Agriculture

Cordell FFA Seniors wine degree

Cordell FFA Seniors wine degree

Cordell FFA Seniors to be awarded State Degrees

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Congratulations are due to three well-deserving Cordell FFA seniors.Carlie Banks, Jaiden Dobbs, and Josh Wilson have been selected to receive the highest honor bestowed upon a member at the state level: the coveted State FFA Degree.
Cordell FFA

Cordell FFA

NATIONAL FFA WEEK

Brooklynn Peek Reporter@cordellbeacon.com
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Future Farmers of America (FFA) is much more than an elective interest in school. It is a source applied to one’s life that will benefit and provide one with the necessary knowledge and experience to succeed and thrive independently. The National FFA Organization was founded in 1928 by Henry C.
2023 Master Showman Madison Church. Photo by Taylor Trennepohl Double T Photography

2023 Master Showman Madison Church. Photo by Taylor Trennepohl Double T Photography

WASHITA COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
CATTLE Prospect Steers Class 1, Charolais: 1 & Champion- Aubrey Sturgeon Class 2, Hereford: 1 & Champion- Braxton Holt Class 3, Simmental: 1 & Champion- Brett Sturgeon Class 4, Crossbred: 1 & Champion- Trapper Visnieski Grand Champion- Brett Sturgeon Reserve Grand Champion- Trapper Visnieski Market...
Blade Baldonado. Photo by Cheyann Edison

Blade Baldonado. Photo by Cheyann Edison

‘The Clash of the Counties’ Swine Show

News Staff
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Cordell Ag Booster Club hosted a two day swine jackpot on January 21st and 22nd called “The Clash of The Counties.” Saturday’s show was a closed jackpot available for kids showing from Washita, Custer, Beckham, and Roger Mills Counties.
Wheat harvest recap: the drought was ugly and a few other takeaways

Wheat harvest recap: the drought was ugly and a few other takeaways

Wheat harvest recap: the drought was ugly and a few other takeaways

Gail Ellis
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Oklahoma’s hard red winter wheat harvest is complete as farmers close the book on a season plagued by drought. Amanda de Oliveira Silva, Oklahoma State University Extension small grains specialist, said yields varied across the state depending on rainfall.
Contributed Photo

Contributed Photo

Washita County 4-H attends camp

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Washita County 4-H had twenty campers, five counselors, and three sponsors that participated in the Multi-County 4-H Camp at Quartz Mountain State Park May 31st-June 2nd. Participants enjoyed attending educational workshops and other activities such as swimming and the fun park.
Contributed photo by Carmen Nickel

Contributed photo by Carmen Nickel

Farmer’s COOP Exchange receives first loads of wheat for 2022 harvest

News Staff
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Washita County farmer Monte Nickel delivered the first load of wheat of the season to the Bessie Farmer’s COOP. Pictured with Monte (right) is COOP Manager Randy Wanzer (left) Test weight was 55 and moisture was 12%. Nickel cut this wheat from a field 4 1/2 miles east of Bessie.
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