Category: Ag News
Aug 12
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom New Team Member
We are so excited to officially introduce you to the newest member of the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom team!! Ashley Collier resides in Rural Delaware, OK with her husband and 3 children. They own a small cow/calf operation. Their children keep them busy with showing livestock (mostly swine) and playing sports. Ashley is a former …
Aug 12
Crop Production Report Shows Strong Corn Outlook, Continued Wheat Declines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its August Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of August 1. The report projects the second-highest U.S. corn production on record, a larger cotton crop and a continued decline in all wheat and …
Aug 12
What the data says about the herd rebuild
After finding a seasonal bottom at $230/cwt. in late July, the fed cattle market gained further upward momentum last week. The live price average of $235.14/cwt. was $2.89/cwt. higher than the week prior. Similarly, August Live Cattle futures have recovered from their massive routing that took the contract down to $223/cwt. on July 28. Early …
Aug 12
August WASDE Report Analysis: Corn Leads Market Shifting Trends as Wheat and Soybeans Face Dynamic Demand
The August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered significant market-moving data for agricultural producers, with corn emerging as the undisputed superstar winner across the balance sheets. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson to dive into the details of the USDA report, analyzing how shifting yields, acreage additions, …
Aug 12
Synagro Celebrates 40 Years of Advancing Innovative Circular Technologies in Its 2025 Sustainability Report
Synagro Technologies, Inc., North America’s leading provider of sustainable solutions for biosolids, organics and residuals, is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Sustainability Report, titled “REIMAGINING the Architecture of Waste.” The report describes how the company’s founding vision has grown beyond traditional recycling approaches. Reimagining the architecture of waste is all about rethinking …
Aug 12
Global Cotton Mill Use at a Six-Year High
Authors: Ryan Loy, H. Scott Stiles, and Hunter D. Biram write in Southern Ag Today: According to USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), world cotton mill use is projected to reach 121.95 million bales in 2026/27, which is an increase of about 2 million bales from 2025/26 and the highest level since the 2017/18 marketing year. …
Aug 12
Ceremonial Bill Signing Highlights Designation of Wheat as Oklahoma State Crop
Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, joined Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday for a ceremonial bill signing of Senate Bill 2159. This legislation celebrates Oklahoma’s agricultural industry and hardworking farmers by designating wheat as the State Crop of Oklahoma. Pederson, a lifelong wheat producer, was the principal author of this measure. Pederson thanked the governor for supporting …
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