Feb 25
Oklahoma Wildfire Alert: Critical Fuel Levels Override Weather Patterns Oklahoma is currently facing a volatile wildfire season, with the state’s natural “fuels”—grass, brush, and timber—reaching a tipping point. Farm Director KC Sheperd had the opportunity to visit with Andy James, Fire Management Chief for the Oklahoma Forestry Services, who said these fuels are so dry …
Feb 20
Wildfire Crisis: Agricultural Community Rallies for Orphan Calf Relief: The Rangers Road fire has already scorched over 283,000 acres, creating an immediate crisis for ranchers along the Oklahoma-Kansas border. In a recent informative discussion, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Jessica Reed, Program Director for the Orphan Calf Relief Program, to detail the recovery …
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 …
Feb 18
As destructive wildfires continue to sweep across Western Oklahoma, Senator James Lankford joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to provide a critical update on emergency response efforts, state-level relief, wildfire aid, and the mounting frustration over federal funding hurdles. With major fires like the Ranger Road Fire in Beaver County and the 43 Fire in Woodward …
