Nov 02
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, U.S. Corn harvested stands at 74% and Soybeans harvested stands at 88%. U.S. Cotton harvested stands at 63% and Sorghum harvested stands at 64%. U.S. Winter Wheat planting now stands at 83%, compared to 76% one week ago. In Oklahoma, wheat planting now stands at 62% compared …
Oct 23
While sunny skies and crisp conditions may feel pleasant across much of Oklahoma, agricultural producers and water managers know that the best weather right now comes in shades of gray. Soil moisture deficits, low stock ponds, and diminished lake levels across the state continue to make widespread, soaking rainfall the top priority heading into late …
Oct 19
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, equal to 56% a week ago. Corn harvested stands at 44%. Soybeans harvested stands at 64%. The U.S. Cotton Crop is rated 35% good to excellent this week versus 34% a week ago. Cotton harvested …
Oct 16
Heavy widespread rains across Oklahoma brought much-needed moisture to dry soil, but Southern Plains crop markets face pressure from bearish federal production reports and shifting export dynamics. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to examine how regional planting delays, local basis trends, and …
Sep 30
In a detailed market review, Allendale’s Rich Nelson broke down the USDA quarterly grain stocks and small grains summary with Farm Director KC Sheperd, outlining what shifting supply balances mean for producers navigating wheat, corn, and soybean marketing decisions. While old-crop and new-crop supply data presented both positive and bearish surprises, export headwinds and weather …
Sep 29
In the latest Crop Marketing letter from OSU’s Todd Hubbs he writes: Grain and oilseed prices moved lower last week as speculation on the Black Sea conflict and the Trump-Xi meeting cast a bearish light on prospects. Harvest pressure from spring planted crops along with no information from the Chinese delegation on potential trade deals …
Sep 25
While national coverage of the extended U.S.-China trade truce focuses almost entirely on Midwestern soybeans, the practical impact for Oklahoma agricultural producers comes down to three specific commodities: grain sorghum, upland cotton, and beef carcass cutout value. The decision by Washington and Beijing to push their tariff ceasefire deadline out to January 10 temporarily stabilizes …
Sep 24
Volatile crop markets and planting uncertainty are creating a challenging backdrop for Oklahoma producers as fall fieldwork gets underway. After starting the week on solid ground, commodity markets gave back their gains and then some, with hard red winter wheat contracts dropping roughly 30 cents from Monday’s highs. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down …
Sep 17
Developing resilient grain marketing strategies is top of mind for agricultural producers as post-WASDE market dynamics, weather disruptions, and global trade uncertainties collide. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to evaluate the commodity landscape following the latest USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) …
Sep 15
As Oklahoma heads toward the start of fall, dry conditions are creating uncertainty for producers considering planting wheat, particularly those hoping to establish wheat pasture. Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte said in a conversation with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays that the state’s drought conditions have worsened, with many producers waiting …
