4AG Planter Tip of the Week
Big Chance of Rain in the Forecast 80% chance of rain tomorrow!!! Spencer Smith with 4Ag talked about checking your gauge wheels on your planter.
Interview: Brandi and Shannon Johnson
Brush Truck Donation to Willow FD The Village of Capitan, NM fire department donated a much needed one ton brush truck to the the Willow, OK fire department.
Interview: Bobby Armstrong
Bobby Armstrong NWTF Bobby talked about some awards he has received with the NWTF and IHEA this year. We also talked turkeys and hunters.
It Rained!
Rain Chances are getting better! Three shots at rain in the next week. Cattle on feed are high! Cattle numbers on feed higher than last year.
Winds have returned
Fire Danger creeping back into our Area This upcoming Friday looks like a bad day for fires. Cattle prices at the sale barns remain strong even with the drought going on.
Today in Ag
Agriculture Radio Talk Show Hosted by Jimmy Clark Tune in to KECO 96.5FM on weekdays to hear Jimmy deliver farm & agriculture news as well as other info relevant to the agriculture industry in Western Oklahoma. Watch
Interview: Spencer Smith
Planter Tip of the Week w/4AG Inc Spencer pointed out a few things to look at especially measuring out the cutter disc. Weather still looking dry for the most part.
Cattle Markets
Wheat and corn prices remain strong The cattle market is still strong even as inputs keep climbing. Wheat and corn prices stay up mainly because of the drought in the wheat belt.
Interview: Frank Lucas
US Representative Frank Lucas Representative Lucas and i talked about inflation, input, wild fires, 2023 Farm Bill and fire department cost.
Interview: Merritt HS Shooting Team
2022 State Champions Wow what a great set of kids! Merritt has won the State championship 2 out of the the last 3 years. The one year they did not win they were runner-ups.
Today in Ag
MCOOL Is MCOOL good or bad?
Interview: Spencer Smith
Planter Tip of the Week w/Spencer Smith Cattle prices are doing good on the 3-4 weights and over 650 weights. Spencer stopped by to give us the planter tip of the week. Great tip this week!!
Cattle Market is Still Good
Cattle Prices and Fuel Prices Cattle were up last week at most sale barns. Cost of fuel and other inputs are the highest they ever been.
Interview: Kent Watkins
SEI Agra Tech Kent discussed food insecurity and fertilizer shortages. Get back to canning and gardens. Russian fertilizer is a trade deal not a must for us.
Interview- OWDC Marcus Thibodeau and Lt James Edwardss
Turkey season is here with a few changes! Lt. Jame Edwards and Packsaddle Biologist Marcus Thibodeau from the Oklahoma Wildlife dept talk about regs and numbers on turkeys.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Storms maybe east of us and Extreme Fire danger here. Spencer Smith gave us his tip of the week on getting your planter ready for planting.
Grains Prices are up and so is the WIND!
Corn is getting closer to that $8 mark HRW and corn keep rising and it is starting slowly affect the cattle market. Sale barn prices in Oklahoma and Texas are steady to a few dollars lower.
Grain Prices keep Climbing
Corn nearing the $8 mark! Grain prices are up today with corn being 7.79 a bushel. RED Flag warnings are out for the Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma.
High Fire Danger!
Wind Gusts up to 60 MPH Today Better put a tire on that loose piece of tin today!! RED flag warning for western Oklahoma and Texas.
Interview: SunRotor
Solar Pumps and Panels Neil and Levi stopped by and talked about the different types of solar powered pumps for water wells. Also some maintenance tips to help keep it going.
Planting Time!
Planter Tips and Donations for the Durham Fire Donations are still coming in which is great because they still are needed. Spencer Smith stopped by with his planter tip of the week.
Drought Continues!
Big Hearts donate Hay and Cake to Fire Victims Tons of cake and hundreds of hay bales are being donated to ranchers and farmers affected from the wildfires around Durham area. Got to love it!
Durham fire 55% Contained
Donations have been awesome!! Donations have been so wonderful! Thank you for them to all the people who have donated so far. A big thank you to all the trucks that donated their time.
Washita River Complex Fire
Hay and Cake Donations Needed A big thank you to all the fire fighters who fought this monster. These ranchers are needing our help so please donate to help if you can.
Bone In or Bone Out?
Travis O’Quinn Ph.D. Kansas State University Beef it’s whats for dinner! Travis talked about the recent study they did on whether bone-in was better than bone-out.
The best time to plant a garden
Spring is here and that means it is time to get your seeds planted in the garden. Here is a table of the best time of year to plant each vegetable.
Garden’s and Hay
Garden Time Its gardening time! You can grow great veggies in buckets or tubs. Hay prices are steady.
Interview: Jason Redd
Southwest Farm and Home Expo All Breed Bull Sale Jason talked about the upcoming All Breed Bull Sale coming up this Saturday April 1 at 2:00.
Horse’s and Brahman’s
Jessie Harrell Jessie talked about his daughter Madison raising and showing Brahman cattle. Also training horses out of kill pens and horses in general.
Interview: Special Agent Paul Cornett
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Officer Cornett talked about people starting hay bale piles on fire, stealing hay bales. He investigating grass fires that might have been set on purpose.
Grain Prices are up!
Grain prices are up and cattle are steady Wheat prices are staying up due to the Ukraine war. Cattle prices are pretty much steady but demand is strong.
Knutson Irrigation
Meteorologist Lacey Swope Destry and Scott from Knutson Irrigation stopped by and talked with me about preventive maint on your systems.
B&L Red Angus Bull Sale
Benji and Lori White Benji and Lori stopped by to talk about their bull sale coming up next Wednesday at 1:00 at the ranch in Putnam.
Meyer’s Cattle Service
Matt Meyer Matt covered all the bull sales he has attended so far this year. He talked about how the service he provides works buying cattle and AI breeding.
Interview: Western Equipment
Cody Pollard Western Equipment Ag Tech Graduate Cody talked about how he got involved in tractor mechanics in FFA. Then how it led to a career with Western Equipment. Justin talked about some preseason maint.
Grass Fires and High Input Cost
Droughts Contentions and Crop Decisions Elk City Fie Chief Kyle Chervenka talked about the wildfires lately. Kent Watkins spoke about getting ready for row crop planting and soil health.
High Winds and Fire danger
Farm Income down due to Inflation According to the USDA farm income will be down to 3.6% this year because of inflation and high input cost.
Extreme Fire Danger!
Be careful today because of the high winds and low humidity. We had some big fires yesterday in the listening area. Live cattle are steady. April 137.30, June 132.95, August 135.07. Feeder cattle are steady. March 153.27,
Bull Sales Bull Sales!!
Picking the Right Bull and Cow Health It is time to be getting your new bull bought! Make sure you have the right minerals for your cattle herd out at all the time.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Jimmy Taylor with the Taylor Ranch Jimmy talked about how his calving was going. He was just named Vice Chairman of the Cattleman’s Beef Board. We talked Beef its what’s for DINNER.
Cattle prices are getting back to Normal
Live cattle are steady. April 137.90, June 133.96, August 135.62. Feeder cattle are up a little. March 154.05, April 160.15. Lean hogs are down. 101.15, May 107.40, June 113.52. Cash grain prices in Oklahoma. HRW 10.39, corn
Grains Plunge and Fuel is UP
INPUT COST! With all the crazy things going in the world the AG sector is taking a big hit!! Grains dropped a bunch over nite and fuel for the farms up over 4.30 a gallon
Dr Taylor Mouse
Getting Cattle ready for Breeding Season Dr Mouse talked about getting your bulls tested, cows , heifers ready for breeding, and making a plan for your calves.
Grains are still High!!!
Live are cattle are up. April 137.90, June 133.92, Aug 135.30. Feeder cattle are up. March 154.60, April 159.67. Some results from the Elk City cattle sale Friday. 1803 head sold. Steers weighing 326-232.00, 409-199.00, 552-167.00. heifers
Grains are up and Cattle are creeping back UP!
Hard Red Winter Wheat nearing $12.00 Grain prices are up due to the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Oil prices are crazy high causing more concern on input cost for farmers and ranchers.
Wheat Prices Surge!
Wheat is UP and Cattle are Down Wheat is the highest since 2008. Live and feeder cattle are down.
OSU Extension
Greg Hartman OSU Beckham County Extension Specialist Greg talked about the EU training coming up in Sayre and Cordell. He gave a heads up about to start looking for thistles in the pastures.
National FFA Week Continues
Clinton and Granite FFA The officers from these two chapters talked about the present and future. Some results from the Beckham County Jr livestock show.
Davis Angus Bull Sale
Jim, Debbie, and Jordon w/Davis Angus The Davis Angus Bull sale is this Saturday at Clinton. We talked about the EPD’s on their Angus bulls and more. Also some great family stories on their farm.
National FFA Week
Hobart FFA The Hobart FFA officers talked about future plans when they graduate. Then to Jancy and my surprise one of the officer’s J Rod Wald sang us a song!!!
National FFA Week
Leedy FFA was in the HOUSE! Wheat and Corn were up the limit overnight! The FFA officer’s from Leedy High school came in to talk about things they have learn to help them become a adult.
National FFA Week
Kelton Texas and Sayre FFA Chapters What a great set of officers that these two schools have!! From tractor tech, welding, feed lots, trap shooting to speech contest’s they have it going on!!!
National FFA Week
Burns Flat/Dill City and Canute FFA Chapters The young adults from these schools were awesome! Each member had a different story in what FFA has did for them as a person.
National FFA Week
Merritt and Elk City FFA Chapters The officers with these two chapters talked about what they have learned so far being in FFA.
Future Farmers of America
Cheyenne and Sweetwater FFA Chapters What a great set of young ladies and gentlemen from these two schools! From the shop to livestock shows they had a story to tell. Good luck kids!!!
Interview: Frank Lucas
U.S. Representative Frank Lucas Mr. Lucas talked about the trade deals with China. So far they have only done 63% of what they were suppose to do. Also we spoke about Ag supply chain issues.
Interview: Mike Switzer
Mike Switzer Quartermaster Creek Angus Mike talked about what things have changed in the cattle business in the last 20 years. He is selling 145 2 year old bulls next Wed. at 12:30 at the ranch.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey spoke about the storm coming in. Cattle market is looking good.
Today in Ag 2-14-2022
High Cattle Prices and Great Bull Sales! Cattle are 8-10 dollars higher across the board. If you are looking for a bull now is the time to be buying with all the great bull sales in our
Today in Ag 2-11-2022
Cattle are UP!! Cattle in all weights and sizes are way up. Drought continues with the new drought monitor map out.
Interview: Gary McManus
State Climatologist Gary McManus Gary spoke about the ongoing drought we are in currently. Also we talked about the drought line that has moved towards central Oklahoma.
Interview: Max Corbin
Dee Max Corbin w/Corbin Cattle Dee talked about how he got into the cattle business. He spoke about how he loves what he is doing with raising all natural beef for his customers.
Interview: Cort Richards
Cort Richards Lonestar Bucking Bull Genetics Cort joined me to talk about the upcoming PBR Express Ranches Invitational this Friday and Saturday at The Paycom center in OKC
Tuesday Early Morning Ag Update
Live cattle are down this morning. Feb. 141.82, April 146.40, June 141.10. Feeder cattle were down just a little. March 165.02, April 170.27. Lean hogs are up. Feb. 87.70, April 101.27, May 104.82. Some results from the
Today in Ag 2-7-2022
Soybeans are Skyrocketing Soybeans are over $15 a bushel. Now is a good to time to prune fruit trees. Inputs are not getting better.
Today in Ag 2-4-2022
Cattle Industry Convention In Houston this week local rancher Jimmy Taylor was elected to be Vice chairman of the cattleman’s Beef board.
Interview: Chad and Jancy Rippetoe
Chad and Jancy Rippetoe Jancy helped me out with the market reports. Chad talked about backup plans if the input cost stay up on farming cost.
Interview: Kent watkins
Kent Watkins SEI Agra Tech Kent talked about the 5 armors of soil and this being the year of soil testing for sure. How cover crops affect soil temperature.
Wednesday Early Ag Update
Live cattle are up. Feb. 141.00, April 146.27. Feeder cattle are up also. March 165.95, 170.92. Lean hogs steady. Feb. 87.40, April 98.45, May 102.55 Here are some of the results from Tuesday’s cow and bull sale
Winter Weather!!
Winter Weather and Hay Prices Winter weather will be moving in tonight and staying till the weekend. Hay prices are steady and lightweight calve are great!
Interview: Jim and Debbie Davis
Davis Angus Jim and Debbie Davis Jim and Debbie talked about raising Angus Cattle and how they got started in the business after farming cattle.
Today in Ag 1-28-2022
Packers and Rising Crop Prices Pork industry says that Biden is wrong on the rising meat prices. Grain prices are on the rise because of the drought and border crisis in Ukraine.
Today in Ag 1-27-2022
Cattle and Crops Feeders are down but lightweights are up 5-10. Wheat is recovering nicely from the $1 hit it took last week.
Today in Ag 1-26-2022
Buying Bulls and Snowing Snow is falling in our listening area. I brought up 5 things to consider before buying a new bull for your herd.
Thursday Early Morning Ag Update
Live cattle were up slightly. Feb. live were at 138.45, April were at 141.97, June were at 137.00. Feeder cattle were steady. Jan. feeders were at 158.80, March were at 161.50. Lean hogs are down. Feb. were
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey said snow was coming in the morning but there will not be much moisture in it. Next week a good chance of some type of moisture. Hay prices are steady.
Tuesday Early Morning Ag Update
Live cattle are down. For Feb. 135.95, April 139.42, June is 135.02. Feeder Cattle are also down. For Jan. 159.10, March 160.15 Lean hogs are up. Feb. 87.25, April 96.97, May 100.95. Woodward livestock auction will be
Monday Morning Ag update w/Jimmy Clark
Live cattle are down. Feb 137.87, April 142.27, June 137.55. Feeder cattle were also down, Jan. 160.25, March 163.55. Lean hogs are up. Feb. 85.37, April 94.55 The Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction is going on today eat
Today in Ag 1-24-2022
Ok. and Tx. Counties in the Burn Ban There is a lot of Oklahoma and Texas counties in a burn ban. Wheat prices are climbing back up to the $8 a bushel mark.
Today in Ag 1-21-2022
USDA Vaccine Mandates A federal judge puts President Biden’s vaccine mandate on hold. USDA employees will not be fired because they are not vaccinated. Cattle prices are really good.
Friday morning Ag Update w/Jimmy Clark
Live cattle for Feb. 137.87, April was 142.27, June 137.55. Feeder cattle for Jan. 160.25, for March 163.55. Lean hogs are up. Feb 85.47, April 94.55, may was at 98.20. Elk City Livestock Auction is going on
Interview: Bray haven
Cattlemen”s Congress w/Bray Haven Bray talked about the huge success they had at the Cattleman’s Congress this year with the breed shows and sales.
Thursday Morning Ag Update with Jimmy Clark
Live Cattle is steady. For Feb. at 138.80, for April 143.37. Feeder cattle were down for Jan. 161.30, for March 166.42. Lean hogs for Feb. 81.50, April 90.10. Results from the Woodward Livestock cow and bull sale.
Interview: Ray Smith
Professor Ray Smith UK Extension Forage Specialist Ray talked with me about a publication that he and some other forage specialist just updated. It advocates grazing alfalfa.
Wednesday Morning Ag Update
Live Cattle were steady. Feb. live is 138.50, April live 142.00. Feeder cattle for Feb. 162.05, March feeders at 166.00. Lean hogs for Feb. 80.80, April 88.57, May was 93.65. Hobart Stockyards weekly sale is today so
Today in Ag 1-18-2021
Hay Day Tuesday! For the most part hay prices in our area are holding steady. Hay shortages might occur if the drought continues into the spring.
Today in Ag 1-17-2022
SWOPS results from Weatherford Rhett Sites of Granite York won Grand Champion Barrow at Weatherford stop #2. The final show will be at Hobart this coming Saturday.
Today in Ag 1-14-2022
Grain Prices are down and Cotton is up All grain prices except soybeans were down. Cotton prices are really strong at $1.19 a pound. Very strong winds are going to be hitting tonight with cold temps. Click
Friday Morning Ag update
Live cattle for feb. is $1.37, for April $1.41, feeder cattle for Feb. is $1.62, for march $1.66. Lean hogs for Feb. .77, for April .84, for May .91. Woodward livestock Auction had their cow and bull
Interview: Jimmy Emmons
Jimmy Emmons Jimmy covered things people need to start thinking about with this ongoing drought. We talked about overgrazing plus keeping a eye on cattle for dust sickness.
Thursday Morning Ag Update
Good morning to all you great stewards of the land. I’m Jimmy Clark with your early morning ag update. Brought to you as a service of Circle M Animal Hospital in Elk City. Live cattle for Feb.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Explained what a La Nina was and what caused it. Hay market is holding steady according to the sales report from the USDA.
Cattle Sales and Stock Shows
Southwestern Oklahoma Pig Show Series Great turn out at the Elk City Convention for the first of three pig shows. Cattle receipts showed the markets were steady to higher in Ok. and Tx.
Interview: Shayle Stewart
Cattle Market News with Shayle Stewart Shayle and her husband have a Sim/Angus operation in Wy. She talked to me about last years cattle market and what we can hopefully look forward to this year
Cattle Congress update with Bray Haven
Cattle Congress, Grain Prices and Cold Weather Bray haven updated what was going at the Cattle Congress Cattle Show in OKC. Cold temps plus the new updated US Drought Monitor makes for a crappy day.
Interview: Kent Watkins and Brandon Hickey
Farm Cost and Cattle Outlook Kent talked about the cost of crops and the benefits of soil health. Brandon talked about the cattle market last year and this year.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey announced a new member of the Swope family will arrive in June. She did not see any relief to the drought in the near future.
2022 Outlook on Ag
Outlook on Beef and Grains Experts are forecasting a good year ahead for cotton, cattle and small grains. A lot will depend on the drought going on in most of the USA right now.
Today in Ag 12-30-2021
Grain Prices and Drought Grain prices were slightly down. Cotton prices continue to remain high. Most of western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle are in a D3 extreme drought category.
Interview: Cassandra Ausher
North Fork Conservation District Cassandra explained how the new feral hog program works in Roger Mills and Beckham counties.
Interview: Greg Allen OPBA
Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Assoc. Greg talked about the local burn associations and how prescribed fires help the land and wildlife.
Today in Ag 12-27-2021
Grain Prices on the Rise Grain prices rose really nicely. Talked about lessons in not raising your voice working cattle.
Today in Ag 12-24-2021`
Christmas on the Farm Cotton prices are predicted to stay strong into next year.
Interview: Kile Chervenka
Elk City Fire Chief Kile Chervenka Chief Chervenka stopped by the studio to talk about the extreme fire conditions over the Christmas holidays.
Today in Ag 12-22-2021
Red Flag Fire Warnings Red flag warnings have been issued for western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. Grain shoot up over night.
Hay Day Tuesdays
Hay Prices and Cattle Prices Hay prices are staying steady. Cattle prices have climbed almost 20% since October.
Interview: Tyler Norvell
Cattle Congress of Oklahoma Tyler explained how it got started in OKC and how it helped the the economy during covid times. The cattle were the best in the US and Canada on display.
In Studio interview: The Outdoor Oklahoma
Outdoor Oklahoma Gary, Chad, and Jancy Rippetoe were in the studio finishing up on a Outdoor Oklahoma family tradition segment on deer hunting.
Today in Ag 12-16-2021
High Winds and Fires High winds rolled through Oklahoma and Texas panhandles yesterday. 40,000 acres were burned but no loss of life.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey talked about the tornado’s in Arkansas and Kentucky.
Interview: Michael Booth Colorado Sun
May Ranch in Lamar Colorado Micheal wrote a great article on how a rancher combined raising cattle and conservation of rare birds, ferrets, and other wildlife to have a successful ranch.
Today in Ag 12-10-2021
MCOOL ACT US Senate is working on passing a law making beef processors label country of origin on beef packages at the store.
Today in Ag 12-9-2021
Cattle Contract Library Act US Congressman Frank Lucas is very excited about the Cattle Contract Library Act passing the House and it is headed to the Senate.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Oklahoma Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey celebrated her 10 year anniversary as a meteorologist at Griffin. She said it looks like our dry pattern will continue.
Today in Ag 12-6-2021
Cattle prices and Receipts Cattle prices remained steady for week while under 500 weights were 2.00-8.00 higher.
Today in Ag 12-3-2021
NCBA and Plant Based Foods Some plant based foods are more likely to cause depression according to this study.
