Jul 07
Oklahoma wheat growers will get a significantly earlier look at Oklahoma StateUniversity’s preliminary wheat variety trial results – well ahead of planting season – during the OklahomaWheat Growers Association (OWGA) annual meeting Tuesday in Okeene.This marks a major shift from previous years, when variety trial data was typically released later in thesummer which is too …
Jul 07
Oklahoma wheat harvest moved forward at a slow pace over the 4th of July weekend, with rain showers hitting several parts of the Panhandle, Northern, and Northeast Oklahoma at different times. There is a region in the Goodwell, Guymon and Hooker area that is still working on irrigated wheat production that has been delayed due …
Jul 07
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today Dr. Peel discusses boarder reopinng plans. USDA-APHIS has announced a slow phased reopening of …
Jul 07
Despite a harvest season characterized by extreme and persistent rainfall, Oklahoma’s wheat producers are celebrating “absolutely astonishing yields,” according to Lance Embree, seed account manager at Bayer WestBred. While the excessive moisture presented significant obstacles, the unexpected bounty is providing a much-needed boost for farmers. “You definitely hit the nail on the head there with …
Jul 07
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. NCBA CEO Colin Woodall joins to share the latest information on the New World screwworm …
Jul 07
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked recently with Clay Burtrum of Farm Data Services about the upcoming deadline to enroll for Annual Forage crop insurance, which is July 15, 2025. The Annual Forage policy covers annual crops like wheat and triticale when they are used for grazing. It also covers summer crops like Sudan when …
Jul 07
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today welcomed 30 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts around the nation to the 2025 class of E. Kika De La Garza (EKDLG) Fellows. The EKDLG Fellows came to Washington, D.C. to learn how USDA services and programs can benefit them, their students, and …
Jul 07
Workshop Highlights Tailored Framework: Focused on Oklahoma’s Dam Emergency Action Planning (EAP) process. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build connections to strengthen community resilience. Hands-On Strategies: Develop ready-to-use tools and skills for emergency planning. Interactive Sessions: Learn through compelling videos, activities, and expert-led discussions. 6-Hour Certificate of Completion Provided Key Topics *Topics are tentative and subject to change …
Jul 07
Oklahoma is bracing for a short-lived return of summer heat this week, but residents shouldn’t expect a prolonged scorcher. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, the warmer temperatures will be fleeting, with another cool-down and rain chances on the horizon. “So far, we’ve had very little in the way of heat wavy material to work …
Jul 07
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
