The Old Maid
By Ralph Chain Of all the men who worked for us throughout the years, one fellow really stands out in my mind. His name was H. Rhodes, but we called him “H.” H, I guess, […]
2017
That Girl was a Cowboy
Mary Lou Barnard By Ddee Haynes Sitting between two of my long-time dear friends in the Leedey, Okla., gymnasium, we chatted quietly as the auditorium filled to capacity. As I watched the people file in […]
Parlez Vous Francais?
(Do you speak French?) By Judy Wade It is 4,896 miles from Ringling, Okla., to Paris, France. This is the story of how one young man made that journey. His great-great-grandfather Noah, his great-grandfather Wilton, […]
Weekly Market Report: 12/1/17
By Trent Milacek Feeder cattle prices have followed the anticipated price pattern that was detailed in previous reports. The final “shoulder” is formed, traced by the black curve, and prices are at support near $150/cwt. […]
FAPC selects top 10 food trends for 2018
By Melanie Jackson, FAPC Communications Graduate Assistant (Stillwater, Okla. – Nov. 28, 2017) Photo-friendly food, Middle Eastern cuisine and mushroom-infused coffee are on the menu for 2018, as Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food […]
Being in a Veterinarian Family
By Barry and Lauren Whitworth The holiday season will soon be upon us. I hope that this time of year is full of happy memories spent with people you love and hold dear. As all […]
Oklahoma Healthy Soils Project
By Sarah Blaney For more than 100 years, demonstration farms have been set up across the United States to give farmers and ranchers an opportunity to see practical application of new and evolving agriculture practices. […]
Where the Paved Road Ends: Tis the Season
By Beth Watkins My first-born daughter Jessica’s birthday is November 30. In honor of her birthday, I never let the Christmas season begin until we are finished celebrating her. So, on the morning of December […]
December 2017 Profile: John Jennings
By Laci Jones Raised under the city lights of California, John Jennings is not your typical Californian. Born in El Centro, Calif., Jennings considered himself a “redneck,” spending many days hunting and fishing on the […]
Stephens County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
By Judy Wade Livestock shows, rodeos, coin shows, swap meets, go-kart races, fishing and tackle shows, fish fries and hog shows are just a few of the attraction throughout the year at the Stephens County […]