Feb 04
Multiple reports around the state are now pointing to Dr. Kayse Shrum resigning as President of Oklahoma State University. Those reports include sources that have been contacted by the Oklahoma Farm Report. The college paper O’Colly cites a “report.” They report “OSU’s 19th president, the first female in her role, will reportly step down Wednesday, as …
Feb 04
Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, today passed a measure in committee that would expand a program to eradicate harmful trees and shrubs in certain watersheds statewide. House Bill 2162 would create the Terry Peach Watershed Restoration Act. The act would build on House Bill 2239 enacted in 2023, which created a pilot program focused on the …
Feb 04
The Oklahoma House Administrative Rules Committee has approved legislation aimed at reforming the state’s administrative rulemaking process—the system through which state agencies implement laws by drafting and proposing regulations. House Bill 2728, authored by Rep. Gerrid Kendrix, R-Altus, would establish the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2025, modeled after …
Feb 04
For half a century, gardening enthusiasts have tuned in to the television show “Oklahoma Gardening” for cutting-edge information, tips and inspirational ideas. Kicking off the 50th season of the popular program on Feb. 15, the show will continue providing viewers with the latest horticulture information while celebrating the past and looking to the future. Viewers will walk …
Feb 04
At NCBA’s 2025 CattleCon, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with the Chairman of the Federation Division of the NCBA, Dan Gattis – a Texas cattle producer himself. Oklahoma Farm Report’s coverage of CattleCon is powered by Farm Data Services. NCBA’s Federation Division is comprised of the 43 Qualified State Beef Councils …
Feb 04
During CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, dates and locations were announced for 2025 Stockmanship & Stewardship events. Event registration will open late spring. 2025 Stockmanship & Stewardship dates and locations: · June 26-28, Watertown, South Dakota · Aug. 13-14, Canyon, Texas · Sept. 4-6, Springfield, Missouri Stockmanship & Stewardship is a unique educational experience for cattle producers featuring …
Feb 04
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) recently launched a state-wide incentive for public schools to purchase nutritious foods from local farmers and ranchers. The Oklahoma Local Food for School Program will reimburse schools for approved purchases of minimally processed foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy and nuts. “While expanding the market for …
Feb 04
John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced today the launch of new weave automation for select round balers that helps streamline the baling process. With this automation, the operator simply places the windrow between the front tires of the tractor and lets the baler do the work. Today, round balers have gate and speed automation, which automates …
