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Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.
Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture
Hot and dry is the new normal as drought returns to impact Oklahoma agriculture

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Many areas of Oklahoma are currently in drought, affecting cattle and crop operations.

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Have a plan for September’s National Preparedness Month

Mon, Sep 9, 2024

OSU Extension offers resources on how to plan for and recover from an emergency or disaster.

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Prolonged drought leaves mark on beef industry

Thu, May 25, 2023

Cattle producers have been affected across Oklahoma by varying degrees of drought for the past two years.

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Upcoming webinar series to cover ranching in dry spring conditions

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

The first session of the latest Rancher's Thursday Lunchtime Series is March 23.

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Producers encouraged to mitigate risk, take advantage of drought relief

Mon, Nov 21, 2022

OSU Extension highlights the drought relief funding channels that are available to producers during this challenging season.

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Take caution, read labels when feeding failed crops

Tue, Oct 25, 2022

Producers should research the labels of chemicals applied to failed crops that were baled this year as an alternative forage source.

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OSU Extension reduces lab testing rates for drought-stricken producers

Wed, Oct 5, 2022

OSU's Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory has reduced costs for nitrate toxicity, forage and feed testing, and livestock water testing.

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Livestock producers should examine drought assistance programs

Thu, Oct 7, 2021

Drought conditions have hit some Oklahoma livestock producers hard, but help may be available through U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance programs for operations that depend heavily on forage and grazing.

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