Nov 02
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, U.S. Corn harvested stands at 74% and Soybeans harvested stands at 88%. U.S. Cotton harvested stands at 63% and Sorghum harvested stands at 64%. U.S. Winter Wheat planting now stands at 83%, compared to 76% one week ago. In Oklahoma, wheat planting now stands at 62% compared …
Oct 19
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 56% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 44%. Soybeans harvested stands at 64%. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 35% good to excellent this week versus 34% a week ago. Cotton harvested …
Oct 09
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its October Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of October 1. September was warmer than normal for most of the Nation. Parts of the Great Plains, lower Missouri Valley, Delta recorded temperatures 6°F …
Sep 30
The latest USDA Grain Stocks report shows higher corn inventories across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, while wheat stocks declined in all three states compared with a year ago. The report, released September 30 by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, reflects grain stocks stored as of September 1, 2026. Corn Stocks Increase Across Southern Plains Corn …
Sep 28
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays looks at how recent concerns surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Kansas have disrupted the cattle processing workforce and created uncertainty across the beef industry. ICE Concerns Disrupt Kansas Cattle Processing Hays says the issue gained attention last week after reports began …
Sep 11
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its September Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of September 1. August brought mixed weather conditions across key United States agricultural regions. Warmer-than-normal temperatures dominated most of the Pacific Coast, Rockies, and southern Plains. …
Sep 04
Relief may finally be in sight for Southern Plains fall weather as a major atmospheric pattern shift prepares to break persistent drought conditions and relentless triple-digit heat. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill to discuss what agricultural producers can anticipate as empty soil profiles challenge upcoming winter wheat …
Aug 31
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. corn crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, down 2 points from last week. The U.S. cotton crop is rated 39% good to excellent this week, up 2 …
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 12
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its August Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of August 1. The report projects the second-highest U.S. corn production on record, a larger cotton crop and a continued decline in all wheat and …
