On a Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2019, Aaron and Debby Custer, received the call every parent prays they will never receive.  Their middle child and only son Jacob, had been in a feed mill accident [...]

Just about everyone’s heard of or experienced being dirt poor. How would you like to be soil rich? Western Oklahoma producer Jimmy Emmons, featured this summer in Oklahoma Farm & Ranch magazine, has worked with [...]

As November approaches, the fall calving season should be coming to an end which means that it is time to get the bulls ready to turn out for breeding. All bulls should have a breeding [...]

Walking along the paths cut through her family’s land, Rebecca Stevens reflects on how lucky she was. Raised in a beautiful home with scenic land on a quite road in Overbrook, Okla., she grew up [...]

Drought is a natural and regular event in grazing lands. A drought is a period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. The lack of adequate precipitation can cause reduced soil moisture [...]

Fields that once were prolific with wheat have now found a new purpose at P Bar Farms in Hydro, Okla. Now, colorful sunflowers abound, attracting visitors from all across the state who come for photo [...]

When purchasing feed, it is essential to take time to read the feed tag that, by law, is attached to every bag of feed or mineral sold. This will help you determine if the feed [...]

There are four vesicular diseases that can cause illness in various livestock species. Some of the vesicular disease can cause some very serious consequences to the animal and to the industry, hence why these diseases [...]

It is important in any agricultural operation to use every tool in the toolbox. Things such as industry developments, research findings, changes to regulations and weather can affect operations, making it hard to stay informed. [...]

Jimmy Emmons Jimmy Emmons admits some of his ideas about conservation techniques have been met with a bit of skepticism over the years, and that’s why the Leedey, Okla., farmer, chooses to lead by example. [...]

I have often said you can tell a lot about a person by the way they walk, how they carry themselves and the biggest tell-tale sign is as how they handle hard situations, which brings [...]

Most people in the South, where I grew up, seem to prefer fried fish. I like fried fish, but I like some fish even better when grilled, baked, broiled or sautéed. Grilling fish with the [...]

Respect the past and look to the future. The Oklahoma legislature continues to recognize the importance of the operation and maintenance of Oklahoma’s 2,107 upstream flood control dams. They understand what those flood control dams [...]

Actinobacillosis and Actinomycosis both of which are better known as “woody tongue” and “lumpy jaw” respectively are two common infections seen in cattle.  Occasionally, both of the bacteria are seen in other animals such as [...]

Strong arms and broad shoulders belie the image of a simple artist. Hands, while soft enough to make the most minute change to a delicate clay leg, have also fell towering trees. Guthrie’s Steve Miller [...]

In a world full of confusion, I am choosing to still see the good.  This is such an uncertain time for many people, so I would like to encourage everyone with some positive tales from [...]

Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis, or EPM as it is commonly known, is a devastating disease, and not all horse owners are fully aware of its debilitating and sometimes deadly capabilities to the horse. This disease has [...]

Over the years, people have written songs and poetry inspired by the green leaves of summer. To pecan producers, the appearance of those green leaves should inspire more than just poetry; they should inspire growers [...]

It’s hard to imagine cold mornings in the duck blind during the heat of the summer, but duck hunting success on those cold mornings might depend on what is done during the summer. Some of [...]