Dec 15
At the Oklahoma National Stockyards during the final sale of the year on Monday, attention turned to a special rollover sale of a single calf that supported the All American Beef Battalion’s Steaks for Troops program. The calf was sold multiple times, with over $44,000 raised (with donations still being accepted)- that will push the …
Dec 15
State Climatologist Gary McManus Forecasts 70-Degree Temps and Zero Chance of Snow this Christmas. The cold snap that recently hit Oklahoma is already on its way out, setting the stage for a significantly warmer—and drier—holiday week. In a recent interview, State Climatologist Gary McManus told Farm Director KC Sheperd that the recent chilly temperatures were …
Dec 11
At the busy 32nd Annual Tulsa Farm Show, newly elected Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Stacy Simunek shared insights from his first weeks leading the state’s largest general farm organization. Simunek said the transition from the farm to leadership has been brisk, explaining he has been “trying to get my feet underneath me” but feels momentum …
Dec 11
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows that while exceptional drought remains at zero percent, dry conditions continue to tighten their grip across the state, with overall drought coverage rising to 66% this week—up from 59% last week. Extreme drought holds steady in southern Oklahoma at just under …
Dec 11
Lessons from 2025: Preparing for Disease, Pests, and Weed Control in the 2026 Crop Season As the agricultural community turns the calendar from the 2025 growing season to 2026, reflection is key to preparation. In a recent interview with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter, Todd Cogdill with FMC emphasized that producers need to learn from …
Dec 10
Val Dolcini explained his long-standing involvement in agriculture and policy and why that path led him to represent Syngenta at the national level with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays. As he put it, “this was a natural evolution after working as a regulator in California in the ag chemical space and then certainly, …
Dec 10
The Tulsa Farm Show is quickly approaching its 32nd year, and Scott Guttormson of Midwest Farm Shows reflected on how far the event has come. When told it was hard to believe the show had reached its 32nd edition, Guttormson agreed, saying, “Wow, yeah, it goes by fast, doesn’t it.” He emphasized the consistency of …
Dec 09
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Allendale’s Rich Nelson to break down the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. While the December report is typically quiet, this month provided significant adjustments in corn and beef, alongside a growing global supply picture for wheat. Wheat: Global Production on the Rise Starting with …
Dec 09
In a discussion about energy solutions for farms, Mike Newland, director of agricultural business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Newland highlighted the importance of backup power systems, especially during extreme weather. He emphasized the vulnerability of the current electrical grid, noting, “Our grid is probably more vulnerable today than it has been …
