Category: Ag News
Aug 26
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Applauds Creation of Oklahoma Beef Industry Advisory Council
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association appreciates Governor Kevin Stitt’s announcement creating an Oklahoma Beef Industry Advisory Council. Oklahoma’s beef cattle industry is a cornerstone of our state’s economy and rural communities, and bringing industry leaders together to identify opportunities and address challenges can strengthen an already important sector. Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur is the perfect …
Aug 26
Agriculture Leaders Awarded at 2026 Pork Congress
On Friday, August 14, 2026, the Oklahoma Pork Council hosted the 67th Oklahoma Pork Congress at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Oklahoma City celebrating 35 years of modern pork production in Oklahoma. The event brought together more than 150 pork producers and supporters for educational sessions and Oklahoma Pork’s annual business meeting to elect new leadership. One highlight included celebrating 10 deserving award …
Aug 26
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and a Farmer’s Family
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Fosters Early Literacy and Gives Back to Communities Country music icon Dolly Parton has long used her success to give back to her roots in Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains, but her philanthropic reach extends far beyond Tennessee. Through her charitable organization, the Imagination Library, Parton has spent decades …
Aug 26
Are feedyard days on feed the reason for quality increases?
The fed cattle market has fallen under substantial pressure in the past weeks as a handful of events have unfolded along an unfortunate timeline. The July downturn in carcass cutout values was capped late in the month with the inevitable announcement to reopen the Mexican border to feeder cattle. These fundamentals, combined with a major …
Aug 26
USDA Awards Water Grant for Latimer No. 4
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided a $4 million USDA Rural Development grant to Latimer County Rural Water District No. 4. The Administration’s investment will improve the water treatment plant and distribution system to meet the needs of the community. Additionally, upgrades will …
Aug 26
NRCS in Oklahoma Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to put Farmers First through a historic investment in conservation on agricultural lands through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a result of the conservation funding provided by the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. “We know that America’s producers know the land the best and are the best stewards,” said NRCS Acting State Conservationist Matthew Denton …
Aug 26
OSU Extension Providing Free Webinars on Emerging Livestock Diseases and Pests
The Oklahoma State University Extension Ranchers’ Thursday Lunchtime Series of webinars returns this fall, focusing on animal health challenges facing the livestock industry, like New World screwworm, pasture mealybug and Bovine Theileriosis. The weekly series is free to the public, but registration is required for each event. Questions and feedback are encouraged. All webinars will begin at noon and end …
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