Nov 06
Facing economic decline, persistent drought, and rural school funding shortfalls across his northwest Oklahoma district, State Senator Casey Murdock believes the solution might just come in the form of data centers. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Murdock framed the rapid expansion of data centers not merely as a tech industry trend, …
Nov 05
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Exceptional drought in Oklahoma has taken a significant step backward this week, offering some relief after months of widespread dry conditions across the state. The latest improvement marks a notable shift in the drought picture, although much of Oklahoma continues to face lingering moisture deficits. According to …
Nov 02
A dynamic late-autumn storm system is threatening Oklahoma with severe weather and tornadoes, closely following an exceptionally warm October that delivered significant, albeit uneven, drought relief across the state. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus with the Oklahoma Mesonet and Oklahoma Climate Survey, conditions across the region are mirroring spring patterns rather than typical November …
Oct 29
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought conditions continue to show signs of improvement in some areas, as recent rainfall has helped ease dry conditions across parts of the state. With much of Oklahoma still experiencing drought, the latest Drought Monitor highlights the ongoing need for moisture as the state looks ahead …
Oct 27
Recent heavy rainfall across Oklahoma brought a welcome rebound to several major reservoirs and lakes across the state, though persistent long-term moisture deficits mean water levels in central and western bodies of water continue to sit well below conservation pool. The widespread storm system delivered significant runoff to northeastern and north-central watersheds, pushing several key …
Oct 23
While sunny skies and crisp conditions may feel pleasant across much of Oklahoma, agricultural producers and water managers know that the best weather right now comes in shades of gray. Soil moisture deficits, low stock ponds, and diminished lake levels across the state continue to make widespread, soaking rainfall the top priority heading into late …
Oct 22
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma is seeing some improvement in drought conditions following recent rainfall, offering relief after months of hot, dry weather across much of the state. Exceptional drought has shrunk by 9.39% this week, reflecting the impact of heavy rain across parts of Oklahoma. However, drought remains widespread, and …
Oct 14
A relentless wave of heavy rainfall continues to pound western and central Oklahoma, delivering historic moisture to parched ground while creating localized flooding headaches as storms persist through Wednesday morning. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus highlighted the sheer scale of the event, pointing out that several communities have seen unprecedented short-term totals. “Sometimes, Ladies and …
Oct 14
Limited cattle supplies continue to anchor historic market prices across the livestock sector, leaving producers to evaluate when herd expansion will begin in earnest. While recent widespread rainfall across the Plains has improved regional outlooks with additional moisture on the horizon, industry analysts caution that a meaningful rebuild remains a multi-year endeavor. Tim Struck, a …
Oct 08
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The rain that moved across Oklahoma last week is giving drought-stricken areas some much-needed relief after months of hot and dry conditions. While drought remains widespread across the state, the recent moisture has already made a noticeable difference and helped improve conditions in several areas. According to …
