Who doesn’t love a true underdog story? There is just something special about starting at the bottom and working ever so hard to reach the top. For Mitch and Misti Quiring, that is exactly what [...]

More than 150 years ago, just five miles north of present-day Checotah, Okla., the largest engagement of the Civil War in Indian territory occurred. The Battle of Honey Springs (an engagement by definition) was also [...]

They seem as comfortable in suits and ties as they are in worn out jeans and work boots. Brent and Ryan Howard do double-duty as lawyers and farmers, putting in long hours at their respective [...]

By Garrett Metcalf, DVM The horse’s gastrointestinal tract has been plaguing owners and veterinarians for centuries, causing long nights of endless worrying, fear and financial strain. The gastrointestinal tract is far from perfect in horses, [...]

yield: 12 CUPCAKES total time: 45 MINUTES Ingredients 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, at [...]

By Mike Proctor, Noble Research Institute ag technology research associate / mdproctor@noble.org Characteristics: Bushy bluestem is a large, erect bunchgrass that often forms in large stands. The stems may grow taller than three feet with [...]

By Ddee Haynes We all have that one friend, the friend that everyone knows. It does not seem to matter where you travel with that friend, at least one person will either know them personally, [...]

By Everett Brazil III Herbicide resistance in weeds has become a major issue for producers across the United States, as they are increasingly seeing weeds growing long after the fields have been sprayed. Companies such [...]

A bevy of cowboys, cowgirls and other participants converged on the northeast Oklahoma town of Pawhuska Oct. 29 through Nov. 4 for the Saddle Up For Christ Rodeo Clinic, held at the Osage County Fairgrounds. [...]

A Christmas List for Outdoor Types By Michael Newell Nearly everyone has an outdoor type on their holiday list. Over the years my wife has struggled with just what gadget or gizmo I really need [...]

On the eve of her first Wrangler National Finals Rodeo appearance, Tracy Nowlin feels relief. The accomplishment, although major, was tough to earn and a long time coming. She won numerous large rodeos earning over [...]

Barry Whitworth, DVM Area Food/Animal Quality and Health Specialist for Eastern Oklahoma Tetanus or “Lockjaw” is a condition caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium tetani.  The neurotoxin is very potent.  Most animals [...]

By Jan Sikes Imagine you’re a soldier returning home from Afghanistan or Syria or some other war-torn country. Maybe limbs are missing or your body is scarred in some other way. Or perhaps deep in [...]

By Everett Brazile III The fall season serves as harvest for several crops in Oklahoma, including cotton, soybeans, corn and grain sorghum, and many harvesters are out in the field to bring those crops to [...]

Serves: 8-10 Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 4 1/2 cups sliced peeled apples (any baking apples) 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice [...]

Some of the most gorgeous views in Oklahoma can be seen year-round along a 54 mile route in the southeast portion of the state. Rippling across gently rolling mountains, the Talimena National Scenic Byway showcases [...]

By Garrett Metcalf, DVM It is common for horse owners to have a horse with a wound or laceration at some point in their life. Sometimes small lacerations can be perceived as benign, inconsequential problems [...]

By Michael Newell It seems a debate often surfaces in the coffee shops near the start of deer season – can deer see the hunter orange clothing that hunters are required to wear during the [...]

By Lanna Mills Often when a horse is injured, its career as an athlete or work horse is over. However, for Indy that wasn’t the case. Indy is a beautiful sorrel mare with a big [...]