Oct 21
A developing winter weather pattern across the Southern Plains will deliver a sharp contrast in seasonal moisture, cold air, and frozen precipitation for Oklahoma agricultural producers. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with AccuWeather meteorologist Chad Merrill to examine the full winter outlook, breaking down projected temperatures, snowfall expectations, ice storm probabilities, and the …
Oct 16
Heavy widespread rains across Oklahoma brought much-needed moisture to dry soil, but Southern Plains crop markets face pressure from bearish federal production reports and shifting export dynamics. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to examine how regional planting delays, local basis trends, and …
Oct 02
Wildfire mitigation and soil water retention remain high priorities across the state, prompting the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to expand programs targeting invasive species and infrastructure resilience. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Trey Lam, executive director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, to discuss the ongoing efforts to manage invasive red cedars, mitigate wildfire …
Apr 30
Oklahoma is currently experiencing exceptionally heavy rainfall, described by the State Climatologist as “biblical rains” that have occurred over the past few weeks. The soaking conditions have pushed the state remarkably close to breaking its all-time statewide rainfall record for April, and according to the Climatologist, “we aren’t done yet.” As it stands, Oklahoma has …
Apr 29
Oklahomans should be prepared for potential severe weather developing later today, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, according to State Climatologist Gary McManus. Dubbed “The Cold Front Edition” by McManus, the severe weather threat stems from storms expected to form this afternoon along a cold front moving into the region. While severe thunderstorms, possibly bringing large hail, …
