The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, in partnership with the USDA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, increased the number of black vultures authorized to a maximum of 10 vultur...

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) announced today the application period for the annual Cattleman of the Year is open until June 1. The Cattleman of the Year is the highest honor OCA bestows ...

The Roland FFA recently placed first in competition at the Roland Invitational, where more than 300 FFA students from chapters across the state participated in seven different FFA Career Development E...

The destructive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is present in McCurtain, Choctaw, and Carter Counties in southern Oklahoma as confirmed by USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). The invasive...

The Roland FFA Wildlife Management Team recently placed first at the Contest at the Cave, hosted by the Cave Springs FFA. Team members were in competition against other teams from the Northeast Area. ...

Gans FFA competed at the Connors State College Aggie Days Events in Warner on April 4. Gans competed in three different competitions with 18 individuals. Competitions were Land Judging, Rangeland Judg...

Avery Wisdom, a senior at Gore High School and president of the Gore FFA, has signed a letter of intent with the Connors State College Show Team. Wisdom was joined at the signing at the high school by...

Did you know you can raise chickens whose ancestors lived during the reign of Julius Caesar? Hunter’s Home has that chicken breed – Silver Grey Dorkings – living on its site. Staff at Hunter’s Home wi...

Wildfires that scorched the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles in late February ravaged livestock forage, destroyed homes, barns and other structures, and killed hundreds of animals. Oklahoma State Univers...

The Gans FFA Chapter competed in the Eastern Oklahoma State College Interscholastic Contests held at Wilburton March 29. The chapter competed in three contests: Land judging, rangeland judging, and so...

L&L Farms, Vian, are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Mark Mc-Cully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Associatio...

The Emergency Drought Commission met on Tuesday and voted on several motions regarding the Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. The deadline for practices related to water well drilling, pipeline, pu...

Thistles, the literal thorns in landowners’ sides, are the only plants listed on Oklahoma’s Noxious Weeds Law. But that might change. Under the law, landowners must treat, control or eradicate certain...

Garin Marshall, a sophomore member of Sallisaw FFA, groomed his goat for competition Wednesday as the 59th annual Sequoyah County Jr. Livestock Show began its three-day run at the county fairgrounds. ...

Five members of Sequoyah County FFA chapters are competing for four $500 scholarships based on their public speaking. The candidates spoke during the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership ...

Alex Sparks, a seventh grade member of Sallisaw 4-H, groomed his goat for competition Wednesday as the 59th annual Sequoyah County Jr. Livestock Show began its three-day run at the county fairgrounds....

MARKET HOGS Berkshire Natalie and Alivia Guthrie, Vian 4-H/ FFA; Ambrys, Emily, Ethan and Brendyn Guthrie, Sequoyah County 4-H; Blane and Blair Colwell, Roland 4-H. Duroc Robert and Carlee Bennett, Sa...

February 14-16 2024 • Sequoyah County Fairgrounds • East Redwood & Shurley, Sallisaw RULES AND REGULATIONS: 1. The show’s Executive Committees shall have full control over the exhibits, grounds, build...

Show will be held Feb. 14 and 15, with the Premium Sale taking place on Feb. 16 at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds The 59th annual Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show will be held Feb. 14 and 15, wi...

If you are growing tomatoes from seed, it’s just about time to start sowing your seeds indoors. The recommendation is to start tomato seeds 4 to 6 weeks before planting outdoors. A good target date to...