Author: John Small

Farmers face uncertainty with summer crops

Harvest is approaching for Oklahoma’s summer crops, and fields are either looking really good or really bad with no middle ground, according to Oklahoma State University Extension crop specialists.  Overall yields for crops,...

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Chickasaw WIC benefits area residents

The Chickasaw Nation Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition program (WIC) extends its services to families who need encouragement and support in feeding their children.  Chickasaw Nation WIC offers nutrition...

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Extreme heat, drought impact fall gardening

With extreme heat and little rain still on the horizon for Oklahoma, gardeners may need to alter their fall garden plans. “There’s nothing better than fresh produce throughout most of the year, but the lack of rainfall coupled...

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Be on lookout for summer algae overgrowth

Most Oklahoma ponds are green thanks to algae that forms on the water, but just like anything else, too much algae can be a bad thing. Algae is a normal occurrence in ponds unless it becomes too thick. That’s when pond owners...

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