Jun 03
Weather continues to drive variability across the U.S. wheat crop. In the Southern Plains, recent rainfall has slowedHRW harvest while the drought conditions that persisted throughout the growing season has limited yield potential.SRW harvest is picking up in southern states under generally stable conditions, while conditions for the SW wheat cropin the Pacific Northwest remain …
Jun 03
Despite persistent drought and late-season weather conditions, the regional wheat crop is demonstrating remarkable resilience as the harvest progresses across Oklahoma. Producers are discovering that modern grain varieties are yielding surprising results, proving that strategic management and advanced genetics can mitigate severe environmental stress. Surprising Yields Across Oklahoma In a recent conversation, Bayer WestBred’s Lance …
Jun 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Director of the New World Screwworm Directorate Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer and State Veterinarian for the Texas Animal Health Commission, Bud Dinges, who are working to correct misinformation and provide an update on the New World screwworm situation along the U.S.-Mexico border. …
Jun 03
Today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor delivered keynote remarks at the 42nd annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW), highlighting recent victories for America’s ethanol industry and outlining the path ahead for continued growth at home, overseas, and across new transportation markets. “Ethanol means American energy dominance. Ethanol means lower gas prices and affordability. …
Jun 03
The lack of vibrant green across western Oklahoma is becoming more apparent as the season progresses, leaving the landscape looking far less robust than it should for this time of year. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted the persistent struggle of the local plant life, highlighting that the vegetation remains pitiful across the western regions and …
Jun 03
In recent years, producers have faced repeated shocks to fertilizer markets because of events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and, more recently, the conflict involving Iran. These events have disrupted key markets affecting fertilizer and energy supplies, impacting trade routes and contributing to increased price volatility and supply uncertainty. However, the idea of discussing “fertilizer …
Jun 03
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered the following opening statement at the Agriculture Committee hearing: Oversight of the United States Forest Service. A rough transcript of Klobuchar’s full opening statement is available below and a video can be found here. Ranking Member Klobuchar: Thank you very …
Jun 03
tate Treasurer Todd Russ released the May 2026 State Tax Revenue Report, showing total monthly revenue of $1.3 billion, a 2.7% increase from May 2025. While revenues declined 46.9% from April’s tax-season peak, Oklahoma’s rolling 12-month revenue total continued to strengthen, reaching $17.83 billion, up $951 million, or 5.6%, year-over-year. May also marked the ninth …
Jun 03
Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. This includes additional signup opportunities for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), which can assist landowners with …
Jun 03
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today unveiled a new framework for migratory big game conservation, bringing together federal, state and Tribal partners across 17 states to address threats to big game like elk, pronghorn and mule deer. The Migratory Big Game: A Framework for Conservation Action is the most unified, landscape-scale approach undertaken by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural …
