May 01
Brett Carver, Regents Professor and Wheat Breeding Chair at Oklahoma State University (OSU), recently sat down with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the current state of the Oklahoma wheat crop and the future of the university’s breeding program. The discussion centered on environmental challenges, the development of specialty varieties, and a significant capital …
Apr 30
The hard red winter wheat markets are currently experiencing significant volatility, driven by geopolitical conflicts and challenging weather conditions across the Plains. In a recent discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State University’s Todd Hubbs highlighted the rapid price swings, noting that the July contract for Hard Red Winter Wheat (HRW) recently climbed above …
Apr 28
Farm Director KC Sheperd is in Washington, D.C. this week as part of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters’ annual meeting with lawmakers and agricultural groups, where one of the key issues being discussed is the growing pressure facing wheat producers. Farmers across wheat country are dealing with a difficult combination of drought stress, rising …
Apr 24
At the recent Chickasha Field Day, producers gathered to evaluate the performance of various wheat varieties and discuss the significant disease pressure impacting Oklahoma’s wheat crop this season. Associate Farm Reporter, Carli Davenport, spoke with Dr. Amanda Silva, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University, about the current state of the crop and …
Apr 20
According to the latest crop progress report released on April 20th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 30%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 10% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 45% fair. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 15% winter wheat crop is ranked 24% good to excellent, 35% fair, …
Apr 16
The current wheat market rally is gaining significant momentum, with prices surging to their highest levels since early 2025. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Todd Hubbs, OSU crop marketing specialist, to discuss how this rally is being fueled by poor crop conditions and persistent weather challenges across the Southern Plains. Hubbs notes that …
Apr 16
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma’s drought picture remains stubbornly locked in place, with nearly the entire state still dealing with some level of dryness as spring planting season moves forward. While extreme drought continues to grip many counties, forecasters are offering a bit of encouragement with better rain chances showing up …
Apr 15
Oklahoma severe weather remains at the forefront of agricultural concerns as the state navigates a record-breaking spring and eyes a potential transition to a “Godzilla” El Niño. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with State Climatologist Gary McManus to break down erratic rainfall patterns, the persistent drought in the Northwest, and what shifting Pacific Ocean …
Apr 15
Oklahoma wheat producers are facing one of the toughest seasons in recent memory as drought, freeze damage and pests continue to drag down the 2026 hard red winter wheat crop across the Southern Plains. Schulte: “I’ve Never Seen It This Bad” Speaking with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Executive Director of the Oklahoma …
Apr 14
In this week’s Oklahoma Wheat Commission crop update, Ashleigh Faris with Oklahoma State University shares what wheat producers need to be watching right now across the state. Faris walks through current field conditions, including increasing aphid and mite activity, overall pest pressure, and how ongoing drought is continuing to impact crop development. With Oklahoma wheat …
