Perspectives Podcast - Oklahoma Farm Report podcast

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Listen to Part Two of a Tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr. The Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Cattlemen’s Congress, has produced two podcasts that salute the life of Bob Funk, Sr. Mr. Funk passed away July 15, 2025 and Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Hall of Fame broadcaster Ron Hays has talked to several individuals that knew Bob Funk, Sr. well- and they have offered their thoughts about who Bob Funk was in their life and what they believe his legacy is today and into the future. In this Bob Funk, Sr Legacy Podcast part Two, we offer comments from four Oklahomans who knew and loved him. Our conversation begins with some opening thoughts from KC Sheperd, Farm Director of the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and moves into conversations that Hays had with each of the following: (the time after their name shows when in the Podcast that conversation begins) Farm & Ranch Director of Programming for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network KC Sheperd (1:10) Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur (5:07) Legal Counsel and Member of the Board of Cattlemen’s Congress Jennifer Callahan (14:36) Former First Lady of the State of Oklahoma, Cathy Keating (24:41) Arthur, Callahan and Keating all told of their interactions with Mr. Funk dating back into the 1990s and how they have seen firsthand his love of helping others and building a legacy of improving the state of Oklahoma and so many of its citizens. In part one of our Podcast paying tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr.- we had several friends and admirers of Mr. Funk that told their story- click here to listen to that podcast Our thanks for the joint efforts of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Cattlemen’s Congress and Hillary Communications to make this Podcast series possible. You can also learn more about the life of Bob Funk, Sr. in an earlier conversation Ron Hays had with him in 2023- that in depth visit is available by clicking here. The post A Tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr- Part Two first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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A Tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr- Part One

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Listen to Part One of a Tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr. The Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Cattlemen’s Congress, is producing two podcasts that will salute the life of Bob Funk, Sr. Mr. Funk passed away July 15, 2025 and Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Hall of Fame broadcaster Ron Hays has talked to several individuals that knew Bob Funk, Sr. well- and they have offered their thoughts about who Bob Funk was in their life and what they believe his legacy is today and into the future. In this Bob Funk, Sr Legacy Podcast part One, we offer comments from five Oklahomans who knew and loved him. Our conversation begins with some opening thoughts from Tyler Norvell of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and moves into conversations that Hays had with each of the following: (the time after their name shows when in the Podcast that conversation begins) Oklahoma’s 28th Governor Kevin Stitt (2:03) Express Ranches Vice President of Marketing Donnie Robertson (9:07) Donnie Robertson’s Cowboy Hat Story from Eulogy (21:50) Long Time Oklahoma Spring Livestock Show and OYE Volunteer Celeste Nelson (25:38) Past American Angus Association President Dr. Barry Pollard (35.25) President of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, the Onward Foundation and Chairman of the Board of Cattlemen’s Congress Tyler Norvell (44:05) In part two of our Podcast paying tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr.- we will have several additional friends and admirers of Mr. Funk that will each tell their story. Our thanks for the joint efforts of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, Cattlemen’s Congress and Hillary Communications to make this Podcast series possible. You can also learn more about the life of Bob Funk, Sr. in an earlier conversation Ron Hays had with him in 2023- that in depth visit is available by clicking here. The post A Tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr- Part One first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Ron Hays Talks with Bob Funk About His Life and Passion to Help People

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Ron Hays talks with Bob Funk in a Podcast Produced for OYE Back in August of 2023, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down with Bob Funk in his ranch home in Yukon to talk about his life- from birth in the state of Washington to his rise in the world of Express Personnel, the Angus Breed and his love for 4-H and FFA youth that were a part of the Oklahoma Youth Expo. This podcast was produced for OYE as a part of their Legacy Voice series. As our state mourns the loss of Bob Funk, Sr this week- this conversation gives you the chance to hear his story- recorded August 11, 2023 and posted by the Oklahoma Youth Expo to provide everyone the chance to hear him tell you his life’s story in his words. Learn what has motivated him over the years to serve others and to succeed in his business dealings. The post Ron Hays Talks with Bob Funk About His Life and Passion to Help People first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Ron Hays Talks With Beef Checkoff Visionary Anne Anderson on Our Ag Perspectives Podcast

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Ron Hays talks with Anne Anderson of Austin, Texas Anne Ilse Anderson of Austin, Texas was honored with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s fifth annual Beef Checkoff Visionary Award during the General Session of the 2025 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in San Diego, California. This award recognizes an individual in the beef industry who has demonstrated exemplary support of and commitment to the Checkoff’s goals and vision. Oklahoma Farm report’s Ron Hays talked in depth about her career with Anderson- you can hear their full conversation by clicking on the listen bar above. “Anne represents what this award is all about,” said Ryan Moorhouse, chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board. “She’s a fellow Texan who’s spent decades helping drive beef demand—both here at home and around the world—through education, research and smart marketing. Anne helped lay the groundwork for the Beef Checkoff, and years later, she’s still helping shape its future. We’re proud to recognize her with the 2025 Visionary Award.” Anderson and her husband Jim own a cow-calf operation in the Texas Hill Country, combining a deep passion for agriculture with a global business perspective. The Andersons and their partner Brett Morris raise purebred Speckled Parke cattle as well as Speckled Parke/Angus crosses. Anderson began her career as a clinical dietitian and educator before fully transitioning into agricultural leadership. Since then, Anderson has dedicated more than four decades to advancing the beef industry through innovation and mentorship. Her understanding of consumer nutrition needs and her lifelong passion for beef production have made her a unique and powerful voice in the industry. The post Ron Hays Talks With Beef Checkoff Visionary Anne Anderson on Our Ag Perspectives Podcast first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Our Latest Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays Talks With the Senior Member of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation- Frank Lucas