Today in Ag 12-1-2021
Kent Watkins SEI Agri Tech Kent talked about soil test and looking into next year the high cost of fertilizer.
Today in Ag 12-2-2021
Oklahoma and Texas crop Progress Reports
Interview: US Congressman Frank Lucas
US Congressman Frank Lucas Mr. Lucas talked about some of the things in the American Rescue Plan Act, President Biden’s vaccine mandate on the USDA employees, contractors, and the military.
Interview:Megan Eikner Texas A&M Agrilife
Megan Eikner Agrilife Extension Agent Megan informed us about the Farm Show CEU workshop happening tomorrow at the Panhandle Farm and ranch Show.
Beef: It’s what’s for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Holidays BEEF it’s what’s for Thanksgiving! Giving thanks to all the farmers and ranchers for the food we eat. Click the play button below to here today’s show.
Today in Ag 11-23-2021
Trending Ag News November feedlot reports, weekly hay sales, USDA grain report.
Interview: Hobart FFA
Alexa, Zell and Hudson from the Hobart FFA Hudson and Alexa explained the wheat judging contest. Zell explained the gift program they have been doing to help some kids out during the holidays. Listen to their live
Interview: Brent Meador Ok. National Heifer Show
Brent Meador Oklahoma National Jr Show Brent said that there was already 120 pre-entries which double from last year.
Winter Prep for Feeding Cattle
Western Oklahoma Heifer Shows, Grain Prices on the Rise Two big heifer shows in Elk City and Clinton this weekend. Time is now to start planning feed programs for the winter.
Interview: Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope and Lt. James Edwards Lacey gave us the outlook for moisture in the next 10 days. Lt. James talked safety for the upcoming opening day of deer rifle season.
Inflation in the Ag Industry 11-15-2021
Cattle, Grain Reports, and Agriculture News Inflation and supply chains are becoming a issue. Click the play button below to hear today’s Today in Ag radio talk show.
Interview: Jake Damron Cotton Harvest
Jake Damron Beckham County Cotton Farmer Jake was harvesting cotton with his JD CS690 stripper while talking with me. He gave us details about the difference between picking and stripping.
Interview: Senator Casey Murdock
Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdock Senator Murdock talked about the Oklahoma Beef Day, African swine fever, and marijuana grow houses. Click the play button below to hear today’s live interview.
Upcoming: Beckham County 4H silent auction
Zack Henderson OSU Extension Educator visits Jimmy in studio Zack updated us on the Beckham County 4H silent auction and explained the the OSU Oklahoma Beef Quality Network. Listen to the live radio interview from November
Interview: Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey updated us on tomorrow’s rain chances. We spoke about our favorite time of the year which is now with the rut going on. Listen to live radio interview by clicking play
Sheep and goat reports, truck driver shortage
Stock market reports, truck driver shortage Hobart stockyards sheep and goat market sales report. Shortage of truck drivers. Listen to live audio from Jimmy’s Today in Ag radio show by clicking play below.
Douglas Miller on building your own agriculture program
Douglas Miller Livestock Nutrition Center Douglas talked about building you your own program to meet the animal needs on your farm or ranch.
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association rundown
Lori Campbell Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Lori talked about all the things the OCA is involved in with federal issues, state interim studies, ag tax laws, WOTUS.
Readying stockers for wheat pasture
Dr Taylor Mouse and Kent Watkins SEI Agra Tech Dr. mouse talked about getting stockers ready for wheat pasture. Kent discussed soil health and soil test.
USDA hay reports, colder weather, fertilizer increases
Hayday Tuesday’s-Hay Reports USDA hay reports, colder weather, fertilizer increases.
Today in Ag 11-1-2021
Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Assoc Meat packers, 50/14 senate Bill 949, Country of origin, and what the OISA is about.
Chad Rippetoe on this year’s peanut harvest
Peanut Harvest with Chad Rippetoe Chad talked about this year’s peanut crop.
Today in Ag 10-28-2021
Tyron Spearman Peanuts Tyron talked about the future demand for peanuts around the country and whats happening now in the peanut industry.
Today in Ag 10-27-2021
Today’s Hot Ag News North Fork Conservation Outdoor classes, cotton and peanut updates
Cattle, hay prices and USDA spending $1.5 billion on rural high speed internet
Cattle and Hay prices and more Hay day Tuesday with hay prices and cattle prices from the sale barns.
Story time: Peanut Harvest and more Agriculture News
Monday’s Ag News
Deadline Upcoming: USDA Covid vaccination mandates
AG News-USDA Mandates Covering news including USDA mandates on the Covid vaccinations deadline coming up.
Today in Ag 10-21-2021
Today’s Ag News
Electricity Rates Raising Soon
Brent Meador NFEC Brent stopped by and explained the small increase in the electric bills starting in Nov.
Recent Storm Recap
Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey talked about the rough weather last week that came through our area.
Western Oklahoma Agriculture News
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Today’s Ag News
Today in Ag 10-14-2021
Addy Schneberger Carnegie FFA Addy talked about everything she has accomplished since she started showing at 7 years old. She loves showing goats, speech contest and doing a ag article.
Today in Ag 10-12-2021
Meteorologist Lacey Swope and Lt. Jame Edwards OWD Lacey Talked about the weather and hunting. Lt James talked opening weekend for youth coming up.
Today in Ag 10-11-2021
Today’s Ag News
Today in Ag 10-8-2021
Ag News
Today in Ag 10-6-2021
David Knowlin/Oklahoma Peanut Commission David talked about peanuts in Oklahoma and peanut history.
Today in Ag 10-6-2021
SEI Agra Tech-Kent Watkins Kent described the 5 pillars of soil health.
Today in Ag 10-5-2021
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey talked about mountain lions, Colorado vacation, deer hunting, and the long ranger forecast.
Today in Ag 10-4-2021
The AG News from the weekend
Today in Ag 10-1-2021
Ag News
Today in Ag 9-30-2021
Texas A&M Professor Fernando Guillen The good professor talked with me about the prospects for wheat production this upcoming season.
Today in Ag 9-29-2021
OSU Field Day at the Klemme ranch
Today in Ag 9-28-2021
Jason Bollinger US Senate Candidate Jason talked about how Washington is broken and the things he wants to do if elected.
Today in Ag 9-27-2021
Today’s Ag News
Today in Ag 9-24-2021
Dwayne Elmore OSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dewayne and Marcus Thibodeau OWD talked about ag and wildlife.
Today in Ag 9-23-2021
Professor Dale Blasi K-State Livestock Specialist Dale talked about some of the feed programs going on at KSU Beef Stocker Unit and using electronic technologies to help with cattle.
Today in Ag 9-22-2021
Jancy Rippetoe Merritt FFA Jancy brought everyone up to date on the fall stock shows happening.
Today in Ag 9-21-2021
Hot Ag News JBS fire, corn and soybean reports, cattle cycles.
Today in Ag 9-20-2021
Paul Beck OSU Extension Livestock Specialist Paul talked about the upcoming Marvin Klemme research station field day Sept 29 at 7:30 am.
Today in Ag 9-17-2021
Kent Watkins/SEI Agritech Kent covered 2 of 5 parts on a series of soil health.
Today in Ag 9-16-2021
North Fork QF/Russ Rundle Russ talked about the QF banquet coming up Sept. 30 at the Elks Lodge in Elk City
Today in Ag 9-14-2021
Lacey Swope/Amber Harrison AKA Pumpkin Mom Lacey talked about hurricanes and Brook. Amber discussed the growing of the new state record pumpkin.
Today in Ag 8-3-2021
Jancy Rippetoe with Stock show updates Jancy and me talk about the previous and upcoming stock shows. Dove season update.
Today in Ag 9-2-2021
Bryan Painter OK Communications Director OCC Bryan and I talked about his media coverage of the Elk City Rodeo of Champions and others. He talked also about what he has gotten to see since starting at OCC.
Today in Ag 9-1-2021
Elk City Rodeo of Champions Larry McConnell and Randy Hargus stopped by to tell us what was going to be happening this rodeo weekend.
Today in Ag 8-31-2021
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey talked about hurricane Ida and weather changes that are coming next week.
Today in Ag 8-30-2021
Captain Jeff Headrick Oklahoma Wildlife Department Captain Headrick talked about dove season opening up Wednesday. Safety and rules are a few things to get back in the groove about he said.
Today in Ag
Dr Alvin Baumwart Highland Veterinary Clinic The good doctor and myself talked about his duties as a vet in the US Army Veterinary services. Also the treatment of a elephant in at his vet clinic.
Today in Ag 8-26-2021
Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur/Steve Swigert Noble Foundation Madam Secretary discussed Agritourism, Made in Oklahoma, the value of added processing in Oklahoma. Steve talked about his previous job at the Noble foundation.
Today in Ag 8-25-2021
Professor Paul Beck OSU Paul talked about nutrition for stockers at the OSU farm at Bessie. Also discussed small and medium locker plants.
Today in Ag 8-24-2021
Ag News and Local County Stock show updates with Jancy Rippetoe Topics today were alfalfa, hay prices and local events. Jancy Rippetoe was nicely let out of school to come update us on local stock shows.
Today in Ag 8-23-2021
Kyle Walters owner of Walters Cattle Co Kyle and I talked about cattle breeds and how showing livestock has change since he showed.
Today in Ag 8-20-2021
Coleta Bratten with Dewey County Conservation District Coleta discussed soil health, district equipment, Rhea Fire, watersheds, flood control.
Today in Ag 8-19-2021
Jimmy Taylor of Taylor Ranch Jimmy talked about the Beef Check Off and preg checks at his and Tracy’s ranch.
Today in Ag 8-18-2021
Cattle, Land Sales, and Peanuts Reports from the USDA on peanut and cotton crops. Read the story on the land sale of the Garst Farms in Iowa.
Today in Ag 8-17-2021
Lacey Swope Channel 9/Kent Watkins SEI Agritech Lacey chatted about her adventures this past weekend. Kent discussed cover crops and no-till.
Today in Ag 8-16-2021
Jimmy Emmons Oklahoma Conservation Commission Jimmy talked about his new job with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, also discussed soil health, cover crops and NO-TILL practices.
Today in Ag 8-13-2021
North Fork of the Red River Conservation District Brian Jackson with Rt 66 Meat Processing talked about the opening of the his new operation. Cassandra told all about the conservation field day at Jimmy Smith’s.
Today in Ag 8-12-2021
Cade Nickeson World Champion Cow Chip Thrower Cade talked about his record cow chip throw that was on ESPN. We also discussed how farmers and ranchers were doing with crop prices being higher this year.
Today in Ag 8-11-2021
AIM and 4H Shooting Team Members and Coach Breegan Barnett, Reece Hightower, Mason Tucker, Coach Paul Hightower talked about their recent trip to the AIM’s Nationals in Illinois.
Today in Ag 8-10-2021
Meteorologist Lacey Swope Channel 9 & Game Warden Lt James Edwards Lacey talked about her weekend adventures and birthday plans. Lt James gave out details on upcoming hunter safety classes
Today in Ag 8-9-2021
Lane Broadbent President of KIS Commodities Lane discussed things that could affect cattle prices in the future. He talked about packer consolidation, cattle herds growing in the future and Covid.
Today in Ag 8-6-2021
Zack Henderson Beckham County OSU Extension Agent Zack just moved over from Custer county to Beckham county OSU extension office. He gave a private applicator license update and future plans for the 4H.
Today in Ag 8-5-2021
Jimmy and Jancy Ag News Hour Jancy and I reported on news affecting out local ag industry.
Today in Ag 8-4-2021
Jackson County Conservation District-John Dee Butchee John talked with me about conservation and the history of the Altus irrigation district.
Today in Ag 8-3-2021
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Oklahoma’s favorite weather scientist told us about her vacation last week. She talked about her job at the ARMs program in Lamont, Ok. when going to college.
Today in Ag 8-2-2021
Hammon 4H & FFA Boosters Club Ryan Long described the events happening at the Pete Dean Rodeo Arena Aug. 7 at 5:30 pm. Bulls and Barrels Rodeo with added money.
Today in Ag 7-30-2021
Musick Farms Jimmie Musick Mr. Musick talked about his recent trip to Washington DC with a group of young Ag men from Oklahoma.
Today in Ag 7-29-2021
Vignal-Thurmond Centennial Farms, Gary, Cody, Chance Gary and his sons explained how they changed their ops around after downsizing. 300 head of cattle on 450 acres!!
Today in Ag 7-28-2021
Cody Galeener, Ducks Unlimited Cody stopped by to talk about DU projects including fund raising.
Today in Ag 7-27-2021
Brandon Hickey Elk City Livestock and Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction Barns Brandon talked with me about how things have changed since 2008 in our area since he bought Elk City Livestock Auction. Plus how green the grass
Today in Ag 7-26-2021
Dr. Terry Griffin Kansas State University Dr Griffin, Chad Rippetoe, Bandy Silk discuss Precision Ag
Today in Ag 7-23-2021
Hobart FFA Ag Instructor Mackie Brooks with students Alexa, Hudson, Levan Hobart Ag instructor Mackie Brooks and her FFA students stopped by to talk leadership and stock shows.
Today in Ag 7-22-2021
Dr. Taylor Mouse Stockmans Vet Clinic Dr. Mouse talked to us about some of her adventures during her OSU days of learning to become a vet. Her help at vet clinic is all family and close friends.
Today in Ag 7-21-2021
Reydon FFA instructor Kelly Gwartney, FFA Students Tyler York and Barret Thompson Great show with Mr Gwartney and his students. They told Jancy and me all about stock shows and their Covid adventures
Today in Ag 7-20-2021
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist/Quenton Elliot Elk City Farmers COOP Lacey gave us our hot long ranger forecast. Quenton manager at the Elk City farmers COOP chated with us about feed and fert. prices.
Today in Ag 7-19-2021
SEB Farms, Bernie Hansen Bernie gave out lots of information on Omegas. Improving production with cattle, swine, poultry, land and people. And improving the bottom dollar.
Today in Ag 7-16-2021
Dan Cook Roger Mills County OSU Extension Office Dan spoke with me on how the rainfalls have affected nutrients in the soil. Also testing sorghum’s on acid and nitrate poisoning
Today in Ag 7-15-21
NFRR Conservation District -Cassandra Ausher Cassandra explained all the present and future projects happening in the North Fork Conservation district.
Today in Ag 7-14-2021
Canute FFA Instructor Jeff Conner and Colt Randle Jeff talked about the changes in teaching Ag during the pandemic. Colt told us about winning the OYE show with his hamp lamb.
Today in Ag 7-13-2021
Lacey Swope News Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey talked about fishing, bats in the cave, the drought out west and our possible upcoming wet weather.
Today in Ag 7-12-2012
Oklahoma Ag Special Agent Paul Cornett Agent Cornett was telling me about different kinds of Ag theft. Surprising cattle thief’s were down.
Today in Ag 7-8-2021
Dust bowl Days Farm ans Ranch Days Nelda Tucker and Joe Merrick stopped by and told me all about what was happening at the festival at Sayre this weekend.
Today in Ag – 7-7-2021
Brent Meador North Fork Electric Coop Brent and I talked about keeping NFEC North Fork. He talked about the change in billing on irrigation, solar and green power.
Today in Ag – 7-6-21
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Weather Meteorologist Lacey talked about the high humidity in western Oklahoma and why the winds have been more out of the SE instead of out of the southwest.
Today in Ag-7-5-21
Dr. Derrell Peel OSU Ag Economist
Today in Ag-7-2-2021
OSU Extension officers Greg Hartman ans Zach Henderson Greg and Zach gave updates on wheat harvest, gardening, bugs and cattle.
Today in Ag-7-1-2021
Marcus Thibodeau Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Marcus talked about cattle grazing and wildlife management on WMA’s in Oklahoma
Today in Ag-6-30-21
Kathy Fowler/Fowler Agency Kathy Fowler with Fowler Agency discussed crop insurance and issues happening with our local Ag industry.
Today in Ag-6-29-2021
Lacey Swope
Today in Ag – June 28,2021
Jimmy Musick talks Wheat and Ag Jimmy Musick of Musick Farms and Cattle Co. talks wheat and farming in general. He also talked about items in the plans in Washington DC dealing with water.
Today in Ag – June 25, 2021
Farm life with the family. A conversation with Chad, Jenae, Jancy, and Carter Rippetoe on farming, ranching, oilfield and family life
Today in Ag-June 24, 2021
Tanner Swank, wildlife biologist for Quail Forever
Today in Ag-June 23
Jimmy Taylor of the Taylor Ranch Jimmy Taylor was our guest talking cattle, weaning , breeding, DNA testing.
Today in Ag – 6-22-2021
Route 66 Meat Processing
Today in Ag – June 21, 2021
Oklahoma Ag in the classroom My guest was Audrey Harmon with the Oklahoma dept of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. She discussed the recent trip to western Oklahoma with 51 school teachers from all over the state. They
Today in Ag – June 17, 2021
Western Oklahoma weather, hay report, and wheat harvest information brought to you by Jimmy Clark on KECO 96.5FM
Today in Ag
“Today in Ag” is a daily radio show airing at noon on 96.5FM KECO, hosted by Jimmy Clark. The show covers the latest news and developments in the agriculture industry, including topics such as farming practices, livestock
Culverstone
Damon Culver and James Chester talk with Jimmy Clark about Cyclone Metal barns.
Ride Safe Foundation
Kristen Almer talks with Jimmy Clark about the Ride Safe Foundation
Brandon Hickey
Friday Wildfires
Red Flag Warnings
The Cotton King
Jimmy Clark and Jimmy Rhodes talk tariffs, President Trump, and inputs.
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey talks with Jimmy Clark about heifer and steer prices at the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock sale.
Grammar Tuesday
Bail or Bale when talking hay?
Today Ag News
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard talks Jimmy Clark about her Thailand trip.
Tariffs, Inputs, Etc
Shelby Strobel
Shelby Strobel and Jimmy Clark talk about the upcoming 2025 U-Pick Tulip Season
Brandon Hickey
John Deere 4320
Pearcy Angus Cattle Bull Sale
Brandon Hickey and Vet Talk
Davis Angus Bull Sale
Jim Davis, Deb, Nocona, Jordon and Kep talk with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming Davis Angus Bull Sale.
Clinton FFA Chapter
Merritt and Elk City FFA Chapters
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale
Mioke Switzer and Jimmy Clark talked about his bull sale coming up. Erick FFA chapter talked about National FFA week.
Brandon Hickey
FFA Week Day 6
Thomas-Fay-Custer City FFA chapter talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week
FFA Week Day 5
Burns Flat/Dill City FFA chapter
FFA Day 4
Leedy and Mangum FFA chapters talked to Jimmy Clark about National FFA wek.
Jordon Davis Cook
Jimmy Clark and Jordon Davis Cook talk about Cattle Con, Washita County Fair and Cattle Fax
FFA Day #2
Blair and Arapaho/Butler FFA chapters talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week.
FFA Week Day #1
Canute and Sweetwater FFA chapters talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week.
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk gardening and Thailand
Crazy Farm News
Death Valley Mule Trains and the Bird Flu!!
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey talks with Jimmy about sale results from Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auctions
Monday News
Lynda Lucas
Lynda Lucas talked with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming Western Oklahoma All Breed Bull Sale.
Brandon Hickey
Big sale at Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction
Monday AG News
Wednesday Ag News
Brandon Hickey
Chiasson Smoke
Miranda and Jason Chiasson talk with Jimmy Clark about their adventures in Montana, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Louisiana and the birth of the Rocket Stove!!
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talk about the record high cattle prices.
Monday Ag News
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk about the upcoming plastic culture training event Feb. 1 at the Western Oklahoma Technology Center in Elk City
Dr. Harry Anderson Total Feeds
Dr. Harry Anderson w/Total Feeds talks with Jimmy Clark, Dale Kennemer and Kent Watkins about Total Equine feed.
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talk about the high cattle prices at the sale barns.
Monday Ag News
Friday Ag Tips
Marcus Thibodeau
Marcus Thibodeau and Jimmy Clark talk about the new brush rig at Crawford Fire Department.
President Jimmy Carter
Wind Towers and Hay
Friday Markets
Jimmy Rhodes AKA Cotton King
Ranch Conversation
The Ranch Conversation at the Woodward County Fairgrounds
Soil Bank and CRP
Brandon Hickey
Steers, FFA, 4H and Parents
Haley Robertson and Jimmy Clark talk 4H and FFA
Female Hunters and Watch Dogs
Dennis Crow
Dennis Crow (580) 704-3277 Apache COOP and Jimmy Clark talk about the use of chemicals on stickers aka grass burrs.
