December 15, 2020

OSU Extension Farm Policy Specialist, Dr. Amy Hagerman provide viewers an update on current farm policy and program usage in the first two years of the farm bill. Hear the latest news on farm policy and issues that may impact Oklahoma producers in the coming year.

 

 

November 17, 2020

Extension Agricultural Economist Rodney Jones discusses the outlook for the Ag Economy in the Southern Plains. He discusses recent trends regarding the current conditions of the regional Ag Economy and factors that will impact producers moving forward.

 

 

October 27, 2020

Dr. Derrell Peel covers the Cattle Market Situation and Outlook focusing on:

• Global and Macroeconomic Environment
• Cattle Inventory and Beef Production
• Beef Demand
• International Trade
• Feed and Input Market
• Forage Conditions
• Economic prospects for cow/calf, stocker and feedlot producers

 

 

September 15, 2020

Currently, producers may be considering planting canola. Since the development of winter-tolerant canola, Oklahoma producers have had this crop as an option for rotation within the traditional wheat system. West Area Economist, Trent Milacek discusses a variety of options producers have for canola production in Oklahoma.

 

 

July 21, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted businesses and households across the world. Oklahoma residents participated in a survey on beliefs regarding COVID-19 economic and social recovery within the state and was conducted between May 14 and June 5, 2020. Extension Economist Courtney Bir and Farm Policy Specialist Amy Hagerman share respondents' views on local economy strength, expectation on when the worst impacts will have ended and comfort in group meetings.

 

 

June 23, 2020

Roger Sahs discusses the latest information on Oklahoma land values. Extension Specialist, Roger Sahs discussed land values for pasture and cropland in different regions of Oklahoma as found in a recently conducted survey. He also discussed the primary factors behind the agricultural land markets including commodity prices, farm earnings, interest rates, and credit conditions. View the 2020 Oklahoma Land Values PowerPoint slides.

 

 

June 10, 2020

Extension Specialist, J.C. Hobbs, from the Department of Agricultural Economics has developed a series on The Impacts of COVID-19 on Agriculture and Rural Oklahoma. Each article examines 2020 trends (through May) and challenges we may face in recovery for: crops, livestock, government, tourism, food retail and manufacturing, agricultural and rural electric cooperatives, broadband, rural employment, small business, and the wider economy. In addition, there will be a discussion of the Pulse survey results for Oklahoma which should found useful. View the Impact of COVID-19 PowerPoint slides.

 

 

May 26, 2020

OSU Extension Specialists, Dr. Phil Kenkel, Dr. Courtney Bir, and Dr. Rodney Holcomb, discuss agribusiness issues associated with recent economic disruptions. Dr. Rodney Holcomb and Dr. Courtney Bir share their thoughts on the topic, while Dr. Phil Kenkel covers issues related to Farmer-owned Cooperatives. View the Economic Disruptions in Oklahoma's Agribusiness Sector due to COVID-19, Impact of COVID on the Ag Supply Chain, and The Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Oklahoma's Food Industry PowerPoint slides.

 

 

April 28, 2020

People may experience stress from a variety of sources including family, money, and health related stressors. Those involved in production agriculture have also been dealing with the on-going challenge of low commodity prices. Jordan Shuler and Dr. Matt Brosi discuss farm stress and ways to help producers manage it. View the Managing Farm Stress PowerPoint slides.

 

 

March 24, 2020

OAMP Director Mike Mayberry discuss new types of mediations and explain how this no-cost program can help producers in financial or operational stress. If you or a farmer or rancher you know needs help with an ag-related dispute, this webinar is highly recommended. View the OAMP PowerPoint slides.

 

 

March 11, 2020

Dan O'Brien, Extension Agricultural Economist at Kansas State University, discuss the current market situation and outlook for corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum. Dr. Kim Anderson provides the current market outlook and situation for wheat and cotton. Both speakers include the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates. View the 2020 Feedgrain and Soybean Market Outlook and the Wheat and Cotton Outlook PowerPoint slides.

 

 

February 25, 2020

Extension Specialist Roger Sahs shares his insights into current conditions impacting landowners seeking to lease land and operators wanting to find more land resources for their operations. He shares information on leasing rates across the state as well as general information on creating a lease. View the Oklahoma Leasing Overview PowerPoint slides.

 

 

February 24, 2020

Dr. Amy Hagerman provides information concerning the current USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and upcoming sign up information. J.C. Hobbs gives a quick overview of the tax rules that apply to the taxability of the payments to producers and landowners.

 

 

January 28, 2020

Extension Agricultural Economist Rodney Jones provides an update on the state of the Ag Economy in the Southern Plains. He discusses recent trends regarding the current conditions of the regional Ag Economy and factors that will impact producers moving forward. View the Update on Southern Plains Ag Economy PowerPoint slides.