Get ready for a boots-on-the-ground update straight from the Oklahoma wheat fields! Dave Deken, Dr. Brian Arnall, and Dr. Raedan Sharry sit down with Dr. Amanda Silva at the Chickasha Research Station to talk all things wheat — from field day opportunities, intensive and traditional management strategies, to the latest on planting dates, nitrogen management, and the importance of first hollow stem timing.
They dive into how small changes in management can make or break a wheat crop, especially after a rollercoaster weather year.

Hear the latest research insights, the real-world challenges facing Oklahoma wheat growers this season, and how producers are using tools like text updates to stay informed.
Whether you’re in the tractor, scouting fields, or planning for next season, this episode is packed with practical knowledge, expert advice, and a few laughs along the way.

Timestamps for the Episode

00:00 – Welcome from Chickasha Research Station and intro to field day insights
00:39 – Dr. Arnall: Why field days matter for producers and researchers
01:49 – Dr. Silva: Learning from producers and adjusting research
02:07 – Discussing wheat varieties and intensive vs. traditional management
03:51 – Stripe rust impacts and the power of fungicide management
06:04 – Making fungicide decisions in stressed wheat crops
08:06 – Current wheat conditions across Oklahoma
10:57 – Planting struggles and recovery after heavy rains
12:20 – Weed challenges and herbicide timing issues
13:32 – Planting date research: Extending the season into December
14:56 – Seeding rate findings and adjusting nitrogen management
20:39 – Yield surprises from delayed planting dates
22:23 – First Hollow Stem timing and management strategies
26:44 – New text alert system for Oklahoma wheat producers
30:15 – Final thoughts and wrap-up

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This week on the Red Dirt Agronomy Podcast, we dig into an exciting alternative crop with real potential for Southern Plains producers—camelina. Host Dave Deken is joined by Amanda Duvall and the Red Dirt dream team—Dr. Josh Lofton and Dr. Raedan Sharry—for an eye-opening discussion on how camelina is reshaping crop rotation conversations. From its weed control benefits and wide planting window to its growing market in sustainable aviation fuel, this oilseed crop is gaining serious ground.

Whether you're battling failed wheat acres, chasing new income streams, or simply exploring agronomic flexibility, camelina might just be your new go-to. Amanda breaks down the crop's adaptability to various tillage systems, its drought tolerance, and how it integrates with grazing and cover crop strategies. With harvesting before wheat and low input requirements, it’s a crop that offers profitability without complexity.

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Join us as we explore Jessica’s inspiring journey from eastern Oklahoma to becoming an integral part of a diversified farming operation in the northwest.
She shares her experience transitioning from the wetter, more humid climate of eastern Oklahoma to the drier conditions of the west, adapting to new challenges in soil health, crop insurance trends, and unpredictable weather patterns.
With deep roots in agriculture, Jessica and her husband, Clint, have grown their operation while raising a family that values hard work and the land.

We also dive into the benefits of no-till farming, how soil conservation plays a key role in long-term sustainability, and what it takes to balance farming, family, and a career in crop insurance.
Jessica reflects on her time at the assessor’s office, where she gained valuable insights into her new community in Major County. Plus, we reminisce about our days working together at OSU under Dr. Karen Hickman.

Don’t miss Jessica’s take on the power of networking among producers and how changing weather patterns continue to shape the future of agriculture in Oklahoma.

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