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 …
Nov 17
On November 17, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of theArmy announced proposed revisions to the 2023 definition of “waters of the United States,” whichdefines the scope of federal jurisdiction over Clean Water Act permitting. When finalized, this actionwould give landowners in rural America—including the agricultural community—clarity, predictability,and consistency under the …
Nov 17
At an emergency drought committee meeting, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam shared an overview of the state’s worsening drought conditions with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport. He said the panel heard from state climatologist Gary McManus, noting that “drought has been growing across the state, and actually maybe a little more severe even …
Nov 17
Three days after the government reopened and despite the radical left Democrat caused shutdown, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins continue to put Farmers First, including the unprecedented move to reopen over 2,000 county FSA offices in the middle of the government shutdown so farmers could continue to access …
Nov 17
Oklahomans could be forgiven for checking their calendars this past weekend, as “summer” made an aggressive and record-shattering return in the middle of November. “Why are we having mid-90s in Oklahoma in mid-November?” asked a bewildered State Climatologist Gary McManus in his recent report, channeling the thoughts of many residents. This wasn’t just unseasonably warm; …
Nov 17
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Sheri Glazier , the dietitian at the Dirt Road, about the grown event coming up this November. She emphasized why the event matters for nutrition professionals, explaining that “there’s a significant learning gap in understanding basic ag practices and principles,” and that her goal is to “slowly close …
Nov 14
Oklahoma’s 2025 crop outlook is shaping up to be one of the strongest in years, with major gains forecast across corn, sorghum, soybeans, cotton, and peanuts. Corn for Grain Sorghum for Grain Soybeans for Beans Upland Cotton Peanuts Corn production for grain is forecast at 16.8 billion bushels, down less than 1 percent from the …
Nov 14
After a 43-day government shutdown, the USDA finally released its updated production and demand reports on Friday. Post-Shutdown USDA Report and Allendale’s Rich Nelson say the new numbers were “a little disappointing” for producers hoping for a market rally, according to Nelson. The data, which is the first major update since September 12, was released …
