Nov 02
A dynamic late-autumn storm system is threatening Oklahoma with severe weather and tornadoes, closely following an exceptionally warm October that delivered significant, albeit uneven, drought relief across the state. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus with the Oklahoma Mesonet and Oklahoma Climate Survey, conditions across the region are mirroring spring patterns rather than typical November …
Oct 29
While long-range climate models hint at potential polar vortex disruptions and sudden stratospheric warming far to the north, Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus notes that 2026 is leaving no doubt about where it stands in the state’s historical climate record books. According to McManus, Oklahoma is not simply contending for the all-time warmest year on …
Oct 29
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought conditions continue to show signs of improvement in some areas, as recent rainfall has helped ease dry conditions across parts of the state. With much of Oklahoma still experiencing drought, the latest Drought Monitor highlights the ongoing need for moisture as the state looks ahead …
Oct 23
Following recent widespread rainfall across the Southern Plains, Oklahoma State University crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to deliver a detailed Todd Hubbs crop market update covering planting progress, harvest projections, and shifting commodity prices. While the moisture brought much-needed relief to parched fields, the intensity of the deluge created …
Oct 22
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma is seeing some improvement in drought conditions following recent rainfall, offering relief after months of hot, dry weather across much of the state. Exceptional drought has shrunk by 9.39% this week, reflecting the impact of heavy rain across parts of Oklahoma. However, drought remains widespread, and …
Oct 21
A developing winter weather pattern across the Southern Plains will deliver a sharp contrast in seasonal moisture, cold air, and frozen precipitation for Oklahoma agricultural producers. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with AccuWeather meteorologist Chad Merrill to examine the full winter outlook, breaking down projected temperatures, snowfall expectations, ice storm probabilities, and the …
Oct 15
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought continues to put pressure on much of the state, even as recent rainfall this week has offered some relief in parts of the region. The latest outlook offers some hope for more rain across the state in the coming days, though drought remains a concern …
Oct 14
A relentless wave of heavy rainfall continues to pound western and central Oklahoma, delivering historic moisture to parched ground while creating localized flooding headaches as storms persist through Wednesday morning. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus highlighted the sheer scale of the event, pointing out that several communities have seen unprecedented short-term totals. “Sometimes, Ladies and …
Oct 08
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The rain that moved across Oklahoma last week is giving drought-stricken areas some much-needed relief after months of hot and dry conditions. While drought remains widespread across the state, the recent moisture has already made a noticeable difference and helped improve conditions in several areas. According to …
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 …
