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Category: Ag News
Nov 28
Oklahoma Drought Eases in Key Categories, But Extreme Conditions Persist in latest Drought Monitor
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, released this week, delivers a mixed signal to Oklahoma’s agriculture sector. While rainfall and management efforts have helped reduce the overall extent of severe and moderate dryness, an entrenched area of Extreme Drought (D3) remains a major threat to winter wheat, forage, and water supplies in the southern and …
Nov 27
Rabo Analyst Says Cattle Market Sees Pullback, But Fundamentals Remain Strong
Despite recent market fluctuations, the cattle industry is still experiencing historically high prices, fueled by unprecedented consumer demand, according to Lance Zimmerman, Senior Beef Analyst for Rabobank in today’s Beef Buzz. Zimmerman talked with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays at the recent National Farm Broadcasters Trade Talk in Kansas City- you can hear part one …
Nov 27
Sweet Potatoes: A Southern Crop for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to slow down, gather with the people who matter most, and enjoy the dishes that feel like home. For many Southern families, no holiday table feels complete without one standout ingredient: the sweet potato. Whether baked, mashed, candied, or topped with toasted marshmallows, this humble crop has become a Thanksgiving staple …
Nov 27
A Thanksgiving Message from Senator James Lankford
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released a holiday message today, wishing his constituents a Happy Thanksgiving and encouraging them to take time for rest and gratitude amidst the holiday cheer. The message, delivered in a video greeting, emphasized the importance of pausing to appreciate the blessings shared as a nation, a state, and within family and …
Nov 27
Ride into the Holidays: Stockyards City Cowboy Christmas Parade & Pake McEntire
Stockyards City Main Street invites everyone to join the festivities for the Annual Cowboy Christmas Parade in historic Stockyards City on Saturday, December 6th! Parade Details The excitement kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with the majestic Slash O Ranch Longhorns leading the way. The parade features a mix of fun entries, including: The parade route …
Nov 27
OSU’s Derrell Peel on Navigating the Beef Cattle Market as 2025 Heads for the Finish Line
As the cattle market experiences heightened fluctuations, recent developments, including Tyson’s announcement of beef packing capacity closures in January, warrant careful consideration among producers and consumers alike. As the cattle markets pause for the Thanksgiving holiday- Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays Beef Buzzes with Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Darrell Peel about …
Nov 27
🦃 The Food Safety Super Bowl: Why Thanksgiving is a High-Stakes Game
While many associate the Super Bowl with football, for USDA food safety experts, the real high-stakes game is Thanksgiving. According to Meredith Carothers, a food safety expert with the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline, Thanksgiving is their “food safety Super Bowl of the year”. The holiday presents numerous food safety challenges because there are “so …
Nov 26
House Speaker Highlights Approval for Major Hospital Project in Bristow, OK
Oklahoma House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, today celebrated a major milestone for rural health care access following the Bristow Hospital Authority’s approval of a final lease agreement allowing St. Francis Health System to assume operations of Bristow’s local hospital. This transition brings one of Oklahoma’s largest and most respected health systems directly into the Bristow …
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