May 28
Professional development and technical assistance are two of the building blocks that U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) uses in its global strategy to engage with customers, open and maintain markets and establish a preference for U.S. wheat classes around the world. One key component of this strategy is bringing international customers to the United States to …
May 28
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma remain sharply divided, with improving moisture in the east contrasting with worsening dryness in the west. While rainfall has eased conditions in some areas, western Oklahoma continues to face intensifying drought, stressing pastures, crops, and water supplies. The latest drought data shows I-35 …
May 21
The agricultural markets are experiencing notable volatility, driven by international political developments and shifting economic forecasts. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University (OSU) to discuss the current state of the markets and what producers can expect in the coming weeks. The conversation highlighted how global events, particularly …
May 21
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains sharply divided, with better conditions emerging across much of eastern Oklahoma while western counties—including parts of the Panhandle and southwest—continue battling exceptional drought, bare pastures, and mounting strain on farmers and ranchers. More than 82% of the state remains under some level of …
May 20
The calendar says late May, but Oklahoma’s recent weather has been acting a bit confused. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, a recent unseasonable stretch felt much closer to December than late spring, but hopefully, more rainfall is on the way. Shifting back to the current season, the primary concern for Oklahoma agriculture is the …
May 14
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite several rounds of much-needed rainfall across Oklahoma in recent weeks, drought conditions continue to tighten their grip on large parts of the state, and now, for the first time this year, exceptional drought has emerged across portions of western Oklahoma. Historically, exceptional drought is devastating for …
May 07
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought story continues to move in two very different directions, with southeastern parts of the state seeing gradual improvement while western Oklahoma slips deeper into extreme drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows more than 80 percent of the state remains in drought, with extreme drought …
Apr 30
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought in Oklahoma is starting to tell two very different stories depending on where you look across the state. In the east, recent rounds of rain are steadily easing conditions, nudging some areas out of deeper drought and back into lower tiers, while in western Oklahoma, the …
Apr 28
Farm Director KC Sheperd is in Washington, D.C. this week as part of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters’ annual meeting with lawmakers and agricultural groups, where one of the key issues being discussed is the growing pressure facing wheat producers. Farmers across wheat country are dealing with a difficult combination of drought stress, rising …
Apr 23
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma saw a slight improvement in drought conditions this week, with statewide drought numbers edging lower compared to last week. Southeastern Oklahoma continues to see conditions improve as drought classifications subside, offering some relief in an area that has dealt with persistent dryness. Even with that progress, …
