Jul 15
The Canadian County OSU Extension Office is hosting the Central Oklahoma Wheat Conference, Monday, August 4, 2025. There will be 2 ODAFF CEU credits offered for private pesticide, commercial applicators, and research & demonstration. The conference will be held at the Canadian Valley Technology Center Seminar Room, 6505 E. Hwy 66. El Reno, OK. We …
Jul 15
National Farmers Union (NFU) today endorsed the Farmers First Act, a bipartisan legislation that reauthorizes and increases funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). “Farming can be incredibly stressful, and too many rural communities still don’t have the mental health support they need,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “The Farmers First Act will help …
Jul 15
Noble Research Institute (Noble), a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, has introduced its newest course designed to help livestock producers remove speculation from profitable decision-making. MarketSMART Ranching, a comprehensive 2-day educational program, equips participants with practical tools to evaluate livestock enterprises, calculate the return on gain, and make strategic buying and selling decisions …
Jul 15
It’s been a year of surprises for Oklahoma wheat—late rains, shattered heads, and still some solid yields. Oklahoma wheat growers have faced a wild ride this season—droughts, floods, wind, and more. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Silva from OSU Extension joins the Red Dirt Agronomy crew to unpack the 2025 wheat harvest and the unexpected …
Jul 15
Attention folks in the South West, come on out to Altus on July 22nd, we will have on site nitrate and prussic acid test if your interested and we will discuss analysis and management. We will also have a repeat performance in Comanche County in the afternoon. For more information, follow the OSU NPK Facebook …
Jul 15
In an Article from Ag Web by Tyne Morgan, Josh Linville, vice president of Fertilizer for StoneX Financial Inc., says the current fertilizer and corn price ratio is at historic levels, with potash the worst in history, UAN the second worst in history, and urea ranking as the third worst. If falling corn prices weren’t …
Jul 15
Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Ranking Member Jim Costa (CA-21) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled “Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture: The Role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).” Watch the full hearing here. Good morning. I’d like to start by thanking the Chairman for holding this important hearing on the National …
Jul 15
Hilliary Communications, a family-owned telecommunications company serving customers across rural Oklahoma, Texas, and Iowa, has announced the acquisition of TDS Telecom’s Oklahoma network operations. “Hilliary Communications is dedicated to building a stronger, more connected future for rural communities across Oklahoma,” said Dustin Hilliary, co-CEO of Hilliary Communications. “This acquisition positions us to bring fiber internet …
Jul 15
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
