Oct 07
Oklahoma’s cotton harvest is rapidly approaching, with many fields already showing open bolls across the state. In a recent update, OSU Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak shared with Farm Director KC Sheperd that producer excitement is high, largely due to ample heat units that have helped push the crop to maturity. Dudak, traveling through Southwest …
Oct 06
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with OSU area livestock specialist Britt Hicks about the upcoming Five States Beef Conference, scheduled for October 14 in Beaver, Oklahoma. Hicks outlined the day’s program, noting a diverse lineup of expert speakers covering timely beef industry topics. “Our first speaker is Dr. Jason Smith, he’s a beef cattle …
Oct 06
The U.S. is bracing for a record grain harvest totaling 21.5 billion bushels of corn, soybeans and grain sorghum this fall. The bumper crop arrives during a period of heightened uncertainty surrounding the future of the U.S. trade relationship with China, low export market demand for U.S. soybeans and depressed crop prices. Meanwhile, grain storage …
Oct 06
Despite facing significant headwinds in key sectors, John Newton (Executive Head of Terrain) expressed optimism for the future of the farm economy during a discussion at the Ag Outlook Forum. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Newton pointed to expected political action, regulatory relief, and strategic investments as reasons for his positive outlook. Sources of …
Oct 03
The government shutdown will go into a second week. Senators rejected another opportunity Friday to reopen agencies and are now out of session until Monday, when leadership is expected to force a fifth vote on a House-passed proposal to fund the government through Nov. 21. With that reality- here are the protocols that are being …
Oct 03
While at the Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City, Farm Director KC Sheperd heard comments from Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas, a medical doctor, about his vision for transforming the nation’s healthcare system from a “sick care” model to a “health care” model through his “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) initiative. This effort is underpinned …
Oct 03
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) represents a significant and cyclical biological threat to the U.S. poultry and livestock industries, primarily due to the migration of wild birds. The primary threat vector is identified as coming from Canada. Disease Protocol and Impact The presence of HPAI necessitates strict, immediate response protocols due to its highly contagious …
Oct 03
Dr. John Michael Riley, OSU agricultural economist, provided an overview of current crop markets, starting with corn. He noted that while corn is “one of the rosier crops” compared to others, it still faces challenges. Following the August report that showed higher-than-expected acres and yields, the market initially fell but has since rebounded somewhat due …
Oct 02
Governor Kevin Stitt has appointed Lindel Fields as the new State Superintendent, following the official resignation of Ryan Walters on Tuesday. The governor made the announcement Thursday afternoon at Eisenhower International School in Tulsa. It was reported earlier this week that Fields, who was a retired Career Tech administrator, would take over as Oklahoma state …
Oct 02
The Schantz Family Farm Field Day is scheduled for October 9th, and it will be held in a way that honors the legacy of Merlin Schantz. As Farm Director KC Sheperd recalls, Merlin would call her every year to talk about the “awesomeness of this field day,” and the event will continue his tradition of …
