Jul 29
Securing dependable access to groundwater has become one of the most critical legal and operational priorities for modern agricultural producers. Farm Report Intern Presley Strickland caught up with Garret Reed, trial lawyer at McAfee & Taft, during the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Convention to discuss groundwater rights, legal distinctions, and what farmers and ranchers need …
Jul 28
The Oklahoma State University Extension Summer DEMO Day in Chickasha gave agricultural producers and industry professionals direct access to practical research on soil health, water management, and summer cropping systems. Farm Report Intern Presley Strickland spoke with Dr. Daniel Adamson, OSU Extension Soil and Water Conservation Specialist, during the event at the South Central Research …
Jul 26
Candidates seeking to lead the state presented their vision for Oklahoma’s food, fiber, and livestock sectors during the 2026 Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Gubernatorial Agriculture Forum held at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center in Tulsa. Hosted and moderated by Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays, the non-debate event featured Democratic nominee and House Minority Leader …
Dec 20
In a landmark ruling issued Friday, December 19, 2025, U.S. District Judge Gregory Frizzell entered a judgment against several major poultry integrators, finding them liable for pollution in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW) and ordering a comprehensive, decades-long remediation plan. The judgment brings a pivotal conclusion to State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc. et …
Nov 21
Farm Director KC Shepherd spoke with Billy Howe of the Texas Farm Bureau following a water panel discussion, focusing on the unique legal status of groundwater in Texas, the emergence of major new industrial water users, and the urgent need for new water technology. Texas Groundwater: The Rule of Capture Groundwater rights in Texas are …
Oct 20
Today, Governor Kevin Stitt intervened in State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., and filed a motion with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma to expedite discussions and break the current impasse. The filing requests that a decision be reached quickly to provide certainty for Oklahomans, landowners, and key employers across the protein …