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Ron Hays talks policy and politics with Congressman Frank Lucas On this Ag Perspectives Podcast- Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talks about a variety of issues with the senior member of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation- Frank Lucas. Lucas has served as the Chair of the House Ag Committee as well as the Chair of the Science Committee in the US House. He is the Senior member in the House Ag Committee here in 2025- and is currently serving as the Subcommittee Chair for Conservation. Ron brings up several topics, including US House H.R. 1713 that adds the Secretary of Agriculture as a permanent member on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the interagency committee charged with reviewing the national security implications of foreign investments in the economy. The bill also requires CFIUS to consider referrals from USDA for reportable agricultural land transactions. Lucas is the principal author of the measure, which just passed through the US House. They also talked about the “farm” portions of the Big Beautiful Bill and Lucas’ perspective on how things are unfolding in the Senate for the measure. They also chatted about the worries about New World Screwworm and the Congressman’s thoughts on how Congress and the President are getting along so far here in 2025. The post Our Latest Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays Talks With the Senior Member of the Oklahoma Congressional Delegation- Frank Lucas first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays Talks With Mike Schulte, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission

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Ron Hays talks 2025 Wheat Crop and more with Mike Schulte of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down and talked about the status of the 2025 Oklahoma Hard Red Winter Wheat Crop with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Mike Schulte. Schulte reviews what he has seen in recent weeks as he has traveled across the wheat belt in the state- and he explains that the crop looks much better than he thought it might look like six weeks earlier. April rains have turned crop prospects around- and has allowed the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association to predict a 101 million bushel crop for the state in 2025- just slightly less than the 108 million bushel crop produced in 2024. Hays and Schulte talk about crop conditions, what the Kansas crop may look like in the coming week during their annual wheat tour, what USDA may tell the trade on Monday as they make their first prediction of the year based on May first conditions, the upcoming election for District for the Commission(the seat for the eastern half of the state of Oklahoma that has been held for many years by Don Schieber of Kildare, Oklahoma- who has chosen not to seek another term this year) and what the prospects are to successfully market the HRW crop in the months ahead. Learn more about the Oklahoma Wheat Commission by traveling to their website- OkWheat.Org . The post Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays Talks With Mike Schulte, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays Talks With Angus Producer/Leader John Pfeiffer, Jr.

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Ron Hays talks with the 28th Member of the Oklahoma Ag Hall of Fame, John Pfeiffer, Jr. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays sat down at the kitchen table with John Pfeiffer, Jr to talk with the newest member of the Oklahoma Ag Hall of Fame. Their conversation was on April 21, 2025- the day before the actual induction ceremony. John’s family is one that stretches back to before statehood- and it includes Angus cattle all the way back to 1907. His great grandfather bought his first Angus bull that year- and his family has had black hided cattle grazing the pastures around Orlando ever since. John credits being a part of Class One of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program as that point where he understood the importance of involving himself in service to the local community and the larger ag community as well. He says that after he graduated from that program- that’s when he started serving on local boards- and eventually on the American Angus Association Board of Directors- becoming the Chairman of Certified Angus Beef Board and after that, the President of the American Angus Association. Hays and Pfeiffer talk about his time at OSU- his thirty years as a teacher and his efforts to breed high quality Angus cattle. Listen to their full conversation by clicking on the Listen Bar above. The post Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays Talks With Angus Producer/Leader John Pfeiffer, Jr. first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays With Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association

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Ron Hays talks with NCBA’s Ethan Lane It’s a variety of topics that Ron Hays and Ethan Lane discuss that impact the US Beef Cattle industry- starting with a look at where we are on the Trump Tariffs, the “Big Beautiful Bill” that will include an extension of the Trump Tax Cuts from his first term, dealing with HHS Secretary Kennedy, the value of having Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary, putting WOTUS to bed once and for all (Maybe) and how the Speaker and the Senate Majority Leaders are getting along thus far here in 2025- and how all of this impacts beef cattle producers. The post Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays With Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Ag Perspectives Podcast- Andy Holloway Previews 10th Annual Hemphill County Beef Conference

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Ron Hays talks with Hemphill County’s Andy Holloway about the upcoming Hemphill County Beef Conference April 29-30 in Canadian, Tx Details on the Hemphill County Beef Conference available by clicking here . The post Ag Perspectives Podcast- Andy Holloway Previews 10th Annual Hemphill County Beef Conference first appeared on Oklahoma Farm Report .…

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Ag Perspectives Podcast- Tyler Norvell Previews 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo- the Last Time in the Big House

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