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Oklahoma Drought Monitor Shows East-West Divide Growing Across State
Thu May 28th, 2026 9:39:43 CDT
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 areas, western Oklahoma continues to face intensifying drought, stressing pastures, crops, and water supplies. The latest drought data shows I-35 still ...
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Economic Pressures and Strategic Solutions in the Modern Farm Economy
Thu May 28th, 2026 7:24:19 CDT
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 National Council of Farmers Cooperatives (NCFC), to discuss the financial landscape for producers and the vital role of ...
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Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Reaches 12%–14% Complete Amid Wide Crop Differences
Wed May 27th, 2026 14:17:47 CDT
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. According to the latest Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, harvest is currently reported at 12% ...
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Don Close Says Drought High Cost of Money Still Delaying U.S. Beef Herd Rebuild Thu May 28th, 2026 10:59:25 CDT
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Don Close of Terrain, who says despite growing discussion about rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd, producers still face significant financial and weather-related risks before widespread heifer retention becomes reality. The U.S. beef cow herd currently stands at 27.6 million head, near ...
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