KC Sheperd

1 week ago | oklahomafarmreport.com | KC Sheperd

Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2025 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2025.

1 week ago | oklahomafarmreport.com | KC Sheperd

For upland cotton producers, missing critical dates for their federal crop insurance can limit the effectiveness of their risk protection and reduce potential benefits. Our previous article in Southern Ag Today (Chong, Liu, and Biram, 2023) discussed the crop insurance policies available for upland cotton. This article focuses on the essential dates that upland cotton producers must track to effectively manage their coverage and protect their investments.

1 week ago | oklahomafarmreport.com | KC Sheperd

Jun 17 Farm and Ranch News for June 17, 2025 with KC Sheperd Listen as KC Visits with Sarah Black about Tackling the Farm Workforce Issue

1 week ago | oklahomafarmreport.com | KC Sheperd

Jun 16 Oklahoma Braces for Elevated Humidity Following Record Wet Start to June Oklahoma, a state often associated with scorching, dry summers, is experiencing an unusual start to June, marked by persistent rainfall, mild temperatures, and a notable absence of the typical dry heat.

1 week ago | oklahomafarmreport.com | KC Sheperd

Listen to KC Sheperd visit with Sarah Black about the need for ag labor reforms. The agricultural industry in the United States is facing a significant labor shortage, a crisis that demands immediate attention and a shift in how it’s discussed. Sarah Black, General Manager of Great Lakes Ag Labor and representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, recently spoke with Farm Director KC Sheperd, shedding light on the critical need for agricultural workforce reform.