Oklahoma producers are navigating a shifting landscape following the latest USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks reports. To break down what these numbers mean for the region, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to analyze how surging Oklahoma soybean acreage, emerging winter canola rotations, and …
Tag: Wheat
Jun 30
USDA June Acreage Report Reveals Shifting Crop Intentions Across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its annual June acreage report, detailing significant adjustments in planting and harvesting intentions across the Southern Plains. Striking a balance between fluctuating market demands and regional weather patterns, producers in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas are adjusting their acreage strategies across key commodities. Oklahoma Acres See Major …
Jun 30
Kansas Wheat Harvest Surpasses 70 Percent Complete as Scorching Weather Speeds Progress
This is day 9 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. After several days of scorching temperatures and dry conditions, farmers have been able to return to the fields. Harvest is making steady …
Jun 26
OSU’s Todd Hubbs says Favorable Weather and Heavy Supplies Stifle Grain Markets
Grain prices are under continued pressure as favorable weather and heavy global supplies limit upward momentum, leaving agricultural producers struggling to find a footing in the current market. Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs notes that while the seasonal shift has introduced new variables, excellent growing conditions across key production areas …
Jun 25
Oklahoma Wheat Grower Meeting Coming Up Wednesday, July 8th, Weatherford
Register today for the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association Annual Meeting! Join us Wednesday, July 8 at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford. Hear updates from Dr. Carver, Dr. Silva, Mike Schulte, and receive NAWG updates. OWGA Members – FREE Non-Members – $50 (includes a one-year OWGA membership!) Registration: 10:30 AM Meeting: 11:00 AM …
Jun 25
Oklahoma Braces for King Kong El Niño Despite Imminent Summer Drought Risks
The threat of a rapidly intensifying King Kong El Niño is developing in the Pacific, carrying the potential to drastically alter weather patterns across the southern plains. However, Oklahoma must first navigate a forecasted period of below-normal precipitation through the core summer months. State Climatologist Gary McManus detailed the severe atmospheric shifts impacting the region, …
Jun 25
Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show 2026 Offers Scholarships and Opportunities for Young Wheat Producers
Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show 2026 is giving 4-H and FFA students across the state a chance to showcase their wheat production skills, compete for scholarships, and gain valuable experience in grain quality evaluation. In a recent conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays, Mike Schulte of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission highlighted key dates, …
Jun 23
Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Nears 95% Completion Facing Heavy Rains and Historic Drought
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
Chinese Team Explores the Blending Versatility of U.S. Wheat Classes at Wheat Marketing Center
Which wheat – or blend of wheats – works best for what product? That’s the ultimate question teams come to answer during the End Product Collaborative Short Course at the Wheat Marketing Center (WMC) in Portland, Oregon. The course is designed to put different wheat blends to the test for the specific end products that …
Jun 18
Managing Limited Grain Volume: OSU’s Todd Hubbs Breaks Down Wheat Storage Economics and Shifting Global Markets
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 …

