Big AG
NFR Update with Tommy Tucker
Gardening with Brylee
Kent Watkins
Kent Watkins talks about Total Equine feed being sold now at SEI Agri Tech
Brandon Hickey
Sale barn talk with Jimmy Clark and Brandon Hickey
Hay Wrap On or Off?
New World Screwworm
One case of the NWS was found in Mexico.
Brandon Hickey 11-26-24
Dr. Jerry Dunn and Clancey Harris
Dr. Jerry Dunn Assoc. Professor at SWOSU talked to Jimmy Clark about economics in ag at SWOSU. Clancey Harris talks about being the president of the SWOSU Collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter
Jill Meador
Jill Meador talks with Jimmy Clark about Oklahoma State hosting the National ACT Professional Development Conference https://philanthropete.osugiving.com/project/43682?utm_source=scalefunder&utm_campaign=amb_share&utm_content=c6fyepwgebgt9odh2jr4iou&utm_medium=plain&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Ap49BERB22NvdUXwAKaXWaepDacRzWjeG4uzFWiDMIVZd-RVGmVtdQAo_aem_Y51TLMSwQLEzNreOSL1m4w
Deer Rifle Season
Brandon Hickey
Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auction results
Jimmy Emmons
Jimmy Emmons talks with Jimmy Clark about his nomination for US Secretary of Agriculture.
Kelsey and Lance Barhite
Kelsey Barhite talks with Jimmy Clark about health on the farm and ranch.
Jake Hooker
Donnie Walker
Donnie Walker and Jimmy Clark talk about being Veterans.
Boots O’Neal
Joe Merrick and Jimmy Clark talk with Boots O’Neal about 70 years of being a cowboy.
Election is Over Finally!!
Brandon Hickey
Weaned calf
Big Rains
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talked with Mr Q, Ag teacher from Elk City, Oklahoma.
Joe Merrick
Joe Merrick and Jimmy Clark talk about the Inaugural Cattlemen’s Ball
K-Bar Ranch and Matt Lautner Cattle
Brandon Hickey
Wind and Cattle Thefts
Sound Guard Cabs
Taylor Ranch
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey talks with Jimmy Clark about the livestock sales at Elk City and Western Oklahoma.
Trent Britton
Trent Britton and Jimmy Clark talk about relief efforts by TTS and Cudd for the Hurricane Helene.
Hunting and Agriculture
Brandon Hickey
Sale barn reports
Monday in AG
The Cotton King
Jimmy Clark and Jimmy Rhodes talk about cotton balers and much more.
Brandon Hickey
Sale barn results and how to pronounce Agga-culchur.
Hurricane Relief
Monday Ag News
Hurricane funds, droughts and much more.
Rylee Broadbent
Jimmy Clark talks with Rylee Broadbent about going to work at Superior Livestock after graduating from Oklahoma State University.
Kent Watkins
Brandon Hickey
Hurricane Helene
OYE Shooting Sports
Imports and Exports
McIntire Red Angus
Crystal and Rance McIntire talk with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming fall sale at their ranch.
Friday AG News
Brandon Hickey
Jimmy Clark and Brandon Hickey talk about the cattle sales at ECLA and WOLA.
Farm Bill
Black Headed Buzzards
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talked to Lt. James Edwards about Black Vultures.
NFL and Beef
NFL Pro Hall of Fame inductees were served CAB beef this year.
EID Tag
Jimmy Taylor talks cattle and budgets with Jimmy Clark. Mark Eisele talks about EID tag mandates.
Kirk Feeds
Shane Kirk talks with Jimmy Clark about their new feed store in Erick, Ok.
Farm Bill and Feedlots
Huge feedlot opening soon in Nebraska
Fake Milk Cows and Feral Pigs
Hay Day Tuesdays
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talked about sale at Elk City Livestock Auction. 50 round bales of bluestem from 2023 $65 a bale can load Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm elk city area 580-821-0881 400 round
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk about fall gardening.
Johnson Grass
Ag Income Down
Farm income predicted to be way down in 2024-25.
Brandon Hickey
Cattle market is having its little ups and downs, but still good.
It’s Monday in the Ag World
Crazy Ag World
Charles Rankin
Charles Rankin talks with Jimmy Clark about the irrigation issues in Idaho he talked about on Yanasa Tv.
Army Worms
Army worms are starting to show up in southern states.
ARMY Worms
Be on the lookout for Army worms.
EID Tags and Hay!!
Brandon Hickey talked with Jimmy Clark about the EID tags. 200 bales of Trictical Beardless hay 1100# bales $60/bale 580-399-0437 Foss, Ok 70 bales 5×6 wheat hay for sale 70.00 a bale 580 330 0719 Corn, Okla
Washita County Free Fair
Kamie, Bailey and Kendallyn Gossen along with Jerry Dunn talk with Jimmy Clark about the Washita County Free Fair.
Grasshoppers
Grass
Prussic Acid
Brandon Hickey
Brandon Hickey and Jimmy Clark talk about the sale barn results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock sales.
North Fork Electric Cooperative
Brent Meador talked to Jimmy Clark about the upcoming NFEC meeting this Saturday
EID Tags and Rain!!
No Limit Land Management and Excavation
JJ Qibodeaux and Jimmy Clark talked about mulching cedar trees.
Brylee Pritchard
Brylee Pritchard and Jimmy Clark talk plastic culture among other things in gardens.
Pivot Bio
Jimmy Clark talked to Kent Watkins and Alisen Anderson about soil health and Pivot Bio.
Markets?
Cattle Reports
Water woes in the west.
The Cotton King
Jimmy Rhoads talked to Jimmy Clark about cotton and tractor mechanics.
Geothermal
Jimmy Clark talked with Steve Hill and Kentrel Broom , Hona project manager for Phocas Farms.
Cattle and 4H
Haley Robertson talks to Jimmy Clark about 4H.
Beef Cuts
Crazy Ag World
Dairy farm numbers are down but production is up in the last 20 years.
Hamburg Steak??
Hamburg, Germany was more than likely the spot of the naming of the hamburger.
Frog Gigging and Farm Bills
Marcus Darling talked with Jimmy Clark about the Frog festival coming up August 3rd.
Trooper Kaleb Kemp
OHP Trooper Kemp talks with Jimmy Clark about farm equipment on the roadways.
Dry Fall and High cattle Prices
Dr Peel spoke at the OCA conference Saturday saying cattle prices will continue to be high.
Dust Bowl Fest
Nelda Tucker talked with Jimmy Clark about the Dust Bowl Festival this weekend in Sayre.
Rain Rain!
Lots of good rains in the OK and TX panhandle area.
EC and WO Sales
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about sale barn results at EC & WOL.
AG Economy
WASDE Report
Hay Day Tuesday
Tyler Wilhelm
Tyler Wilhelm stopped by to sing his new single Goodbye!
Mast Farms
Jenia Mast spoke with Jimmy Clark about their vegetable farm north of Weatherford, Oklahoma.
Rain Rain
Hay Prices
USDA Reports
Okra
Carbon Capture
Hot Hot & More Hot
The heat is here to stay. Cattle prices are at record highs.
Cattle Market
OCA Convention
Lori Campbell joined Jimmy Clark in talking about the OCA convention coming up next month.
Most Popular Tractor
Lake Optima
With the 1000 year rain in the panhandle yesterday Lake Optima still did not fill up much.
Horse and Treated Hay
Treated hay for mold will not hurt your horses.
High Cattle Prices
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about cattle prices at the sale barns.
Hot and Windy
Winds will be blowing 20-25 with gusts up to 40 the next few days.
Bird Flu and Irrigation Water
Accountability of your Cattle
Damron Farms
Jimmy Clark talked with Jack, Sarah, Sherry, Jake and all the grand-kids about harvesting wheat. Meals in the field seemed to be the hot topic!!
Wheat Harvest
Nocona Cook talked to Jimmy Clark about the wheat field fire that damaged two fire trucks from Colony and Cloud Chief fire departments.
Lower Wheat Prices
Wheat Harvest
Wheeler Brothers manager Andy Davis at Cordell gave Jimmy Clark a update on wheat harvest.
Lawn Life with Jesse
Jesse talked Jimmy Clark about fertilizers, grass care during hot weather and when to water.
Farm Safety
Farm equipment is all over the roads so please be aware and patient.
Cow Gas
FDA has approved a feed to help bring down methane gas in dairy cattle.
Happy Employees
Are your farm and ranch employees happy with more money?
Rain Dances
Some areas of our listening area still have not received much rain.
Wagner 4WD Tractors
Wagner 4WD tractors were consider the original 4WD Ag Tractor.
SW Oklahoma Storms
Storms rolled though western Oklahoma last night with lots of damage to homes and crops.
Tomatoes
When to pick your tomatoes off the vine was the question today on the show!!
Noxious Weeds
Kenny Naylor talked to Jimmy Clark about the 3 Noxious weeds in Oklahoma. Spencer Smith talked to Jimmy Clark about planters.
Cattle Electronic Identification Tags
River Rights
River right!! When are you trespassing when on a river?
Cover Crops
Kent Watkins talked to Jimmy Clark about cover cropd and soil health.
IED Cattle Tags
Yes or No on the Cattle IED tags?
Livestock Sale Reports
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the current livestock prices.
Jill’s Back
Jill Meador surprised Jimmy Clark by showing up to the studio at showtime. She is out for the summer from OSU.
Northern Lights and Crop Reports
Northern lights should be able to be seen tonight from Oklahoma and Texas.
Average Rainfall
Planter Tips
Hay and Cattle
Hay prices are down 10$ a ton and cattle prices are staying steady.
New Farm Bill Proposals
The House and Senate version are different in quite a few ways.
Tractors and Sprayers
Interest rates and oversupply of tractors.
Water Levels and Climate Smart Ag Loans
Nebraska groundwater level low due to low rainfall.
Weather and Wheat
Osu Wheat trials and tornado’s on the same day!!
IPAR Rodeo
Wheat Prices Increasing
Hard red winter wheat prices have increased in the last wheat.
Bird Flu Test
USDA is requiring dairy cattle to be tested for the bird flu before transporting across state lines.
Planter Tips
Cattle Prices Remain High
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the cattle prices at the sale barns Friday and Saturday.
Bird Flu
Cow to cow is how the bird flu is transmitted according to the USDA.
BK CO OSU Extension Officer Director Greg Hartman
Soil Testing, Water Testing, Forage Testing, Sand Bur Control & Tomato Plants Thursday, April 18, 2024
Planter Tips
Spencer Smith talked with Jimmy Clark about getting your planter ready.
Annie Damron
Turkey Season
Cassandra Ausher with the North Fork Conservation District updated Jimmy Clark on current programs.
Farm Shows and Carbon Pipelines
SW Oklahoma Home and Farm Show
WADSE Report
The April WADSE report came out today. The report was all over the place with grains so the market showed it with lower prices.
Blood Drive and Planters
Spencer Smith from 4AG talked about getting your planter ready. Demerie Chervenka. Kyle Chervenka and Chad Rippetoe gave the run down on the Love Like Colter Memorial blood drive Friday at the EC Fire Department.
Sale Barn Numbers
Brandon Hickey updated Jimmy Clark on the results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma sale barns.
Hemphill County Beef Conference
Andy Holloway talked to Jimmy Clark about the upcoming beef conference in Canadian, Texas,
Wolves In Colorado
Wolves kill first beef calf after being released in Dec. of 2023.
Striped Wheat Rust
OSU is reporting Strip Rust on wheat in Tillman and Jackson Counties
Planter Maintenance
Spencer Smith talks with Jimmy Clark about getting your planters ready to plant.
Hay Price Flat-line
Hay price have flat lined since April 2023. Bird flu in dairy cattle is now moved to a few more states.
22LR F-Class Association
Jimmy Clark talked with Greg Wedal about the plant sale starting at Western Oklahoma Technology Center in Burns Flat April 2. Jerry Newman talked about the 22 F-Class Match coming up April6 at 8:00 am.
Hunting and Fishing License Changes
Jill Meador was in for a surprised visit with Jimmy Clark. Lt. James Edwards talks turkey and goes over the new license fees.
Grazing CRP
The USDA has authori
Corn Planting Tips
Jimmy Clark and Kent Watkins talk about planting corn, summer forage and wheat.
Cattle Market Changes
Jimmy Clark and Brandon Hickey talk sale results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auctions.
Sweet Corn
Jimmy Clark talked about his weekend adventures and growing sweet corn!!!
Oklahoma Youth Expo
Jimmy Clark talked with Jackson Zorger, Duke FFA about winning Reserve Champion Angus with his steer at OYE 2024!
Dairy/Beef Cross Feeders
Dr Paul Beck and Jimmy Clark talked about breeding dairy cattle with beef cattle.
Planter Maintenance
Spencer Smith stopped by to talk with Jimmy Clark about getting the tractor and planter ready for this season.
National Ag Day
Brandon Hickey talks to Jimmy Clark about sale barn results from Friday and Monday.
Wildfires Killed 7000+
7,000 head of cattle were killed during the recent wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma. The number will probably be 10,000 when all said and done in the next few months.
OYE Ag Mechanics
Aiden Wood talks with Jimmy Clark about his hay bed he built for OYE!
Florida Lab Meat Ban
Florida will ban lab grown meat. Texas A&M Vet emergency team returns from the wildfires.
Farming in Germany
Franz Josef talks with Jimmy Clark about the farm protest in Europe.
Cattle Prices
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the prices for cattle at the sale barn. Slaughter bull and cow prices are going off the chart for this time of the year.
USDA Funded Through Sept.
The president signed into law funding for the USDA until the end of September. Wildfire relief continues in OK and Tx.
Wet Weather
Jimmy Clark talked about government assistance for producers affected by the wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas.
Tx/Ok Wildfire Recovery
Jimmy Clark talked to Randy Holley about continued wildfire relief ops. The Oklahoma Governor Stitt lifted transportation night restrictions on trucking hay, feed and others item to fire victims.
Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur
Jimmy Clark talked to Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur and OCA NW director Lori Campbell as they were touring the wildfire areas around Gage.
Great Cattle Prices
Jimmy Clark talked to Brandon Hickey about the cattle prices at Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock sales. Randy Holley and Monty Tucker talked about the donations being made to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation. Important Notice: Podcast
Wildfire Relief
Jimmy Clark talked about his neighbors and him helping with the relief efforts in the wildfire areas. Brent Brewer spoke about calling 988 if you needed someone to talk about mental stress.
Wildfire Update
Kay Watts talked with Jimmy Clark about the wildfire relief going in Hemphill County, Texas. Jimmy Also talked with a couple of ranchers about the damage on their ranch.
Tomatoes in a High Tunnel
We’re not talking about punching a time clock and working nine to five. We’re talking about working around the clock. Rain or shine, hot or cold, because crops and animals won’t wait. Jimmy knows all about it
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale
Annie Switzer and Jimmy Emmons talked with Jimmy Clark about the bull sale live from Quartermaster Creek Ranch HQ. Jimmy Clark also talked about the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Western Oklahoma. We’re not talking about
Davis Angus
Jim, Debra Davis and Jordon Davis Cook talked to Jimmy Clark about their upcoming bull sale Saturday at 12:30. We’re not talking about punching a time clock and working nine to five. We’re talking about working around
Interview. Jim Davis
Davis Angus Bull Sale Jim, Debra Davis and Jordon Davis Cook talked to Jimmy Clark about their upcoming bull sale Saturday at 12:30.
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale
Mike Switzer was in to talked to Jimmy Clark about the Quartermaster Creek Bull sale Wednesday Feb. 28th at 12:30 at the Ranch. G’day to all you great stewards of the land. It is Today in Ag
Interview: Mike Switzer
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale Mike Switzer was in to talked to Jimmy Clark about the Quartermaster Creek Bull sale Wednesday Feb. 28th at 12:30 at the Ranch.
National FFA Week
The Arapho-Butler FFA Chapter was in the studio talking to Jimmy Clark about FFA.
National FFA Week
Cheyenne and Sentinel FFA chapters talk with Jimmy Clark about National FFA week!
Elk City and Mangum FFA Chapters
Elk City and Mangum FFA chapters came in to talk to Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week.
Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters
Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters were the studio talking about National FFA week.
National FFA Week
Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters Sayre and Canute FFA Chapters were the studio talking about National FFA week.
National FFA Week
Erick and Kelton FFA Chapters Erick and Kelton FFA Chapters came in today to talk about what they were doing to celebrate National FFA Week.
Interview: Becky Carroll
FFA Chapters and Pecan Education The Thomas-Fay-Custer City FFA chapter came in to talk about National FFA Week. Becky Carroll from OSU Extension talks about pecan harvest.
Blair and Merritt FFA
National FFA Week Blair FFA came in today along with Merritt. One of the young ladies was into rodeo and one was into starting a swine operation…
Leedy FFA
National FFA Week What a great group of kids!
FFA Week
Zoe Carlise sang the National Anthem on the show today. She will be singing it at the OYE next month. What a great bunch of young adults from Sweetwater.
Sweetwater FFA
National Anthem Zoe Carlise sang the National Anthem on the show today. She will be singing it at the OYE next month. What a great bunch of young adults!
FFA Week
The Clinton FFA chapter came in to talk to Jimmy Clark about National FFA Week. They have all kinds of plans to visit schools and dress up days.
Clinton FFA
FFA Chapter Officers The Clinton FFA chapter came in to talk about National FFA Week. They have all kinds of plans to visit schools and dress up days.
Interview: Dr. Mark Z Johnson
Cow-Calf Corner Newsletter Dr. Johnson talked about how valuable the Cow/Calf newsletter was in keeping producers up on everything with cattle.
Cattle Inventory
Lowest Cattle Numbers Since 1951 Cattle numbers are down 228,000 head in Oklahoma since 2019. Exports were down in 2023 but it was the second highest ever.
High cattle and Low Hay prices
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the high cattle prices. The USDA thinks hay price might have finally hit bottom.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Have Hay Prices stopped Declining Brandon Hickey talked about the high cattle prices. The USDA thinks hay price might have finally hit bottom.
Cattle Prices Skyrocket
Inventory is Down! Sale barns around the state saw prices jump starting Thursday after the Cattle Inventory report came out.
Farm Bill
Jimmie Musick talked to Jimmy Clark about his recent trip to Washington D.C. Grain prices was one of the topics discussed along with crop insurance.
Interview: Jimmie Musick
Farm Bill and Wheat Prices Jimmie talked about his recent trip to Washington D.C. Grain prices was one of the topics discussed along with crop insurance.
CFBC Predator Hunt
Marcus Darling and Richard Moran talk about the predator hunt coming up to help raise money for mission trips.
24 Hour Carter FBC Predator Hunt
First Annual CFBC Predator Hunt Marcus Darling and Richard Moran talk about the predator hunt coming up to help raise money for mission trips.
Cattle Prices on Fire
Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the super hot prices on stockers and feeders at the sale barns Friday and Saturday.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Great Cattle Market Brandon Hickey talked to Jimmy Clark about the super hot prices on stockers and feeders at the sale barns Friday and Saturday.
Interview: Lynda Lucas
Western Oklahoma All Breed Bull Sale Lynda and I talked about all the breeders and their bulls at the sale. The sale will be Feb. 3 at 12:15 this Saturday at the Red Barn just south of
OSU Wheat Varieties
OSUs Butler’s Gold, Strad CL Plus and High Cotton are wheat varieties that were talked about at the Enid Farm Show.
Wheat Varieties
Butlers Gold Butler’s Gold, Strad CL Plus and High Cotton are wheat varieties that were talked about at Enids farm show.
Hutson Angus Bull Sale
Bert Hutson talked with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming bull sale Jan. 27 at 1:00 Saturday. Mychal Newmiller from the US Custom Harvestors talked about the upcoming convention starting tomorrow in Oklahoma City.
Interview: Michelle Miller
GMO and Non-GMO Michelle said that GMOs are so misunderstood. Brandon gave updates on cattle prices at the sale Friday and Monday.
Wet Week Ahead
El Nino Staying Strong A very wet week is in the forecast. Mild temps will move in later towards the end of the week.
Beef Consumers
Surveying Consumers Freshness and quality is one of the big items consumers want. Price was not a big thing if the beef was good.
Tractor and Combine Sales
Big Tractor Sales Up Combine and big HP tractor sales were up for 2023.
4 County Beef Seminar
OSU Extension Marty New, Dr. Biggs and Dr. Peel talk marketing, cow/calf nutrition and Veterinarian recruitment.
