Nov 17
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest in the commodity markets. “Wheat was a little more active than the other markets this week,” Anderson said. “You look at about a 35-cent price range for wheat prices from $8.90 up …
Nov 17
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, got the chance to visit with the Vice President of U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc., David Misener. Misener and Sheperd talk about what the U.S. Custom Harvesters have to offer to farmers and the condition of this year’s crops. Many acres of …
Nov 17
According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, colder temperatures can be expected to come through this Friday and into the weekend; the panhandle may see single digits. The weather around Thanksgiving looks a bit unsettled, with some moisture possible, but not cold enough for snow or ice as of now. In Oklahoma, exceptional drought has improved from …
Nov 16
As December edges closer, there are many opportunities to prepare for the upcoming Christmas holiday within the state of Oklahoma. Associate Farm Director, Reagan Calk, caught up with Micaela Halverson and Jenna Brinlee with the Oklahoma Department of Ag, Food, and Forestry and talked about Christmas Tree Farms across the state and some holiday shopping …
Nov 16
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, Farm Director, KC Sheperd, got the chance to visit with Roger McEowen. McEowen is a professor of agricultural law and taxation at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Sheperd talks with McEowen about why it is critical for producers to be knowledgeable …
Nov 16
Spending time with family and friends at Thanksgiving remains important for many Americans and this year the cost of the meal is also top of mind. Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10, which is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. …
Nov 15
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Executive Vice President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Joby Young, talking about what led him to take on his position with AFBF. “It is great to be here in Oklahoma and great to be with the Farm Bureau members here gathered for their …
Nov 14
The U.S. winter wheat, corn and soybean harvests inched ahead to within single digits of completion by the end of last week. Nationwide Winter Wheat: Winter wheat planted in the U.S. reached 96 percent, up 2 percentage points from the previous year and up 3 points from the average. Winter wheat emerged reached 81 percent, …
Nov 14
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, got the chance to visit with the United States Meat Export Federation’s Director of Consumer Affairs, Taz Hijikata, at the USMEF Strategic Planning Conference in Oklahoma City talking about how social media has helped the marketing of U.S meat to Japanese consumers. “Before we had social media, it was challenging to …
Nov 14
Right now we have a little shortwave moving in from the West and Weaking, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. He says it will possibly generate enough “lift” to set up extremely heavy snow bands across western into south central Oklahoma. “Temps are still warm, of course, but as we’ve talked about for days (and …
