Tag: crops

Much-Needed Rain Forecasted to Relieve Oklahoma Drought

In the world of Oklahoma’s agriculture, a significant weather pattern is unfolding, bringing much-needed rain to the state after a prolonged dry spell. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, September has been “a veritable dud” for moisture in most areas, making it one of the driest in at least the last 100 years. This extended …

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USDA Crop Production Report Out Today: Lower Soybean Ending Stocks and Higher Corn

USDA released its latest Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports on Wednesday, March 8.   As expected by the grain trade, USDA on Wednesday lowered corn export demand 75 million bushels (mb) and also bumped up ending stocks for the crop by 75 mb as well. USDA trimmed soybean ending stocks …

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USDA Previews Crop and Revenue Loss Assistance for Agricultural Producers 

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help offset crop and revenue losses for producers.  USDA …

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