Oklahoma Farm & Ranch

07/01/2024

The Garden Guy has become completely mesmerized by a bowl of blackcurrants. You can guess I am having a little fun with you. I am not talking about the fruit but the flowers referred to as Superbells Blackcurrant Punch.

Read more from Norman Winter, the Garden Guy ⬇⬇⬇
https://okfronline.com/2024/06/superbells-blackcurrant-punch/

06/28/2024

It seems that the subjects of countless profiles in the past year have mentioned, whether in passing or as part of a larger discussion, that the COVID-19 pandemic changed Oklahoma’s landscape in numerous ways. By and large, the overwhelming observation is that Okies in urban areas have begun migrating to the country, and are embracing the rural lifestyle. Small farms are popping up with a variety of animals, and gardens are being planted where there wasn’t one before.

It made me think that there are likely people out there who don’t know the basics of one of Oklahoma’s favorite pastimes: fishing.

Read a "Beginners Guide to Fishing" ⬇⬇⬇
https://okfronline.com/2024/06/a-beginners-guide-to-fishing/

06/24/2024

We love this story from North Texas Farm & Ranch.

Do you believe in signs and destiny? Contributor Annette Bridges is truly not the superstitious type, but there have been moments in her life when looking back she could see some intriguing connection or event that led to another one.

READ MORE: https://ntfronline.com/2024/06/when-a-city-girl-goes-country-58/

06/18/2024

Great opportunity here!

Looking for internships this summer? Don't miss this opportunity.

06/18/2024

Have you checked out North Texas Farm & Ranch?

In Montana, June brings irrigating, brandings, and some wondrous sights from Mother Nature.

https://ntfronline.com/2024/06/ag-elsewhere-montana-65/

06/07/2024

Have you gotten a chance to follow Horn Canna Farm, Inc. on Facebook? Read more about the family behind the farm in the June issue, which is available now!

06/04/2024

Have you checked out our sister publication North Texas Farm & Ranch?

See what is happening in agriculture up north this month in Ag Elsewhere: Wyoming.

READ MORE: https://ntfronline.com/2024/05/ag-elsewhere-wyoming-37/

05/30/2024

Very interesting!

05/23/2024

From our sister publication North Texas Farm & Ranch

When May arrives, we start thinking about w**d control. With two years of drought under our belts, grass grazed short and hay stocks depleted, what we do now will influence our forage conditions for the entire year. With 75 percent of our annual warm season forages made by July 15 in North Texas, we need to get the grass growing while the sun shines.

READ MORE: https://ntfronline.com/.../meanwhile-back-at-the-ranch-100/

05/20/2024

At the writing of this article, High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been detected in over 83 million domestic poultry in the United States (US). The outbreak includes commercial and backyard flocks. Most people are aware that poultry may succumb to Avian Influenza but may not know that other animals can be infected with the virus. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a variety of mammals have been infected with Avian Influenza H5N1 in the US. The list of over 200 mammals includes bears, foxes, skunks, coyotes, etc. Even marine animals such as dolphins and seals have been found with the virus.

Read more ⬇⬇⬇
https://okfronline.com/2024/05/mammals-and-avian-influenza/

05/14/2024

A little over 20 years ago, Sean Ridgway left a successful career in the fashion industry to move back home to Sand Springs, Okla., and live the rural lifestyle he’d had as a child. An interest in Highland cattle, a short-statured breed from Scotland known for long horns and flowing locks, transformed into an enjoyable and profitable business.

Now, Sean has a customer-base that includes a majority of the States, and most importantly, he spends every day doing what he loves.

Read more about Sean and Rockin' Ridgway Ranch in the digital edition ⬇
https://etypeproductionstorage1.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Production_Prod/Jobs/207/2024-04-30/398419/FlippingBook/Oklahoma-Farm-and-Ranch_398419/22/index.html

05/13/2024

It's a rainy day, so what better way to spend it than whipping up some delicious food? Lacey Vilhauer of Lacey's Pantry shares this great beef chimichanga recipe, so make sure to try it!

Get the recipe here 👇👇👇👇
https://okfronline.com/2024/05/laceys-pantry-beef-chimichangas/

05/09/2024

Presley has been featured in Oklahoma Farm & Ranch!

"I am thankful my home state has such a great school and how welcoming everyone is in the Ferguson College of Agriculture." – Presley Pullen, agricultural communications and animal science sophomore from Stratford, Oklahoma

It's day two of Oklahoma FFA Convention! Stop by our booth to learn more about the Ferguson College from our Ambassadors!

