OKLAHOMA CITY — Applications for the 2024-25 Agriculture Youth Council are now available for Oklahoma high school students entering their senior year in the fall of 2024. Members will meet once a month during the school year.

May 4th marked the end of the contest season, with Temple’s state qualifying animal science and agricultural mechanics teams competing at the state contest in Stillwater over a span of two days. On May 3rd the Animal Science Quiz Bowl team competed against 14 other teams from across the state.

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April 25th marked the end of the spring speech season for members Ja'Rianna Brown, Cheyenne Blackstar, Jocelyn Chumley, Lyvia McGary and Elissa Griffith. These 5 have worked all spring to defeat America's number one fear of public speaking, attending speech contests at Merritt, Elmore City- Pernell, Chattanooga, Altus, and finally the regional speech contest. Help us in recognizing them for the hard work they have put in throughout the year.

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[Oklahoma City, May 2] - The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Oklahoma House of Representatives and Senate for unanimously passing resolutions designating May as Beef Month in Oklahoma. This declaration serves as a testament to the vital role of beef producers in our state's economy and culture. HR 1038 by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Representative Dell Kerbs and SR 43 by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Senator Chris Kidd were adopted on Wednesday, May 1st.

David Hillock, Senior Extension Specialist Trees and Shrubs Prune and feed azaleas immediately after blooming. Insect Alert: (EPP-7306) Bagworms on juniper and arborvitae.

STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University Extension and the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association will host the 2024 Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference, Trade Show and Field Day May 30 through June 1.