Apr 05
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin believes the Biden administration is again guilty of overreaching in its listing of an eastern Oklahoma bat as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. He, along with Oklahoma’s Senior Senator James Lankford, and a handful of others in Congress filed a Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving of the move to …
Apr 04
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) is currently seeking applicants for the Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy (CLA) program. 20 Applicants will be chosen to be part of CLA, class 30. Requirements to apply, the application and session dates can be found at www.okcattlemen.org. The application deadline is May 10. “The CLA program develops OCA members, between the ages of 25 …
Apr 04
In the context of sustainable agricultural production, biodiversity is important in several ways. As biodiversity increases, ecosystem functions improve, ecosystem stability improves and overall production increases. But how do we know if these things are increasing and improving? While it may be hard to fully understand and quantify ecosystem functions and stability, that’s not the …
Apr 04
Joey Lee Barnett and Heath Thomas Barton charged for stealing and selling cattle in Oklahoma. Two Ellis County, Oklahoma, residents, Joey Lee Barnett and Heath Thomas Barton were charged with larceny of domestic animals. The charges filed are the result of an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Ben Eggleston. …
Apr 04
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is declaring April 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM). This national outreach month is dedicated to highlighting the impact of invasive plant pests and diseases on plants nationwide and informing Americans how they can help reduce their spread. IPPDAM aims to raise public awareness about …
Apr 04
Statewide Discussion: A widespread Red Flag Warning is in effect today across Oklahoma, generally along and northwest of I-44. Today presents a complicated forecast with fire weather over very receptive fuels while an enhanced risk for severe weather enters the mix overnight in eastern and southeastern Oklahoma. Focusing on the fire danger today, temperatures +15°-20° …
Apr 04
Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down and talked with U.S. Senator James Lankford about a few issues directly impacting rural America and Oklahoma including the farm bill, inflation, education, daylight savings and more. Regarding the USDA investing $14 million to help start and expand independent meat processors in the state, Lankford said this will help …
Apr 04
The weather is beginning to change as we head into April. With the potential of tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding and other severe weather impacting pork producers across the U.S. it is important to have an emergency action plan (EAP) in place for your operation. An EAP can be a valuable tool to reduce the impact …
