Oklahoma wheat harvest has been moving at a fast pace the last two days. Several producers and custom harvesters wrapping up in Southwest, Oklahoma. Great strides also have been made in central and far western regions of the state.



Producers are cutting in all regions even in the North Central, I-35 corridor on the Oklahoma/Kansas line. (Producers continue to battle mud from heavy rains in Northern Oklahoma from Kremlin to the Blackwell/Ponca City, Braman region. Mud is also giving producers challenges in the Afton and Miami area.) It should be noted several locations from all central regions to most northern regions have several fields that are partially harvested with producers and harvesters planning to come back for the wetter lower lying areas.

Test weights across the state have dropped due to all the heavy rains last week, but statewide we are still looking at a 59 lb. per bushel average despite some lower test weights reported based on location and variety. Yields across the state are being reported from the mid 30’s to mid 50’s for the most part. Producers with management intensive plans have been reporting yields in the mid 60’s to low 80’s. Protein across the state averaging 11.1%. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is calling harvest 55% completed as of midday Wednesday. 

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Families celebrating the Fourth of July holiday continue to find high prices at the grocery store, based on the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. An Independence Day cookout will cost $70.92 for 10 guests this year.

This is down only 30 cents from last year’s record-high cost. At $7.09 per person, 2025 will be the second-highest cost since Farm Bureau began the survey in 2013. The cookout favorites include cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, among other products. While the survey does not include an exhaustive list of Fourth of July options, it serves as a snapshot of prices families are facing this summer.

AHA’s Jack Ward- Demand for Hereford Genetics Very Strong

Jack Ward, Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association since 2015, was present at the Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) meeting in Amarillo, Texas, last week. He and Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays met to discuss the breed and the value it adds to commercial operations.

According to Ward, the first half of 2025 has been a good sale season, just the same as the rest of the cattle industry is having. “We measure from March to March, and we had more sales reported to the association. There were more bulls with a higher average than we might expect, with the cattle prices the way they are. The demand for Hereford bulls across the country has been really very strong.”

He said that maternal and direct heterosis have led to Herefords gaining ground in commercial herds. “It’s very vital,” he stated. “As we look at the value of heterosis in terms of building back a cow herd or making some replacements. The longevity and fertility can have a ten to twelve percent advantage in pregnancies in that F1 female.

From a marketability standpoint, what we’ve seen beyond the bull side – a lot of our producers are allowing some of their customers to market females back through their sales, and those black Baldy females are just hitting the ringer in terms of value. In a lot of cases, the females are outselling the steer mates to these things.”

RFK Jr. Heads to Oklahoma to Launch new State Health Campaign

Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Thursday to commence the rolling out of a new state health initiative, according to a story from News9.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced the rollout in a release on Wednesday, saying he will join the HHS secretary for a news conference to kickstart the “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” campaign.

Stitt said the campaign will promote “common-sense health policies, medical freedom, and a return to personal responsibility.”

Thursday’s conference will begin at 11 a.m., and will be available for streaming on News 9 and News On 6

As Oklahomans continue to navigate the sweltering summer heat, a unique weather phenomenon is on the horizon for the state’s far western regions and the Panhandle. State Climatologist Gary McManis is anticipating an increased moisture flow from the Gulf of California and eastern Pacific, signaling the start of the North American Monsoon season, which typically runs from late June through August. This seasonal shift promises a welcome, albeit temporary, respite from the usual dry and hot conditions.



“We’ll be glad to get a break from the leftovers our High Plains friends in far western OK and the Panhandle get every summer with this increased moisture flow,” said McManus. While the intense heat is expected to persist for a while, there’s a beacon of relief in the forecast. “You can see the relief at the end of the next 7 days, around Tuesday and possibly lasting through the 4th of July holiday.”

Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, announced that Americans could potentially save more than $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency waiver issued earlier this year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The waiver allowed for the continued sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% American ethanol that costs less than ordinary fuel and can be used in 96% of cars on the road today. If American drivers chose E15 (also sold as Unleaded 88) instead of standard E10 fuel this summer, they could collectively save more than $10.1 billion, according to Growth Energy’s analysis.  

“Access to E15 is a win for American drivers and for American energy dominance,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “This summer alone, E15 could save consumers $10.1 billion at the pump – that’s money that could go back in the pockets of working families. We should never put those savings on hold. With a temporary waiver in place, it’s time for Congress to finally pass permanent legislation that provides unrestricted access to E15 – all months, all states, all stations, and all fuel dispensers.” 



The projection reinforces previous findings that underscore E15’s significant cost benefits for American drivers. Growth Energy also calculated savings on a state-by-state basis, where the savings are equally significant.

Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) released a series of grassroots videos featuring hardworking family farmers and ranchers who need Congress to deliver lasting tax relief by passing the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

“Across the nation, farming and ranching families are thinking about how their cattle operation stays in business for future generations. Legislation that reduces the Death Tax, cuts taxes across the board, and helps farmers and ranchers keep more of their hard-earned money is how we keep America’s agricultural legacy going strong for future generations,” said NCBA Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “Cattle producers’ message to Congress is simple: pass the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’

Deb and her husband, Jeff, raise cattle and crops in Missouri. With two generations of her family considering a future in agriculture, Deb hopes Congress passes the One Big Beautiful Bill to both help cattle producers keep more of their hard earned income as well as protect farms and ranches from the Death Tax.

“I would really like to see that bill get passed to offer us tax relief, both on the income tax side and on the Death Tax side. Taxes eat into our ability to maintain and improve our operation, and they also impede the ability for farmers and ranchers to pass their operations down to the next generation.”

In addition to these stories, NCBA sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) urging passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.