Apr 21
Governor Kevin Stitt today unveiled his proposed education reform compromise, the Oklahoma Education and Parental Choice Plan, after weeks of meetings with House and Senate leadership, Speaker Charles McCall, Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, and members of both chambers. “After months of negotiations and meetings with both the House and the Senate, I am proud …
Apr 21
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement today supporting Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposed education reform compromise: “Oklahoma Farm Bureau applauds Gov. Kevin Stitt for creating an education funding proposal that strikes a balance for residents of rural Oklahoma and our urban friends while incorporating key ideas from both the House and Senate …
Apr 21
Oklahoma State University Extension experts are available for media interviews to answer questions about food spoilage and safety during an extended power outage. Christi Evans is the family and consumer sciences educator for OSU Extension in Cleveland County. She can answer questions about how long food lasts in the refrigerator and freezer before it spoils …
Apr 21
By Shawn Wade The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency released the 2023-crop Upland Cotton Loan Premium and Discount tables on April 17. The new 2023 premium and discount schedule continues reinforce the market’s emphasis on quality and should reward growers who produce higher quality cotton. The Base Loan rate for 2023 Upland …
Apr 21
Farm Director KC Sheperd is featuring comments from the Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, talking about the East Palestine Ohio train derailment, what the U.S. is doing for rail safety, and more. “In terms of what we are doing, from day one, we have stepped up safety audits that were slowed down or withdrawn under …
Apr 21
Below is a list of all u-pick strawberry farms in the state. Some have already began harvesting and some are still a few weeks out. Be sure to check their individual pages for opening times and dates. Happy picking! Northeast Joe’s Farm | Bixby, OK Whitewater Hollow Farms | Jay, OK Central Buffalo Creek Berry …
Apr 21
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. “We started it out the first of the week with just a little under 10, 000, which would be normal this time of year,” Rodenberger said. “Normally bigger than …
Apr 21
Cutting Through the Carbon ClutterApril 27th, 2023 @ 7:00 p.m. CentralJoin this webinar to learn more about the Wild West of Carbon Markets. Hear multiple perspectives and takeaways for ranchers on the current status of the carbon landscape, and what opportunities are available. Speakers Chad Ellis, CEO of Texas Ag Land and Trust, Kevin Kester, past president …
Apr 21
Earth Day is right around the corner! The National Bison Association encourages consumers to claim bison as their earth-friendly, regenerative protein choice. Why? Because bison are “Regenerative by Nature”. ™ This is exemplified by the results of Kansas State University’s recently published findings of over 30 years of research on bison’s impact on the Konza …
