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Crop Progress: Oklahoma Crop Conditions Improve as Harvest Progresses
Mon Sep 14th, 2026 15:38:09 CDT
In the latest Crop Progress report from USDA, the U.S. corn crop is rated 57% Good to Excellent this week, up 1 point from last week, and corn harvested is at 8% nationally. Soybean crop conditions are rated 58% good to excellent this week, equal to last week. Soybean harvested is at 6%. The U.S. cotton ...
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First U.S. Horse Infested with Screwworm in Texas: What Oklahoma Ranchers and Horse Owners Must Know
Mon Sep 14th, 2026 15:47:30 CDT
Federal and state animal health officials have confirmed the first equine case of New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) in the United States this century. The detection, officially verified by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on September 9, 2026, involved a working ranch horse in Presidio County, Texas, marking a significant escalation ...
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Agricultural Producers Urged to Prioritize Combine Maintenance and Field Fire Safety Ahead of Fall Harvest
Mon Sep 14th, 2026 8:54:34 CDT
As harvest season approaches for Oklahoma agricultural producers they face heightened risks of machinery fires and rapid-moving field blazes fueled by dry conditions, crop residue, and high winds. During an educational webinar hosted by the University of Illinois Agricultural Safety and Health Program, experts shared surveillance data and critical prevention strategies aimed at keeping producers ...
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OCA’s Michael Kelsey Discusses Oklahoma Drought, Screwworm and Beef Promotion Mon Sep 14th, 2026 9:21:48 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey about the latest conditions facing Oklahoma cattle producers, the New World screwworm situation and upcoming beef promotion efforts. Wagyu Association Moves to Oklahoma City Kelsey says the American Wagyu Association has moved its headquarters into Oklahoma ...
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