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USDA Confirms First U.S. Wildlife Detection of New World Screwworm in Texas Elk as Border Surveillance Expands

October 22, 2026 · Ag News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the first detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in wildlife in the United States, identified in an elk in Pecos County, Texas....

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Longhorns Bring Western Tradition to Life at Stockyards Stampede in Oklahoma City

October 21, 2026 · By hadens · Ag News

Wes Sander Visitors to Oklahoma City's historic Stockyards City got an up-close look at one of the most recognizable symbols of the American West during the annual Stockyards Stampede, where Texas Longhorn cattle were among the featured...

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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Reaches 37%, Pasture and Range Conditions Improve Slightly

October 19, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

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...

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Oklahoma City Hosts Feedlot Operators from Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma for TCFA Annual Convention

October 18, 2026 · By Ron Hays · Ag News

Over 500 cattle producers are gathering in downtown Oklahoma City through Tuesday for the 2026 Texas Cattle Feeders Association Annual Convention. Among those who will be speaking to the cattlemen are Laphe Laroe, TCFA Chairman, Hunter I...

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Crop Production: Oklahoma Cotton Production Forecast Drops 71% in 2026

October 9, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its October Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of October 1. Septe...

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Corn Inventories Rise Across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas While Wheat Stocks Fall

September 30, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

The latest USDA Grain Stocks report shows higher corn inventories across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, while wheat stocks declined in all three states compared with a year ago. The report, released September 30 by USDA’s National Agricultu...

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First U.S. Horse Infested with Screwworm in Texas: What Oklahoma Ranchers and Horse Owners Must Know

September 14, 2026 · Ag News

Federal and state animal health officials have confirmed the first equine case of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in the United States this century. The detection, officially verified by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Ins...

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Crop Production Forecasts Show Declines in Corn, Cotton and Sorghum

September 11, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its September Crop Production report, updating forecasts for major U.S. crops following a review of acreage and conditions as of September 1. A...

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Southern Plains Fall Weather Outlook: El Niño Brings Rain Relief and Pattern Shift for Wheat Producers

September 4, 2026 · Ag News

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 AccuWe...

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Crop Progress: Corn Advances While Pasture Conditions Slip

July 27, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 63% Good to Excellent this week, down 4 points from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 63% good to excellent this week, down 3 points from last week. The U.S....

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Crop Progress: Pasture Conditions Improve Again as Corn Holds Strong

July 20, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, down 1 point from last week. Soybean crop conditions are 66% good to excellent this week, up 1 point from last week. The U.S. cott...

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Crop Production Report Lowers Oklahoma Wheat Production Forecast

July 10, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its July Crop Production report, showing further declines in U.S. winter wheat production compared to last month's forecast. New estimates poin...

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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Corn Holds Strong While Pasture and Range Conditions Edge Higher

July 6, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. Corn Crop is rated 67% Good to Excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybean crop conditions are 64% good to excellent this week down 1% from 65% last week. The U.S. cotton crop i...

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USDA Secretary Rollins a Part of the Official Opening of the Sterile Fly Production Facility in Metapa, Mexico

June 28, 2026 · By Ron Hays · Ag News

Even as USDA announced another New World Screwworm infestation in south Texas on Saturday in Jim Hogg County, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins was in Metapa, Mexico, to officially open the new sterile fly facility. that USDA...

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Crop Production Shows Sharp Winter Wheat Production Declines Across Southern Plains

June 11, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released updated June 1 forecasts for the 2026 winter wheat crop in a crop production report. New data highlights significant reductions across the Sout...

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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Winter Wheat Harvest Surges to 44%

June 8, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

According to the latest crop progress report released on June 8th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 100%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 62% poor to very poor, and 29% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat...

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Update- Now We Have 5 Cases of New World Screwworm in the United States

June 8, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

On Monday afternoon, US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins opened her briefing on the New World Screwworm being held in Kerrville, Texas with the word that we have a fifth case of New World Screwworm found in the state of Texas. She...

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New World Screwworm Response: Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges Details Quarantine, Surveillance Efforts, and Producer Action Steps

June 4, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

During a Thursday afternoon USDA briefing led by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and other federal and state officials following the confirmation of a New World Screwworm case in Texas, Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges o...

