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 07
The Oklahoma State University Agricultural Economics Department will host the 2026 Rural Economic Outlook Conference on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the ConocoPhillips Alumni Center on the OSU campus in Stillwater. Designed to provide producers, agricultural lenders, and agribusiness leaders with timely market intelligence and management strategies, this year’s conference features an in-depth lineup addressing …
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 …
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 23
Oklahoma State University hosted food industry professionals and researchers Thursday, Sept. 17, for a workshop exploring how high-pressure processing technology can improve food safety, extend shelf life and create new opportunities for the beef industry. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with researchers from OSU and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the HPP workshop …
Sep 22
As agricultural producers begin making decisions for the 2026 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce is encouraging farmers to take advantage of online resources before making their elections. Enrollment for the 2026 ARC and PLC programs opened Sept. 16 and continues through Dec. …
Sep 21
Oklahoma State University researchers showcased advancements in turfgrass development and explored the potential for growing hops in Oklahoma during the university’s Turf & Landscape Field Day on Sept. 16. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson visited with OSU researchers and students to learn more about their ongoing research and its applications for Oklahoma growers and …
Sep 16
Oklahoma State University Extension is offering a new Ag Econ After Hours series designed to help producers work through current agricultural and economic decisions. Northeast Area Extension Specialist Scott Clawson said in an interview with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the series was developed around questions producers are bringing to county Extension offices and …
Sep 15
Oklahoma peanut and cotton producers will have the opportunity to see the latest field trial research, pest management strategies, and crop management insights firsthand during the 2026 Peanut & Cotton Field Day on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Hosted by Oklahoma State University Agriculture and the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the event takes …
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 …
