- Market Uncertainty and Geopolitical Shifts Drive Fluctuations in Grain and Soybean PricesThu May 21st, 2026 11:38:19 CDT
The agricultural markets are experiencing notable volatility, driven by international political developments and shifting economic forecasts. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University (OSU) to discuss the current state of the markets and what producers can expect in the coming weeks. The conversation highlighted how global events, particularly ...Read more… - Oklahoma Drought Conditions Persist as Rain Chances Increase Across StateThu May 21st, 2026 8:51:56 CDT
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains sharply divided, with better conditions emerging across much of eastern Oklahoma while western counties—including parts of the Panhandle and southwest—continue battling exceptional drought, bare pastures, and mounting strain on farmers and ranchers. More than 82% of the state remains under some level of drought, ...Read more… - Wheat Disease Pressure in Oklahoma: OSU Expert Warns of Rising Wheat Streak Mosaic ConcernsThu May 21st, 2026 7:25:33 CDT
Wheat disease pressure in Oklahoma has intensified this season, with multiple viruses and fungal infections affecting fields across the state, according to Oklahoma State University plant pathologist Dr. Meriem Aoun. Speaking during the Lahoma Wheat Field Day with summer intern Presley Strickland, Aoun said growers are seeing unusually widespread disease activity, particularly from wheat streak ...Read more…
Latest Agricultural News
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- Wheat Disease Pressure in Oklahoma: OSU Expert Warns of Rising Wheat Streak Mosaic ConcernsThu May 21st, 2026 7:25:33 CDT
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Beef Buzz
- Chairman-Elect Dr. Jeff Goodwin Talks Cow Size, Sustainability, and Drought Planning Thu May 21st, 2026 8:54:29 CDTIn today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Dr. Jeff Goodwin, chairman-elect of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, about some of the biggest questions facing the cattle industry — from balancing larger carcass weights with efficiency to managing drought and building practical sustainability solutions for ranchers across ...Read more...
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