Interview: Becky Carroll
Pecan Trees Becky talked about everything from starting a pecan groove to pruning large trees.
Interview: Meg Greski
Regenerative Ranching Meg talked about virtual fencing, soil health and the SHIP program.
Bone Chilling Cold Wind
Negative Wind Values The next five days will be the coldest weather of winter so far. Take care of your animals!
Interview: Emily Green
Wild Peanuts Emily talked A-Z about breeding wild peanuts to help improve disease and pest resistance in cultivated peanuts.
Interview: KC Shepard
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network KC talked to Jill and me about radio, English, not the right kind of English lol and much much more!!
Interview: Beckham County FD
County Wide Vote Beckham county voter are voting today on continuing a tax that goes to all fire departments in the county.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Gardens and Trees Greg talked about pruning trees and getting your garden ready for this spring.
Cattlemen”s Congress
Live from the Fairgrounds Great interviews with Oklahoma Cattleman’s Michael Kelsey, American Angus Assoc. Mark McCully and Bray Haven with Cattlemen’s Congress.
Strong Dollar
Commodity Price Weaker With inflation and a strong US dollar ag products are slowly going backwards.
Hay Prices
Alfalfa and Grass Hay Alfalfa prices are down $60 per ton from last year. Grass prices are also down but up in the last few months.
Interview: Jill Meador
2023 Review Jill and me reflect back on her first year on the Today in Ag show.
Interview: Lori Campbell
Oklahoma Cattlemen Association Lori talked about the OCA policy meeting coming up in January and district meetings in February.
Feedlot Placements
Low Numbers Compared to 2022 The U.S. feedlot inventory totaled 12.0 million head on December 1, 2023, a rise from December 1, 2022, USDA December “Cattle on Feed” report showed.
Hay Day Tuesday
Hunting Dog Rescues I talked about a hunting dog that was rescued here Elk City a few weeks back. Great story for Christmas.
Interview: Harold McAlpine
Christmas Trees Harold talked about everything from A-Z growing Virginia pines for Christmas trees.
Interview: Bray Haven
Cattlemen’s Congress Bray Haven talked about all the great cattle coming into OKC starting Dec 28th. There will sale of live animals and genetics almost everyday.
Super Pigs
Canada Feral Hogs The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture is working hard on the feral hog population in Oklahoma.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Sale Barn Updates Brandon updated us on how the last two cattle sales of the year went.
Interview: Andrew Hill
Phocas Farms Andrew Hill talked about different sizes of high tunnels(green houses) they have to grow gardens in.
Interview: Shelly Nutt
Texas Peanuts Shelly talked about peanut harvest, health benefits from eating peanuts and Mexico becoming the largest buyer of Texas peanuts.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Fertility on Small Grains Kent talked about fertility on pastured and high yield small grains.
Rain Rain!!
Rainy Weather Rains have moved into the eastern Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma. As of noon Hollis had 1.5″.
Interview: Sage Kimzey
Seven Time World Champion Bull Rider Sage is in Vegas going after his Eighth buckle in bull riding. Sage talked about how important family is in his life.
L.A. and Beef
California Burger Joints Some all-vegan burger joints are bring back real beef into their burger joints. They sided lack of business.
Brazil
Big Players in the Soybean Market South America is the number one producer of soybeans, corn, and sugar.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Cattle Futures Brandon talked about the cash prices on all cattle categories.
Peanuts
South American South America is where peanut were originally from. Peanut account for 75% of snacks in the United States.
Interview: Kevin Huddleston
Cotton Kevin talked about yields being down but the grades are really good.
Texas Peanuts
2023 Peanut Production Peanut production in Texas was up compared to last year. Dry land peanut farmers did not fare well though.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Beef Jimmy talked about his recent trip to South Korea and Japan representing the beef producers.
Inputs Higher in 2023
How Profitable are you? How much does it take to run a cow calf operation at your place?
Interview: Jill Meador
Thankful That Jill is Back!! Jill got us all caught up on her first nine weeks at OSU. She was really just homesick!!!
Alfalfa History
Asia and Alfalfa Alfalfa originated in Asia 10,000 BC, then Europe. Finally in the 1600’s it came to Mexico.
Interview: Reece Hightower
Redlands Community College Reece went to Relands on a shooting scholarship. He is taking Ag Technology hoping to come back to western Oklahoma.
Opening Day!
2023 Deer Rifle Season Nov. 18 it is here!! Wear your orange and follow all hunting regulations.
Heifer Breeding
Breeding Heifers Earlier? Early breeding might pay off really nice. Haystacks done wrong could cost you a lot of money.
Peanuts and Politics
Climate Change Climate change in the southern plains will cost farmer up to 4% of their cropland by the year 2070 according to our current administration.
Interview: Brent Meador
Ok. Junior National Jr. Show Brent talked about the upcoming heifer show this weekend. There was 15 classes of heifers last year sponsored by Western Equipment.
Interview: Elk City FFA
Chapter Auction The chapters annual auction is coming up Nov. 30 at 6:30 at the Elk City Civic center.
Veterans and Agriculture
Happy Veterans Day Nov. 11 is Veterans Day so shake a veterans hand and thank him!
Interview: Clara Duncan
Oklahoma State FFA Reporter Clara talked about all her duties as State reporter.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Grain or Hay? Kent talked about doing fertility test on your crop ground then doing leaf samples to make grain crops.
GMOs and Feral Hogs
8 Myths of GMOs On today’s show I discussed feral hogs and myths of GMOs
Awesome Weather!
Extremely Warm Weather Moves In Near record highs for the next few days. This will help emerge some forage crops planted late.
Bedlem
North Dakota Land Sale Record $17,500 a acre for 360 acres. Crazy!!! Dry warm weather ahead.
Interview: Joshsua Knopp
OISA Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association “Day of Education” is Saturday Nov. 4 at 9;30 at Cattlemen’s Event Center in OKC.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Prussic Toxicity First killing frost was Oct. 30th, so guys need to wait until at least Nov. 6 before tuning out on summer forage to be safe from prussic toxicity.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Cattle Markets Brandon said numbers were down because of the recent rains but prices were good.
Big Tractor Money
30 Year Old 4960 A 1993 JD 4960 brought $139,360 plus at a auction in Kentucky Saturday. A JD 4455 sold $97,500.00
Interview: Carey McKinney
Lonestar Gin Carey talked about staple, ginning and service at the Lonestar Gin in Pampa Texas.
Interview: Brett and Kelly Riley
Grass Fed Cattle The Riley’s talked about raising their cattle on their ranch in New Mexico.
Interview: Kevin Horn
Hay Testing Kevin talks about their portable hay testing unit. They can either come to your farm if you have enough samples or you can bring them to Cordell for testing.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Livestock Auction Updates Brandon updated us on sale results from the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock auctions. He also spoke on the cattle futures market downswing.
Rain’s Coming!
Weather Changes Wetter weather will start tonight. 2-4″ is predicted and we will take all we can get.
Rain’s in the Forecast
Heavy Rains Starting Tuesday of next week if everything comes together 2-4″ rain could be the totals.
Feral Hogs and WOTUS
Wild Hog Attacks Wild hog attacks are increasing with major injuries. WOTUS and the President is still a thing.
Interview: Brandon Hickey
Updates on Cattle Prices Brandon gave us a update on how cattle prices are doing at the Elk City and Western Oklahoma Livestock Auctions.
Chilly Morning
Lots of Frost Cold temps ranging from 28-35 degrees were seen in western Oklahoma this morning.
EPDs and Herd Rebuilding
Slow Herd rebuilding Herd rebuilding is not even started. 2024 looks like our lowest herd inventory since 1993.
Interview: Jimmy Rhodes
Cotton King Jimmy Talks about the ups and downs of cotton farmers.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Soil Test Kent talked about the importance of the 5 pillars of soil health.
Interview: Brittney Casey
Unlimited Outdoor Adventures Brittney talked about the dinner Oct. 21 at noon in Cheyenne. They will have a dinner by donation and auctions to raise money.
Interview: Dennis Crow
Sand Burrs Dennis Crow with the Apache Farmers COOP talks sand burrs and ways to control them.
Fall Is Here
Cold Front Moving In Fall weather is arriving. Cattle prices are great but unweaned calves are dropping somewhat due to weather changes.
Cornstalks
Grazing Cornstalks Cornstalk grazing early can be very beneficial to cattle saving you some money in cost like hay, feed and other inputs.
Interview: Clarendon College
Feedlot and Cattle Operations The Clarendon College feedlot and cattle operations were at the Taylor Ranch leaning about the commercial cow/calf operations Jimmy and Tracy run.
Hay and Peanuts
Hay Sales Slow Hay sales have been slow the last 3-4 weeks. Peanut demand is up worldwide which is good for the peanut stocks.
Market Recovers Somewhat
No Government Shutdown Congress approved 45 more days to give them more time to approve a budget.
Cattle Prices
Salebarn Receipts Up Cattle numbers coming into the auction barns are increasing weekly and so are the prices.
Family History
Oklahoma Land Rush My grandparent’s settled in Roger Mills County during the Oklahoma land Rush in the late 1800’s.
Interview: Jill Meador
OSU Campus Update Jill gave us a update on her first month at Stillwater. Brandon Hickey gave us the rundown on the beef auctions in the past week.
Inflation and Grains
$4.80 Corn $4.80 corn might be the new $4 corn with inflation rates the way they are.
Chickens
Water and Feed Chickens can go without food for 3-4 days but not water. Water is the most important nutrient for any animal.
Interview: Dana Zook
Panhandle Cattlewomen’s College Dana talked about the different topic that will be covered during the two day event in Beaver, Oklahoma.
Interview: David Nowlin
Peanut Hull Blasting David Nowlin with the Oklahoma Peanut Commission talked about the crop progress on harvest timing.
Harvest and Planting Time
Farm Wives The wife is the most important person during the busy part of the farm seasons.
Tractors and Balers
Combine Sales Combine and $WD tractors sales still going up. Small 2WD tractor and 100HP tractor sales are declining.
Interview: Aaron Hileman
Western Planters Cotton Gin Aaron talked about everything from the field to the finished product on ginning cotton.
Used Tillage Equipment
Record Prices Record Prices are being set everywhere for used tillage equipment.
Hay Prices
Alfalfa ans Grass Hay Hay prices are steady to lower. With winter coming on prices should rebound somewhat.
Interview: Gary McManus
Oklahoma Mesonet Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus talked about the heat dome and what causes it.
Interview: Justin Russell
Sayre Shortgrass Rodeo Justin and Kristin Seymour from thr Sayre Chamber talked about the rodeo tonight and tomorrow night at the Sayre park.
Feeders Prices Jump
Cattle Markets Feeders are up 2.50 per 100# today. Grains were all over the place but not crazy.
Cattle Prices
Feeders Up Feeders up 47% and calves up over 40% from last year with no signs of letting up.
Wildfires
Major Grass Fire Due to the dry conditions yesterday a wildfire in Beckham county had firefighters from 4 counties battling it.
Interview: Gary McManus
Flash Drought Gary talked about the drought for the last 1.5 years.
Interview: Gary McManus
Flash Drought State Climatologist Gary McManus talked about the flash drought we are in. He also talked about the record setting heat index values in eastern Oklahoma.
Interview: Lt. James Edwards
Dove Season Lt. Edwards talked about the upcoming dove season Sept. 1 and the 2 free hunting days coming up.
Interview: Sheila Kelso
Pay it Forward Essay Sheila talked about how the Pay it Forward Essay Contest got started. Hazen Lester the winner from last year came on to talk about Luke his whether goat.
Interview: Tony Prochaska
World Record Cantaloupe Tony grew the world record cantaloupe weighing in at 76.12#. Cody Elliot just broke the Oklahoma state record coming in at 46#.
Hay Prices
Steady Hay Prices Hay prices are steady with the exception of Texas and Kansas that are in a D-3&4 Drought
Interview: Dr. Glen Gentry
Feral Hogs Dr. Gentry talked about different ways they have tried using bait to control feral hogs.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Starter Fertilizers Kent talked about the 5 pillars of soil health which is really important in this heat wave we are currently in. He also talked about getting seed found now.
Starter Fertilizer
Wayne Becker talked with Jimmy Clark about starter fertilizer versus broadcast fertilizer, poly versus ortho phosphates and carbon.
Interview Wayne Becker
Nachur Fertilizer Wayne talked about starter fertilizer versus broadcast fertilizer, poly versus ortho phosphates and carbon.
Interview: Blake Miller
American FFA Degree Blake Miller heads to Indianapolis this fall to be awarded his American FFA degree. Only 190 FFA members from Oklahoma were awarded it 2023.
USDA August Report
Corn and Soybean Estimates All crop estimates were lowered in the August reports according to the USDA.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Jill Meador talks to Greg Hartman about the upcoming Beckham County Fair, CEU opportunities, and some recent research on parasites in cattle.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Beckham County Fair, CEUs, and Parasites Jill Meador talks to Greg Hartman about the upcoming Beckham County Fair, CEU opportunities, and some recent research on parasites in cattle.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Jill Meador talks to Jimmy Taylor about his recent trip to San Diego, beef sustainability and international exports.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Sustainability and Exports Jill Meador talks to Jimmy Taylor about his recent trip to San Diego, beef sustainability and international exports.
Hay Prices
Prices are dropping Alfalfa prices have dropped by 70-100 a ton already with grass hay not far behind.
Importance of Water and Heat Stress
Shade, Shade, Shade Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talk about the importance of clean and plentiful water for all livestock during the hot months.
Interview: Jill Meador
First Year in Ag Radio Jill’s dad Brent Meador and good friend Jimmy Taylor surprised her by interviewing her. Fun Fun!!!
Interview: Trever Damron
New Feedlot in Beckham County Trever Damron stopped by and talked about his expansion of his feedlot west of Elk City. Capacity is 400 head right now but growing.
Heifers!
Keep or Buy Replacements Jill Meador and I discussed buy or raise replacement heifers. Good and bad with either was our conclusion.
Hot, Hot and Hot!
Summer is here for sure Hot weather will continue for the remainder of the week. Triple digit temps and no rain will start taking its toll on grass pastures.
Grass Hay Prices Softening
Rains and Hay Combo With all the rains in June and Early July grass hay is plentiful. The flip side of that is prices have soften.
Markets aren’t sure
Most Grains are Down Grains are down and cattle are steady. I believe buyers are just play the Ukraine and weather game.
Interview: Stevie Wilhelm
W.R Arena Stevie Wilhelm talked about their arena north of Elk City Ok. Equine training, rodeo events and partnership packages were all talked about.
Cattle Inventory Numbers
Dr. Derrell Peel talked about the cattle inventory Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador. Jase Hargrove and Marcus Darling let us know about the frog gigging contest coming up in Carter, August 4 & 5.
Interview: Derrell Peel
Cattle Prices and Frog Legs Dr Peel talked about the cattle inventory. Jase and Marcus let us know about the frog gigging contest coming in Carter August 4 & 5.
Cattle Prices continue to rise
500# steers could hit $4?? Dr. Darrell Peel mentioned it at the OCA convention Saturday.
Beef Prices
Trend is still UPWARDs 500# steers could hit $4?? Dr. Peel mentioned it at the OCA convention Saturday.
Rains in the North
2-4″ in Northwestern Oklahoma The Oklahoma panhandle, northern counties and southern Kansas received some great rains this morning with cooler temps behind the storms.
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association
OCA Executive VP Michael Kelsey talked with Jimmy Clark about the OCA convention starting tomorrow running though Saturday.
Interview: Michael Kelsey
OCA Convention OCA Executive VP Michael Kelsey talked about the OCA convention starting tomorrow running though Saturday.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Carbon Capture?? Kent talked about carbons and real science.
Packsaddle WMA Shooting Range
OWDC opens new Range Shotgun and rifle range now available for shooters. Really nice range with 4 100yd targets available for rifle shooting.
Ranch and Farm Equipment
Jerrid Clark talked about the different types of equipment available to the Ag industry, from the farm to the feedlots.
Interview: Jerrid Clark
JCB Ag Equipment Jerrid talked about the different types of equipment available to the Ag industry, from the farm to the feedlots.
Interview with Kelsey Walters
Kelsey Walters talks to Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador about her experience living in Moldova.
Interview: Kelsey Walters
Moldova Agriculture Experience Kelsey Walters talks about her experience living in Moldova.
Interview: Greg Hartman
CU Credits and Soil Testing Greg talked grasshoppers, CU credits, soil testing and 4H shooting team signups.
Dust Bowl Days
Wild Plum Jam The Dust Bowl activities begin this Friday in Sayre with the FFA calf fry. Saturday will be the parade, park activities, and the Wild Plum Jam.
Hay Prices Decline
Hay Prices Soften Alfalfa prices are down $12 a ton in May according the USDA. Our local hay market will be down because of the rainfall we have had in the last two months.
High Dollar Tractors
Hydro Acoustics and Fish Case IH tractors in Illinois bring twice what they cost new. OSU studying shad populations with Hydro Acoustics.
Interview: Kelsey Walters
Canute Farmers Market Kelsey talked about the Canute Farmers Market that will start at 8:00 am Saturday morning.
More Rain!
Storms in Texas and Oklahoma Good rains covered most of all western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.
Peanuts and Beekeeping
SE Peanut Conference The peanut conference will be in Miramar Beach, FL this year. Beekeeping classes are coming up later this summer according OSU.
Wheat Harvest is almost done
Feeders are up 10-15$ this week. Wheat harvest is almost over in Oklahoma.
Cattle Market is Great!!
Feeders Still Climbing Feeders are up 10-15$ this week. Wheat harvest is almost over in Oklahoma.
Lori and Josh Campbell
Lori and Josh Campbell talk about horses, branding and the OCA convention coming up in July.
Interview: Lori Campbell
Life on the Ranch Lori and Josh Campbell talk about horses, branding and the OCA convention coming up in July.
Peaches, Peaches, and More Peaches
Jill Meador talks with Heather McKinish about Wind Drift Orchards and their peach season. The orchard located in Harrah, Oklahoma, owned by the McKinish family, offers a variety of family fun activities around the orchard all year
Talking With Heather McKinish About All Things Peaches
Jill Meador talks with Heather McKinish about Wind Drift Orchards and their peach season. The orchard located in Harrah, Oklahoma, owned by the McKinish family, offers a variety of family fun activities around the orchard all year
Hay Day Tuesday and Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Update
Oklahoma wheat harvest is now 57% complete, and hay prices are stable.
“Cattle Calling”
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about the Beef Checkoff docuseries that focuses on sharing the stories of agriculture producers. Also, upcoming in August is this year’s Women in Ag Conference.
“Cattle Calling”
The Beef Checkoff released a new docuseries focused on sharing the stories of agriculture producers. Also, upcoming in August is this year’s Women in Ag Conference.
Wheat Harvest Update, Bag worms, And Bovine Heat Stress
Combines are rolling again Topics talked about today include heat stress on cattle, wheat harvest progress, and now is the time to get rid of bag worms.
Melatonin in cattle?
Jill Meador and Jimmy Clark talked about a study from Mississippi State University on using Melatonin in cattle for different reasons.
Melatonin for Cattle?
Cattle Studies with Melatonin Jill Meador talked about a study from Mississippi State University on using Melatonin in cattle for different reasons.
Horn Flies
Flies are really bad this year across the US. There is lots of methods to control them. Horn flies cost producers 785 million a year.
Horn Flies
Horn Flies Flies are really bad this year across the US. There is lots of methods to control them. Horn flies cost producers 785 million a year.
Interview: Beau Froese
Wheat Harvest Update Beau said wheat averages south of the Red River were pretty good. He said the farther north you go you could see where drought conditions were.
Tornado’s and Hail
Severe Storms Overnight Storms caused some deaths in the Texas panhandle last night. Hail damage was reported on both sides of the state lines.
Green Energy?
Jill Meador talked about how nuclear energy is safer and easier to construct now days. Green energy is not reliable where there is not wind or sun.
Nuclear Power
Energy Jill Talked about how nuclear energy is safer and easier to construct now days. Green energy is not reliable where there is not wind or sun.
Broadband
USDA approves 714 Million Ag secretary announces more money to improve rural broadband.
Rain!
Rains moved through western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle this morning delaying field work.
Big Rain
More Harvest and Planting Delays Rains moved through western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle this morning delaying field work.
Drying Out
Farm Ground is Drying Out Ground is finally drying out where producers will be able to continue planting and combining.
Interview: Kay Allen
Dust Bowl Days The Dust Bowl Farm and Ranch Festival is coming up July 14 & 15th. Parade, calf fry, farm and ranch roundup, etc.
