Jun 25
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. As Oklahoma moves deeper into summer, drought continues to shape conditions for producers across the state. Although eastern Oklahoma has seen improving moisture, severe dryness in the west is still driving higher input costs, stressing pastures, and adding pressure to already difficult production decisions. According to the …
Jun 24
With the highly anticipated USDA acreage report on the horizon, Farmers Business Network (FBN) is sharing a preview from its sixth annual US Acreage Report. The data highlights how severe weather is altering planting decisions across the country. In a recent discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Josh McClure of FBN broke down the numbers, …
Jun 23
The 2026 Oklahoma wheat harvest is rapidly drawing to a close, with operations estimated at 95% complete. While producers are pushing to finish the remaining irrigated acres in the Panhandle and final fields in north-central and northeastern portions of the state, recent heavy rainfall has forced them to contend with incredibly muddy field conditions. Despite …
Jun 22
A powerful, destructive line of thunderstorms ripped through western and central Oklahoma during the overnight hours of Sunday into early Monday morning, June 22, triggering rare “destructive” warnings for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The National Weather Service issued its highest tier of severe thunderstorm warnings just after 1 a.m. CT as the fast-moving complex …
Jun 19
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will convene its Summer Board of Directors Meeting June 22-25 in Fargo, North Dakota, bringing together wheat growers, industry leaders, and USW staff to discuss market conditions, export opportunities, and challenges facing the U.S. wheat industry. The gathering will feature committee meetings, market analysis presentations and discussions focused on trends in …
Jun 18
Oklahoma producers are moving rapidly through this year’s winter wheat harvest, tracking well ahead of last year’s pace with roughly 90 percent of the crop already complete, leaving producers focused on managing limited grain volume in a highly volatile market. While early regional reports indicate that overall grain quality has been decent, the actual bushels …
Jun 18
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. For the first time in months, Oklahoma’s drought map is showing meaningful relief across eastern Oklahoma, where a large portion of the region is now officially drought-free. After weeks of steady and, in some cases, heavy rainfall, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor reflects one of the most …
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 …
