No Oklahoman should be denied access to financial services. This reality has hit homes and businesses across the state. While the world has made money the lifeblood for everyday survival, so too have financial institutions become woven into the fabric of daily life. This power creates potent dangers on every side. With the most recent …
Category: Ag News
Aug 28
Nominations Now Being Accepted for 46th Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards
Every day across Oklahoma, countless individuals and organizations dedicate themselves to the arts and are making a difference in their communities and schools. From faithful volunteers to seasoned leaders, long-time classroom teachers to determined advocates, these champions for the arts deserve recognition for their outstanding efforts. Since 1975, the Oklahoma Governor’s Arts Awards has been …
Aug 28
OACD |🌱 The Latest in Oklahoma Conservation News 🌱
Mark your calendars for September 21-23, 2025! The NACD South Central Region Meeting is being held in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A room block has been reserved at the Oaklawn Resort in Hot Springs, AR. The Booking ID# is BKG1459. Deadline for the government rate is August 28th. BOOK HERE Please send all registrations to Arkansas …
Aug 28
Autumn in August: Oklahomans Relish Unseasonal Rains and Cooler Temperatures
Oklahoma is experiencing an exceptionally wet period, which is helping to alleviate building drought conditions. In a conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus detailed the state’s unusual weather patterns and what they could mean for the coming months. According to McManus, the state has seen an extremely wet year overall, …
Aug 28
Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program Now Accepting Applications
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is now accepting applications to participate in the Local Foods for Schools program for Fiscal Year 2026. The program will reimburse schools for approved purchases of minimally processed foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy and nuts. The program is designed to help accredited …
Aug 28
Secretary Rollins Opens Next Step in the Roadless Rule Rescission
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has taken the next step in the rulemaking process for rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule by opening a public comment period. “We are one step closer to common sense management of our national forest lands. Today marks a critical step …
Aug 28
2026 insurance premiums set for state, education and local government employees
The Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), in partnership with the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), has approved premium rates for health, dental, life, disability and vision insurance products to be offered to state, education and many local government employees, retirees and their dependents for Plan Year 2026. All rates recommended by the Oklahoma …
Aug 28
Moderate drought In Eastern Oklahoma Develops In This Weeks Drought Monitor
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor report, exceptional drought remains at 0 percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week …
Aug 28
Colin Woodall Believes Safeguards Used Earlier in 2025 Can Allow Mexican Feeder Cattle to Enter US Safely
Senior farm and ranch broadcater Ron Hays continues day two of our conversation with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall who addressed the question of whether cattle from Mexico pose a risk of bringing New World screw worm into the U.S. He explained that protocols have already proven effective: “When you step back and …
Aug 28
A Challenging Farm Economy Tops AFR’s Agenda
The farm economy is facing a crisis, as American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) President Scott Blubaugh calls it, and it is the primary concern for the organization. In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Blubaugh described a dire situation for many producers and highlighted the need for swift action. According to Blubaugh, the …