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 30
Oklahoma’s premier agricultural gathering is preparing for a change of scenery this fall as the Oklahoma Ag Expo on the River relocates to OKANA in Oklahoma City. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Ashley Tucker Randolph with the Oklahoma Ag Expo to discuss what attendees, exhibitors, and agricultural producers can expect from the …
Sep 29
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey about OCA’s upcoming fall gatherings and the legislative issues the organization is monitoring this fall. OCA Fall Gatherings Bring Cattle Producers Together Kelsey says the fall gatherings are some of his favorite events because …
Sep 29
In the latest Crop Marketing letter from OSU’s Todd Hubbs he writes: Grain and oilseed prices moved lower last week as speculation on the Black Sea conflict and the Trump-Xi meeting cast a bearish light on prospects. Harvest pressure from spring planted crops along with no information from the Chinese delegation on potential trade deals …
Sep 29
For the first session of Ag Econ After Hours, Oklahoma State University Extension Specialist Scott Clawson examined what producers should consider when deciding what to do with open cows this fall. Clawson focused on cull cow prices, seasonal market trends and the economics of keeping certain cows in the herd longer. Cull Cow Prices Typically …
Sep 28
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 57% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 18%. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to 58% last week. Soybeans harvested stands at 17%. The U.S. Cotton Crop …
Sep 28
Oklahoma agricultural producers tracking fall moisture may soon see relief as a shifting weather pattern brings both significant rainfall potential and severe weather risks across the state. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus outlined the evolving scenario in his latest Mesonet Ticker, noting that atmospheric ingredients are aligning to deliver moisture, cooler conditions, and a round …
Sep 28
A stalled federal Farm Bill and rising market pressures took center stage during an agricultural newsmaker panel moderated by farm broadcasters Jesse Allen and DeLoss Jahnke. The discussion featured Ethan Lane, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA); Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA); …
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 25
Fall agritourism is getting underway across Oklahoma, with dozens of farms preparing pumpkin patches, mazes, and other activities for visitors. Whitney Hinrichsen, agritourism coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, said in a conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that about 42 fall venues are part of the state’s agritourism program …
