This week's SUNUP episode focuses on the impacts of the government reopening and extended Farm Bill programs, previews the Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Series, highlights a long-awaited cotton harvest in Jackson County, reviews recent weather and drought expansion, covers key market updates, begins a new series on replacement heifers, and spotlights 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Robert Hodgen.
Explore the truth behind recent political allegations of market manipulation in the beef industry. Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, explains why beef packers—despite accusations—are facing record losses, not exercising market power. Learn how supply shortages, industry concentration and economic fundamentals shape cattle prices and beef markets, and why dismantling packing infrastructure could harm producers and consumers for years.
Properly winterizing lawn and garden equipment—by draining or stabilizing fuel, cleaning tools, and preventing rust—helps extend their lifespan and ensures they're ready for smooth operation when spring arrives.
This week's SUNUP episode focuses on strong summer crop performance, the impacts of the government shutdown on agriculture, weather updates on soil moisture and drought, steady cattle markets, selecting quality replacement heifers, and upcoming OQBN sale dates.
Proper structural pruning of young trees promotes strong branch formation, enhances long-term health and stability, and helps trees better withstand wind, ice, and age-related stress.
November 2025 Horticulture Tips: November Pecan Management, 2025 State Pecan Show, Fall Cleanup, Protecting Young Trees, Possible Pine Problems, Houseplant and Garden Care and Cool-Season Cover Crop Options for Oklahoma Vegetable Producers.
This week's SUNUP episode focuses on protecting poultry from avian influenza, managing cow supplementation costs, and Oklahoma's windy weather. Plus, updates on drought relief, farm stress resources, the U.S.–China soybean trade deal, and a spotlight on Distinguished Alumnus Bill Clymer.
