Agriculture

State and National leaders to speak at Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association Convention

News Staff

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The Oklahoma Independent Stockgrowers Association will hold their Fourth Annual Convention from 9 am to 6 pm, Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Frisco Center, Clinton, Oklahoma. The keynote speaker will be Bill Bullard, CEO, R CALF, Billings, Montana.

OSU receives $2.6 million grant to study regenerative agriculture

Brian Brus Osu Ag Research

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

“Oklahoma State University has received more than $2.6 million to research ways to improve agricultural production while reducing environmental impacts,” said Kevin Wagner, director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Center at Oklahoma State University.

How farmers are using drones

News Staff

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The farmers of yesteryear might not be too familiar with their surroundings if they were to visit a modern farm.

Prepare farm and ranch equipment for winter storage

Trisha Gedon Osu Ag Communications

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

STILLWATER, Okla. – With colder weather just around the corner, many farmers and ranchers are preparing to store machinery for the winter. Rodents will be eyeing that same machinery for another reason – as a cozy place to shelter for a few months.

Basic rules for planting wheat this fall season

Donald Stotts Osu Extension

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

STILLWATER, Okla. – Although some of Oklahoma received rain showers as October began, many wheat growers in the state are facing drought conditions as they plant their fall crop.

A doe and her fawn hiding in the grass

Safeguard wildlife from aflatoxins in grain

Donald Stotts Osu Extension

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Property owners who put out grain to attract wildlife species need to make sure the bait does not contain aflatoxins, said Dwayne Elmore, Oklahoma State University Extension wildlife management specialist.

The founding ROCO board of directors (left to right) Rodd Moesel of OKFB, Michael Kelsey of OCA, Mason Mungle of FRC, Scott Blubaugh of AFR, and Jared Boehs of OK-NARO with Terry Stowers of the Coalition of Surface and Mineral Owners (far right). (Courtesy Photo)

Ag, mineral owner groups announce formation of Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma

News Staff

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Five agriculture and mineral owner groups this week announced the formation of the Royalty Owner Coalition of Oklahoma, a non-profit corporation to create a structured, consistent and strong voice for the interests of Oklahoma mineral owners.

Photo of Herd testing with caption “Bull pasture. PHOTO BY SHELLEY E. HUGULEY

Disease testing new additions to a herd is essential task

Farm Press Staff

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Rosslyn Biggs, DVM, beef cattle specialist and director of continuing education, Oklahoma State University. (Photo courtesy of OSU.) Adding new herd members represents a significant investment, requiring time evaluating pedigrees, genomics and phenotypic appearance.

Tips for harvesting test plots

Ryan Bergman, Matt Darr And Levi Powell

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

With harvest quickly approaching, it’s time to make sure your combine is prepped and ready for the field. If you are going to harvest test plots or other strip trials with your combine, there are some additional steps you should consider to ensure high-quality data from test plots.

Food prices poised to surge as fertilizer rises

Elizabeth Elkin

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Most people don’t give fertilizer a second thought -- except maybe when driving through a particularly fragrant agricultural area.

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