Nov 14
OSU agricultural economist John Michael Riley says the impact of President Trump’s recent trade discussions in Asia has left markets waiting for clarity. He explains that while China indicated plans to purchase U.S. soybeans, “the market is very much in limbo as to when and how much those potential sales are going to actually happen.” …
Nov 14
Oklahoma cotton producers are wrapping up a “really, really favorable” harvest season, with many reporting exciting and optimistic yields. However, according to OSU Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak, that excitement is being tempered by concerns over the “hot topic” of low cotton prices. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Dudak provided a harvest status update, …
Nov 13
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the next milestone in the fight against New World screwworm (NWS) – the opening of a sterile fly dispersal facility in Tampico, Mexico. The Tampico facility will allow USDA to disperse sterile flies aerially across northeastern Mexico, including in Nuevo Leon. “The opening of the Tampico sterile …
Nov 13
With the government finally reopening, the agricultural sector is bracing for a flood of data next week. Todd Hubbs Previews Post-Shutdown USDA Reports and Grain Market Outlook. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist, Dr. Todd Hubbs, says the USDA is set to play catch-up starting this Friday, November 14, with the release of the highly …
Nov 13
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 now emerged in southwestern Oklahoma in Kiowa, Jackson and Greer counties covering 0.8% of the state. some Examples of historically observed impacts during a D3 …
Nov 13
Last Night, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on legislation that ended the government shutdown. This package includes a clean continuing resolution that funds the government through January 30, 2026, as well as three appropriations bills that provide full fiscal year funding for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. These bills will …
Nov 12
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan compromise bill Wednesday evening, bringing an end to the longest and most contentious government shutdown in American history. The vote, called earlier in the day by Speaker Mike Johnson, was the final legislative hurdle needed to restore funding and reopen federal agencies after 43 days. The vote …
Nov 12
Oklahoma is on Pace for 95% Broadband Connectivity by End of 2026, & Aims to be “Best Connected State” with a clear path to reaching 100%, according to Mike Sanders, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office. Speaking at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Sanders delivered the “really exciting” news to Farm Director, KC …
Nov 12
The concept of stewardship is deeply ingrained in the farmer. Their calling is to wisely use the gifts of soil, water, sun, and seed to produce a crop – and a livelihood. Wheat Farmers Share Their Stories of Stewardship as They feel responsible for nourishing and improving the land for the next generation while producing …
Nov 11
The Senate passed legislation late Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end as a handful of Democrats joined with GOP Senators and voted out their CR by a 60 to 40 vote despite searing criticism from within their party. Both Oklahoma Senators voted throughout the shutdown to …
