Oct 05
Managing market volatility and navigating dry field conditions remain front and center as Oklahoma ranchers and agricultural producers head into a pivotal second week of October. With key supply data on the horizon and planting deadlines quickly approaching across the Southern Plains, operators are closely tracking five primary market drivers. 1. Friday’s October WASDE and …
Oct 01
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought has continued to expand as the state heads into October, with weeks of persistent heat and limited rainfall taking a growing toll across the state. While some areas of the central and western U.S. received significant moisture this week, Oklahoma remained among the areas seeing …
Sep 28
Oklahoma agricultural producers tracking fall moisture may soon see relief as a shifting weather pattern brings both significant rainfall potential and severe weather risks across the state. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus outlined the evolving scenario in his latest Mesonet Ticker, noting that atmospheric ingredients are aligning to deliver moisture, cooler conditions, and a round …
Sep 24
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought situation continues to worsen, with exceptional drought now covering 20.79% of the state—the highest percentage of exceptional drought in the nation. With moderate to extreme drought affecting all of Oklahoma and no part of the state currently drought-free, conditions remain especially concerning across western and …
Sep 23
Oklahoma drought relief may finally be approaching as a strengthening El Niño pattern offers hope to parched agricultural lands, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd at a recent Drought Commission meeting, McManus outlined the harsh reality currently facing the state’s agricultural producers while presenting a more promising long-term outlook …
Sep 22
The Oklahoma Drought Commission convened to address intensifying dry conditions across the state, formalizing plans to open application access for $2 million in reallocated relief funds. Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur during the meeting to discuss the rapid expansion of drought severity and what it means for producers …
Sep 21
Oklahoma agricultural producers and ranchers waiting on meaningful moisture to break ongoing dryness will need to hold onto their patience a bit longer, as the latest weather patterns offer little immediate relief. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus noted that despite hopes for scattered activity, dry conditions continue to reinforce themselves across much of the state. …
Sep 17
Oklahoma agricultural producers battling a brutal summer flash drought are finally staring down a promising forecast. The latest three-month outlooks released by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC) point toward a developing, potentially historic El Niño that could bring widespread, much-needed moisture across the Southern Plains from mid-fall through winter. According to Oklahoma State Climatologist …
Sep 17
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. September is already halfway over, but drought conditions across Oklahoma continue to worsen. Exceptional drought expanded again this week, reaching its highest coverage yet in the state. With much of Oklahoma still missing out on meaningful rainfall, the dry pattern remains firmly in place. According to the Drought …
Sep 16
Severe heat and persistent drought have taken a heavy toll on the current Oklahoma cotton crop, leaving producers facing an uphill battle and prompting early harvest readiness across much of the state. Oklahoma State University Extension Cotton Specialist Jenny Dudak sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to provide an in-depth look at current crop …
