Sep 11
The latest WASDE report analysis reveals a complex supply and demand picture for Southern Plains growers, particularly within the wheat and cotton sectors where global dynamics and localized weather continue to dictate market tone. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale, to break down the latest figures from the …
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 11
Oklahoma agricultural producers managing grain marketing decisions face a complex mix of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting export demand, and volatile basis levels as harvest decisions approach. While recent rains provided welcome moisture across portions of the state, hard red winter wheat prices continue to trade within a familiar range, hovering between $8.10 and $8.40 in the …
Sep 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Oklahoma cattle producer and Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board Chairman Cheryl Devuyst, who is representing U.S. cattle producers during a special trade mission to Japan. Devuyst says the Heartland tour has brought beef, corn and soybean producers together with Japanese buyers and …
Sep 10
The Next Generation Stockman event will bring middle and high school students together on September 26 in Perkins, Oklahoma at Sandridge Land and Cattle, for a day focused on cattle management, nutrition, reproduction and herd selection. Asher Mace, assistant ranch manager at Sandridge, said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that …
Sep 10
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma, with exceptional drought expanding this week to cover 13.13% of the state and moderate to extreme drought affecting all of Oklahoma. Some rain fell overnight and into Thursday morning in central Oklahoma, offering a little relief, while the outlook continues …
Sep 09
Winter canola is making a significant resurgence across Oklahoma and the Southern Plains, driven by surging renewable diesel demand, strong cash bids, and proven rotational yield benefits for wheat producers. In an interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Jeff Frazier with Scoular Market Development explained that canola is positioned as a legitimate, profitable cash crop …
Sep 09
The weak cold boundary sliding across the state overnight will bring noticeable changes to Thursday’s forecast, delivering a brief interruption to the dominant heat dome. The relief, however, will be far from uniform across Oklahoma in terms of both cloud cover, temperature drops, and actual precipitation. Temperatures: Stepping Down from the Century Mark After enduring …
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 08
Oklahoma State University has announced the location of its new veterinary teaching hospital and the site of its new Agronomy Discovery Center, marking a significant investment in the future of agricultural research, veterinary education and animal healthcare. In 2025, OSU received a historic $250 million state funding appropriation to support the construction of a state-of-the-art …
