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 [...]

Listen not only to hear, but also to see and to act. Listen to the words of the pioneers of Conservation and envision what they have seen and what they hoped for, and then practice [...]

Time: 20 minutes prep, plus 8 hours of chilling Servings: 16 Ingredients Crust 3 cups Nilla Wafer cookie crumbs 1/2 cup butter melted Cheesecake Filling 1 pint whipping cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 24 oz [...]

Chuck Swisher not only stands in front of the “beef,” but he sells it, too. The Dover, Okla., man is a rodeo bullfighter, protecting the bull riders from the bulls after their eight second rides. [...]

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD) is a highly fatal disease in domestic rabbits and some types of the virus are deadly for wild rabbits.  RHD is considered a Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) in the United States [...]