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Crop Progress: Wheat Condition Concerns Persist into May

May 4, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

According to the latest crop progress report released on May 4th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 70%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 16% good to excellent, 49% very poor to poor, and 35% fair. Kansas winter wheat hea...

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Winter Wheat Headed Advances to 43%, Condition Ratings Remain Weak In This Weeks Crop Progress

April 27, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

According to the latest crop progress report released on April 27th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 43%, while winter wheat conditions are rated 14% good to excellent, 45% very poor to poor, and 41% fair. Kansas winter wheat...

New World Screwworm Map of Active Cases- April 22nd

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New World Screwworm Fears Grow as Cases Explode in Northern Mexico

April 24, 2026 · By Ron Hays · Ag News

Active cases of New World Screwworm in the two Mexican states that border Texas in the far southern tip of that state are exploding. Over the past week in the state of Tamaulipas, active cases have jumped from 63 to 116. This state borde...

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Oklahoma Wheat Conditions Struggle While Regional Planting Progresses

April 13, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

According to the latest crop progress report released on April 13th, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat headed is at 17% compared to 3% a week ago, while winter wheat conditions are rated 10% good to excellent, 48% very poor to poor, and 42%...

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USDA Planting Intentions 2026: Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas Farmers Adjust to Dry Conditions and Rising Costs

March 31, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

The 2026 prospective plantings report has been released today, and State Statistician Troy Marshall joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to break down those numbers for Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas and share his insights.Oklahom...

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Oklahoma Cattle Market Outlook: Ford Drummond on Policy, Weather, and Volatility

March 27, 2026 · By Carli Davenport · Ag News

The Oklahoma cattle market remains a mix of optimism and caution, according to Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association President Ford Drummond, who recently spoke with senior farm broadcaster Ron Hays during the Texas and Southwestern Cat...

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Essential Needs: How to Help Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments

February 23, 2026 · By KC Sheperd · Ag News

Call for Support: Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments As the fire season continues amid wildfires across Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are facing significant funding and supply shortages. These departments are th...

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USDA Confirms First U.S. Wildlife Detection of New World Screwworm in Texas Elk as Border Surveillance Expands

Longhorns Bring Western Tradition to Life at Stockyards Stampede in Oklahoma City

Crop Progress: Oklahoma Wheat Planting Reaches 37%, Pasture and Range Conditions Improve Slightly

Oklahoma City Hosts Feedlot Operators from Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma for TCFA Annual Convention

Crop Production: Oklahoma Cotton Production Forecast Drops 71% in 2026

Corn Inventories Rise Across Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas While Wheat Stocks Fall

First U.S. Horse Infested with Screwworm in Texas: What Oklahoma Ranchers and Horse Owners Must Know

Crop Production Forecasts Show Declines in Corn, Cotton and Sorghum

Southern Plains Fall Weather Outlook: El Niño Brings Rain Relief and Pattern Shift for Wheat Producers

Crop Progress: Corn Advances While Pasture Conditions Slip

Crop Progress: Pasture Conditions Improve Again as Corn Holds Strong

Crop Production Report Lowers Oklahoma Wheat Production Forecast

Crop Progress: Oklahoma Corn Holds Strong While Pasture and Range Conditions Edge Higher

USDA Secretary Rollins a Part of the Official Opening of the Sterile Fly Production Facility in Metapa, Mexico

Crop Production Shows Sharp Winter Wheat Production Declines Across Southern Plains

Crop Progress: Oklahoma Winter Wheat Harvest Surges to 44%

Update- Now We Have 5 Cases of New World Screwworm in the United States

New World Screwworm Response: Texas State Veterinarian Dr. Bud Dinges Details Quarantine, Surveillance Efforts, and Producer Action Steps

Crop Progress: Wheat Condition Concerns Persist into May

Winter Wheat Headed Advances to 43%, Condition Ratings Remain Weak In This Weeks Crop Progress

New World Screwworm Fears Grow as Cases Explode in Northern Mexico

Oklahoma Wheat Conditions Struggle While Regional Planting Progresses

USDA Planting Intentions 2026: Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas Farmers Adjust to Dry Conditions and Rising Costs

Oklahoma Cattle Market Outlook: Ford Drummond on Policy, Weather, and Volatility

Essential Needs: How to Help Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments

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