Ross Hicks of Vian is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Associati...

Izzy Clouse, Natalie Guthrie, Gracie Risley, Madison Spyres, and Ally Trotter, all members of the Vian FFA Chapter, have been nominated to receive the prestigious State FFA Degree, the highest degree ...

Gans FFA recently competed at the Eastern Oklahoma State College Interscholastic held in Wilburton. Gans competed in Rangeland Judging, Soil and Water Management, and Land Judging.

In the 1990s and 2000s, as industrial poultry production grew in eastern Oklahoma, chicken litter became increasingly used as fertilizer on area crop farms, leading to complaints that key water system...

When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights. You may pay less attentio...

Longer hours of daylight and warming temperatures are hallmarks of spring and each of these variables do much to contribute to the reputation of a season that’s become synonymous with rejuvenation. Af...

Preston Boyd of Vian is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Associa...

A group of 11 kayakers gathered on the shore of the Illinois River in late December, their brightly colored vessels lined in a row, ready to launch for the 8-and-a-half mile trip down stream. Ed Fite,...

The 60th annual Sequoyah County Junior Livestock Show is set to take place February 5-7, at the Sequoyah County Fairgrounds, with the highly anticipated Premium Sale scheduled for the evening of Feb. ...

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry has officially designated 2025 as the Year of Youth in Agriculture. Throughout this year-long initiative, ODAFF will capitalize on opportuniti...

Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture have launched a new large-animal veterinarian scholarship in an effort to help create a pipeline of veterinarians who can provide essential...

As we start another year, now is a good time to evaluate your landscape and decide on what your gardening goals are for the coming year. Do you want to add another garden bed, or maybe you are plannin...

Animal health specialists with Oklahoma State University Extension caution poultry producers to protect their flocks after Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was confirmed in a commercial operat...

Central FFA will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, in the high school library. This meeting is for Central FFA students and Central-area 4-H students who will be showing animals or are interested ...

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ...

Gans FFA recently had members compete in the Muskogee Regional Wildlife CDE competition held at Vian Agricultural Education Center. Gans placed third overall in the Senior Division. Members on the tea...

Sallisaw student Nicci Davis placed third in her respective category at the American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Northeast District Speech Contest held in Sapulpa on Nov. 12. She competed in the Intermed...

Sequoyah County Conservation District held its annual Land and Survey contest for Sequoyah County FFA students on Nov. 5. Sallisaw was the host school. SCCD appreciates Robbie and Tracy Gipson of Sall...

Livestock owners can save money and time with an awareness of the economics behind harvesting, buying and selling hay. Eric DeVuyst, Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural economist, said pr...

Central FFA student Ian Greer recently placed first in his class and fifth overall with his prospect steer at the Arkansas/Oklahoma State Fair. He also won Super Showman.