Jun 30
Applications Are Now Open for the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative! What if conservation and profitability didn’t have to compete? The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts is excited to launch the Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) Initiative, a new opportunity for Oklahoma producers ready to strengthen their operations, improve their land, and build new …
Jun 05
The Advancing Markets for Producers Initiative (AMP) is bringing a new approach to conservation and agricultural growth in Oklahoma, focusing on helping producers access new markets and add value to the conservation practices they are already implementing on their operations. According to Jean Lam-Thompson, executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the …
Jun 01
Agricultural producers across Oklahoma will once again have the opportunity to gather, learn, and connect this summer as the Oklahoma Conservation Commission prepares for the fourth annual Crossroads Conference, returning to Enid after a year on the road. Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport recently spoke with Meg Greski of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission about the …
May 25
Producers across Oklahoma are constantly looking for innovative ways to manage rising fertilizer costs while maintaining productive fields. At the recent Oklahoma Wheat Field Day, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Daniel Adamson, Oklahoma State University Extension soil management specialist, to discuss a promising proof-of-concept study focused on rebuilding Oklahoma …
Apr 10
The Southern Plains Grasslands Summit is set to make its Oklahoma debut in Alva from May 27-29, 2026, serving as a critical hub for landowners facing the rapid spread of invasive species. This landmark event, hosted at the newly completed Salt Fork Event Center, aims to equip producers with the technical and financial tools necessary …
Feb 26
Oklahoma’s vast landscapes, from rolling prairies to bustling ranchlands, are under constant stewardship by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). Executive Director Trey Lam recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the upcoming Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) annual meeting and the critical initiatives shaping the state’s environmental future. The OACD Annual …
Feb 11
With the 2026 Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) Annual State Meeting less than a month away, Executive Director Jean Lam joined Oklahoma Farm Report’s Farm Director KC Sheperd to outline the agenda for what promises to be a pivotal gathering for the state’s agricultural stewards. Set for March 1–3, 2026, at the newly unveiled …
Jan 30
A Very Cool, Very Special Place The Comanche Pool Grazing LandsA vast swath of intact prairie known as the Comanche Pool grazing lands stretches along the border of Kansas and Oklahoma. These rolling, undeveloped grasslands cover 7 million contiguous acres and span 15 counties. Today, the ranchers who raise cattle in the Comanche Pool area …
Sep 23
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) flagship Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Originally established in 1985 to control soil erosion and stabilize commodity prices, the program has evolved to provide numerous benefits for both conservation and the economy. Now, let’s take a look at the 2025 CRP Enrollment for …
Apr 25
Oklahoma ranchers have a unique opportunity to enhance their grazing practices through a special partnership between the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Noble Research Institute. Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Meg Greski of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission about an upcoming “Grazing Essentials” course in Leedy, Oklahoma. “We’ve got something pretty special coming up in …
