Jan 15
Todd Hubbs Breaks Down ‘Brutal’ USDA Report: Corn Glut and Surprise Wheat Acres in Oklahoma: Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs did not mince words when reviewing the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) released this week, describing them as a “brutal set of reports” for the agricultural …
Jan 12
Bearish Surprises in January WASDE Report: USDA Increases Corn Acres, Stocks While Trade Eyes Future Demand: The USDA’s January World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered several bearish surprises to the grain markets, finalizing a supply-heavy picture for the 2025 marketing year. In a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Rich Nelson of …
Jan 09
According to the USDA’s Oklahoma Daily Grain Bids for Friday, January 9, 2026, Oklahoma elevators reported a 1/4 cent decline in most corn and sorghum bids, soybeans up 1 1/4 cents per bushel while hard red winter wheat bids were mostly steady compared to Thursday.
Dec 26
Cash grain bids on all commodities quoted by USDA Market News and the Oklahoma Department of Ag were higher on the day after Christmas- December 26, 2025. Cash corn and sorghum bids were 2 1/2 cents higher, soybeans up 7 1/4 cents and hard red winter wheat bids were 5 1/2 cents higher compared to …
Dec 24
It was a mixed bag for Oklahoma grain bids as reported by the Oklahoma Department of Ag and USDA Market News- Wheat prices were up mostly 6 and 3/4 cents- ranging from $4.38 to $4.58 a bushel. Corn and Sorghum bids were a half cent higher while soybeans were down 1 and 3/4 cents.
Dec 02
At the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City, farm director KC Sheperd spoke with American Soybean Association Vice President Scott Metzger, who discussed his current role and his upcoming transition into the presidency. He notes that he is “currently vice president” of the ASA, and in “a couple weeks I will move up into …
Nov 18
National Wheat Statistics: Winter Wheat Planted reached 92 percent, down two points from the previous year and down three points from the five-year average. Winter Wheat Emerged reached 79 percent, down four points versus the previous year and down five points from the five-year average. National Corn Statistics: Corn Harvested Reached 91 percent, down seven points from …
Nov 14
After a 43-day government shutdown, the USDA finally released its updated production and demand reports on Friday. Post-Shutdown USDA Report and Allendale’s Rich Nelson say the new numbers were “a little disappointing” for producers hoping for a market rally, according to Nelson. The data, which is the first major update since September 12, was released …
Nov 11
Oklahoma Producer Aaron Schantz Gives Peanut, Cotton, and Soybean Harvest Update. For diversified producers in western Oklahoma, harvest is a time of juggling crops, monitoring the weather, and managing complex rotations. For Aaron Schantz, an ag producer from Hydro, this year is a mixed bag, defined by high yields but tough commodity prices. Speaking with …
Oct 16
A bin-busting harvest is rolling across the plains, but for many producers, the record crop presents a complex logistical and marketing puzzle. According to Tanner Ehmke of CoBank, the combination of a massive supply, ongoing trade disputes, and shifting market dynamics is forcing farmers to rethink traditional strategies for selling and storing their grain. Speaking …
