Apr 13
The 2026 cotton season is rapidly approaching, and Oklahoma producers are closely monitoring environmental conditions as they prepare to take the field. Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak recently joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to share critical management strategies and outlooks for the upcoming crop. As soil moisture remains a top priority …
Apr 09
The release of the April World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) has provided the market with a clearer picture of the 2025/26 marketing year, signaling a shift toward more comfortable supply levels. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale, to provide an April WASDE analysis that goes beyond …
Mar 31
Allendale’s Rich Nelson recently shared insights on the USDA Prospective Plantings and Quarterly Grain Stocks reports with Farm Director KC Sheperd, highlighting key data and market implications. The reports, released on March 31, 2026, offer a comprehensive look at old-crop stocks and initial planting intentions for the 2026 season. Quarterly Grain Stocks: A Look at …
Mar 19
Oklahoma producers are keeping a close eye on the skies and their soil thermometers as they evaluate Early Season Cotton Considerations for the 2026 planting season. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University (OSU) Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the critical factors influencing this year’s crop. …
Feb 10
USDA Report Leaves Markets “Stuck in the Mud” with Quiet Updates and 2026 Supply Questions The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report landed with a softer impact than usual this February, offering few major surprises to shake up the grain markets. Rich Nelson of Allendale Inc. joined Farm …
Feb 09
Taking a Look at the Oklahoma Cotton Outlook As Oklahoma producers brace for the 2026 planting season. Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the current state of the industry, variety trial results, and crucial regulatory updates. While the winter months often represent a “slower time” for …
Feb 04
The 7th Annual Oklahoma Denim Ball 2026 is Coming up March 27th and 28th At the National in Oklahoma City. The buzz is building earlier than ever for one of the Oklahoma agriculture industry’s favorite traditions. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Charity Martin of OKIE Cotton to discuss the highly anticipated return …
Dec 23
Canute Community Surprises Farmer Battling Cancer with Cotton Harvest Help: In Western Oklahoma, the cotton harvest is usually a race against the clock and the weather. But this week at Green Acres Farm in Canute, the harvest became a race to help a friend. Farm Director KC Sheperd was on site as the local agricultural …
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 …
