Mar 06
Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport recently spoke with Kristine Nichols, coordinator of the Southern Oklahoma Urban and Small Farm Hub at Murray State College, to discuss a new effort aimed at supporting producers and local agriculture in the region. Nichols said the Ag hub was created through collaboration between multiple partners to strengthen agricultural opportunities …
Mar 06
Oklahoma State University /OSU wheat varieties have achieved a historic milestone, claiming all ten of the top spots for planted acres of Hard Red Winter Wheat in Oklahoma. According to the March 2026 Oklahoma Variety Report from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, this marks the eighth consecutive year that OSU-developed varieties have led the …
Mar 05
In a swift move that has shaken the nation’s capital, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kristi Noem will be leaving her post as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. In her place, the President has tapped Oklahoma’s junior Senator, Markwayne Mullin, to lead the agency and oversee his administration’s mass deportation agenda. …
Mar 05
Amidst shifting geopolitical landscapes and the anticipation of pivotal USDA reports, grain markets are experiencing a period of strategic recalibration. Dr. Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University Extension Crops Market Specialist, recently discussed the current market trajectory and geopolitical tensions with Farm Director KC Sheperd, noting that while some sectors remain flat, others are finding new …
Mar 05
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to tighten their grip across Oklahoma as dry weather lingers across much of the state. A combination of below-normal winter precipitation, warmer-than-average temperatures, and persistent winds has allowed drought conditions to intensify in recent weeks. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at …
Mar 05
During the 2026 USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum, Hayden Steward, a senior economist with the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), provided a comprehensive look at the food price outlook for the coming year. Steward, who specializes in how food prices and consumer packaging affect purchasing patterns, shared data suggesting a return to historical norms in food …
Mar 05
House Agriculture Committee advances 34-17 GOP-led farm bill with all Republicans and 7 Democrats after the two day, 22-hour markup House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today upon the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 out of committee: “Today, my colleagues at the House …
Mar 04
The 22nd Annual Oklahoma City Farm Show, featuring the latest in agricultural machinery, equipment, technology, and services, will take place March 19–21, 2026, at the OKC Fairgrounds’ Bennett Event Center. This year’s event will showcase more than 1,000 products and services from hundreds of exhibitors, filling both the indoor Bennett Event Center and the outdoor …
Mar 04
The United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is currently seeking input from data users to refine its statistical reports and ensure they meet the evolving needs of the agricultural industry. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, USDA NASS’s Troy Marshall discussed the agency’s open comment period and the …
Mar 04
Maci Carter visited with Dr. Brian Arnall and Brian Pugh, both extension specialists with Oklahoma State University, following the Oklahoma Central Cattle Conference, where the two led a jointly delivered session built as a conversation rather than a formal presentation. Arnall explained that the idea came from wanting to mirror the kind of back-and-forth dialogue …
