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 [...]

By Chris Cox Last month Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Executive Director Sarah Blaney wrote about the history and purpose of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Watershed and Small Upstream Flood Control Program. At the end [...]

Trophies and awards line shelves of rooms, while win photos cover the walls. In the barn, sale posters showcasing former winners from some of the largest events in the country and state surround the feed [...]

By Mike Proctor, Noble Research Institute ag technology research associate / mdproctor@noble.org Characteristics: There are four hackberry species native to Oklahoma. The common species are hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) and sugarberry (C. laevigata). Netleaf hackberry (C. [...]

Hello October! You and your cooler temperatures and changing colors are very welcome. It seems as soon as the month hits, things begin to change. Calves are bawling from being freshly weaned, the nights are [...]

Characteristics:  Winged sumac and smooth sumac are two common and closely related woody plants in Oklahoma. They are members of the family Anacardiaceae, which also includes cashews, pistachios, mango, poison ivy and poison sumac. Each [...]