May 12
The agricultural markets absorbed the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report released today by the USDA, revealing some unexpected figures in its initial outlook for the 2025 crop year. Rich Nelson from Allendale joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to break down the key findings Wheat Production Surprises to the Upside: The wheat …
May 09
The U.S. wheat industry is actively engaged in the ongoing legislative landscape in Washington, D.C., navigating the complexities of farm bill discussions and the reconciliation process. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Jake Westlin, Vice President of Policy and Communications for the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), to gain an update on these …
Apr 29
Oklahomans should be prepared for potential severe weather developing later today, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. Dubbed “The Cold Front Edition” by McManus, the severe weather threat stems from storms expected to form this afternoon along a cold front moving into the region. While severe thunderstorms, possibly bringing large hail, …
Apr 25
Oklahoma’s wheat crop has experienced a challenging season, marked by initial drought stress and difficulties in fall planting, according to Dr. Amanda Silva, Oklahoma State University (OSU) small grains extension specialist. Speaking at the Chickasha Wheat forage and field day with our own Maci Carter, Dr. Silva provided an insightful overview of the current state …
Aug 01
As harvest rolls throughout the U.S. Plains, farmers see the culmination of their year’s hard work and investment as crops move from field to bin, eventually becoming products consumed worldwide. After three years of drought that reduced yields, impacted quality, and drove near-record abandonment, the 2024 harvest season stands out as the most promising in …
Mar 13
Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with a German farmer, Franz-Josef Berg, about the differences between German farming and farming in Oklahoma. Berg is the father-in-law of David Misener, the President of U.S. Custom Harvesters, and has had the opportunity over the years to visit David and his daughter at their own …
Jan 24
Episode 2 of the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) “Stories of Stewardship” series has been released and this episode features Tom Cannon, a wheat farmer and cattle rancher from Blackwell, Oklahoma. Cannon, who operates Goodson Ranch with his family, went “all-in” and became a 100% no-till farmer 25 years ago. Cannon and his family have worked …
Oct 30
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network intern, Maci Carter had the chance to talk with Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Mike Schulte, about the Grown Tour. “The Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, and Sherri Glazier, known as the ‘Dirt Road Dietitian,’ have put on a seminar called ‘Grown,’ where we have invited the Oklahoma …
