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Federal and state animal health officials have confirmed the first equine case of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in the United States this century. The detection, officially verified by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on September 9, 2026, involved a working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas, marking a significant escalation ...Read more… - Agricultural Producers Urged to Prioritize Combine Maintenance and Field Fire Safety Ahead of Fall HarvestMon Sep 14th, 2026 8:54:34 CDT
As harvest season approaches for Oklahoma agricultural producers they face heightened risks of machinery fires and rapid-moving field blazes fueled by dry conditions, crop residue, and high winds. During an educational webinar hosted by the University of Illinois Agricultural Safety and Health Program, experts shared surveillance data and critical prevention strategies aimed at keeping producers ...Read more… - WASDE Report Analysis: Oklahoma Ranchers and Producers Navigate Tightening Crops and Shifting Livestock Balance SheetsFri Sep 11th, 2026 13:16:11 CDT
The latest WASDE report analysis reveals a complex supply and demand picture for Southern Plains growers, particularly within the wheat and cotton sectors where global dynamics and localized weather continue to dictate market tone. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale, to break down the latest figures from the ...Read more…
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Beef Buzz
- OCA’s Michael Kelsey Discusses Oklahoma Drought, Screwworm and Beef Promotion Mon Sep 14th, 2026 9:21:48 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey about the latest conditions facing Oklahoma cattle producers, the New World screwworm situation and upcoming beef promotion efforts. Wagyu Association Moves to Oklahoma City Kelsey says the American Wagyu Association has moved its headquarters into Oklahoma ...Read more...
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