Cover Crops and Soil Health
Kent Watkins and Jimmy Clark talked about the 5 pillars of soil health and planting late season milo and corn.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Rain and Cover Crops Kent talked about the 5 pillars of soil health and planting late season milo and corn.
Wet Ground
With all the rains that has fallen in the past weeks cotton farmers are being challenged. Ground will take days if not weeks to dry out.
Planting Cotton
Too Wet to Plant With all the rains that has fallen in the past weeks cotton farmers are being challenged. Ground will take days if not weeks to dry out.
Rain!
Big rains fell in parts of western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle over the weekend. Some isolated areas got 6-7 inches.
Rain Rain Rain
Pond Filling Rains Big rains fell in parts of western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle over the weekend. Some isolated areas got 6-7 inches.
Go2geen@org
Brad Merritt talked Jimmy Clark about this new safety system for schools.
Interview: Brad Merritt
Go2green.org Brad talked about this new safety system for schools.
Beef Prices
Grass fed beef prices continue to slowly increase because of demand. All beef prices are on the rise because of supply shortages.
Grass Fed Beef
Grass Fed Beef Prices Increase Grass fed beef prices continue to slowly increase because of demand. All beef prices are on the rise because of supply shortages.
Feed Lots are Wet
Texas Panhandle Rains As much as 11″ of rain has fallen in the panhandle. feedlots are very muddy making feed ops slow.
WOTUS
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talk about the supreme court ruling in favor of the Sacketts. The EPA will have to start over making their rules on the Waters of the USA
WOTUS
Supreme Court Makes Ruling The supreme court rule in favor of the Sacketts. The EPA will have to start over making their rules.
Superior Livestock Auction
Clint deArmond and Jimmy Clark talked about coming to your place and making arrangements to sell your cattle wo hauling them anywhere.
Interview: Clint DeArmond
Superior Livestock Clint talked about coming to your place and making arrangements to sell your cattle wo hauling them anywhere.
2023 Spring Turkey Season
Jimmy Clark and Marcus Thibodeau WMA manager at Packsaddle WMA talked about this years turkey season and studies that are ongoing.
Interview: Marcus Thibodeau
Turkey Season Report Marcus Thibodeau WMA manager at Packsaddle WMA talked about this years turkey season and studies that are ongoing.
Home Grown Food
Local Grown Food
Farm to School The Oklahoma Department of Ag is doing grants for partnerships in bringing local grown foods to local schools according to Jill Meador.
Wheat harvest is getting closer
Lots of rain chances in the forecast. Harvest crews are slowly working south to Texas.
Wet Forecast
Rain Chances for the next 14 days Lots of rain chances in the forecast. Harvest crews are slowly working south to Texas.
Nice Rainfalls
Grains plunge over-nite because of Ukraine and Russia. Really nice rains fell in Roger Mills County.
More Rain Today
Grain Prices Drop Grains plunge over-nite because of Ukraine and Russia. Really nice rains fell in Roger Mills County.
Dropping Grain Prices
Grains prices way in the red today because of rain and the war in Ukraine. Prop 12 in California will affect pork producers.
Grain and Hay
Grain Prices and New Pork Regs Grains prices way in the red today because of rain and the war in Ukraine. Prop 12 in California will affect pork producers.
Hay Stock Report and Prices
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about pasture conditions. Pasture conditions are not looking good in Kansas and Oklahoma. Biden Administration releases $11 Billion PACE Program.
Pasture Conditions & Rural Electric Co-op PACE Program
Today’s Hay Stocks Report Pasture conditions are not looking good in Kansas and Oklahoma. Biden Administration releases $11 Billion PACE Program.
The Rains were Great
Cool Weather and Moist Dirt Most of western Oklahoma received rail over the last three days. 4.2 inches at Burns Flat should have filled some ponds.
Two Great Years
Two years ago today the Today in Ag show was born. Thank you to everybody that listens and sponsor the show.
Two Years!
The Today in Ag Show Two years ago today the Today in Ag show was born. Thank you to everybody that listens and sponsor the show.
Grass or Grain Fed
Butcher Beef Everyone has their favorite way of buying beef. According to the poll today it is 50-50 grass finished – grain finished.
OSU Wheat Test Plots
Tracy Musick and Jimmy Clark talk about the wheat test plots on the Musick Farms.
Interview: Tracy Musick
OSU Wheat Test Plots Tracy Musick and Jimmy Clark talk about the wheat test plots on the Musick Farms.
Farming in Full Gear Ahead
Farmers are busy planting peanuts already. Cotton ground is being prepared and alfalfa is bring laid down for hay.
Peanuts are being Planted
Spring is a busy time for farmers Farmers are busy planting peanuts already. Cotton ground is being prepared and alfalfa is bring laid down for hay.
Farm and Ranching Busy Time
Farmers are busy laying down hay, working ground, and planting summer forage crops. Ranchers are busy working spring calf crops.
Crops and Cattle
Busy Busy Busy Farmers are busy laying down hay, working ground, and planting summer forage crops. Ranchers are busy working spring calf crops.
Markets are Stable
Grains are Climbing Grains made a nice recovery from the downward trend they had been on. Feeder futures have drop slightly but still good.
Mental Health in the Ag World
Brent Brewer and Terrell Coffey talk to Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador about mental health issues with farmers and ranchers.
Brent Brewer and Terrell Coffey
Mental Health in Agriculture Brent Brewer and Terrell Coffey talk about mental health issues with farmers and ranchers.
Franz Josef
Franz Josef talked with Jimmy Clark about growing cabbage for sauerkraut, potatoes for french fries and boarding horses in Krefeld, Germany.
Interview: Franz Josef
Farming in Germany Franz Josef spoke about growing cabbage for sauerkraut, potatoes for french fries and boarding horses in Krefeld, Germany.
Crazy Markets
Cattle prices are at the highest inn years but wheat prices have been slowly trending downwards even in this drought.
Markets are Crazy
Wheat has been on a downward trend Cattle prices are at the highest inn years but wheat prices have been slowly trending downwards even in this drought.
Eddy Cape and Cowboys
Eddy Cape told Jimmy Clark stories about working for the Walter Merrick Ranch.
Interview: Eddy Cape
The Cowboy Way Eddy Cape told stories about working for the Walter Merrick Ranch.
Oklahoma State FFA Convention
The Oklahoma State FFA Convention is in the BOK center in Tulsa next week. Jill Meador will be there getting her state farmer degree.
Interview: Jill Meador
State FFA Convention The Oklahoma State FFA Convention is in the BOK center in Tulsa next week. Jill Meador will be there getting her state farmer degree.
Jill’s Adventures to Washington DC
Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about her recent trip to the capital. She met and talk with Oklahoma government officials.
Interview: Jill Meador
Adventures to Washington DC Jimmy Clark and Jill Meador talked about her recent trip to the capital. She met and talk with Oklahoma government officials.
Rain Rain Rain
Rains fell over most of western Oklahoma this morning. Anywhere from 1/2 to 1-1/2 reported.
Rain was a Blessing
Much needed Moisture Rains fell over most of western Oklahoma this morning. Anywhere from 1/2 to 1-1/2 reported.
Rain Moving In
Rain chances increase through the week.
Great Forecast
Rain Rain Rain Rain chances increase through out the week.
Rain
Good chance of rain starting Sunday night continuing into next week. Everybody cross your fingers.
Good Chances for Rain
Forecast looks Wetter Good chance of rain starting Sunday night continuing into next week. Everybody cross your fingers.
RA Brown Ranch
Donnell Brown and Jimmy Clark talk about the upcoming Hemphill county Txs. Beef conference next Tuesday and Wednesday in Canadian.
Interview: Donnell Brown
Hemphill County, Texas Beef Conference Donnell will be the moderator at the upcoming Hemphill county Txs. Beef conference next Tuesday and Wednesday in Canadian.
Drought and Cattle
Kent Watkins and Jimmy Clark talked about the five pillars of soil health, that are more important now then ever. Also talked about a blend of different seeds that would be more drought resistant.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Drought Continues Kent Watkins talked about the five pillars of soil health, that are more important now then ever.
Hemphill County Beef Conference
Troy Applehans w/Cattle Fax and Jimmy Clark talk about the current and past markets.
Interview: Troy Applehans
The Numbers Troy will be at the Hemphill County, Texas Beef Conference coming up April 25-26th.
Cattle Prices and Drought
Cattle prices steadily rising on on classes. Drought continues in western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle
Cattle Markets
Price’s Still Climbing Cattle prices steadily rising on on classes. Drought continues in western Oklahoma and Texas panhandle
Drought Continues
Farmers and Ranchers Struggle With minimum rainfall this year ag producers are making major decisions about what to do in this major drought.
Drought
Forecast looks pretty bad for future rains. According to the OK Mesonet it is the driest Jan-April on record.
We need Rain
Hot and Dry Forecast looks pretty bad for future rains. According to the OK Mesonet it is the driest Jan-April on record.
Dr. Paul Beck
Dr. Paul Beck talked with Jimmy Clark about all the different projects they will covering at the Beef Finishing project April 27th in Stillwater. All this ties into the OCA Foundation Steer Carcass Challenge
Interview: Dr Paul Beck
OSU Beef Finishing Paul talked about all the different projects they will covering at the April 27th in Stillwater. All this ties into the OCA Foundation Steer Carcass Challenge
Cattle Prices Climb
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifer 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Steer calves 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Heifer calves mostly 15.00 to 20.00higher. Demand was moderate to active.
Cattle Prices Climb
Stockers Higher for the Week Feeder steers and heifer 6.00 to 8.00 higher. Steer calves 10.00 to 15.00 higher. Heifer calves mostly 15.00 to 20.00higher. Demand was moderate to active.
Hemphill County Beef Conference
Andy Holloway talked with Jimmy Clark about the upcoming beef conference April 25th and 26th.
Interview: Andy Holloway
Hemphill County Beef Conference Andy talked about the guest speakers coming to the two day conference. Willie Robertson will be the keynote speaker this year.
Woodward Livestock Auction Sells
Jerry Nine made it a official that he sold out to Western Livestock Commission. Jerry asks that his customers give Western the same chance they gave him.
Jerry Nine
Woodward Livestock Auction Sells Jerry Nine made it a official that he sold out to Western Livestock Commission. Jerry asks that his customers give Western the same chance they gave him.
Big Animal Vet Shortage
Doctor Kull has been going to Washington DC to meet with legislators about the big animal vet shortage
Big Animal Vets
Dr. Judy Kull Doctor Kull has been going to Washington DC to meet with legislators about the big animal vet shortage.
High Fire Danger
Tomorrow will be extreme high fire day Please pick and choose your projects for the conditions
Fire Watch
High Fire Danger and Blowing Dust Tomorrow will be extreme high fire day. Please pick and choose your projects for the conditions.
Jimmy Taylor
Jimmy Taylor talked to Jill Meador and Jimmy Clark about becoming the chairman of the Cattlemens Beef Board
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Beef Check Off Jimmy Taylor talked to Jill and me about becoming the chairman of the Cattlemens Beef Board.
The Rippetoes and McEntires
Jancy Rippetoe and Jimmy Clark talk with Crystal, Chloe McEntire, Jenae Rippetoe about the girls showing livestock since the age of nine.
Interview: The Rippetoe’s and McEntire’s
Stock Shows from the Age of 9 High school seniors Jancy Rippetoe and Chloe McIntire talk with their moms about showing livestock since they were nine.
Livestock and Crop Risk Management
Davey Jones, Randy Holley and Justin Woodruff talked with Jimmy Clark about livestock, crop and rain insurance management.
Interview: Ag Defense Risk Management
Livestock and Crop Insurance Davey Jones, Randy Holley and Justin Woodruff talked about livestock, crop and rain insurance management.
Interview: Jimmy Smith
SW Farm and Home Expo Jimmy Smith talked to Jill Meador about the upcoming Expo this weekend the The Elk City Convention Center.
Interview: David Misener
US Custom Harvesters Inc. David talked with me about his recent trip to DC. They met with government officials on trucking, droughts and wage rates.
Western Oklahoma missed the Rain
Winter Crops are starting to Struggle Latest drought map shows Western Oklahoma winter crops are struggling due to very little rainfall.
Interview: Brent Meador and Jason Redd
Southwest Farm & Home Expo The All Breed Bull sale will be happening April 1st at the Elk City Civic Center at 2:00pm.
Used Equipment
Old Equipment worth some Dollars Get on some online sights and sell some of your unused equipment.
Interview:Leslie Feerer
NW Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation The 27th Cattle’s Ball will be this Saturday at the Woodward Convention center. Doors open at 5:00
It’s Monday on the Grain Market
Cattle Prices are Steady Grains are down because of the trade agreement with Russia and Ukraine.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Gardens and Stickers OYE premium sale starts at 4:00 today. Greg Hartman with the OSU Extension office talked about planting potatoes and ways to control Sand Burrs.
More Rain for SW Oklahoma
OYE Coming to a End The world’s largest youth stock show will end Friday. Western Oklahoma was well represented this year with Supreme champions and breed champions.
Interview: Russ Vickers
Kentucky Tobacco Russ talked us through the seed to harvest of tobacco. 100% manual labor on growing the product.
Rain in SW Oklahoma
Snow, Sleet and Rain Parts of SW Oklahoma received up to a inch of rain. Much needed indeed! Jill talked about The Pecan Shed found on the way to Dallas.
Texas and Oklahoma Cattle Sales
Feeders steady to a few dollars higher Cattle still doing well even slaughters were higher. The new farm bill for 2024 is in the works.
Interview: Frank Lucas
WOTUS and 2024 Farm Bill Frank talked about the Biden WOTUS and the upcoming farm bill. He expressed how important crop insurance was now days and it’s importance in the new farm bill.
Interview: James Bigley
XIT and JA Ranch’s Jill and I talked to James about ranch history.
American Economy
Brian Jackson Testifies Brian testified in front of the US House Ways and means committee in Yukon. He spoke about labor shortages and inflation.
Election Day
820 Jill joined me today to talk about FFA State Degree recipients. Also we talked about the vote on 820 and how it affects rural Oklahoma.
Strong Cattle Market
Great Cattle Prices Prices continue to climb. Feeders 2-4.00 higher, stockers 4-6.00 higher and even slaughter cattle are 2-4.00 higher.
Interview: Jimmy Smith
The Leopold Conservation Award Jimmy, Cathy, Calli and Spencer were awarded the highest honor in conservation. Cover crops and no-till is a way of life on their farms.
Interview: Jill Meador
Fires and Tornadoes Wildfire season is here so please support your local fire depts. Grain futures are easing back up a little from being hammered last week.
Interview:Kent Watkins
SEI Agri Tech Kent talked about alfalfa, wheat, corn, cotton and milo.
Jim and Debbie Davis, Jordon Cook
Davis Angus Bull Sale The Davis family talked about their new sale facility and the upcoming bull sale.
Severe Storms
Damaging Storms Roll through Over-nite Major damage in Roger Mills, Beckham, and Greer counties. 15 tornado’s reported in Oklahoma setting a new record.
Cheyenne and Erick FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Wonderful set of kids from these two schools. There is hope for our Ag future.
Clinton and Elk City FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Chapter officers talked about current projects and favorite event they have attended.
Granite FFA
National FFA Week What a amazing set of kids!! Big plans for these kids are in the works according to them for the future.
Sayre and Sentinel FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Jill and Jancy talked with both chapters officers about current projects and what the future plans for the seniors were.
Canute FFA Chapter
National FFA Week Officers from the Canute FFA Chapter talked about projects and diffirent things that they have done in their time in FFA.
Merritt FFA
National FFA Week Merritt FFA has had 7 kids get scholarships for shooting sports.
Leedy and Burns Flat/Dill City FFA
National FFA Week Jill asked the chapter officers about projects, future plans, and FFA events that were their favorite.
Arnett and Sweetwater FFA Chapters
National FFA Week Great set of young adults in the studio today. It was really interesting to hear what their plans were for the future.
Interview: Mike Switzer
Quartermaster Creek Bull Sale Annie and Mike is inviting everyone to their spring bull sale Feb. 22 at their ranch at Leedy. 150 bulls are available this year.
Interview: Kelton FFA
National FFA Week Chapter members along with instructor Jimmy Morgan from Kelton talked about shop projects, livestock judging, shooting sports, etc.
Super Bowl and Agriculture
Tahoma 31 The Bermuda grass on the field this Sunday was grown at OSU in Stillwater. In fact, both teams home fields are planted with bases from OSU.
WASDE Report
Corn and Soybeans Corn and soybean estimates are down 5 million metric tons each worldwide mainly due to the drought in Argentina.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Sorghum and Corn Andy Gratz with Advana talked about the Alta corn and sorghum seed line.
Interview: Gary McManus
Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary talked about how the Ok. Mesonet came about. We also talked about the future weather patterns.
Chickens, Goats, and Cattle
Livestock Prices on the Rise Laying chicken hens are at a record high for backyard growers. Cattle, sheep, and goats are rising daily.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Garden Time Greg talked about soil testing for your garden. Onion planting is not to far off so keep a eye on the soil temperature.
The 3J Show
Young Farmers and Hay Shortage Jill Meador talks about young farmers and Jancy Rippetoe brings update on hay shortages.
ARC or PLC?
Deadline March 15th Deadline to signup for the program will be here before you know it. Check with your FSA agent on what you need to do.
Interview: Lynda Lucas/Dennie Jenkins
Western Oklahoma All Breed Sale Lynda and Dennie talked about the bull sale coming up Saturday Feb. 4 at 12:15 p.m. at the Ag pavilion in Cheyenne.
Interview:Doctor Jourdon Bell
Sorghum Dr. Bell talked about managing your soil to grow dry land sorghum. Also about important time. to irrigate sorghum.
The Duke
John Wayne and Cotton John had a 4,000 acre ranch south of Phoenix. One of the best cotton farms in the US. Switched over beef cattle due to water regulations.
Jill Meador
Cold Weather Returning Cold weather returns this Saturday. Jill talk about raising a orphan calf and TikToks Farming with Darrell
Interview: Russell Hedrick
NC State Corn Yield Record Russell talked about how he change his farming methods learning from other farmers from across the US and using soil matter, cover crops, and soil test.
Winter Storms Hits
Needed Moisture Much of western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle received snow and rain this morning. 7 inches of snow in Roger mills area.
Interview:David Misener
US Custom Harvesters David talked about doing custom harvesting and different type of crops that they harvest starting in the spring through early winter.
Interview: Joe Sanders
Hutson Angus Farms Bull Sale Joe and Bert came on to talk about the upcoming bull sale 1-28-23. Their bulls rate high on feed efficiency.
Interview: Mason Tucker
Western Equipment Ag Tech Program Mason Tucker won 2nd place in Western Equipment’s Ag Tech competition in Plainveiw Texas. He said it was a great experience!!
Interview: Kaleb Selman
Cordell Ag Instructor Mr. Selman talked about the two swine shows coming to the Washita County Fairgrounds this weekend.
Rain Chances?
30-40% Chance Tonight NW Ok has better chances then SW Ok tonight as a front moves through.
Hay Prices Still Firm
Grass and Alfalfa Prices and demand still strong for hay in Texas.
Grain Stockpiles Down
Corn and Wheat Numbers are Tight The USDA reported in its WADSE report stockpiles are tight on all grains.
Interview: Kent Watkins
What Grasses to Fertilize Kent talked about which grasses to fertilize and not to. It is time to think about fertilizing you wheat and putting chemicals down.
Interview: Elk City FFA
Jill Meador and Kye Keyes Jill and Kye talked about the Elk City FFA Auction coming up Jan. 23 at 6:30 in the Elk City Civic Center.
Interview: Sheriff Derek Manning
Cattle out on the Roadways Sheriff Manning talked about the different situations they get into when cattle are reported out on county and state highways.
Interview: Daniel Clark
Aging of Meat Dr. Clark talked about wet aging and the two types of dry aging of beef.
Interview: Dr. Sara Place
Sustainability Dr Place talked about the levels of sustainability. The most talked about one is the on environment.
Interview: Heather Buckmaster
Oklahoma Beef Council Heather talked about the BQA Certification at the Cattlemen’s Congress in OKC Thursday at 10am. The Beef Council has great plans this year promoting Beef.
Interview: Angel Cushing
National Heritage Agenda Angel talked about what these national heritage areas are. Jeff Mafi talked about the Angus shows and sales going on this week at the Cattlemen’s Congress.
Update: Jordon Davis Cook
Cattlemen’s Congress in OKC Jordon talked about the Longhorn show and what’s coming up this week.
Interview: Cole Sonne
Sonne Farms in South Dakota Cole who farms with his dad talked about things from their cattle operation, droughts, and farming corn. He does great YouTube videos about their farm.
