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, …
Apr 16
The current wheat market rally is gaining significant momentum, with prices surging to their highest levels since early 2025. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Todd Hubbs, OSU crop marketing specialist, to discuss how this rally is being fueled by poor crop conditions and persistent weather challenges across the Southern Plains. Hubbs notes that …
Apr 16
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains stubbornly locked in place, with nearly the entire state still dealing with some level of dryness as spring planting season moves forward. While extreme drought continues to grip many counties, forecasters are offering a bit of encouragement with better rain chances showing up …
Apr 09
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Moderate to extreme drought conditions in the current period indicate that 98.77% of the state is affected by drought, unchanged from last week. Extreme Drought conditions have subsided this …
Apr 02
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions are tightening their grip on Oklahoma as producers head deeper into the spring season, raising concerns about soil moisture, pasture health, and early crop development. What had been a steadily dry pattern is now accelerating quickly, with conditions worsening across much of the state in …
Mar 30
Oklahoma is currently enduring a stretch of volatile weather characterized by near-record temperatures, high winds, and a mounting drought, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, but hope may be on the way. The state experienced lots of fire risk with a “dirty, hazy day” yesterday, fueled by smoke and dust, with a similar pattern expected …
Mar 26
The 2026 Oklahoma wheat crop is facing a pivotal moment where moisture is crucial to prevent further abandonment across the state. OSU small grains specialist Dr. Amanda Silva recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss a season defined by “thermal shock,” where temperatures swung from freezes to 90-degree heat in a single …
