Sep 01
Reporting from Todd Gleason features analysis from University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Scott Irwin on how the EPA’s 100% reallocation of Small Refinery Exemptions turns a large exemption headline into a net-neutral wash that supports biomass-based diesel. Gleason reports that while the Environmental Protection Agency recently ruled on 34 petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs)—totaling …
Aug 26
Grain markets are navigating a complex web of geopolitical friction, weather uncertainty, and shifting trade policies. Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to break down what producers should watch in the corn and wheat sectors, as well as key strategies for managing risk in …
Aug 12
The August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report delivered significant market-moving data for agricultural producers, with corn emerging as the undisputed superstar winner across the balance sheets. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Allendale Chief Strategist Rich Nelson to dive into the details of the USDA report, analyzing how shifting yields, acreage additions, …
Jul 31
Oklahoma State University Extension specialists gave farmers and agricultural professionals a hands-on look at crop production, pest management, soil health and irrigation technology during the recent OSU Extension Demo Day in Chickasha. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson spoke with OSU Extension specialist Brian Arnall during the event about the demonstrations available to attendees and …
Jul 28
In His latest Newsletter, OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs says Grain and oilseed futures prices rallied last week only to fade on Friday and Monday. The geopolitical issues in the Black Sea, Arabian Gulf, and the Red Sea will maintain prominence over the near term. Weather in the U.S. and EU regions continues to impact summer …
Jul 21
OSU’s Todd Hubbs says Crop markets surged over the last week led by a strong rally in the wheat complex. Developments in the Black Sea drove wheat prices higher on disruptions to trade flows out of the region. Weather model predictions at present forecast significant rain events over the next week in Nebraska, NE Kansas, …
Jul 16
The wheat market outlook has improved significantly following a challenging harvest across the Southern Plains, according to Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Dr. Todd Hubbs. Speaking with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays, Hubbs discussed the latest USDA crop reports, grain markets, corn and soybean prospects, grain sorghum demand, and why producers …
Jul 10
The agricultural markets received a wave of fresh data as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. In this comprehensive July WASDE Report Analysis, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Allendale’s Rich Nelson to break down the surprising adjustments across multiple commodity sectors. This specific July report …
Jul 09
Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently discussed the latest shifts in the wheat and soybean markets with Farm Director KC Sheperd. Following a major market run-up immediately after the holiday weekend, particularly with soybeans exploding higher, the markets have given back some of those gains. Despite these minor pullbacks, hard …
Jul 07
Grain and oilseed futures prices moved higher over the last week, driven by weather issues around the globe. Futures prices emerged from the long holiday weekend in a bullish mood, fueled by speculation on crop potential amid a major heat wave in Europe, a delayed monsoon in India, and localized issues in the United States. …
