Sep 01
Reporting from Todd Gleason features analysis from University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Scott Irwin on how the EPA’s 100% reallocation of Small Refinery Exemptions turns a large exemption headline into a net-neutral wash that supports biomass-based diesel. Gleason reports that while the Environmental Protection Agency recently ruled on 34 petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs)—totaling …
Aug 26
Grain markets are navigating a complex web of geopolitical friction, weather uncertainty, and shifting trade policies. Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to break down what producers should watch in the corn and wheat sectors, as well as key strategies for managing risk in …
Aug 12
The August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered significant market-moving data for agricultural producers, with corn emerging as the undisputed superstar winner across the balance sheets. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson to dive into the details of the USDA report, analyzing how shifting yields, acreage additions, …
Aug 07
The wheat market volatility continues to create an unpredictable landscape for producers navigating shifting global supplies, high domestic prices, and ongoing international conflicts. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to discuss current market trends, pricing strategies, and what lies ahead for grain …
Aug 05
Oklahoma crop disease concerns this growing season are being driven less by foliar diseases and more by problems developing below the soil surface, according to OSU Extension Pathologist Dr. Maira Duffeck. Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Report intern Presley Strickland during Oklahoma State University’s Summer Demo Day, Duffeck said drought conditions have shifted the disease challenges …
Jul 23
The wheat market rally has surged dramatically throughout July, pushing prices up nearly $1.40 on Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat nearby futures. This unexpected price movement is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea region, alongside shifting global crop conditions. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently joined Farm …
Jul 16
The wheat market outlook has improved significantly following a challenging harvest across the Southern Plains, according to Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Dr. Todd Hubbs. Speaking with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays, Hubbs discussed the latest USDA crop reports, grain markets, corn and soybean prospects, grain sorghum demand, and why producers …
Jul 10
The agricultural markets received a wave of fresh data as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. In this comprehensive July WASDE Report Analysis, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Allendale’s Rich Nelson to break down the surprising adjustments across multiple commodity sectors. This specific July report …
Jul 03
Oklahoma producers are navigating a shifting landscape following the latest USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports. To break down what these numbers mean for the region, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to analyze how surging Oklahoma soybean acreage, emerging winter canola rotations, and …
Jun 12
While the domestic winter wheat crop continues to shrink, global wheat market dynamics and looming trade policy adjustments are keeping a lid on prices, preventing a significant price rally. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University’s Todd Hubbs to analyze the latest agricultural data and its implications for producers as harvest progresses. …
