Typically, on Valentine’s Day I want to write a love letter to my husband, but this year I want to take a different approach. Of course, he will still get his letter and if he’s [...]

            “In years gone by no one ever thought splendid living would be made by exhibition of things that was part of ones every day work but the folks got to have amusement, and the [...]

The pecan is America’s native nut. Pecans have been harvested for hundreds of years, with crops originally harvested in native groves. Over time, agricultural producers developed techniques for producing genetically identical nuts on each tree [...]

Southwestern Oklahoma is rich with history and has a beautiful, rugged landscape. A lesser known mountain range, the Navajo Mountains sits in eastern Jackson County, just to the north east of Altus. There, at the [...]

Servings: 30 Total Time: 13 minutes 50 Saltine Crackers1 Cup butter cut into chunks to melt down, 2 sticks1 Cup LIght Brown Sugar2 Cups White Chocolate Chips1/4 Cup Pink Chocolate MeltsValentine’s Sprinkles Ingredients: Preheat oven [...]

Foal season is upon us, and it is expected to have sick foals. A common problem that newborn and young foals experience is joint ill caused by a variety of reasons. A common misconception of [...]

A person’s true character is defined not by their words but by their actions. As the sun rose on December 10, 2019 it seemed as if the gray clouds in the sky were the sign [...]

Selecting a target is critical. Oklahoma’s conservation partnership identified two locations to pilot control of feral swine; Western Red River (Harmon, Jackson, Cotton and Tillman Counties) and Kay County. These areas were selected with great [...]

When I flip the calendar over to the month of February, I smile because February is love, chocolates, flowers, roses-are-red-violets-are-blue, romance, snuggle weather and fires in the fireplace. If you are in a relationship, Valentine’s [...]

The initial overall physical strength and good health of a newborn, referred to as calf vigor, is very important to the future health of a calf.  In order for a calf to thrive, it must [...]

At first glance, the court room and the rodeo arena don’t seem to have much in common, but for Brad West of The West Law Firm in Shawnee, they are both fields of competition in which he [...]

Football Spinach Dip Breadsticks Total Time: 55 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients: 10 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed dry6 oz Cream Cheese, softened1-2 cloves Garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon Salt1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder1/4 teaspoon Pepper1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder1 teaspoon Italian Powder1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese1 cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese, divided1 tube Refrigerated Thin Crust Pizza Crust2 tablespoons Butter, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees [...]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been saying for years that the average age of the American farmer is going up. The latest estimate of the average age is 59.3 years, as the baby-boom generation [...]

Barry Whitworth, DVM Area Food/Animal Quality and Health Specialist for Eastern Oklahoma  In 1895, Dr. F. Harmes was presented with a cow that exhibited symptoms of weight loss and diarrhea. He initially diagnosed tuberculosis (TB), [...]

Western Housewives New Year’s Resolutions. Whether you love them or hate them, it seems that this time of year you can’t escape them. In all of my twenty-seven years, I have only written down and [...]

What constitutes a “Ghost Town?” Well, according to some research, ghost towns can include sites in a variety of states, ranging from abandoned to barren, with the middle-ground being neglected. Some sites no longer have [...]

Lameness is one of the most common problems that occur in the horse and that owners will have to address. Many owners have experienced lameness and the examination process, but there are various ways to [...]

By Everett Brazile III Oklahoma wheat producers looking to increase forage production have a new option for the 2020 season, as Oklahoma State University has released a new variety, OK Corral, which promises better forage [...]

By Michael Newell As a Biologist, I value diversity. It measures the health of an ecosystem.             There might not be any other state that has the diversity that we have in Oklahoma. Make it [...]