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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.
A field of sorghum that is baled in large round bales. The bales are off in the distance with a blue sky in the background with a few white clouds. Stalks of red sorghum plants frame the left and right corners of the image.
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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Livestock producers should examine drought assistance programs

Thu, Oct 07, 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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2021 drought outlook calls for smart irrigation strategy

Thu, May 13, 2021

OSU Extension water resource specialists discuss how producers should prepare for the upcoming irrigation season as the threat of drought lingers.

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