Dec 15
How Certified Ag Dealers are Helping Farmers Get ROI on Their Work Trucks For most farmers and ranchers, a pickup truck is a tool as essential as a tractor or a combine. However, unlike other equipment, trucks are often viewed as depreciating assets from the moment they leave the lot. Lyle Orwig, Chief Marketing Officer …
Dec 12
USDA has released red meat export data for September, which was delayed due to the recent government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), September data showed a fairly steady performance for U.S. pork exports, matching year-ago value while down slightly in volume. But September beef exports were the lowest in more …
Dec 12
In a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Steve Morgan, Area Sales Manager for the South Central Region at Farmers National Company, shared insights on the current agricultural land market, the strength of specific commodities, and the enduring role of the producer. Farmers National Company, founded in 1929, specializes in managing farms and selling real …
Dec 12
Matt Bennett, Grain Marketing Consultant at Beck’s Hybrids, spoke with Intern Karleigh Erramouspe about the challenges facing grain producers, emphasizing the need for flexible marketing strategies and a close eye on unpredictable global weather patterns. The Dynamics Behind Corn and Soybean Prices Bennett acknowledged the difficulties farmers have faced recently due to ample supply, which …
Dec 11
At the busy 32nd Annual Tulsa Farm Show, newly elected Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek shared insights from his first weeks leading the stateās largest general farm organization. Simunek said the transition from the farm to leadership has been brisk, explaining he has been ātrying to get my feet underneath meā but feels momentum …
Dec 11
Following the release of the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the agricultural markets saw a few surprises, though the overall reaction remained relatively muted. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Dr. Todd Hubbs, OSU Crop Marketing Specialist, to break down the numbers, the massive global grain supply, and what producers …
Dec 11
Farmers are navigating one of the most uneven market years in recent memory, with soaring livestock prices on one side and tightening grain margins on the other. Maci Carter, Oklahoma Farm Report intern, spoke with Megan Roberts, principal quantitative and economic analyst with Compeer Financial, about the unusual dynamics shaping this yearās agricultural markets. Roberts …
Dec 11
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map,Ā CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows that while exceptional drought remains at zero percent, dry conditions continue to tighten their grip across the state, with overall drought coverage rising to 66% this weekāup from 59% last week. Extreme drought holds steady in southern Oklahoma at just under …
Dec 11
Lessons from 2025: Preparing for Disease, Pests, and Weed Control in the 2026 Crop Season As the agricultural community turns the calendar from the 2025 growing season to 2026, reflection is key to preparation. In a recent interview with Oklahoma Farm Reportās Maci Carter, Todd Cogdill with FMC emphasized that producers need to learn from …
Dec 10
After a few challenging years defined by drought and high prices that stifled foreign demand, U.S. wheat exports saw a significant resurgence in 2025. To understand the factors driving this growth, the Oklahoma Farm Reportās Maci Carter sat down with Gary Millershaski, Vice Chairman of U.S. Wheat Associates and a Kansas wheat farmer. According to …
