Category: Ag News
Jun 15
Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Harvest Surges Across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 15th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 100%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 61% poor to very poor, and 30% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 73% this week, compared to 44% last week. Kansas winter wheat headed …
Jun 15
OSU’s Dr. Jerry Fitch Reflects on Career Dedicated to Animal Agriculture
As Dr. Jerry Fitch’s retirement becomes official at Oklahoma State University, the longtime animal science professor says that while he may be stepping away from full-time duties, he is far from done serving Oklahoma agriculture. In a conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Fitch reflected on his decades-long career in teaching, extension, …
Jun 15
How to Protect Your Seed Investment This Year
Weed control and early scouting can go a long way toward setting corn and soybean crops up for season-long success, says Mustang Seeds Field Agronomist Tim Beninga. By taking a hands-on, proactive approach early in the season, growers can put their crops in a stronger position for high yields this fall and in future seasons. …
Jun 15
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: The Mexican Beef Market
New World Screwworm (NWS) issues and the closure of the Mexican border for livestock have focused much attention on the Mexican beef industry. Questions have continued about if and how the Mexican industry could handle the one million plus head of cattle that are typically exported to the U.S. The Mexican beef industry has evolved …
Jun 15
John Deere Expands Enhanced Operator Experience Across MY27 8 Series (250-410 hp) Tractor Lineup
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today new updates for Model Year 2027 8 Series tractors, expanding the enhanced John Deere Operator Experience across the 250 to 410 horsepower lineup of 8R, 8RT and 8RX tractors. Building on the redesigned operator experience introduced earlier this year on high-horsepower 8 Series models, the latest updates are designed …
Jun 15
Oklahoma Weather Miracle: June Rainfall Recharges Soil Moisture After Dry May
Oklahoma’s weather has shifted dramatically into a pattern of widespread precipitation, providing a much-needed reprieve for large portions of the state following an exceptionally dry May. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted that the sudden transition mirrors a dramatic turnaround, with several regions already accumulating more rainfall during the first half of June than they recorded …
Jun 15
Clean Fuels’ Letter to President Trump Highlights Economic Benefits for Farmers, Rural Communities Flowing from RFS Rule
Today, on the EPA-established effective date for the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes, Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a letter to President Donald Trump once again thanking the administration and EPA for the historic volumes. The letter documents growing evidence that U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel producers are increasing production and generating huge economic benefits …
Jun 15
Sara Ivey Receives National Recognition for Environmental Education Efforts
The Project WET Foundation and Oklahoma Conservation Commission are proud to announce that Sara Ivey was awarded the 2026 Project WET Facilitator of the Year Award. Presented at the Project WET Annual Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 12, 2026, this national award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership in environmental education, especially …
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