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Oklahoma rainfall averages more than 1 inch

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.20 inches for the week of May 28-June 2, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The May 28 U.S.

Wheat prices trending above average, economist states

From staff reports STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson provided some tips for selling wheat and the crop markets.During OSU’s Sunup, Anderson said, “We had a good run up in wheat at about $1.85. Everybody is excited.

As jobs increase, so does unemployment

U.S. job growth accelerated more than expected in May, but unemployment ticked up, too.Nonfarm payrolls increased by 272,000 jobs last month, the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics said. That number was well above the 190,000 jobs economists had expected.

Job Opening: City of Lawton

The City of Lawton in Lawton, Oklahoma is seeking to hire an Associate Civil Engineer. The job requires a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of two years of engineering experience. Applicants must be registered in Oklahoma as an Engineer In Training (E.I.