The global agricultural commodities sector is locked in a severe ag market downturn, forcing producers to navigate a wave of grain price declines. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with OSU Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Todd Hubbs to
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Oklahoma's drought picture continues to tell two different stories depending on where you are in the state. While repeated rounds of spring rainfall have brought significant relief to man
UPDATED- In a news conference with Texas media, US Secretary of Ag Brooke Rollins has confirmed that the suspected case of New World Screwworm has been confirmed by the USDA Lab in Ames, Iowa. It is the first case in Texas since 1966. The U
The policy panel at the World Pork Expo recently focused on strategic paths for the industry to secure policy victories at both the national and state levels. Pat Hord of Ohio, President-Elect of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC),
Despite persistent drought and late-season weather conditions, the regional wheat crop is demonstrating remarkable resilience as the harvest progresses across Oklahoma. Producers are discovering that modern grain varieties are yielding surp
The lack of vibrant green across western Oklahoma is becoming more apparent as the season progresses, leaving the landscape looking far less robust than it should for this time of year. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted the persistent
Agriculture officials are intensifying cross-border monitoring and response preparations after the confirmation of a New World screwworm detection dangerously close to the United States. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announce
Farmer sentiment dropped again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined from 121 points in April to 119 (see Figure 1). The Current Conditions Index fell by 8 points, while the Future Expectations
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 approxi
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned a
Farmers are navigating a time when precision and timely information can make all the difference—and some of the most valuable tools are coming from space.Oklahoma Farm Reports Maci Carter spoke with Karen St. Germain, with NASA. Germa
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 1st, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 100%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 13% good to excellent, 53% poor to very poor, and 34% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat ha
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is formally requesting that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) investigate how several African nations are restricting imports of U.S. beef and pork. USMEF Director of Export Services Jim Remcheck e
Agricultural producers across Oklahoma will once again have the opportunity to gather, learn, and connect this summer as the Oklahoma Conservation Commission prepares for the fourth annual Crossroads Conference, returning to Enid after a ye
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at Roundtable meeting in OklahomaSpeaking to a room of producers facing tight margins and regulatory bottlenecks, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin vowed to dismantle standard federa
The digital divide remains a significant challenge for many rural areas, but a long-standing program in Oklahoma is successfully bridging the gap. Through a strategic partnership between Oklahoma State University Extension and rural Oklahom
Labor challenges in the specialty crop sector are continuing to draw attention, and Samantha Ayoub recently sat down with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter to discuss the growing urgency of workforce stability for fruit and vegetable produ
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is preparing to implement a major expansion of the federal farm safety net by adding up to 30 million new base acres to the Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs. Under Secretary for
The current agricultural trade landscape is heavily defined by drifting grain markets as prices slide into familiar territory due to a distinct lack of fresh fundamental news. The combination of early harvest progress, fluctuating internati
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma remain sharply divided, with improving moisture in the east contrasting with worsening dryness in the west. While rainfall has eased conditions in some
The current farm economy is facing a complex array of challenges, from fluctuating balance sheets to long-standing labor shortages. In a recent conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Duane Simpson, President and CEO of the Nat
pic courtesy of OK Wheat Commission FB Page 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. Accordi
Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture Protein demand is surging, and leaders in the pork industry are working to ensure producers benefit from growing consumer interest. Speaking with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport during a Dea
Federal officials gathered at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters to detail short- and long-term initiatives to expand domestic fertilizer production. Reporting for the USDA from Washington, D.C., Rod Bain shared updates
USDA Chief Economist Justin Benevidez recently shared insights on the state of the agricultural economy and emerging market trends during the National Association of Farm Broadcasters’ Washington Watch event. Addressing a group of farm broa
