Jun 19
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has officially signaled a need for immediate legislative action, sending a detailed letter to the Senate urging lawmakers to fortify the farm safety net and implement critical reforms in the upcoming Farm Bill. The push comes as the Senate Agriculture Committee actively shapes its version of the legislation. According to …
Jun 18
Oklahoma producers are moving rapidly through this year’s winter wheat harvest, tracking well ahead of last year’s pace with roughly 90 percent of the crop already complete, leaving producers focused on managing limited grain volume in a highly volatile market. While early regional reports indicate that overall grain quality has been decent, the actual bushels …
Jun 18
Oklahoma horse owners and equine professionals now have a new opportunity to better understand horse behavior through the OSU RAISE online course, a detailed educational program designed to help participants recognize horses’ emotional and behavioral cues. In a recent conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Dr. Kris Hiney, equine extension specialist at Oklahoma State …
Jun 18
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. For the first time in months, Oklahoma’s drought map is showing meaningful relief across eastern Oklahoma, where a large portion of the region is now officially drought-free. After weeks of steady and, in some cases, heavy rainfall, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects one of the most …
Jun 17
Oklahoma’s 2026 wheat harvest is nearing the finish line, but according to Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte, this year’s hard red winter wheat crop has been defined by drought, abandonment, and sharply reduced production across much of the state. In a recent conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Schulte said …
Jun 17
Average retail fertilizer prices were mostly lower the second week of June 2026 compared to a month earlier, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. DTN’s Ross Quinn says the last time most nutrient prices were lower was the first week of February 2026. Prices for five fertilizers were lower than last month, while prices for …
Jun 17
A new mobile large animal veterinary services practice is preparing to serve Oklahoma livestock producers, addressing what many in the industry see as a growing shortage of veterinarians willing to make farm and ranch calls. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, recent Oklahoma State University graduate Dr. Chelsea Williams explained why she launched Pleasant …
Jun 16
By a major margin, Oklahoma voters rejected State Question 832, which would have gradually raised the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour, ending a years-long effort to align the state’s payment floor with neighboring states that have approved increases in recent years. With more than 99 percent of precincts reporting, more than …
Jun 16
Kevin Hern entered the race back in the spring to replace US Senator Markwayne Mullin, the heavy favorite after the junior Senator for the state was named Secretary of Homeland Security in the Trump Administration. The First District Congressman for Oklahoma took care of business on Primary day, garnering 69.35% of the vote and easily …
Jun 16
The Oklahoma wheat harvest is rapidly approaching the finish line, with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission reporting the statewide harvest at 90% complete. While combining is wrapping up across most areas, operations have shifted focus to the northern tier of the state, where frequent rain events are creating a delicate balancing act between high yield potential …
