
Dave's work with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Kansas Wheat, Oklahoma State University Agriculture’s Research and Extension programs, and other commodity organizations helps connect producers and the public with the people, science, and decisions behind agriculture.
Through podcasts, field reports, crop updates, producer interviews, and on-camera storytelling, Dave translates topics such as weather, soil, crops, markets, research, and rural life into clear, practical information.
His goal is straightforward: help people better understand agriculture, recognize its importance, and learn from those who work in it every day.
Where to find Dave

Red Dirt Agronomy
Red Dirt Agronomy connects Southern Plains producers with researchers, Extension professionals, and industry experts through practical conversations about soil, crops, forage, weather, markets, and farm-management decisions.

Wheat's On Your Mind
Wheat’s On Your Mind is Kansas Wheat’s biweekly podcast covering production, markets, research, policy, trade, and rural Kansas agriculture through conversations with farmers, researchers, and industry leaders.

Blazin' Grazin' and Other Wild Things
Blazin’ Grazin’ and Other Wild Things is an Oklahoma Conservation Commission podcast exploring prescribed fire, grazing, forage, wildlife habitat, rangeland health, and practical stewardship of working lands.

Red Dirt and Round Bales
Hosted by Dave Deken, Red Dirt and Round Bales explores Oklahoma agriculture, rural life, livestock, crops, weather, and the people and issues shaping Southern Plains communities.

Oklahoma Wheat Crop Updates
Dave Deken produced the Oklahoma Wheat Crop Updates for the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, reporting from fields across the state on crop conditions, weather, soil moisture, disease, and harvest progress. The updates combined field observations, producer interviews, and research-based information to help growers and the public better understand each season’s Oklahoma wheat crop.

Red Dirt Soy
Red Dirt Soy is an Oklahoma-focused educational project supported by the Oklahoma Soybean Board, connecting producers with research-based soybean production information, field resources, and producer-funded research.

Sorghum Experience Oklahoma
Sorghum Experience Oklahoma connects producers with researchers and practical guidance on sorghum production, including nitrogen management, forage yield, hay quality, nitrate concerns, and safe livestock feed.

Oklahoma Crops
OklahomaCrops.com provides timely crop and weather updates focused on conditions across Oklahoma.
The site helps producers and the public follow the factors affecting the state’s crops and agricultural communities.

AgNow Media
AgNow Media creates practical podcasts, videos, field reports, and digital stories that connect producers, researchers, organizations, and the public with clear, useful information about agriculture and rural communities.

Deke Media
Deke Media is a production and communications company telling meaningful stories about agriculture and rural communities.
Through video, audio, digital content, and strategic storytelling, it helps organizations connect effectively with their audiences.
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