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Editorial: Farmers are facing challenges

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Rain has probably hurt farmers more than the threat of tariffs by President Trump. The President is well aware that when he threatens China or others with tariffs, that could retaliate with their own tariffs and that could have an adverse effect on farmers in America. Trump got a special appropriation to ease that situation…

Corn Palace

Stop by the Corn Palace on a road trip to Mitchell, S.D.

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MITCHELL, South Dakota – Corn is king in this part of the Midwest. Driving through Central Kansas and Central Nebraska in the summer provides a graphic panorama of the importance of corn and the magnitude of this golden treasure. The City of Mitchell is home to the Corn Palace, billed as “The World’s Only Corn…

Conservation efforts slow soil erosion

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The recently released 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture detailed in part that less and less of Oklahoma’s soil is whisked away by its powerful winds. A good anchor will do that. “The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and local Districts felt sure the actual findings of the Census would show that the roots of conservation in…

Pecan workshop will be April 25th

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STILLWATER – If you are interested in learning more about native pecans, mark your calendar for April 25 and attend the Native Pecan Field Day. Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology are partnering with OSU Cooperative Extension professionals in Okfuskee County, the Noble Research…

Agriculture boost was $120 million

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STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center supported food and agricultural businesses throughout Oklahoma in 2018, providing a total economic impact of $120.31 million. “The impacts FAPC has had on the food and agricultural industries in the state are tremendous,” said Roy Escoubas, FAPC director. “From education and training…

Passage of the Farm Bill is praised

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The U.S. House on December 12 passed The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 conference report, also known as the 2018 farm bill. “Oklahoma family farmers and ranchers today rest a little easier thanks to Congress’ action in passing the 2018 farm bill this week, even as our state’s agricultural producers face the constant threats of…