05/06/2024

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04/29/2024

Pollinators, especially bees, play a crucial role in our ecosystem and agricultural landscape. They are responsible for pollinating many of the crops that we rely on for food production. However, bee populations worldwide have been declining due to various factors, including habitat loss, pesticide use, disease, and climate change. In Oklahoma, where agriculture is a significant industry, protecting pollinators is of utmost importance. Here we explore some strategies for supporting bee populations in Oklahoma and why it’s essential for the health of our environment and economy.

Read more ⬇
https://okfronline.com/2024/04/protecting-pollinators-strategies-for-supporting-bee-populations-in-oklahoma/

04/24/2024

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04/23/2024

I am a mother. I do not know about the rest of you mothers, but the second I became “Mom,” my life became a constant state of wondering if I am doing a good job.

That is especially hard to tell when you choose to homeschool. I have no feedback from anyone that is not family. No teacher conferences telling me the little girl talks too much or the oldest boy can not sit still. Sure, I could ask my husband how he thinks our kids are maturing emotionally and intellectually. Still, he would most likely look out the window and see the aforementioned children running around in the sand with only socks on. He would then look at me and ask me to make him a quesadilla. I would say yes, we would joke about socks, and life would go on. See? Zero feedback to go on here.

So, you start to rely on personal experiences. You come up with little tests throughout your days to rate your kids “ready for society” level.

Read more ⬇⬇⬇
okfronline.com/2024/04/western-housewives-april-2024/

04/22/2024

Having backyard poultry is a popular agriculture enterprise. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 0.8 percent of all households in the United States have chickens. People keep chickens for a variety of reasons with table eggs being one of the more common reasons. Unfortunately, some of these poultry producers are not aware of the hazards that come with keeping poultry because many times they carry pathogens but appear healthy.

Read more ⬇
okfronline.com/2024/04/hazards-of-backyard-poultry/

04/15/2024

What an incredible story!

03/29/2024

Western Housewive's columnist Summer McMillen sees plenty of similarities between her children and the baby animals she's surrounded by.

Read her March column in the digital edition 👇
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03/15/2024

Did you know you can read the latest edition of Oklahoma Farm & Ranch online?

In fact, when you have a minute, use this link to read about the Old West Buffalo Company in Pawhuska. It's sure to make you want to stop in next time you're up that way.

Read it here⬇⬇⬇
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03/12/2024

03/12/2024

03/08/2024

If you’re in Wichita Falls this weekend, come visit us and North Texas Farm & Ranch at the Wichita Falls Farm & Ranch Expo at the JS Birdzell Agricultural Center. The Farm Show is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

03/08/2024

Amazing progress at the Fairgrounds!

03/06/2024

Do you have a plan for carcass disposal in the case of catastrophic loss? Proper management of animal mortalities is vital to every operation.

For both routine and catastrophic mortalities, the state approved methods for carcass disposals are burial, landfills, incineration, rendering and composting.

LEARN MORE:https://ag.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/carcassdisposaloptions.pdf

02/28/2024

𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 9000 𝘽𝘾𝙀 𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙧𝙖, when humans began developing and cultivating their own food.

For centuries, food production was a slow, tedious process until the invention of agricultural machinery. One such invention was the reaper. Until its time, small grains were harvested by hand, cut with sickles or scythes, hand-raked and tied into sheaves.

While a few had unsuccessfully attempted to create a similar machine, it was Cyrus McCormick who would ultimately be credited with the invention of the first commercially successful reaper in 1831.

Read more ⬇⬇⬇
okfronline.com/2024/02/inventions-of-agriculture-the-reaper/

02/27/2024

From our sister publication, North Texas Farm & Ranch

Illinois bundleflower is a premier native forb that can be found in all parts of Texas, although it is less prevalent in the extreme western area. It is one of the “Big Four” of highly desirable native forbs that also includes Maximilian sunflower, bush sunflower and Englemann’s daisy. All of these forbs can be found in North Texas.

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By Tony Dean, [email protected] Illinois bundleflower is a premier native forb that can be found in all parts of Texas, although it is less prevalent in the extreme western area. It is one of the “Big Four” of highly desirable native forbs that also includes Maximilian sunflower, bush sunfl...

02/21/2024

Have you had a chance to follow our sister publication, North Texas Farm & Ranch? The NTFR team posts a lot of great content, so give them a "like" to read it all!

Rodeo is much more than a weeklong event for the average rodeo committee.
As rodeo fans, it is always an exciting time of year when the local rodeo rolls into town. The energy and excitement of livestock, contract acts, and big-name cowboys is a highlight for many small towns around the nation.

READ MORE: https://ntfronline.com/2024/02/rodeo-a-year-of-hard-work/