Winter canola is making a significant resurgence across Oklahoma and the Southern Plains, driven by surging renewable diesel demand, strong cash bids, and proven rotational yield benefits for wheat producers. In an interview with Farm Direc
The weak cold boundary sliding across the state overnight will bring noticeable changes to Thursday’s forecast, delivering a brief interruption to the dominant heat dome. The relief, however, will be far from uniform across Oklahoma in term
According to reporting by Rod Bain for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C., scientists are making significant strides in modernizing the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)—a biological control method that has formed the
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. corn crop is rated 56% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week, and corn harvested is at 5% nationally. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this wee
Oklahoma State University has announced the location of its new veterinary teaching hospital and the site of its new Agronomy Discovery Center, marking a significant investment in the future of agricultural research, veterinary education an
Read an Accurate Ag Book Week is returning to classrooms across Oklahoma this September, aiming to introduce students to the realities of agriculture through engaging, factual literature. In a conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Emi
Turning Raw Data into Actionable Early WarningsWith drought conditions lingering and pest pressures escalating across agricultural regions, growers are constantly managing risks that can make or break a crop year. Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
Angie CraigWith Minnesota’s primary just days away, politicians have descended on Farmfest in Southern Minnesota, using the annual trade show to connect with producers and address the path forward for federal farm policy. Among those
Labor Day stands as a national tribute to the American worker, but its origins stem from the hardships and determination of 19th-century laborers fighting for basic rights. In a historical perspective shared by Todd Gleason for University o
President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders supporting America’s ranchers and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins made additional announcements protecting our nation’s cattle herd and providing transparency for consume
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army announced a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to gather public input on additional regulatory language for defining “waters of the United S
Relief may finally be in sight for Southern Plains fall weather as a major atmospheric pattern shift prepares to break persistent drought conditions and relentless triple-digit heat. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with AccuWeath
The recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding small refinery exemptions impact ag markets significantly across the grain and energy sectors. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with Oklahoma State University cr
As grain bin safety becomes increasingly important with corn harvest approaching, Dr. Kevin Moore, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is reminding farmers and f
Auctions can be a good opportunity for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers looking to sell equipment, livestock supplies or other items, according to Ken Carpenter, owner of Ken Carpenter Auction and Realty. Carpenter spoke with Associate Farm Re
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. August is officially in the books, but Oklahoma is still dealing with exceptional drought, which was present every week throughout the month and has expanded again this week to cover 12.6
While nitrogen price increases have captured widespread attention, phosphate fertilizers have staged a quiet, multi-year climb that is now accelerating into major expense increases for producers. University of Illinois agricultural economis
The Superior Livestock Labor Day Sale will mark the final major advertised cattle sale of Superior Livestock’s summer series, with a little more than 50,000 head scheduled for the sale. Superior Livestock President Danny Jones spoke w
The countdown is officially underway for the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair, scheduled to run from September 17 through September 27. Marking the latest opening date on the fair’s historical calendar, organizers are gearing up for eleven da
Pic courtesy of Jean Kates, Jones, OKOver the past decade, the rapid expansion of feral swine populations across the United States has caused severe environmental and agricultural damage, prompting the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Today, at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Data Modernization Plan to put Farmers First, reduce unnecessary burdens on producers, and
Farmer sentiment improved for the second month in a row, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increasing from 126 points in July to 135 points in August (see Figure 1). Both subindices also increased; howeve
Effective livestock fly control strategies require a proactive, year-round approach to protect cattle health, maintain weight gains, and prevent chemical resistance across herds. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Mark Upton of Central
While discussions about agriculture often focus on markets, production and policy, one panel at the 2026 Summer Showcase shifted the spotlight to the people behind the industry. During a session titled "The Human Side of Ag: Strengthening H
From monitoring grazing behavior to tracking reproductive performance and locating cattle in remote pastures, new livestock technology is giving cattle producers more information than ever before. During an interview with Associate Farm Rep
