Tag: Wheat

Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Reaches 35 Percent Amid Drastic Yield Swings and Persistent Drought

The Oklahoma wheat harvest is officially underway, but the results rolling across the scales are telling two entirely different stories. According to the latest field data from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, the statewide harvest is approximately 35 percent complete, moving much faster than the recent weekly snapshot from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), …

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IGP Short Course Enhances Buyer Confidence in the U.S. Wheat Supply Chain

Professional development and technical assistance are two of the building blocks that U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) uses in its global strategy to engage with customers, open and maintain markets and establish a preference for U.S. wheat classes around the world. One key component of this strategy is bringing international customers to the United States to …

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Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Reaches 12%–14% Complete Amid Wide Crop Differences

The Oklahoma wheat harvest is moving rapidly, offering producers, grain handlers, crop consultants, and industry partners a field-level look at how the crop is shaping up across the state. According to the latest Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, harvest is currently reported at 12% to 14% complete. As combines move through …

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Early Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Underway as Crop Conditions Struggle In This Weeks Crop Progress

According to the latest crop progress report released on May 26th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 98%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 12% good to excellent, 56% poor to very poor, and 32% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 7% this week. Kansas winter wheat headed is at 97% winter wheat …

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Dr. Jayson Lusk Highlights OSU Investments in Wheat, Beef, and Agricultural Research

OSU agriculture investments are helping position Oklahoma producers for the future, according to Dr. Jayson Lusk, Dean of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, who says new facilities, research initiatives, and stronger industry partnerships are aimed at improving profitability and advancing science for farmers and ranchers across the state. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport …

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Kansas Wheat Quality Tour Finds Low Yields; Biofuel Demand Spurred by Geopolitical Tension

The agricultural sector continues to navigate a complex landscape of shifting weather patterns, policy developments, and global energy demands. To break down these challenges, University of Illinois Extension’s Todd Gleason spoke with Agricultural Economist Dan O’Brien from Kansas State University Extension to provide an in-depth look at the current outlook for the Kansas wheat crop …

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Annual Winter Wheat Tour Provides Direct Field Insights for USW Staff and Global Customers

Ryan Olson, director of trade policy for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), joined more than 60 people from 16 U.S. states and three countries on the Wheat Quality Council’s 68th Annual Hard Red Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour in Kansas from May 11 to 14, 2026. Olson took the wheel in one of 17 cars that traversed …

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Rebuilding Oklahoma Soil Health: How Long-Term Manure Application Benefits Wheat Country

Producers across Oklahoma are constantly looking for innovative ways to manage rising fertilizer costs while maintaining productive fields. At the recent Oklahoma Wheat Field Day, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Daniel Adamson, Oklahoma State University Extension soil management specialist, to discuss a promising proof-of-concept study focused on rebuilding Oklahoma …

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Market Uncertainty and Geopolitical Shifts Drive Fluctuations in Grain and Soybean Prices

The agricultural markets are experiencing notable volatility, driven by international political developments and shifting economic forecasts. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Todd Hubbs from Oklahoma State University (OSU) to discuss the current state of the markets and what producers can expect in the coming weeks. The conversation highlighted how global events, particularly …

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Wheat Disease Pressure in Oklahoma: OSU Expert Warns of Rising Wheat Streak Mosaic Concerns

Wheat disease pressure in Oklahoma has intensified this season, with multiple viruses and fungal infections affecting fields across the state, according to Oklahoma State University plant pathologist Dr. Meriem Aoun. Speaking during the Lahoma Wheat Field Day with summer intern Presley Strickland, Aoun said growers are seeing unusually widespread disease activity, particularly from wheat streak …

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