Nov 02
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, U.S. Corn harvested stands at 74% and Soybeans harvested stands at 88%. U.S. Cotton harvested stands at 63% and Sorghum harvested stands at 64%. U.S. Winter Wheat planting now stands at 83%, compared to 76% one week ago. In Oklahoma, wheat planting now stands at 62% compared …
Oct 22
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the first detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in wildlife in the United States, identified in an elk in Pecos County, Texas. The elk was located on a game ranch and was officially reported after being harvested by a hunter. …
Oct 21
Visitors to Oklahoma City’s historic Stockyards City got an up-close look at one of the most recognizable symbols of the American West during the annual Stockyards Stampede, where Texas Longhorn cattle were among the featured attractions. Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson spoke with Wes Sander of Woodward, Oklahoma, who, along with his son Cody, …
Oct 20
The Texas cattle feeding industry is navigating challenges ranging from Mexican cattle imports and New World screwworm concerns to labor disruptions and the need for long-term herd rebuilding. Laphe Laroe, outgoing chairman of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) and director of operations at Smith Cattle Company, discussed these issues with senior farm and ranch …
Oct 19
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 56% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 44%. Soybeans harvested stands at 64%. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 35% good to excellent this week versus 34% a week ago. Cotton harvested …
Oct 18
Over 500 cattle producers are gathering in downtown Oklahoma City through Tuesday for the 2026 Texas Cattle Feeders Association Annual Convention. Among those who will be speaking to the cattlemen are Laphe Laroe, TCFA Chairman, Hunter Ihrman, NCBA’s Executive Director for Strategic Engagement and Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State Extension Specialist for Livestock Marketing. Oklahoma …
Oct 09
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its October Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of October 1. September was warmer than normal for most of the Nation. Parts of the Great Plains, lower Missouri Valley, Delta recorded temperatures 6°F …
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 14
Federal and state animal health officials have confirmed the first equine case of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in the United States this century. The detection, officially verified by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on September 9, 2026, involved a working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas, marking a significant escalation …
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. …