Judge a Cattle Thief??
Illegal Parking Tickets and Stealing Cattle A judge in Loving Texas arrested on 3rd degree felony cattle thief. When cattle strayed onto private property the judge and a few helpers will load them up.
Are Rising Hay Prices Done?
More or Less hay Acres for 2023? Depends on water and if the drought backs off. Alfalfa premium hay is up 100-200 dollars a ton from last year.
Great Weather Ahead!
Almost 70 Thursday!! Things should thaw out this week with warm temperature’s and lots of wind!
Reindeer have Hairy Feet
Reindeer are Low Maintenance They have hairy feet for warmth and traction. Their feet are actually large and click loudly. A 1 day old baby can outrun the fastest human on earth.
Extreme Cold
Wind Chill Warnings With temps in the low single digits and 35-50 mph winds, wind chills are way below zero.
Slaughter Cattle Up!
Last Sale of the Year Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 4.00 to 6.00 higher. Slaughter bulls mostly steady. Demand moderate.
Wind Chill Watch
High Winds and Cold Temps Tomorrow night all heck is coming! Winds up to 50+ mph and extreme cold.
Interview: Jimmy Emmons
Soil Health and making Changes Jimmy talked about leaving armor on the soil and using cover crops. Both will help you in cutting fertilizer and weed control cost.
Interview: James Bigley
Ranch’s of America James talked about bigger ranch’s are still selling good even with higher interest rates. Also he talked about the difference in deeded and non-deeded ranch’s.
Interview: James Boone
2023 Annual Ag Tech Invitational Junior and senior high school kids are coming to Plainsview, Tx. They will competing for 60,000 in scholarships and 30,00 in prizes.
Packers can not stop the Bleeding
Finishing Cost Up Feed cost are up and profit is down for the packers. Winter storm is heading our way next week so get ready.
Great Rain!
Wind and Rain Overnight Most of western Oklahoma received anywhere from .2 to 1.5″ last night. Keep it coming!!
Interview: Jon Fort
All American Beef Battalion Jon Fort explained how him and volunteers have served over 400,000 rib-eye steaks in 26 states to returning soldiers and veterans.
Interview: Addie Womack
Handling Cattle Addie and Dr. Beck talked about slowing down handling cattle and actually getting done quicker.
Sustainability
What is the Definition? Sustainable agriculture is meeting society’s present food requirements, without compromising the ability for current or future generations to meet their needs.
Interview:Kent Watkins
N-P-K and Small Grains Kent talked about soil test and how to correctly apply fertilizer.
Texas Hay Market
Hay Prices Steady The hay market is still strong in Texas. Grass hay is 200-240 a ton no matter what form it is in.
Cattle Prices
Slaughter Prices on the Rise Cattle prices are 2-4 higher this week. Rain chances will help winter forage growth.
Jimmy & Jancy
Oats and Rye Insurance Insurance for oats and rye now available. Cow and heifer slaughter at a all time high for the last 30 years.
Slaughter Cow Market Trending up
Mexico’s Ban on GMO Corn The US is threatening Mexico with legal action if they ban GMO yellow corn. Slaughter cows and bulls are up 3-8$ higher.
Interview:Tiffany Baxter
Backyard Butchery Tiffany has a mobile butcher trailer that comes to your place to butcher beef, pork, etc.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Fall AI Season is Over Jimmy talked about the weather while doing his fall breeding.
Happy Thanksgiving
Cattle Prices are Strong Cattle prices remain good. All markets will be closed because of Thanksgiving.
Interview: Wes Graham
Cattle King Manufacturing Wes talked about the Hughes Trailers they have currently. Also all the new line of hay and fuel trailers coming in next week.
Interview: Dan Erdmann
Farm Rescue Program Dan talked about the states the Farm rescue program and the the different types of equipment they have to go help farmers in need.
Interview:Lt. James Edwards
Deer Rifle Season Opener Lt. Edwards talked about opening morning tomorrow. Orange has to be worn in the field at all times. WMA’s will be closed for quail hunting the first 9 days.
Jancy Rippetoe
Thanksgiving Food Cost Up It will cost you $10 more dollars to have Thanksgiving dinner this year. Opening day of deer gun season is this Saturday.
Interview: Kent Watkins
High Yield Dry-land Wheat Kent talked about making 100 bu per acre dry-land wheat. It will take some tender loving care but can be done.
Interview: Bray haven
Cattlemen’s Congress Bray talked about the entry deadline coming up this Friday. Breed auctions, luncheons, and filling that gap between commercial producers and seed stock owners.
Winter Storm Hits
Heavy Snow arrives In Oklahoma and Texas So far some up to 6″ has fallen in some areas. Moisture is needed for the winter forage crops.
Veterans Week
Day 5 Veterans Week Joel Heinzeroth rancher and former Army officer joined me on Veterans Day.
Veterans Week
Veterans Day 4 Brent Meador talked about the Oklahoma National Jr. show coming up.
Veterans Week
Veterans Day 3 The Canute High School Student Council talked about how they were honoring their local veterans. Donnie Walker From Roger Mills county is a 3 time combat vet.
Veterans Day 2
Tom Manning Tom is the manager of Buffalo Feeders in Buffalo Ok. After 10 years in the military he came back to Oklahoma and Texas to the cattle business.
Veteran’s Week
Day 1 of Veterans Week Mike Schmidt was in the Army National Guard during Vietnam at Hobart Oklahoma.
Cold Weather
There is a Wind chill Today A front came through with strong chilly north winds behind it. A sign winter is around the corner.
Jancy and Jimmy
Stock Shows and National FFA Convention Jancy brought us up to date on her latest adventures.
Rain Please
Harvest Continues Peanut and cotton harvest are advancing slowly. This chance of rain will probably slow it up.
Harvest Continues
Peanuts and Cotton Harvest will be in hard fast mode the next few days with rain chances starting Thursday night.
IH 2 Plus 2
International Harvester 3788 AKA Snoppy or Anteater it was the craziest tractor built in the early 80’s. You either liked it or hated it!
Interview: David Nowlin
Oklahoma Peanut Commission David talked about how peanut harvest was going so far in Caddo and Beckham counties. For the most part digging is done and harvest is just underway.
Interview: Cassandra Ausher
Ag in the Classroom Cassandra Ausher with North Fork of the Red River Conservation District explained what on they had going on last Wednesday and Thursday.
Interview: Bryan Baker and Russell fanning
Giant Pumpkins and Squash Great rainfall in our listening area! Bryan baker raised the new state record 75# Butter Nut Squash, also the 7th largest in the world ever!
Interview:Monty Tucker
Trap and Skeet’s Coach Monty Tucker read the rooster on this past weekends shoots in OKC.
Fire Weather Warning
High Winds and Rain
Cotton and Peanut Harvest
Busy Fall for Ag Peanut digging is in full throttle. So far the peanuts look good. Some area cotton farmers have started harvesting cotton.
Interview: Bill Strange
Natures Formula Bill and Willie Strange along with Paden Owens talked about their all natural animal products.
Interview: Lacie Landers
Ellis County Conservation District Lacie explained how the Oklahoma conservation districts are different than the NRCS. 5 million more dollars was added to the emergency drought relief.
Interview: Joe Merrick
Tribute to “The Working Cowboy” The Dust Bowl Days Hall of fame will be inducting Boots O’Neal, Bob Thompson, and the Merrick 14 Ranch Saturday Nov. 5 at the Sayre High school cafeteria.
Interview:MSG Earl Plumlee
Medal of Honor Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee will be back home next week.
Interview: George DeCosta
Tips and Tales George talked about his #1 selling book on training bird dogs.
Interview: Cassandra Ausher
Emergency Drought Funds Cassandra from the North Fork Conservation District talked about he funds available to help farmers and ranchers in her district.
Interview; Kent Watkins
Preparing for the Army Worms Kent talked about the drought with summer crops and the the fall crops being plated now. Also he said keep a look out for the upcoming hatch of army worms.
Great Rain for most of the Area
Peanut Digging Underway Most peanut farmers are digging up their crops now. Depending on weather harvest should begin next week.
Slaughter Market Down
Light weight Calves Lower Slaughter cows, bulls and light calves have taken a hit in the last few weeks.
Rain in the Forecast
Chance of Rain is looking Great!! Rain chances look good for the next week. Cattle market is on a downward trend but rain could change that a little.
Fall harvest is Close
Peanut and Cotton Harvest Peanut digging should begin this week. Cotton harvest is probably two weeks out.
Fall has Arrived
No Rain this Week Peanut harvest is underway in Caddo county. peanut digging should start in Beckham and Greer county later this week.
Interview: Jancey Rippetoe
OYE Shooting Shooters from all over Oklahoma participated in the first Oklahoma Youth Expo shooting event. congratulations to all of you!
`Hurricane Ian
Cat 4 hitting the Florida gulf Coast Ian is putting a damper on cotton and peanut harvest. 12-18′ of rain has already fallen in portions of Florida.
Interview: Cole Ivy
Hammon FD Fundraiser This Saturday the FD will be having a open house at the FD building. Raffle tickets and dinner will be available.
Interview: Mark Dodson
Erick Chicken Auction Mark talked about different types of laying hens bringing up to $100. Roosters do not bring that much but still popular.
Beautiful Weather
Eighties in the Forecast Two more days of 90’s and the 80’s are back. Strong dollar is putting commodities in the red.
Interview: Tim Thornton
Croton Creek Wing Shooting Lodge Tim Thornton talked about his move from Kansas to the red hills of Roger Mills County.
Interview: Clarendon College
Ranch and Feedlot Operations College students from the Clarendon College ranch and feedlot operations attended the Taylor Ranch for a field day.
Chicken Roundup
Dry Conditions and Fall Forage Fall winter planting is underway and the lack of moisture is putting a damper on winter grazing.
Interview: Kevin Wagner and Jason Warren
Water Conservation Water conservation and cover crops were the topics today.
Rodeo’s and Quail
Shortgrass Rodeo at Sayre Park Great rodeo starts tonight. Russ Rundell with North fork Quail Forever talked about the upcoming Qf banquet at the Elks lodge in Elk City Sept. 29th at 6:00 pm
Oklahoma State fair
Ok Farm Bureau Junior Livestock Judging Over 2,000 youth entered the Farm Bureau junior livestock judging contest on opening day of the Oklahoma Sate Fair.
Giant Pumpkins
Pumpkin Weigh Off at State Fair The Oklahoma Giant Pumpkin Growers will be having a weigh off Saturday at the Oklahoma State Fair starting at noon.
Hay Prices Up Slightly
Alfalfa Higher Hay prices steady to $10 higher. Slaughter bulls and cows still remain high.
Beautiful Weather
Grain Prices Surge
Chance of rain
Why Does the USA Export Beef For the most part the US exports liver, etc bringing more value to US beef. Slaughter cattle are down just a bit but still good.
Cattle lower
Slaughter Cows and Bull off slightly Cattle prices are down but still strong. Hay prices up $10 a ton from last week.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Fall Planting Season Kent talked about planting fall crops. Watch out for grasshoppers and army worms. The first OYE Shoot is going on today at El Reno.
Interview:Kristin Seymour and Junita Powers
Sayre Shortgrass Rodeo The Shortgrass Rodeo will be Sept. 17th and 18th at 7pm. Dusta Kimsey-O’connell will be showing off her trick riding. Wolf Creek will be the stock producer.
Cattle Prices Steady
Great Numbers at the Sale Barns Unweaned calves coming in early this year. 600+ unweaned weights are selling cheaper then weaned. 600- weights selling almost the same though.
County Fair Time
Oklahoma State Fair County fairs have started firing up all over the state. Right behind those will be the Oklahoma State Fair starting Sept 15.
Rain back in the forecast
Grain Prices are Steady Grain prices for the most part are steady. Slaughter cows and bulls steady.
Strong Hay Market
Slaughter Cattle keeps creeping up Slaughter cattle in our area up 4-8.00, slaughter bulls up 10.00. Hay prices still going up the further we get into the fall season.
Cattle Still Going Up
Feeders 2-5.00 Higher Feeder steers were up 2.00-5.00 higher and heifers were 2.00-3.00 higher. Slaughter cattle were still strong around 94.00 mark.
More Rain Coming
Long Ranger Forecast Looks Great Good chances of rain starting this weekend. Cattle still remain good.
A Chance of Rain Coming
Slaughter Cattle Prices Remains Strong Slaughter cattle still bringing up to $94 a hundred. Calves and feeders 4-10 higher. Chances of rain this weekend looking good.
Grains and Cattle are UP
Corn Outlook in SD Down The corn average yield outlook is way down in South Dakota. Cattle prices are up which is great!
Interview: Greg Hartman
OSU Beckham County Extension Specialist Greg talked the nitrate and prossic acid poisoning. Hay supplies are down so start making a plan now.
Rain Rain Rain
Good Chance of Rain Moving In Rain is on the the way according to the weather people staring tomorrow. Cattle prices are up this week which is great1
Interview: Brent Meador
North Fork Electric Coop Brent describe the Annual meeting that will be going on at the Sayre park this Saturday. If you are a member be sure and attend.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Five Pillars of Soil Health Kent, owner of SEI Agra Tech talked about the 5 important pillars of soil health. Main one is armor on the soil.
Cattle Steady
Slaughter Cow and Bull Prices are still Good Slaughter cows $80-94, bulls steady 1.00-1.14. Grains down and feeder cattle futures up. 7-10 day forecast looks good for rain.
Grains Down after WASDE Report
Soybean Production Forecast High Corn forecast lowered with the WASDE report Friday. Drought continues in Oklahoma and Texas Panhandle.
38lb 2oz Cantaloupe
Amber Harrison Grows Big Veggies Amber’s cantaloupe weighed 38lbs 2oz on the certified scales at the post office. Cattle market is steady all the way around.
Interview: Marcus Thibodeau
Rio Grande Turkey Study Cody Griffin with Oklahoma State University will be doing a research on wild turkey’s this winter. They will be tracking hens and broods.
Grain Prices
Cattle are down slightly Cattle down just a little mainly because corn is back up today!
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Cattle On the Taylor Ranch Preg checking and calving is the the events happening on the Taylor Ranch right now. Water issues is the a main worry right now with the drought.
Interview: Rylee Broadbent
B&L Red Angus Lori White talked about having Rylee as a intern on the ranch this summer. Rylee starts her last year at OSU in Stillwater studying Ag Communications.
Heat Advisory
Drought Continues 102 for a high in western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle today. Grains are up and cattle futures steady.
Woodward Cow Market
Slaughter Market Good for Now Slaughter bulls are back over $1 a pound. Feeders and calves are 2-6$ higher.
The Heat is ON!
Slaughter Cattle Prices Strong Slaughter cow and bull prices are back up from the low prices two weeks ago.
Calf Prices Up Slightly
Drought Continues Calves remain steady to $4 higher. Slaughter cow were up $5 higher compared to last week.
Mooreland Fire is Out!
It Rained on the Fire After 5 hard days the Mooreland Fire is out. Big thank you to the fire departments and other support people for your hard work.
Woodward County Fire Continues
Area Fire Departments Headed to Mooreland The Roger Mills County Task force along with Sayre and Delhi are in Woodward county assisting in the 212 fire. Slaughter prices are taking a big hit this week.
Last day of Triple Digits
Cooler and Wetter coming up! After today the weather will cooler for a few days. Hopefully we get some much needed rain later this week. Slaughter cows and bulls are down.
Fire Weather Warning
Hot and Dry Today Fire danger is extremely high today. Please check your chains and wheels/bearings. Good chance of rain later this week.
Interview: Dan Cook
Blister Bugs and Grasshoppers Dan Cook Roger Mills County Extension Educator talked to me about things to help control blister bugs and grasshoppers around the hay patches.
Rain Rain
30% Chance of Rain With this flash drought in full force cattlemen need to think about a game plan for this winter.
Interview: Brian Pritchard
Greer County Fire and FSA Drought Relief The fire on the Salt Fork River south of Mangum brought in Task Forces From 5 counties. Beckham county FSA director explain some updates happening right now.
Record High Temperatures
Triple Digit’s Everywhere Currently 106 in Elk City. Fire weather warning is out and also Excessive heat warning. Please check on your neighbors and keep a eye on your stock.
Flash Drought
Hot Weather Hot and dry weather is likely to continue for the next 10 days. Slaughter cow prices are dropping but feeder prices remain strong.
Drought is Back
Feeder Cattle Prices Still Strong Sale barn prices still strong even with a drought setting in Texas and Oklahoma.
Heatwave Continues
Triple Digits for the next week Temps will be in the 100-106 range for the next week. Please check your water sources for cattle, horse, and other animals as much as you can
Flooding in Woodward County
Toad-Strangler in Woodward! 5.6″ in downtown Woodward this morning. The Eastern Texas panhandle and SW Oklahoma remains hot and dry!
Heat Continues
Mini Drought is settling in Slight chance of rain tonight with temps cooler today. Blister bugs are back in the area so be on the look for them in the alfalfa fields.
Hot Weather Continues
Grain Prices Still Strong Grain and livestock prices remain strong. Our listening area is hoping for rain in the near future,
Interview: Robert Williams
American Wagyu Association Mr. Williams talked about how popular the Wagyu breed has become in the last 4-5 years. Also spoke about the difference in getting one ready to process.
Interview: Kent Watkins
5 Pillars of Soil Health Kent talked about making a drought plan for the winter crops.
Heat and More HEAT!!
Cattle Market remains Strong attle demand is still good along with prices. Triple digit temps will be here all week. No rain in the forecast unless you are lucky enough to get a pop-up
Happy Independence Day
Hot and Dry Weather Ahead Forecast for the next week will be extremely hot and dry. Feeders sold really well at the Woodward Livestock sale yesterday.
Live and Feeder cattle are up
Hot and Dry Conditions A heat dome will be building over Oklahoma and Texas with no relief in site. Slaughter cattle are still high with feeders slowly getting higher.
Hot and Dry Weather is here to STAY
Wheat Price’s are up again! Wheat prices are up mainly because of things happening around the world. It is time to use mulch in your garden with the heat wave on it’s way.
Slaughter Cattle are High
Prussic Acid Cases in our area Be sure and check your pastures before turning cattle in on them. Slaughter bulls and cows are still bringing a nice price.
National Pollinator Week
Dry Forecast this Week Parts of our listening area up north got some rain over the weekend. Drought is moving back into the SW part of the state.
Interview: Anthony Moore
Grow Houses and High Inputs Mr. Moore talked about the things going at the state capital. They are working hard to shut down the illegal grow houses.
Slaughter Cattle Still High
Hot and Dry Temps in the triple digits the next few days. Jerry Nine at the Woodward Livestock Auction said this was the best time he has seen to cull older and big cows.
Yellow-Jackets and Heat
Heat Stress on Cattle Yellow-jackets are not honeybees. Late July is when the YJ colonies began really growing. Check your cattle’s water everyday if using tanks.
Slaughter Cattle
Prices for Slaughter Still Climbing Slaughter cows up $2-6 higher, bulls $2 higher. Wheat harvest is still going strong in all of Oklahoma and Texas panhandle.
One Year Anniversary
I MADE IT A YEAR! The Today in Ag show aired one year ago. Thank you all for making the show successful.
Rare Heatwave in SW Kansas
Reported Feeder Cattle Deaths he Kansas Livestock Commission said there was reported deaths in feedlots last weekend due to a rare type of heat wave but no confirmed numbers.
Wheat Harvest 33% Complete
Combines are Rolling! The ground is finally drying up so combines can get into the wheat fields. Harvest in Texas is at 40% and Oklahoma is at 33%.
Slaughter Cow and Bull Prices
Cattle Prices remain Strong Slaughter bull and cows are binging up above the 100.00 mark. Wheat harvest is getting into full steam ahead mode.
Hot Weather Ahead
Extreme Heat for the next few Weeks Temps will be in the high 90’s – 100’s the next few weeks. Watering the gardens will be a must. Take care of your cattle water if you are using
Interview: Wes Graham
Cattle King Mfg Coming Soon! Cattle King will be opening soon on the south side of Elk City. They will be doing automated feed and seed systems for Ag business.
Ag in the Classroom
Rylee’s First Interview Rylee and I went to the Root 66 Sod Farm to meet up with the busload of teachers from the Ok Ag in the Classroom tour.
Interview: Wade Burleson
US Congress District 3 Candidate Mr. Burleson talk about the upcoming farm bill, China buying up Oklahoma farms.
Heavy Rains in Custer County
2″-6″ of Rain Parts of Custer County, Washita, and Caddo counties received heavy rains in a short time this morning. Alfalfa prices are increasing by the month.
