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Market Volatility and Planting Forecasts: Navigating Global Uncertainty
Thu Mar 26th, 2026 10:25:24 CDT
Wheat and grain markets are facing a landscape of intense market volatility and planting forecasts, driven by geopolitical tension and domestic weather concerns. OSU Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs recently joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to break down the factors currently swaying the agricultural complex, ranging from conflict in the Middle East to impending ...
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Oklahoma Wheat Facing Steep Challenges as Moisture is Just Crucial
Thu Mar 26th, 2026 10:32:06 CDT
Pic courtesy of OSU Wheat The 2026 Oklahoma wheat crop is facing a pivotal moment where moisture is crucial to prevent further abandonment across the state. OSU small grains specialist Dr. Amanda Silva recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss a season defined by “thermal shock,” where temperatures swung from freezes to 90-degree ...
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Extreme Drought Expands By 9% In This Weeks Drought Monitor.
Thu Mar 26th, 2026 8:28:48 CDT
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to grip much of Oklahoma, with nearly 94% of the state affected and extreme drought expanding sharply in recent days. The most concerning shift is the growth of extreme drought, now covering over 22% of the state—a significant jump from just a week ago. Still, ...
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Kent Bacus Believes Voluntary Approach for Product of USA Label Best Path Forward Thu Mar 26th, 2026 11:45:37 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays continues his conversation with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who discusses USDA’s rollout of the Voluntary Product of the USA label and the push to better educate both producers and consumers about the program. Promotion and Education Bacus says USDA is making progress ...
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