Sep 08
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% …
Sep 03
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. August is officially in the books, but Oklahoma is still dealing with exceptional drought, which was present every week throughout the month and has expanded again this week to cover 12.64% of Oklahoma. While the dry stretch continues, there is some hope for rain, with central and …
Aug 27
Oklahoma is officially fully engulfed in drought, with 100% of the state now experiencing at least Moderate Drought (D1) conditions according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update. This marks the first time since November 1, 2022, that every part of the state has met the moderate drought threshold. Severe conditions continue to expand rapidly …
Aug 27
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma as persistent heat and a lack of meaningful rainfall put more stress on farmers and ranchers. Exceptional drought now covers 12.06% of the state, while moderate to extreme drought affects all of Oklahoma. And with no significant rainfall in the …
Aug 24
Late August is delivering some of the most intense temperatures of the season across Oklahoma, with the potential to mark the hottest day of the year so far. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, anyone assuming late August cannot rival the brutal conditions seen earlier in the month only needs to look at the history …
Aug 24
Droughts in the United States are becoming more intense and unpredictable, and the nation needs to develop a new drought assessment framework to better understand and address them, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report urges the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the interagency National Integrated Drought Information …
Aug 21
Oklahoma producers and residents weary of persistent summer heat and dry conditions may soon see a significant shift in regional weather patterns. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus reports that a strengthening, potentially historic El Niño in the equatorial Pacific could bring cooler temperatures and increased moisture to the state as the region transitions into late …
Aug 20
Grain markets have recently posted solid gains across wheat, corn, and soybeans, yet hard red winter (HRW) wheat futures continue to battle technical resistance. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to analyze how weather conditions, Black Sea trade dynamics, and global supply levels are …
Aug 20
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to deepen across Oklahoma as hot and dry weather keeps putting pressure on the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought expanding in western Oklahoma, while nearly the entire state remains affected by some level of drought or abnormal dryness. With little …
Aug 17
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 60% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are rated 61% good to excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 38% good to excellent this week, …