Why do Chickens Cross the Road?
Gravel and Dusting Feathers Chickens like the pea gravel to help with digesting their food. If you wash your eggs they do have to be refrigerated.
Lot’s of Rain
Great Rains Man we needed this rain! Most areas received anywhere from .50″ to 4″. One area between Hammon and Thomas received 10-15″. The Washita is out of its banks.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Cover Crops and Rain Kent went over the 5 pillars of soil. Cover crops should be really good with the rains we are getting now.
Rain is on the WAY
Rain Chances look GREAT Rain will be moving into the area tonight through tomorrow. Most of western Oklahoma need a pond filling rain.
Retail Meat Sales Still High
Slaughter Cattle Retail meat prices are still high but lower then last year. Slaughter cattle are number are still high because of demand.
Interview: Jason Bollinger
US Senate Candidate Jason covered topics like climate change, input cost, wildfires and droughts. He also talked about the new Ag bill next year in Washington DC.
Interview: Rylee Broadbent
Agriculture Communications Rylee is a intern this summer at B&L Red Angus. She is attending OSU and is currently studying Ag Communications.
Rain Rain!
100% Chance of Rain Rain chances are really good for the next few days. The US Drought monitor update shows us still in a D3-D4. Cattle are off also because of the corn prices.
Interview: Ty Ford
Local Grow Beef Ty sales beef raised right there on their place. Home grown beef is the best!!!
Interview: Naturesformulainc.com
Bill Strange Bill, Willie, Paden and Wade stopped by to talk about the natural way to put Micros in your soil with Bio Sure Grow. nauturesformulainc.com
Peanut Planting in Full motion
Peanuts and Cotton Local farmers are full steam ahead planting peanuts. Cattle markets are still pretty good for the most part.
Wheat is at $12!!
Grain prices are UP! HRW is at $12.01 a bushel. Cattle prices remain strong at the local livestock auctions with the exception of slaughter cattle.
Interview: Jyme Nichols
Horses and Nutrition Just like cattle a horses diet is super important. Dr. Nichols explained thing like hay, hay testing, and trace minerals plus more.
Interview: Kent Watkins
Drought and Cover Crops Kent talked about the 5 pillars of the soil. A blend of cover crops works way better then one by itself.
Spencer Smith 4AG
Planter Tip of the Week #6 Spencer gave tips on gauge wheels this go around. Hot and Dry today with a nice chance of rain tonight. Hay prices are creeping up.
Red Flag Warning
Hot and Dry Today!! Red flag warning for the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles along with western Oklahoma. Cattle market remains good but inputs are still high.
Will Hay be High?
High input cost and limited hay! Hay prices will for sure be up this year and maybe a shortage. Beef exports are up for the third month in a roll.
Interview: Greg Hartman
Greg Hartman Beckham Co. OSU Extension Office Greg talked about cattle culling and ways to start the process. He had tips about tomatoes along with what to do and not to do tips.
Canute FD Fish Fry
Slaughter Cattle Prices still Strong The Canute Fire Dept will be having their fish fry this Friday from 5-8 at the fire station. It is donation only. Slaughter cattle prices are still good.
4AG Planter Tip of the Week
Big Chance of Rain in the Forecast 80% chance of rain tomorrow!!! Spencer Smith with 4Ag talked about checking your gauge wheels on your planter.
Interview: Brandi and Shannon Johnson
Brush Truck Donation to Willow FD The Village of Capitan, NM fire department donated a much needed one ton brush truck to the the Willow, OK fire department.
Interview: Bobby Armstrong
Bobby Armstrong NWTF Bobby talked about some awards he has received with the NWTF and IHEA this year. We also talked turkeys and hunters.
It Rained!
Rain Chances are getting better! Three shots at rain in the next week. Cattle on feed are high! Cattle numbers on feed higher than last year.
Winds have returned
Fire Danger creeping back into our Area This upcoming Friday looks like a bad day for fires. Cattle prices at the sale barns remain strong even with the drought going on.
Today in Ag
Agriculture Radio Talk Show Hosted by Jimmy Clark Tune in to KECO 96.5FM on weekdays to hear Jimmy deliver farm & agriculture news as well as other info relevant to the agriculture industry in Western Oklahoma. Watch
Interview: Spencer Smith
Planter Tip of the Week w/4AG Inc Spencer pointed out a few things to look at especially measuring out the cutter disc. Weather still looking dry for the most part.
Cattle Markets
Wheat and corn prices remain strong The cattle market is still strong even as inputs keep climbing. Wheat and corn prices stay up mainly because of the drought in the wheat belt.
Interview: Frank Lucas
US Representative Frank Lucas Representative Lucas and i talked about inflation, input, wild fires, 2023 Farm Bill and fire department cost.
Interview: Merritt HS Shooting Team
2022 State Champions Wow what a great set of kids! Merritt has won the State championship 2 out of the the last 3 years. The one year they did not win they were runner-ups.
Today in Ag
MCOOL Is MCOOL good or bad?
Interview: Spencer Smith
Planter Tip of the Week w/Spencer Smith Cattle prices are doing good on the 3-4 weights and over 650 weights. Spencer stopped by to give us the planter tip of the week. Great tip this week!!
Cattle Market is Still Good
Cattle Prices and Fuel Prices Cattle were up last week at most sale barns. Cost of fuel and other inputs are the highest they ever been.
Interview: Kent Watkins
SEI Agra Tech Kent discussed food insecurity and fertilizer shortages. Get back to canning and gardens. Russian fertilizer is a trade deal not a must for us.
Interview- OWDC Marcus Thibodeau and Lt James Edwardss
Turkey season is here with a few changes! Lt. Jame Edwards and Packsaddle Biologist Marcus Thibodeau from the Oklahoma Wildlife dept talk about regs and numbers on turkeys.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Storms maybe east of us and Extreme Fire danger here. Spencer Smith gave us his tip of the week on getting your planter ready for planting.
Grains Prices are up and so is the WIND!
Corn is getting closer to that $8 mark HRW and corn keep rising and it is starting slowly affect the cattle market. Sale barn prices in Oklahoma and Texas are steady to a few dollars lower.
Grain Prices keep Climbing
Corn nearing the $8 mark! Grain prices are up today with corn being 7.79 a bushel. RED Flag warnings are out for the Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma.
High Fire Danger!
Wind Gusts up to 60 MPH Today Better put a tire on that loose piece of tin today!! RED flag warning for western Oklahoma and Texas.
Interview: SunRotor
Solar Pumps and Panels Neil and Levi stopped by and talked about the different types of solar powered pumps for water wells. Also some maintenance tips to help keep it going.
Planting Time!
Planter Tips and Donations for the Durham Fire Donations are still coming in which is great because they still are needed. Spencer Smith stopped by with his planter tip of the week.
Drought Continues!
Big Hearts donate Hay and Cake to Fire Victims Tons of cake and hundreds of hay bales are being donated to ranchers and farmers affected from the wildfires around Durham area. Got to love it!
Durham fire 55% Contained
Donations have been awesome!! Donations have been so wonderful! Thank you for them to all the people who have donated so far. A big thank you to all the trucks that donated their time.
Washita River Complex Fire
Hay and Cake Donations Needed A big thank you to all the fire fighters who fought this monster. These ranchers are needing our help so please donate to help if you can.
Bone In or Bone Out?
Travis O’Quinn Ph.D. Kansas State University Beef it’s whats for dinner! Travis talked about the recent study they did on whether bone-in was better than bone-out.
The best time to plant a garden
Spring is here and that means it is time to get your seeds planted in the garden. Here is a table of the best time of year to plant each vegetable.
Garden’s and Hay
Garden Time Its gardening time! You can grow great veggies in buckets or tubs. Hay prices are steady.
Interview: Jason Redd
Southwest Farm and Home Expo All Breed Bull Sale Jason talked about the upcoming All Breed Bull Sale coming up this Saturday April 1 at 2:00.
Horse’s and Brahman’s
Jessie Harrell Jessie talked about his daughter Madison raising and showing Brahman cattle. Also training horses out of kill pens and horses in general.
Interview: Special Agent Paul Cornett
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Officer Cornett talked about people starting hay bale piles on fire, stealing hay bales. He investigating grass fires that might have been set on purpose.
Grain Prices are up!
Grain prices are up and cattle are steady Wheat prices are staying up due to the Ukraine war. Cattle prices are pretty much steady but demand is strong.
Knutson Irrigation
Meteorologist Lacey Swope Destry and Scott from Knutson Irrigation stopped by and talked with me about preventive maint on your systems.
B&L Red Angus Bull Sale
Benji and Lori White Benji and Lori stopped by to talk about their bull sale coming up next Wednesday at 1:00 at the ranch in Putnam.
Meyer’s Cattle Service
Matt Meyer Matt covered all the bull sales he has attended so far this year. He talked about how the service he provides works buying cattle and AI breeding.
Interview: Western Equipment
Cody Pollard Western Equipment Ag Tech Graduate Cody talked about how he got involved in tractor mechanics in FFA. Then how it led to a career with Western Equipment. Justin talked about some preseason maint.
Grass Fires and High Input Cost
Droughts Contentions and Crop Decisions Elk City Fie Chief Kyle Chervenka talked about the wildfires lately. Kent Watkins spoke about getting ready for row crop planting and soil health.
High Winds and Fire danger
Farm Income down due to Inflation According to the USDA farm income will be down to 3.6% this year because of inflation and high input cost.
Extreme Fire Danger!
Be careful today because of the high winds and low humidity. We had some big fires yesterday in the listening area. Live cattle are steady. April 137.30, June 132.95, August 135.07. Feeder cattle are steady. March 153.27,
Bull Sales Bull Sales!!
Picking the Right Bull and Cow Health It is time to be getting your new bull bought! Make sure you have the right minerals for your cattle herd out at all the time.
Interview: Jimmy Taylor
Jimmy Taylor with the Taylor Ranch Jimmy talked about how his calving was going. He was just named Vice Chairman of the Cattleman’s Beef Board. We talked Beef its what’s for DINNER.
Cattle prices are getting back to Normal
Live cattle are steady. April 137.90, June 133.96, August 135.62. Feeder cattle are up a little. March 154.05, April 160.15. Lean hogs are down. 101.15, May 107.40, June 113.52. Cash grain prices in Oklahoma. HRW 10.39, corn
Grains Plunge and Fuel is UP
INPUT COST! With all the crazy things going in the world the AG sector is taking a big hit!! Grains dropped a bunch over nite and fuel for the farms up over 4.30 a gallon
Dr Taylor Mouse
Getting Cattle ready for Breeding Season Dr Mouse talked about getting your bulls tested, cows , heifers ready for breeding, and making a plan for your calves.
Grains are still High!!!
Live are cattle are up. April 137.90, June 133.92, Aug 135.30. Feeder cattle are up. March 154.60, April 159.67. Some results from the Elk City cattle sale Friday. 1803 head sold. Steers weighing 326-232.00, 409-199.00, 552-167.00. heifers
Grains are up and Cattle are creeping back UP!
Hard Red Winter Wheat nearing $12.00 Grain prices are up due to the Ukraine/Russia conflict. Oil prices are crazy high causing more concern on input cost for farmers and ranchers.
Wheat Prices Surge!
Wheat is UP and Cattle are Down Wheat is the highest since 2008. Live and feeder cattle are down.
OSU Extension
Greg Hartman OSU Beckham County Extension Specialist Greg talked about the EU training coming up in Sayre and Cordell. He gave a heads up about to start looking for thistles in the pastures.
National FFA Week Continues
Clinton and Granite FFA The officers from these two chapters talked about the present and future. Some results from the Beckham County Jr livestock show.
Davis Angus Bull Sale
Jim, Debbie, and Jordon w/Davis Angus The Davis Angus Bull sale is this Saturday at Clinton. We talked about the EPD’s on their Angus bulls and more. Also some great family stories on their farm.
National FFA Week
Hobart FFA The Hobart FFA officers talked about future plans when they graduate. Then to Jancy and my surprise one of the officer’s J Rod Wald sang us a song!!!
National FFA Week
Leedy FFA was in the HOUSE! Wheat and Corn were up the limit overnight! The FFA officer’s from Leedy High school came in to talk about things they have learn to help them become a adult.
National FFA Week
Kelton Texas and Sayre FFA Chapters What a great set of officers that these two schools have!! From tractor tech, welding, feed lots, trap shooting to speech contest’s they have it going on!!!
National FFA Week
Burns Flat/Dill City and Canute FFA Chapters The young adults from these schools were awesome! Each member had a different story in what FFA has did for them as a person.
National FFA Week
Merritt and Elk City FFA Chapters The officers with these two chapters talked about what they have learned so far being in FFA.
Future Farmers of America
Cheyenne and Sweetwater FFA Chapters What a great set of young ladies and gentlemen from these two schools! From the shop to livestock shows they had a story to tell. Good luck kids!!!
Interview: Frank Lucas
U.S. Representative Frank Lucas Mr. Lucas talked about the trade deals with China. So far they have only done 63% of what they were suppose to do. Also we spoke about Ag supply chain issues.
Interview: Mike Switzer
Mike Switzer Quartermaster Creek Angus Mike talked about what things have changed in the cattle business in the last 20 years. He is selling 145 2 year old bulls next Wed. at 12:30 at the ranch.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey spoke about the storm coming in. Cattle market is looking good.
Today in Ag 2-14-2022
High Cattle Prices and Great Bull Sales! Cattle are 8-10 dollars higher across the board. If you are looking for a bull now is the time to be buying with all the great bull sales in our
Today in Ag 2-11-2022
Cattle are UP!! Cattle in all weights and sizes are way up. Drought continues with the new drought monitor map out.
Interview: Gary McManus
State Climatologist Gary McManus Gary spoke about the ongoing drought we are in currently. Also we talked about the drought line that has moved towards central Oklahoma.
Interview: Max Corbin
Dee Max Corbin w/Corbin Cattle Dee talked about how he got into the cattle business. He spoke about how he loves what he is doing with raising all natural beef for his customers.
Interview: Cort Richards
Cort Richards Lonestar Bucking Bull Genetics Cort joined me to talk about the upcoming PBR Express Ranches Invitational this Friday and Saturday at The Paycom center in OKC
Tuesday Early Morning Ag Update
Live cattle are down this morning. Feb. 141.82, April 146.40, June 141.10. Feeder cattle were down just a little. March 165.02, April 170.27. Lean hogs are up. Feb. 87.70, April 101.27, May 104.82. Some results from the
Today in Ag 2-7-2022
Soybeans are Skyrocketing Soybeans are over $15 a bushel. Now is a good to time to prune fruit trees. Inputs are not getting better.
Today in Ag 2-4-2022
Cattle Industry Convention In Houston this week local rancher Jimmy Taylor was elected to be Vice chairman of the cattleman’s Beef board.
Interview: Chad and Jancy Rippetoe
Chad and Jancy Rippetoe Jancy helped me out with the market reports. Chad talked about backup plans if the input cost stay up on farming cost.
Interview: Kent watkins
Kent Watkins SEI Agra Tech Kent talked about the 5 armors of soil and this being the year of soil testing for sure. How cover crops affect soil temperature.
Wednesday Early Ag Update
Live cattle are up. Feb. 141.00, April 146.27. Feeder cattle are up also. March 165.95, 170.92. Lean hogs steady. Feb. 87.40, April 98.45, May 102.55 Here are some of the results from Tuesday’s cow and bull sale
Winter Weather!!
Winter Weather and Hay Prices Winter weather will be moving in tonight and staying till the weekend. Hay prices are steady and lightweight calve are great!
Interview: Jim and Debbie Davis
Davis Angus Jim and Debbie Davis Jim and Debbie talked about raising Angus Cattle and how they got started in the business after farming cattle.
Today in Ag 1-28-2022
Packers and Rising Crop Prices Pork industry says that Biden is wrong on the rising meat prices. Grain prices are on the rise because of the drought and border crisis in Ukraine.
Today in Ag 1-27-2022
Cattle and Crops Feeders are down but lightweights are up 5-10. Wheat is recovering nicely from the $1 hit it took last week.
Today in Ag 1-26-2022
Buying Bulls and Snowing Snow is falling in our listening area. I brought up 5 things to consider before buying a new bull for your herd.
Thursday Early Morning Ag Update
Live cattle were up slightly. Feb. live were at 138.45, April were at 141.97, June were at 137.00. Feeder cattle were steady. Jan. feeders were at 158.80, March were at 161.50. Lean hogs are down. Feb. were
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey said snow was coming in the morning but there will not be much moisture in it. Next week a good chance of some type of moisture. Hay prices are steady.
Tuesday Early Morning Ag Update
Live cattle are down. For Feb. 135.95, April 139.42, June is 135.02. Feeder Cattle are also down. For Jan. 159.10, March 160.15 Lean hogs are up. Feb. 87.25, April 96.97, May 100.95. Woodward livestock auction will be
Monday Morning Ag update w/Jimmy Clark
Live cattle are down. Feb 137.87, April 142.27, June 137.55. Feeder cattle were also down, Jan. 160.25, March 163.55. Lean hogs are up. Feb. 85.37, April 94.55 The Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction is going on today eat
Today in Ag 1-24-2022
Ok. and Tx. Counties in the Burn Ban There is a lot of Oklahoma and Texas counties in a burn ban. Wheat prices are climbing back up to the $8 a bushel mark.
Today in Ag 1-21-2022
USDA Vaccine Mandates A federal judge puts President Biden’s vaccine mandate on hold. USDA employees will not be fired because they are not vaccinated. Cattle prices are really good.
Friday morning Ag Update w/Jimmy Clark
Live cattle for Feb. 137.87, April was 142.27, June 137.55. Feeder cattle for Jan. 160.25, for March 163.55. Lean hogs are up. Feb 85.47, April 94.55, may was at 98.20. Elk City Livestock Auction is going on
Interview: Bray haven
Cattlemen”s Congress w/Bray Haven Bray talked about the huge success they had at the Cattleman’s Congress this year with the breed shows and sales.
Thursday Morning Ag Update with Jimmy Clark
Live Cattle is steady. For Feb. at 138.80, for April 143.37. Feeder cattle were down for Jan. 161.30, for March 166.42. Lean hogs for Feb. 81.50, April 90.10. Results from the Woodward Livestock cow and bull sale.
Interview: Ray Smith
Professor Ray Smith UK Extension Forage Specialist Ray talked with me about a publication that he and some other forage specialist just updated. It advocates grazing alfalfa.
Wednesday Morning Ag Update
Live Cattle were steady. Feb. live is 138.50, April live 142.00. Feeder cattle for Feb. 162.05, March feeders at 166.00. Lean hogs for Feb. 80.80, April 88.57, May was 93.65. Hobart Stockyards weekly sale is today so
Today in Ag 1-18-2021
Hay Day Tuesday! For the most part hay prices in our area are holding steady. Hay shortages might occur if the drought continues into the spring.
Today in Ag 1-17-2022
SWOPS results from Weatherford Rhett Sites of Granite York won Grand Champion Barrow at Weatherford stop #2. The final show will be at Hobart this coming Saturday.
Today in Ag 1-14-2022
Grain Prices are down and Cotton is up All grain prices except soybeans were down. Cotton prices are really strong at $1.19 a pound. Very strong winds are going to be hitting tonight with cold temps. Click
Friday Morning Ag update
Live cattle for feb. is $1.37, for April $1.41, feeder cattle for Feb. is $1.62, for march $1.66. Lean hogs for Feb. .77, for April .84, for May .91. Woodward livestock Auction had their cow and bull
Interview: Jimmy Emmons
Jimmy Emmons Jimmy covered things people need to start thinking about with this ongoing drought. We talked about overgrazing plus keeping a eye on cattle for dust sickness.
Thursday Morning Ag Update
Good morning to all you great stewards of the land. I’m Jimmy Clark with your early morning ag update. Brought to you as a service of Circle M Animal Hospital in Elk City. Live cattle for Feb.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Explained what a La Nina was and what caused it. Hay market is holding steady according to the sales report from the USDA.
Cattle Sales and Stock Shows
Southwestern Oklahoma Pig Show Series Great turn out at the Elk City Convention for the first of three pig shows. Cattle receipts showed the markets were steady to higher in Ok. and Tx.
Interview: Shayle Stewart
Cattle Market News with Shayle Stewart Shayle and her husband have a Sim/Angus operation in Wy. She talked to me about last years cattle market and what we can hopefully look forward to this year
Cattle Congress update with Bray Haven
Cattle Congress, Grain Prices and Cold Weather Bray haven updated what was going at the Cattle Congress Cattle Show in OKC. Cold temps plus the new updated US Drought Monitor makes for a crappy day.
