Jul 17
Two outstanding leaders in Oklahoma agriculture were recognized during the 2026 Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association Annual Meeting held July 8 at the Stafford Air & Space Museum in Weatherford. The Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association presented the 2026 Mr. Wheat Award to Dennis Schoenhals of Kremlin, one of the association’s highest honors recognizing individuals whose lives …
Jul 17
Today, Ruveon announced it will withdraw its petition with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) requesting countervailing duties on glyphosate products imported from China following feedback from stakeholders across the U.S. agriculture industry. In response, National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement: “This is welcome news at a time …
Jul 17
Oklahoma takes election security very seriously, and our state has excellent laws and procedures in place to help ensure the integrity of elections in our state. State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax said Oklahoma’s election system is designed to ensure that Oklahoma voters feel confident each time they cast a ballot. “We value election security …
Jul 17
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Presley Strickland visited with Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Coordinator Holly Carroll about the organization’s annual Shotgun Shoot fundraiser, which raises money for the Oklahoma Foundation for Agriculture while bringing together Farm Bureau members, youth and supporters from across the state. Carroll said the event was created as a …
Jul 17
The American Soybean Association welcomes Ruveon’s decision to withdraw its petitions filed with the International Trade Commission and U.S. Department of Commerce seeking antidumping and countervailing duties on glyphosate imports from China. “We appreciate Ruveon’s decision to withdraw the antidumping and countervailing duty petitions after listening to the concerns about affordability and access raised by …
Jul 17
The cattle and beef markets have softened in recent weeks, but Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Dr. Derrell Peel says producers should not mistake the seasonal downturn for the end of the cattle market’s historic run. Summer Weakness Follows Strong First Half “We’re here in July, and since the Fourth of July, we …
Jul 17
Oklahoma Forestry Services is now accepting applications for the 2026 Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Grant Program. The program offers match-free grants for local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofit groups and educational institutions ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to help with urban and community forestry related projects. Projects can include but are not limited to: The …
Jul 17
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Mary Thomas Hart, Chief Counsel for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about why NCBA is filing an Amicus Brief in the long-running Oklahoma poultry litigation case. Hart said the organization is working alongside the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, …
Jul 17
The American National CattleWomen summer business meeting wrapped up in Denver with a strong emphasis on improving member education, expanding communication, and strengthening leadership development across the organization. American National CattleWomen (ANCW) President Casey Matzke told Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport that the organization’s recent gathering generated productive discussions and laid the groundwork for several …
Jul 17
Summer heat stress reduces cattle performance, reproductive efficiency and animal welfare. Extreme heat stress may result in death. Heat stress is not determined by temperature alone. Humidity, direct sunlight, wind speed and the amount of nighttime cooling all influence the heat load cattle must manage. Cattle accumulate heat during the day and normally release much …
