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Like the Sizzling Temperatures, Gas Prices Climb Higher

This WeekThe national average for a gallon of gas awoke from a months-long slumber, surging 15 cents since last week to $3.73. The primary cause appears to be the oil price, which has marched nearly $4 higher in the past few days to hover near $80 per barrel.  As oil accounts for almost 50 percent …

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Some Travelers Are Renting EVs for ‘Test Drives’ While on Vacation

More and more drivers are interested in electric vehicles, and some are ‘taking one for a spin’ while on vacation, thanks to them being readily available as rental cars. AAA’s rental car partner Hertz has been investing heavily in electric vehicles for its fleet with purchases from Tesla, Polestar, and GM.  The company now has …

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Longhorned ticks discovered in Boone County for first time, MU researchers find

Researchers at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine have recently discovered invasive longhorned ticks in Boone County, Missouri, for the first time. The discovery of the longhorned tick, which has already caused the loss of millions of dollars in agricultural revenue to livestock producers worldwide, indicates a potential looming problem for cattle health …

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Road Rage On The Rise; Drivers Encouraged To ‘Stay Cool’ Behind The Wheel

Whether it’s gesturing, shouting, threatening―or worse―anger behind the wheel is becoming far too common on America’s roadways. Aggressive behaviors, ranging from speeding to acts of violence, pose a threat not only to other drivers but to passengers and pedestrians as well. “Road rage is the term we use to describe extreme anger and aggression behind …

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Oklahoma CattleWomen Gives out Scholarships and Elects New Leadership at 2023 OCA Convention and Trade Show

At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Convention and Trade Show, Farm Director, KC Sheperd caught up with the immediate past Oklahoma CattleWomen president, Cheyenne Sparks, and talked about this year’s OCW leadership, awards luncheon, and the 2024 CattleCon. As Sparks was the OCW president for the past two years, she said she is excited to …

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Due to Excessive Heat 13 Oklahoma Counties are Contiguous Disaster Designations

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming …

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AAA Oklahoma Reminds Motorists: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

 AAA warns motorists to prepare for treacherous driving conditions after recent storms resulted in flash floods and stranded vehicles. Turn Around, Don’t Drown Even a few inches of swift-moving floodwater flowing over a roadway can sweep away a vehicle. With many creeks, culverts and rivers across Oklahoma recently at or above flood stage, drivers are at …

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Record-Setting Activity Ebbs as Real Estate Market Slows Down 

The agriculture real estate market entered a period of de-escalation beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. The market experienced a reduction in both sales volume and value growth since that time, as interest rates increased, and inflation pressures became more apparent.   That trend has continued into the first half of 2023 with fewer …

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The Most Popular July 4th Food In Every State

Which Food do Oklahomans love best on the 4th of July? Looks like its Baked Beans for the win! According to an article from time2play. Favorite fares on the fourth  Our research found Americans are crazy for cold salads in the summertime. Seventeen states can’t get enough potato salad, coleslaw, or macaroni salad on Independence …

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The 4th Of July Forecast is Hot but Cold front is on The Way Wednesday

When you are outside Popping Firecrackers this 4th of July, pack the sunscreen and the fans because its going to be hot! However, according to state climatologist Gary McManus, cooler temps are headed this way with a possibility of some rain, “Storms are going to be possible throughout the week, but especially on Wednesday as …

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