Dec 26
Speaking with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Valent’s row crop segment manager Will Griffin explained that the company is “an agriculture chemical manufacturer” offering products that “fit in basically every crop that’s grown in the United States.” He noted that the business is “split 50/50 between our specialty crops and our row crops,” and he oversees …
Dec 19
Q&A: Technical Assistance Demonstrates Value of U.S. Wheat to South American Customers Getting deep into the technical details of how and why U.S. wheat classes are valuable to South American millers and bakers is one of the favorite parts of working for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) for Regional Director Miguel Galdos. Originally trained as an …
Dec 18
Helena’s Jason Gregory on Maximizing Yields: Data-Driven Fertilizer Strategies and Micronutrients for 2026. As producers look toward the 2025 and 2026 growing seasons, they face a familiar and frustrating squeeze: fertilizer prices remain high while crop profits are harder to pencil out. In a recent conversation with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter, Jason Gregory of …
Dec 15
State Climatologist Gary McManus Forecasts 70-Degree Temps and Zero Chance of Snow this Christmas. The cold snap that recently hit Oklahoma is already on its way out, setting the stage for a significantly warmer—and drier—holiday week. In a recent interview, State Climatologist Gary McManus told Farm Director KC Sheperd that the recent chilly temperatures were …
Dec 11
Farmers are navigating one of the most uneven market years in recent memory, with soaring livestock prices on one side and tightening grain margins on the other. Maci Carter, Oklahoma Farm Report intern, spoke with Megan Roberts, principal quantitative and economic analyst with Compeer Financial, about the unusual dynamics shaping this year’s agricultural markets. Roberts …
Dec 11
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor shows that while exceptional drought remains at zero percent, dry conditions continue to tighten their grip across the state, with overall drought coverage rising to 66% this week—up from 59% last week. Extreme drought holds steady in southern Oklahoma at just under …
Dec 03
State Climatologist Gary McManus issued a cautionary update regarding the developing weather system, emphasizing one key theme: uncertainty. While confidence in the forecast details remains low, the risk of hazardous travel conditions—particularly freezing drizzle—warrants heightened awareness over the next 36 hours. The Setup: A Complex Frontal Battle. The current atmospheric setup features a warm front moving …
Dec 01
Oklahoma Farm Reports’ Maci Carter spoke with Bailey Corwine of the American Farm Bureau Federation, who began by discussing mental health in farm communities and immediately identified what she believes is the biggest misconception. She states that “the biggest misconception is that reaching out is a sign of weakness,” noting that farmers often rely on …
Nov 28
Farm director KC Sheperd spoke with Michael Langemeier of Purdue University, who began with an introduction to the Ag Economy Barometer, a monthly survey conducted by Purdue to track the sentiment of U.S. agricultural producers. Langemeier explained that the survey has been ongoing for about a decade and involves polling 400 producers every month. “We …
Nov 24
As Oklahoma prepares for a Thanksgiving break, State Climatologist Gary McManus delivered a crucial weather update, confirming the exit of recent rain and warning residents to brace for a dramatic shift in temperatures by the end of November 2025. Rain Ends, But Drought Lingers McManus confirmed that the scattered rain that has been falling “off …
