Category: Ag News

Pollinator Week In Full Swing Across the State

Pollinator Power Week is in full swing across Oklahoma! From butterfly walks and biodiversity celebrations to gardening workshops and pollinator parties, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with nature, learn something new and support the species that keep our ecosystems thriving. June 25 – Green Country Pollinator Party at Tulsa Garden Center at Woodward …

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Cow Calf Corner David Lalman: Is it Time to Begin Late-Summer Protein Supplementation?

As we move through July and August, forage quality across Oklahoma’s tallgrass and midgrass prairie rangelands and bermudagrass pastures decline. Assuming adequate forage availability, forage quality becomes the primary factor limiting cattle performance. Grazing studies have documented substantial declines in both crude protein concentration and digestibility as summer progresses. Native range crude protein commonly falls …

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Summer Crop Demo Day Coming Up July 27th, Chickasha

Summer Crop In The Field Event July 27, 2026 Join us for a day of hands-on learning and collaboration focused on a better understanding of Oklahoma’s summer crops.Engage with fellow growers and industry experts through equipment demonstrations, crop scouting, and insightful discussions. Event details: What: Summer Crop Demo Day presented by Oklahoma State University ExtensionWhen: Monday, July …

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Jace Thompson Wins World Livestock Auctioneer Championship

When Jace Thompson first began his auctioneering career, he quietly set a lofty goal. He didn’t publicize it, but he wanted to prove to himself that he could stick to something, refine his craft and ultimately become the best in the world. By June 20, that silent ambition became a historic reality as the 23-year-old …

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Ag Groups React To Continued Support of E15

The Trump Administration sent a supplemental budget request to Congress today. The request included an appeal to codify the permanent, year-round sale of E15 and to appropriate $10 billion in economic assistance for farmers. In response to this development, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower released the following statement:  “President Trump and his …

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Grants available for child agricultural safety, health projects

Letters of Intent will be accepted until noon (Central Time), July 13, 2026, for grants up to $45,000 to support small-scale projects and pilot studies addressing emerging issues in agricultural safety and health. The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety will prioritize rapid responses to new or unresolved/complex problems, especially those …

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AFBF Commends Bednarski Nomination to Farm Credit Board

 American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commended the White House nomination of Michigan Farm Bureau leader and farmer Carl Bednarski to serve on the Farm Credit Administration Board. “We congratulate Carl on his nomination to the Farm Credit Administration Board. He is well-qualified to serve in this position, having capably led the team …

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Drought Monitor: Drought Still Grips Western Oklahoma Despite Statewide Improvement

To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. As Oklahoma moves deeper into summer, drought continues to shape conditions for producers across the state. Although eastern Oklahoma has seen improving moisture, severe dryness in the west is still driving higher input costs, stressing pastures, and adding pressure to already difficult production decisions. According to the …

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Gibson joins OKFB as northeast field representative

Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently named Brooke Gibson as the organization’s northeast field representative. In her position, Gibson will work alongside local Farm Bureau members and county Farm Bureaus in 13 northeastern Oklahoma counties to promote Farm Bureau programs and activities. She will also serve as a liaison between county Farm Bureaus and the state Farm …

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Congresswoman Stephanie Bice Holds Town Hall Tonight

Join Congresswoman Bice for a Telephone Town Hall tonight 7pm CT. We’ll give a brief update on what’s happening in Congress, and then we will take your questions. Dial (833) 305-1731 to join the call.

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