May 19
Nearly one decade ago, Brian Whitacre, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for rural economic development, set out to help connect rural Oklahomans with a stable internet connection. The design was simple: Extension partners with several rural libraries each year. Through AARP Oklahoma funding, libraries receive small, portable internet hotspots that are loaned to residents, allowing them to connect to cellular …
May 19
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs writes in his weekly newsletter: USDA’s May reports put a jolt into hard red winter wheat markets as production estimates came in well below market expectations. In general, the initial forecasts for the 2026-27 marketing year held few surprises beyond wheat production levels. Volatility and uncertainty remain prominent. The administration’s announcement …
May 19
U.S. beef exports to China have been an ever-evolving story in recent years. As shown on the chart above, exports were effectively zero until 2017 when China removed a ban on U.S. beef that dated back to 2003. Exports surged in 2021 and 2022, briefly making China a top-three destination alongside Japan and South Korea. …
May 19
Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Reports’ Maci Carter at Washington Watch, Spencer Chase of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) broke down the findings of the newly released “Feeding the Economy” report, highlighting just how deeply food and agriculture shape the U.S. economy. At the corner of industry data and national policy discussion, Chase said the report …
May 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 18
According to the latest crop progress report released on May 18th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 94%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 12% good to excellent, 48% poor to very poor, and 40% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 93% winter wheat crop is ranked 15% good to excellent, 27% fair, …
