Renewable Energy Boom in Oklahoma: What Landowners Need to Know Before Signing Wind or Solar Leases

March 9, 2026

Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economics professor at Oklahoma State University, joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the rapid expansion of renewable energy across Oklahoma and what it means for landowners. Ferrell explained that the biggest driver behind the surge is economics, noting that “first and foremost, it’s price.” He added that advances in