Nov 21
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University, who began with an update on the wheat market, noting significant price movement throughout the week. He explains that early gains faded after the USDA report, which, in his words, “didn’t raise exports, which a lot of people were …
Nov 20
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Dr. Jason Thorne, a veterinarian and the owner of Territory Medicine in Weatherford, Oklahoma, about the ongoing EHV outbreak. The virus is believed to have originated at an event in Texas and has sparked widespread concern among horse owners, particularly in Oklahoma and Texas. Many organizations and boarding facilities have …
Nov 20
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme Drought (D3) has grown significantly in the south this week, covering 3.48% of the state. New extreme drought has been reported in Stephens, Garvin, McClain, Cleveland, Pottawatomie, and Seminole …
Nov 20
USDA has released August red meat export data, which was delayed due to the lengthy government shutdown. As compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), August data showed a relatively strong performance for U.S. pork exports and an uptick in shipments of U.S. lamb cuts. But beef exports were sharply lower than a year …
Nov 19
For this edition of Wheat Letter by US Wheat Associations, they sat down with Mitch Skalicky, USW’s regional vice president for Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and Venezuela. With a career spanning decades and continents, he is a cornerstone of USW’s international market development work. Skalicky opened the Mexico office in 1997 after arriving from Panama, where …
Nov 19
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Joe Schuele of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, who began with a discussion about the Trump administration’s tariff strategy and whether the tariffs were “working.” Joe Schuele clarified that, from the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s perspective, the key issue is not whether tariffs work broadly, but whether U.S. red …
Nov 19
USDA Announces Major Expansion of Disaster Assistance for Farmers Starting November 24Th. This will be a significant expansion of federal aid to agricultural producers recovering from natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. In a virtual media call on Monday, USDA officials outlined the rollout of “Stage Two” of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), alongside …
Nov 18
National Wheat Statistics: Winter Wheat Planted reached 92 percent, down two points from the previous year and down three points from the five-year average. Winter Wheat Emerged reached 79 percent, down four points versus the previous year and down five points from the five-year average. National Corn Statistics: Corn Harvested Reached 91 percent, down seven points from …
Nov 18
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Nov 18
As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are preparing for the biggest meal of the year. According to Meredith Carothers, a food safety expert with the USDA, this week represents the “Food Safety Super Bowl” for the department. In a recent conversation with the USDA’s Rod Bain, Carothers discussed the crucial role the USDA Meat and …
