Jun 16
The Oklahoma wheat harvest is rapidly approaching the finish line, with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission reporting the statewide harvest at 90% complete. While combining is wrapping up across most areas, operations have shifted focus to the northern tier of the state, where frequent rain events are creating a delicate balancing act between high yield potential …
Jun 16
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Derrell Peel, who shares his perspective on ongoing drought conditions, the market impact of New World screwworm, and what the continued U.S.–Mexico cattle border closure could mean for the beef industry. Drought Continues to Weigh on Herd Expansion Peel said …
Jun 15
Oklahoma’s weather has shifted dramatically into a pattern of widespread precipitation, providing a much-needed reprieve for large portions of the state following an exceptionally dry May. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted that the sudden transition mirrors a dramatic turnaround, with several regions already accumulating more rainfall during the first half of June than they recorded …
Jun 11
Oklahoma is currently locked in a battle with standard summer weather, but a massive shift in the tropical Pacific Ocean is about to reshape the long-term weather outlook. State Climatologist Gary McManus highlights that while short-term forecasts feature intense heat and severe storms, the big news is the official arrival of El Niño. Before looking …
Jun 11
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Despite recent rainfall improving conditions in parts of Oklahoma, drought continues to grip much of the state, with exceptional drought remaining entrenched across portions of western Oklahoma. Producers in the hardest-hit areas are still facing the effects of prolonged dryness, including stressed pastures, reduced forage production, and …
Jun 09
This is day 1 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Predicted to be one of the earliest harvests in recent history, rain and high humidity have stalled initial harvest reports. Harvest moved …
Jun 08
Climatological summer may have only officially kicked off on June 1, but Mother Nature is already cranking the thermostat straight to vintage mid-July. A sweeping heat wave has settled over Oklahoma, triggering the hottest stretch of weather for the warm season thus far and pushing heat index values into territory rarely seen this early in …
Jun 05
According to U.S. Wheat Associates, the 2025/2026 marketing year closed on May 31, 2026, and U.S. wheat export sales finished the year on a strong note, providing a buffer of support for farm families during a year of low farmgate prices. Final export inspections hit 23.7 million metric tons (MMT), or 871 million bushels, representing …
Jun 04
The global agricultural commodities sector is locked in a severe ag market downturn, forcing producers to navigate a wave of grain price declines. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with OSU Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Todd Hubbs to dissect the technical realities of this market slump, analyze the impact of timely rain across the Corn …
Jun 04
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture continues to tell two different stories depending on where you are in the state. While repeated rounds of spring rainfall have brought significant relief to many areas east of I-35, conditions across western Oklahoma continue to deteriorate as persistent dryness, high temperatures, and mounting …
