As the year progresses many producers look to move cattle to alternative pasture. Unfortunately, certain weather conditions, including drought or freezing, can set up some plants in the sorghum family, including Johnson grass, to become [...]

In the FFA’s Opening and Closing Ceremonies the reporter is said to be “stationed by the flag.” A reporter’s goal is to tell all the United States the story of the FFA, and to inform [...]

A question sometimes asked by backyard poultry enthusiasts is “Can turkeys and chickens be raised in the same area?” A simple answer is that many backyard poultry producers do; however, many poultry experts would caution [...]

It all began in 1953, when Elvin Blevins moved east from his home in New Mexico to the south-central Oklahoma town of Wynnewood. At the time, the land he purchased was flush with corn, but [...]

Laminitis is probably by far the most devastating disease that a horse and horse owner will ever face. The definition of laminitis is nothing more than inflammation of the lamina or the tissue of the [...]

After almost two years of Covid, testing, vaccinations, boosters, illness and death, wearing masks, staying indoors and away from others, severe thunderstorms, tornados, and now war in Europe, it’s time to get out and away [...]

Servings: 7 Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 10 oz baby spinach 3 small gala apples or 2 medium , cored and thinly sliced 1 cup pecans , toasted 4 oz feta cheese , crumbled (don’t [...]

On Saturday May 7th, members, families, and friends gathered together at the annual banquet of the Mulhall-Orlando FFA Chapter. Members were able to show off their impressive projects and countless accomplishments from the past year.  [...]

Bovine warts are the ire of cattle producers. These unsightly masses typically appear on the head, neck, and body of the animals. Although these masses are usually more of a cosmetic issue than a medical [...]

Foreign Animal Diseases (FAD) are a very real threat to Oklahoma livestock producers. For many of these FAD, biosecurity is the only disease prevention method available. Biosecurity is the development and implementation of management procedures [...]

Miss Rodeo Oklahoma Anna Woolsey With her flashy clothes, gorgeous hair, and award-winning smile, Anna Woolsey might appear, at first glance, to be the quintessential rodeo queen. However, although she did grow up on the [...]

In March of 2021, Noble Research Institute began to manage our Red River Ranch using regenerative management practices. We’d like to share some of our observations we have made since we began our transition, especially [...]

The month of December is when spring pig shows begin. One requirement that accompanies the swine show season in a negative pseudorabies virus (PRV) test. Many exhibitors question the need to continue testing for this [...]

Speak with Roger and Leigh Gaddis for more than a few minutes, and you’ll soon fall into the easy banter of longtime friends. The couple, of Ada, Okla., run their business and lives based on [...]

On October 26, 2021, Mulhall-Orlando FFA Advisor Tonya Middleton loaded up 7 members to travel to the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo which was held in Indianapolis, Indiana.  After last year’s convention being virtual [...]

He’s always knew what he wanted to be. From as far back as he can recall, Colten Jesse planned to be a bull rider, spending days and months traveling across the country for an eight-second [...]

I love how Oklahoma definitely has all four seasons. Sometimes it may not seem like much of a break in between season’s. The weather can be blustery one winter day and the very next day [...]

Recently, local, state, and federal officials toured the Upper Elk Creek Site 23D Rehabilitation on the east edge of Elk City, Okla. New life is being given to this flood control dam and the tour was [...]

The idea of managing ranches with a focus on building healthy soils and implementing management that promotes healthy wildlife populations and their habitats, biologically diverse plant communities and livestock production is not a new concept. [...]