Profitability, unity highlight panel discussion

OKLAHOMA CITY – At the 2024 Livestock Market Association annual Convention and World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, LMA board member Jake Parnell spoke about advocating for the agriculture industry and producer profitability.

Oklahoma rainfall averages less than 1 inch

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.14 inches for the week of June 10-16, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The June 11 U.S.

OWC Highlights High-Performing Varieties During Wheat Harvest

From staff reports Mike Schulte of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission recently gave an overview of 2024’s hard red winter wheat harvest in Oklahoma. Schulte said this y ear’s crop was two weeks ahead of schedule, with around 90% of the state ’s harvest now complete.

Drought-stricken Panhandle receives record-breaking rains

From staff reports According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, the Oklahoma Panhandle recently received a once-in-a-1000-year rainfall.“That 7.52″ of rain in Goodwell that fell since 10:50 p.m. last night, so just around 8 hours,” McManus said June 19.

Certified Angus demand strong among consumers

From staff reports Certified Angus Beef brand President John Stika recently addressed domestic beef demand on both the taste and quality of its products.“I think we are all probably very pleased with the position that bee f in general is in at the momen t,” Stika said. “Grade is pretty good.

Wheat Harvest Nearing Finish Line at 91% with Rain Setbacks

Oklahoma wheat harvest made good progress in most areas at the beginning of the week, but harvest has been hindered in the Panhandle portions and parts of North Central Oklahoma due to heavy rains in the Panhandle and lighter rains in North Central Oklahoma late Tuesday evening, early Wednesday...

DEQ ‘emergency’ application still pending after 19 months

A court hearing on an “emergency application” filed 19 months ago for a temporary injunction to prevent Chickasha businessman Brannan Bordwine from storing or disposing of supplies of volatile hand sanitizer was pushed back last week for the fifth time.

More water, sewer lines to be built in Lawton

LAWTON – The City Council awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to replace nearly five miles of aged water lines in northwest Lawton, voted to build a new public sewer line to serve an addition along Lee Boulevard in southwest Lawton, and approved construction plans for a sewer line to serve a new...