Feb 23
Call for Support: Oklahoma Volunteer Fire Departments As the fire season continues amid wildfires across Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are facing significant funding and supply shortages. These departments are the primary defense for rural communities, yet many operate with outdated gear and limited budgets. Here’s how to help: Community members can support these …
Feb 19
The wildfire crisis in Western Oklahoma has intensified, with more than 155,000 acres consumed across Woodward, Beaver, and Texas counties. In response to the rapid spread, a State of Emergency has been declared for these three counties to accelerate the deployment of critical resources and state support. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is currently …
Jan 30
Texas Prepares for New World Screwworm: Chris Clayton of DTN writes: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a statewide disaster declaration to better equip the Texas New World screwworm (NWS) Response Team to prevent the potential spread of the screwworm fly into Texas and to protect livestock and wildlife. “Although the New World screwworm …
Nov 21
On Friday, Tyson Meats announced news that the Beef Cattle Industry feared was inevitable, given that the US cattle herd is at lowest level since 1951-short cattle supplies are causing Tyson to shut down a major Beef Processing Plant- and adjust the schedule of a second of their plants. Tyson released a brief statement on …
Nov 20
Associate farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Dr. Jason Thorne, a veterinarian and the owner of Territory Medicine in Weatherford, Oklahoma, about the ongoing EHV outbreak. The virus is believed to have originated at an event in Texas and has sparked widespread concern among horse owners, particularly in Oklahoma and Texas. Many organizations and boarding facilities have …
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 …
Sep 18
The Texas Cattle Feeders’ Association (TCFA) is holding its annual convention from October 12-14 in Fort Worth. According to Brady Miller of the TCFA, the event is designed with two key goals in mind: “education and informing our members,” and to also include “a splash… of inspiration and just kind of help motivate our members”. …
Jul 11
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 …
May 22
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today applauded the passage of House Bill (HB) 73 that provides needed liability protections to landowners for damage caused by sources outside of their control. “Our Texas cattle raisers spend their days raising high-quality beef and going above and beyond to keep our animals, land, and communities safe,” …
Jan 27
Welcome to the January 27, 2023 issue of “Cotton News,” a service provided by Plains Cotton Growers Inc. for the cotton industry in the Texas High Plains and beyond. What’s the Deal with ERP Phase 2? Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) has been talked about for months with the anticipation that the …
