Category: Top Ag News

Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Launches AgNext Summit for Young Producers

Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma is launching a new event designed to help producers prepare for the future of agriculture while gaining practical insight from leaders across the industry. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport, Greg Livingston, President and CEO of Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, said the upcoming AgNext Summit grew out of …

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Reducing the Trade Deficit through Securing New Trade Deals: USDA’s Luke Lindberg on Global Market Growth

The landscape of American agricultural commerce is shifting back toward global dominance. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with USDA Trade Undersecretary Luke Lindberg about the administration’s aggressive efforts in securing new trade deals and the remarkable 42% reduction in the agricultural trade deficit achieved in just one year. Reclaiming the Global Market For decades, …

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Introducing Brylee Pritchard of the Elk City FFA, Your 2026 Southwest Area Star in Agricultural Business

During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …

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Oklahoma Senator Casey Murdoch Advocates for Agricultural Protections and Property Rights

Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdoch recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the legislative landscape surrounding Oklahoma agricultural protections. Murdoch emphasized that his primary focus remains safeguarding the land rights and freedoms of rural Oklahomans amidst increasing challenges from frivolous lawsuits and urban expansion into rural areas. Glyphosate and Crop Protection Tools …

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Wheat Market Rally: Weather Concerns Drive Prices to Yearly Highs

The current wheat market rally is gaining significant momentum, with prices surging to their highest levels since early 2025. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Todd Hubbs, OSU crop marketing specialist, to discuss how this rally is being fueled by poor crop conditions and persistent weather challenges across the Southern Plains. Hubbs notes that …

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Introducing Madilyn Bishop of the Stillwater FFA, Your 2026 Central Area Star in Agricultural Science

During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …

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Nearly 99% of Oklahoma Remains in Drought, Extreme Conditions Hold Steady In This Week’s Drought Monitor

To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains stubbornly locked in place, with nearly the entire state still dealing with some level of dryness as spring planting season moves forward. While extreme drought continues to grip many counties, forecasters are offering a bit of encouragement with better rain chances showing up …

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Oklahoma Braces for Active Severe Weather and El Niño Shifts

Oklahoma severe weather remains at the forefront of agricultural concerns as the state navigates a record-breaking spring and eyes a potential transition to a “Godzilla” El Niño. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with State Climatologist Gary McManus to break down erratic rainfall patterns, the persistent drought in the Northwest, and what shifting Pacific Ocean …

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Oklahoma Wheat Crop Faces Worst Conditions in 20 Years, Says Mike Schulte

Oklahoma wheat producers are facing one of the toughest seasons in recent memory as drought, freeze damage and pests continue to drag down the 2026 hard red winter wheat crop across the Southern Plains. Schulte: “I’ve Never Seen It This Bad” Speaking with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Executive Director of the Oklahoma …

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Introducing Harley Holman of the Garber FFA, Your 2026 Northwest Area Star in Agricultural Science

During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …

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