Oct 02
USDA is increasing funding for its regenerative agriculture pilot program to $1 billion for fiscal year 2027, following strong producer interest during the program’s first year. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce spoke with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport about the increased investment, what USDA learned during the pilot’s first year 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 …
Oct 02
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Missouri cattle producer and Hereford breeder Glen Klippenstein, one of the cattlemen involved in the early development of the Beef Checkoff. Klippenstein was recently recognized with the Beef Checkoff Visionary Award for his work helping establish the program in the 1980s. Looking …
Oct 02
Following the release of the USDA Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks report, Oklahoma wheat marketing decisions are top of mind for producers navigating tight margins and heavy global export competition. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to examine the numbers and discuss …
Oct 01
President Donald Trump made a campaign stop in Durant Thursday. Farm director KC Sheperd was at the event with the at capacity crowd with Trump telling a large crowd that he made the trip to Oklahoma because of his support for the state and its Republican candidates. Trump said the weather had forced him to …
Oct 01
Oklahomans gathered in Durant Thursday evening as President Trump made a campaign stop in southeastern Oklahoma. The event brought together several Oklahoma Republican candidates and officials ahead of Trump’s appearance, including Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, gubernatorial candidate Mike Mazzei, Congressman Josh Brecheen, U.S. Senate candidate Kevin Hern, lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon and …
Oct 01
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Andy James from Oklahoma Forestry Services to discuss ongoing Oklahoma wildfire challenges and evaluate how emergency responders and land managers are navigating fire suppression across the state. While recent rainfall provided a welcome reprieve across parched pastures and timber, James stressed that moisture offers only a temporary …
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 30
Oklahoma ranchers, farmers, and fairgoers heading to the annual Tulsa State Fair received special recognition ahead of opening day, as U.S. Senator James Lankford shared a message highlighting greetings sent to Oklahomans from former President Donald Trump. The Tulsa State Fair officially kicks off tomorrow, bringing together agricultural producers, youth exhibitors, livestock competitors, and families …
Sep 30
In a detailed market review, Allendale’s Rich Nelson broke down the USDA quarterly grain stocks and small grains summary with Farm Director KC Sheperd, outlining what shifting supply balances mean for producers navigating wheat, corn, and soybean marketing decisions. While old-crop and new-crop supply data presented both positive and bearish surprises, export headwinds and weather …