Interview: Kent Watkins and Brandon Hickey
Farm Cost and Cattle Outlook Kent talked about the cost of crops and the benefits of soil health. Brandon talked about the cattle market last year and this year.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey announced a new member of the Swope family will arrive in June. She did not see any relief to the drought in the near future.
2022 Outlook on Ag
Outlook on Beef and Grains Experts are forecasting a good year ahead for cotton, cattle and small grains. A lot will depend on the drought going on in most of the USA right now.
Today in Ag 12-30-2021
Grain Prices and Drought Grain prices were slightly down. Cotton prices continue to remain high. Most of western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle are in a D3 extreme drought category.
Interview: Cassandra Ausher
North Fork Conservation District Cassandra explained how the new feral hog program works in Roger Mills and Beckham counties.
Interview: Greg Allen OPBA
Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Assoc. Greg talked about the local burn associations and how prescribed fires help the land and wildlife.
Today in Ag 12-27-2021
Grain Prices on the Rise Grain prices rose really nicely. Talked about lessons in not raising your voice working cattle.
Today in Ag 12-24-2021`
Christmas on the Farm Cotton prices are predicted to stay strong into next year.
Interview: Kile Chervenka
Elk City Fire Chief Kile Chervenka Chief Chervenka stopped by the studio to talk about the extreme fire conditions over the Christmas holidays.
Today in Ag 12-22-2021
Red Flag Fire Warnings Red flag warnings have been issued for western Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle. Grain shoot up over night.
Hay Day Tuesdays
Hay Prices and Cattle Prices Hay prices are staying steady. Cattle prices have climbed almost 20% since October.
Interview: Tyler Norvell
Cattle Congress of Oklahoma Tyler explained how it got started in OKC and how it helped the the economy during covid times. The cattle were the best in the US and Canada on display.
In Studio interview: The Outdoor Oklahoma
Outdoor Oklahoma Gary, Chad, and Jancy Rippetoe were in the studio finishing up on a Outdoor Oklahoma family tradition segment on deer hunting.
Today in Ag 12-16-2021
High Winds and Fires High winds rolled through Oklahoma and Texas panhandles yesterday. 40,000 acres were burned but no loss of life.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey talked about the tornado’s in Arkansas and Kentucky.
Interview: Michael Booth Colorado Sun
May Ranch in Lamar Colorado Micheal wrote a great article on how a rancher combined raising cattle and conservation of rare birds, ferrets, and other wildlife to have a successful ranch.
Today in Ag 12-10-2021
MCOOL ACT US Senate is working on passing a law making beef processors label country of origin on beef packages at the store.
Today in Ag 12-9-2021
Cattle Contract Library Act US Congressman Frank Lucas is very excited about the Cattle Contract Library Act passing the House and it is headed to the Senate.
Interview: Lacey Swope
Oklahoma Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey celebrated her 10 year anniversary as a meteorologist at Griffin. She said it looks like our dry pattern will continue.
Today in Ag 12-6-2021
Cattle prices and Receipts Cattle prices remained steady for week while under 500 weights were 2.00-8.00 higher.
Today in Ag 12-3-2021
NCBA and Plant Based Foods Some plant based foods are more likely to cause depression according to this study.
Today in Ag 12-1-2021
Kent Watkins SEI Agri Tech Kent talked about soil test and looking into next year the high cost of fertilizer.
Today in Ag 12-2-2021
Oklahoma and Texas crop Progress Reports
Interview: US Congressman Frank Lucas
US Congressman Frank Lucas Mr. Lucas talked about some of the things in the American Rescue Plan Act, President Biden’s vaccine mandate on the USDA employees, contractors, and the military.
Interview:Megan Eikner Texas A&M Agrilife
Megan Eikner Agrilife Extension Agent Megan informed us about the Farm Show CEU workshop happening tomorrow at the Panhandle Farm and ranch Show.
Beef: It’s what’s for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Holidays BEEF it’s what’s for Thanksgiving! Giving thanks to all the farmers and ranchers for the food we eat. Click the play button below to here today’s show.
Today in Ag 11-23-2021
Trending Ag News November feedlot reports, weekly hay sales, USDA grain report.
Interview: Hobart FFA
Alexa, Zell and Hudson from the Hobart FFA Hudson and Alexa explained the wheat judging contest. Zell explained the gift program they have been doing to help some kids out during the holidays. Listen to their live
Interview: Brent Meador Ok. National Heifer Show
Brent Meador Oklahoma National Jr Show Brent said that there was already 120 pre-entries which double from last year.
Winter Prep for Feeding Cattle
Western Oklahoma Heifer Shows, Grain Prices on the Rise Two big heifer shows in Elk City and Clinton this weekend. Time is now to start planning feed programs for the winter.
Interview: Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope
Lacey Swope and Lt. James Edwards Lacey gave us the outlook for moisture in the next 10 days. Lt. James talked safety for the upcoming opening day of deer rifle season.
Inflation in the Ag Industry 11-15-2021
Cattle, Grain Reports, and Agriculture News Inflation and supply chains are becoming a issue. Click the play button below to hear today’s Today in Ag radio talk show.
Interview: Jake Damron Cotton Harvest
Jake Damron Beckham County Cotton Farmer Jake was harvesting cotton with his JD CS690 stripper while talking with me. He gave us details about the difference between picking and stripping.
Interview: Senator Casey Murdock
Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdock Senator Murdock talked about the Oklahoma Beef Day, African swine fever, and marijuana grow houses. Click the play button below to hear today’s live interview.
Upcoming: Beckham County 4H silent auction
Zack Henderson OSU Extension Educator visits Jimmy in studio Zack updated us on the Beckham County 4H silent auction and explained the the OSU Oklahoma Beef Quality Network. Listen to the live radio interview from November
Interview: Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey updated us on tomorrow’s rain chances. We spoke about our favorite time of the year which is now with the rut going on. Listen to live radio interview by clicking play
Sheep and goat reports, truck driver shortage
Stock market reports, truck driver shortage Hobart stockyards sheep and goat market sales report. Shortage of truck drivers. Listen to live audio from Jimmy’s Today in Ag radio show by clicking play below.
Douglas Miller on building your own agriculture program
Douglas Miller Livestock Nutrition Center Douglas talked about building you your own program to meet the animal needs on your farm or ranch.
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association rundown
Lori Campbell Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Lori talked about all the things the OCA is involved in with federal issues, state interim studies, ag tax laws, WOTUS.
Readying stockers for wheat pasture
Dr Taylor Mouse and Kent Watkins SEI Agra Tech Dr. mouse talked about getting stockers ready for wheat pasture. Kent discussed soil health and soil test.
USDA hay reports, colder weather, fertilizer increases
Hayday Tuesday’s-Hay Reports USDA hay reports, colder weather, fertilizer increases.
Today in Ag 11-1-2021
Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Assoc Meat packers, 50/14 senate Bill 949, Country of origin, and what the OISA is about.
Chad Rippetoe on this year’s peanut harvest
Peanut Harvest with Chad Rippetoe Chad talked about this year’s peanut crop.
Today in Ag 10-28-2021
Tyron Spearman Peanuts Tyron talked about the future demand for peanuts around the country and whats happening now in the peanut industry.
Today in Ag 10-27-2021
Today’s Hot Ag News North Fork Conservation Outdoor classes, cotton and peanut updates
Cattle, hay prices and USDA spending $1.5 billion on rural high speed internet
Cattle and Hay prices and more Hay day Tuesday with hay prices and cattle prices from the sale barns.
Story time: Peanut Harvest and more Agriculture News
Monday’s Ag News
Deadline Upcoming: USDA Covid vaccination mandates
AG News-USDA Mandates Covering news including USDA mandates on the Covid vaccinations deadline coming up.
Today in Ag 10-21-2021
Today’s Ag News
Electricity Rates Raising Soon
Brent Meador NFEC Brent stopped by and explained the small increase in the electric bills starting in Nov.
Recent Storm Recap
Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey talked about the rough weather last week that came through our area.
Western Oklahoma Agriculture News
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Today’s Ag News
Today in Ag 10-14-2021
Addy Schneberger Carnegie FFA Addy talked about everything she has accomplished since she started showing at 7 years old. She loves showing goats, speech contest and doing a ag article.
Today in Ag 10-12-2021
Meteorologist Lacey Swope and Lt. Jame Edwards OWD Lacey Talked about the weather and hunting. Lt James talked opening weekend for youth coming up.
Today in Ag 10-11-2021
Today’s Ag News
Today in Ag 10-8-2021
Ag News
Today in Ag 10-6-2021
David Knowlin/Oklahoma Peanut Commission David talked about peanuts in Oklahoma and peanut history.
Today in Ag 10-6-2021
SEI Agra Tech-Kent Watkins Kent described the 5 pillars of soil health.
Today in Ag 10-5-2021
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Lacey talked about mountain lions, Colorado vacation, deer hunting, and the long ranger forecast.
Today in Ag 10-4-2021
The AG News from the weekend
Today in Ag 10-1-2021
Ag News
Today in Ag 9-30-2021
Texas A&M Professor Fernando Guillen The good professor talked with me about the prospects for wheat production this upcoming season.
Today in Ag 9-29-2021
OSU Field Day at the Klemme ranch
Today in Ag 9-28-2021
Jason Bollinger US Senate Candidate Jason talked about how Washington is broken and the things he wants to do if elected.
Today in Ag 9-27-2021
Today’s Ag News
Today in Ag 9-24-2021
Dwayne Elmore OSU Extension Wildlife Specialist Dewayne and Marcus Thibodeau OWD talked about ag and wildlife.
Today in Ag 9-23-2021
Professor Dale Blasi K-State Livestock Specialist Dale talked about some of the feed programs going on at KSU Beef Stocker Unit and using electronic technologies to help with cattle.
Today in Ag 9-22-2021
Jancy Rippetoe Merritt FFA Jancy brought everyone up to date on the fall stock shows happening.
Today in Ag 9-21-2021
Hot Ag News JBS fire, corn and soybean reports, cattle cycles.
Today in Ag 9-20-2021
Paul Beck OSU Extension Livestock Specialist Paul talked about the upcoming Marvin Klemme research station field day Sept 29 at 7:30 am.
Today in Ag 9-17-2021
Kent Watkins/SEI Agritech Kent covered 2 of 5 parts on a series of soil health.
Today in Ag 9-16-2021
North Fork QF/Russ Rundle Russ talked about the QF banquet coming up Sept. 30 at the Elks Lodge in Elk City
Today in Ag 9-14-2021
Lacey Swope/Amber Harrison AKA Pumpkin Mom Lacey talked about hurricanes and Brook. Amber discussed the growing of the new state record pumpkin.
Today in Ag 8-3-2021
Jancy Rippetoe with Stock show updates Jancy and me talk about the previous and upcoming stock shows. Dove season update.
Today in Ag 9-2-2021
Bryan Painter OK Communications Director OCC Bryan and I talked about his media coverage of the Elk City Rodeo of Champions and others. He talked also about what he has gotten to see since starting at OCC.
Today in Ag 9-1-2021
Elk City Rodeo of Champions Larry McConnell and Randy Hargus stopped by to tell us what was going to be happening this rodeo weekend.
Today in Ag 8-31-2021
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey talked about hurricane Ida and weather changes that are coming next week.
Today in Ag 8-30-2021
Captain Jeff Headrick Oklahoma Wildlife Department Captain Headrick talked about dove season opening up Wednesday. Safety and rules are a few things to get back in the groove about he said.
Today in Ag
Dr Alvin Baumwart Highland Veterinary Clinic The good doctor and myself talked about his duties as a vet in the US Army Veterinary services. Also the treatment of a elephant in at his vet clinic.
Today in Ag 8-26-2021
Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur/Steve Swigert Noble Foundation Madam Secretary discussed Agritourism, Made in Oklahoma, the value of added processing in Oklahoma. Steve talked about his previous job at the Noble foundation.
Today in Ag 8-25-2021
Professor Paul Beck OSU Paul talked about nutrition for stockers at the OSU farm at Bessie. Also discussed small and medium locker plants.
Today in Ag 8-24-2021
Ag News and Local County Stock show updates with Jancy Rippetoe Topics today were alfalfa, hay prices and local events. Jancy Rippetoe was nicely let out of school to come update us on local stock shows.
Today in Ag 8-23-2021
Kyle Walters owner of Walters Cattle Co Kyle and I talked about cattle breeds and how showing livestock has change since he showed.
Today in Ag 8-20-2021
Coleta Bratten with Dewey County Conservation District Coleta discussed soil health, district equipment, Rhea Fire, watersheds, flood control.
Today in Ag 8-19-2021
Jimmy Taylor of Taylor Ranch Jimmy talked about the Beef Check Off and preg checks at his and Tracy’s ranch.
Today in Ag 8-18-2021
Cattle, Land Sales, and Peanuts Reports from the USDA on peanut and cotton crops. Read the story on the land sale of the Garst Farms in Iowa.
Today in Ag 8-17-2021
Lacey Swope Channel 9/Kent Watkins SEI Agritech Lacey chatted about her adventures this past weekend. Kent discussed cover crops and no-till.
Today in Ag 8-16-2021
Jimmy Emmons Oklahoma Conservation Commission Jimmy talked about his new job with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, also discussed soil health, cover crops and NO-TILL practices.
Today in Ag 8-13-2021
North Fork of the Red River Conservation District Brian Jackson with Rt 66 Meat Processing talked about the opening of the his new operation. Cassandra told all about the conservation field day at Jimmy Smith’s.
Today in Ag 8-12-2021
Cade Nickeson World Champion Cow Chip Thrower Cade talked about his record cow chip throw that was on ESPN. We also discussed how farmers and ranchers were doing with crop prices being higher this year.
Today in Ag 8-11-2021
AIM and 4H Shooting Team Members and Coach Breegan Barnett, Reece Hightower, Mason Tucker, Coach Paul Hightower talked about their recent trip to the AIM’s Nationals in Illinois.
Today in Ag 8-10-2021
Meteorologist Lacey Swope Channel 9 & Game Warden Lt James Edwards Lacey talked about her weekend adventures and birthday plans. Lt James gave out details on upcoming hunter safety classes
Today in Ag 8-9-2021
Lane Broadbent President of KIS Commodities Lane discussed things that could affect cattle prices in the future. He talked about packer consolidation, cattle herds growing in the future and Covid.
Today in Ag 8-6-2021
Zack Henderson Beckham County OSU Extension Agent Zack just moved over from Custer county to Beckham county OSU extension office. He gave a private applicator license update and future plans for the 4H.
Today in Ag 8-5-2021
Jimmy and Jancy Ag News Hour Jancy and I reported on news affecting out local ag industry.
Today in Ag 8-4-2021
Jackson County Conservation District-John Dee Butchee John talked with me about conservation and the history of the Altus irrigation district.
Today in Ag 8-3-2021
Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey Swope Oklahoma’s favorite weather scientist told us about her vacation last week. She talked about her job at the ARMs program in Lamont, Ok. when going to college.
Today in Ag 8-2-2021
Hammon 4H & FFA Boosters Club Ryan Long described the events happening at the Pete Dean Rodeo Arena Aug. 7 at 5:30 pm. Bulls and Barrels Rodeo with added money.
Today in Ag 7-30-2021
Musick Farms Jimmie Musick Mr. Musick talked about his recent trip to Washington DC with a group of young Ag men from Oklahoma.
Today in Ag 7-29-2021
Vignal-Thurmond Centennial Farms, Gary, Cody, Chance Gary and his sons explained how they changed their ops around after downsizing. 300 head of cattle on 450 acres!!
Today in Ag 7-28-2021
Cody Galeener, Ducks Unlimited Cody stopped by to talk about DU projects including fund raising.
Today in Ag 7-27-2021
Brandon Hickey Elk City Livestock and Western Oklahoma Livestock Auction Barns Brandon talked with me about how things have changed since 2008 in our area since he bought Elk City Livestock Auction. Plus how green the grass
Today in Ag 7-26-2021
Dr. Terry Griffin Kansas State University Dr Griffin, Chad Rippetoe, Bandy Silk discuss Precision Ag
Today in Ag 7-23-2021
Hobart FFA Ag Instructor Mackie Brooks with students Alexa, Hudson, Levan Hobart Ag instructor Mackie Brooks and her FFA students stopped by to talk leadership and stock shows.
Today in Ag 7-22-2021
Dr. Taylor Mouse Stockmans Vet Clinic Dr. Mouse talked to us about some of her adventures during her OSU days of learning to become a vet. Her help at vet clinic is all family and close friends.
Today in Ag 7-21-2021
Reydon FFA instructor Kelly Gwartney, FFA Students Tyler York and Barret Thompson Great show with Mr Gwartney and his students. They told Jancy and me all about stock shows and their Covid adventures
Today in Ag 7-20-2021
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Meteorologist/Quenton Elliot Elk City Farmers COOP Lacey gave us our hot long ranger forecast. Quenton manager at the Elk City farmers COOP chated with us about feed and fert. prices.
Today in Ag 7-19-2021
SEB Farms, Bernie Hansen Bernie gave out lots of information on Omegas. Improving production with cattle, swine, poultry, land and people. And improving the bottom dollar.
Today in Ag 7-16-2021
Dan Cook Roger Mills County OSU Extension Office Dan spoke with me on how the rainfalls have affected nutrients in the soil. Also testing sorghum’s on acid and nitrate poisoning
Today in Ag 7-15-21
NFRR Conservation District -Cassandra Ausher Cassandra explained all the present and future projects happening in the North Fork Conservation district.
Today in Ag 7-14-2021
Canute FFA Instructor Jeff Conner and Colt Randle Jeff talked about the changes in teaching Ag during the pandemic. Colt told us about winning the OYE show with his hamp lamb.
Today in Ag 7-13-2021
Lacey Swope News Channel 9 Meteorologist Lacey talked about fishing, bats in the cave, the drought out west and our possible upcoming wet weather.
Today in Ag 7-12-2012
Oklahoma Ag Special Agent Paul Cornett Agent Cornett was telling me about different kinds of Ag theft. Surprising cattle thief’s were down.
Today in Ag 7-8-2021
Dust bowl Days Farm ans Ranch Days Nelda Tucker and Joe Merrick stopped by and told me all about what was happening at the festival at Sayre this weekend.
Today in Ag – 7-7-2021
Brent Meador North Fork Electric Coop Brent and I talked about keeping NFEC North Fork. He talked about the change in billing on irrigation, solar and green power.
Today in Ag – 7-6-21
Lacey Swope Channel 9 Weather Meteorologist Lacey talked about the high humidity in western Oklahoma and why the winds have been more out of the SE instead of out of the southwest.
Today in Ag-7-5-21
Dr. Derrell Peel OSU Ag Economist
Today in Ag-7-2-2021
OSU Extension officers Greg Hartman ans Zach Henderson Greg and Zach gave updates on wheat harvest, gardening, bugs and cattle.
Today in Ag-7-1-2021
Marcus Thibodeau Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Marcus talked about cattle grazing and wildlife management on WMA’s in Oklahoma
Today in Ag-6-30-21
Kathy Fowler/Fowler Agency Kathy Fowler with Fowler Agency discussed crop insurance and issues happening with our local Ag industry.
Today in Ag-6-29-2021
Lacey Swope
Today in Ag – June 28,2021
Jimmy Musick talks Wheat and Ag Jimmy Musick of Musick Farms and Cattle Co. talks wheat and farming in general. He also talked about items in the plans in Washington DC dealing with water.
Today in Ag – June 25, 2021
Farm life with the family. A conversation with Chad, Jenae, Jancy, and Carter Rippetoe on farming, ranching, oilfield and family life
Today in Ag-June 24, 2021
Tanner Swank, wildlife biologist for Quail Forever
Today in Ag-June 23
Jimmy Taylor of the Taylor Ranch Jimmy Taylor was our guest talking cattle, weaning , breeding, DNA testing.
Today in Ag – 6-22-2021
Route 66 Meat Processing
Today in Ag – June 21, 2021
Oklahoma Ag in the classroom My guest was Audrey Harmon with the Oklahoma dept of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. She discussed the recent trip to western Oklahoma with 51 school teachers from all over the state. They
Today in Ag – June 17, 2021
Western Oklahoma weather, hay report, and wheat harvest information brought to you by Jimmy Clark on KECO 96.5FM
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“Today in Ag” is a daily radio show airing at noon on 96.5FM KECO, hosted by Jimmy Clark. The show covers the latest news and developments in the agriculture industry, including topics such as farming practices, livestock
