Farm & Ranch

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. […]

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 […]

As autumn quickly approaches and the temperatures begin to decline, producers need to consider what type of lice control to initiate. Cattle lice cost producers millions of dollars each year in decreased weight gains and […]

The Importance of “Agvocacy” By Laney Smith With the summer coming to an end, California ranchers look ahead to what the new season brings. Fall gives agriculturalists a chance to breathe, with harvest complete and […]

By Ralph Chain Time changes things, and I can not believe how things have changed in my life. I remember my dad grading Highway 51 with a walking plow and team of mules. Now you […]

By Chris Cox Feral hogs are a problem in Oklahoma. They have been spotted in every county in the state, which means no matter where you go, feral hogs are not far away. While it’s […]