Sep 15
As Oklahoma heads toward the start of fall, dry conditions are creating uncertainty for producers considering planting wheat, particularly those hoping to establish wheat pasture. Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte said in a conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays that the state’s drought conditions have worsened, with many producers waiting …
Sep 11
The latest WASDE report analysis reveals a complex supply and demand picture for Southern Plains growers, particularly within the wheat and cotton sectors where global dynamics and localized weather continue to dictate market tone. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale, to break down the latest figures from the …
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 …
Sep 09
The weak cold boundary sliding across the state overnight will bring noticeable changes to Thursday’s forecast, delivering a brief interruption to the dominant heat dome. The relief, however, will be far from uniform across Oklahoma in terms of both cloud cover, temperature drops, and actual precipitation. Temperatures: Stepping Down from the Century Mark After enduring …
Sep 04
Relief may finally be in sight for Southern Plains fall weather as a major atmospheric pattern shift prepares to break persistent drought conditions and relentless triple-digit heat. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Chad Merrill to discuss what agricultural producers can anticipate as empty soil profiles challenge upcoming winter wheat …
Aug 27
Oklahoma is officially fully engulfed in drought, with 100% of the state now experiencing at least Moderate Drought (D1) conditions according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update. This marks the first time since November 1, 2022, that every part of the state has met the moderate drought threshold. Severe conditions continue to expand rapidly …
Aug 27
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma as persistent heat and a lack of meaningful rainfall put more stress on farmers and ranchers. Exceptional drought now covers 12.06% of the state, while moderate to extreme drought affects all of Oklahoma. And with no significant rainfall in the …
Aug 21
Oklahoma producers and residents weary of persistent summer heat and dry conditions may soon see a significant shift in regional weather patterns. Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus reports that a strengthening, potentially historic El Niño in the equatorial Pacific could bring cooler temperatures and increased moisture to the state as the region transitions into late …
Aug 20
Grain markets have recently posted solid gains across wheat, corn, and soybeans, yet hard red winter (HRW) wheat futures continue to battle technical resistance. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Todd Hubbs to analyze how weather conditions, Black Sea trade dynamics, and global supply levels are …
Aug 20
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to deepen across Oklahoma as hot and dry weather keeps putting pressure on the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows exceptional drought expanding in western Oklahoma, while nearly the entire state remains affected by some level of drought or abnormal dryness. With little …
