Nov 06
Facing economic decline, persistent drought, and rural school funding shortfalls across his northwest Oklahoma district, State Senator Casey Murdock believes the solution might just come in the form of data centers. In a recent conversation with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Murdock framed the rapid expansion of data centers not merely as a tech industry trend, …
Aug 31
In a bombshell announcement, President Trump declared that the United States has entered into the biggest oil deal in world history. At his direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth — working with Venezuela’s Interim President Delcy Rodriguez and through a partnership with private business — secured majority U.S. control …
Mar 09
Shannon Ferrell, an agricultural economics professor at Oklahoma State University, joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to discuss the rapid expansion of renewable energy across Oklahoma and what it means for landowners. Ferrell explained that the biggest driver behind the surge is economics, noting that “first and foremost, it’s price.” He added that advances in …
Dec 09
In a discussion about energy solutions for farms, Mike Newland, director of agricultural business development for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Newland highlighted the importance of backup power systems, especially during extreme weather. He emphasized the vulnerability of the current electrical grid, noting, “Our grid is probably more vulnerable today than it has been …
