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Crop Progress: Winter Wheat Planting Advances; Pasture and Range Conditions Worsen

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, up 2 points from 54% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 33%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 57% good to excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybeans harvested stands at 46%. The U.S. Cotton …

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Crop Production: Oklahoma Cotton Production Forecast Drops 71% in 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its October Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of October 1.  September was warmer than normal for most of the Nation. Parts of the Great Plains, lower Missouri Valley, Delta recorded temperatures 6°F …

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Corn Inventories Rise Across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas While Wheat Stocks Fall

The latest USDA Grain Stocks report shows higher corn inventories across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, while wheat stocks declined in all three states compared with a year ago. The report, released September 30 by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, reflects grain stocks stored as of September 1, 2026. Corn Stocks Increase Across Southern Plains Corn …

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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Advances as Pasture and Range Conditions Remain Poor

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 57% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 18%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58% last week. Soybeans harvested stands at 17%. The U.S. Cotton Crop …

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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Begins as Pasture and Range Conditions Decline

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 57% a week ago. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58% last week.  The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 34% good to excellent this week versus …

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Grain Marketing Strategies: OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs Breaks Down Market Pressures and Producer Opportunities

Developing resilient grain marketing strategies is top of mind for agricultural producers as post-WASDE market dynamics, weather disruptions, and global trade uncertainties collide. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to evaluate the commodity landscape following the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) …

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Crop Production Forecasts Show Declines in Corn, Cotton and Sorghum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its September Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of September 1. August brought mixed weather conditions across key United States agricultural regions. Warmer-than-normal temperatures dominated most of the Pacific Coast, Rockies, and southern Plains. …

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Oklahoma Crop Producers Navigate Volatile Grain Markets Ahead of Key USDA Reports

Oklahoma agricultural producers managing grain marketing decisions face a complex mix of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting export demand, and volatile basis levels as harvest decisions approach. While recent rains provided welcome moisture across portions of the state, hard red winter wheat prices continue to trade within a familiar range, hovering between $8.10 and $8.40 in the …

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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Crop Conditions Deteriorate as Pasture Ratings Plunge

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. corn crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week, and corn harvested is at 5% nationally. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 34% …

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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Pastures Continue to Decline as Crop Conditions Show Mixed Results

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. corn crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, down 2 points from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 39% good to excellent this week, up 2 …

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