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, …
Aug 14
State Climatologist Gary McManus recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to address the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions across Oklahoma. Over a brief period, severe heat and lack of rainfall have triggered a significant flash drought, drastically altering soil conditions, agricultural outlooks, and surface water supplies statewide. The Rapid Rise of Oklahoma’s Flash Drought …
Aug 13
Oklahoma cotton crop conditions across the state show significant contrast as producers navigate bloom and boll fill under persistent heat and severe drought conditions. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Oklahoma State University Cotton Extension Specialist Jenny Dudak to discuss the current state of the crop, pest pressures, and harvest aid strategies. While irrigated …
Aug 13
In this crop market update, Farm Director KC Sheperd sits down with Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to analyze the latest USDA WASDE report and its impact on regional and global commodity markets. Domestic Crop Acreage and Yield Projections The latest USDA WASDE report brought several notable shifts in domestic acreage numbers. …
Aug 13
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma is facing another week of worsening drought conditions as persistent heat and a lack of meaningful rainfall continue to put pressure on the state. The latest Drought Monitor shows conditions deteriorating across much of Oklahoma, raising concerns for agriculture, water supplies, and pasture and rangeland conditions …
