"Oklahoma lawmakers have passed measures limiting foreign ownership of farmland in response to concerns about Chinese nationals and companies buying agricultural land in the state."
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Oklahoma’s Ban on Chinese-Owned Farmland Made an Exception for Smithfield Foods
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While approximately 4.3% of Oklahoma farmland is foreign-owned, according to the USDA’s most recent filings, most of that is held by Canadian and European companies for renewable energy projects. Le...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"During a recent Cattle Chat podcast, specialists emphasized that fertility should be evaluated over time and under real breeding conditions, rather than relying solely on a single test result."
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Evaluating bull fertility: Key to herd efficiency and success
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Bull fertility impacts herd efficiency. Experts stress regular evaluations, soundness exams, and observation for breeding success.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🐝 55,000 miles. 1 pound of honey.
That’s some serious hustle!
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Army to retain Fort Riley’s mounted color guard unit
Army to retain Fort Riley’s mounted color guard unit
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Months after announcing plans to disband most of its ceremonial horse units, the U.S. Army announced it will keep Fort Riley’s Commanding General’s Mounted Color G…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Here's when we'll see full moons in 2026! 🌕
There will be 13 full moons in 2026, which includes two in May. The second is known as a blue moon. 2026 will also have three supermoons, the first one is happening this weekend. bit.ly/4srE6ay
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✨ Cheers to 2026! Happy New Year from KFRM 550 AM 🎆📻
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"In 2012 and 2014, additional 500-cow barns were added, along with expanding the milking parlor in 2014."
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Single Mom's Dairy Success: Juggling 4 Kids and 1,500 Cows
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Five years to the day after her father’s cows left, Mitzie Blanchard moved back to the family farm. The determined young woman raised a successful herd of cows and four sons who learned the true mea...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“We learned firsthand that being heavily reliant on China for export sales is only good when things are good,” University of Tennessee Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics Andrew Muhammad said.
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Soybeans are the largest agricultural export in the U.S. The legume covers more than 81 million acres — or 10% — of all U.S. farmland.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Sgt. Scott Heimann, who joined the Hays Police Department in 2016, had served the community for nearly a decade. He was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call in late September.
Today, the Ellis County attorney released his summation of the events of that weekend, saying the shooter "did not target Sergeant Scott Heimann for who he was; Wickham targeted Sergeant Heimann for what he was: a law enforcement officer.”
Sgt. Heimann was one of four Kansas law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty within three months.
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Kansas was awarded $221 million to support the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. This investment in rural health care will help improve outcomes for hospitals, invest in new technology and improve the long-term success of rural health.
For more information, visit bit.ly/4jnjWub
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The countdown is on… First Day Hikes are TOMORROW! 🥾❄️
On January 1, 2026, Kansas State Parks across the state will be hosting First Day Hikes, guided and self-guided walks that are family-friendly, a great reset after the holidays, and an easy way to start the new year outside. (Kansas Outdoors)
Some hikes are short and easy, others a bit longer, and many offer chances to see winter wildlife, lake views, and prairie scenery. All the details (times, trails, meeting spots, and park contacts) are listed on our First Day Hikes page.
👉 Plan your hike for tomorrow: ksoutdoors.gov/State-Parks/Special-Events/First-Day-Hikes
Dress for the weather, bring water, and kick off 2026 on the trail.
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Wildfire Prone Days in Oklahoma
Total Number of Wildfires by Day in Oklahoma from 1995 - 2007
Approximate days
- New Years Day: 500
- July 4th: 1,100
- November 27th: 450
- December 27th; 520
Total Acres Burned by Day In Oklahoma from 2000 - 2007
Approximate acres
- New Years Day: 30,000
- July 4th: <1,000
- November 27th: 37,000
- December 27th: 80,100
Less acres burn during summer due to green pasture fuels with high moisture content and high humidity.
Weather AND fuel moisture determine wildfire size!
Factors that lead to larger fires
- Lower dew points
- Lower relative humidity
- Lower precipitation
- Higher wind speeds
Burns are most common during major holidays
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's
- Fourth of July
More acres burn during winter/spring when pasture fuels are dry, humidity is low, and wind speeds are high.
Weir, Reid & Fuhlendorf 2012. Wildfires in Oklahoma extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/wildfires-in-oklahoma.html
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"A few birds might not seem like a big deal, but unmanaged populations can quickly create real problems on a dairy."
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How to Keep Birds Out of Barns
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Keeping birds away helps safeguard feed quality and reduce disease risk for your herd.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Several research studies have shown that diets including three servings of milk, cheese, and yogurt per day help protect lean muscle mass and bone during weight loss."
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Dairy’s Place in a New Health Era
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As consumer health goals shift toward protein, gut health and personalized wellness, new research is positioning dairy as a versatile, science-backed fit for nearly every health journey.1 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The holiday season and New Year are popular times for preparing and serving wild game, offering a unique and flavorful alternative to more common meats like turkey, ham or roast beef."
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Intro to Wild Game Cooking | Nebraskaland Magazine
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Greg Wagner shares some recipe ideas and fundamentals for cooking the wild game accumulating in your freezer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In the case of pears, Zanobini noted the Argentine crop is counter-seasonal to U.S. production, meaning the fruit arriving in spring has often been stored for half a year."
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California farmers fight back against flood of cheap imports
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About 70% of Argentine pears now arrive in the spring just as California growers are preparing to ship their first fruit.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“Without ranchers actively managing millions of acres of western rangeland, there would be less habitat and forage, and grouse populations would be substantially smaller,” Wehrbein said.
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BLM Revises Greater Sage-Grouse Habitat Plans, Pleasing Cattle Producers
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The Bureau of Land Management has released final greater sage-grouse habitat plans for eight states that will remove height benchmarks for perennial grasses, among other changes.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Neighbors raise concerns over possible data center near Andale, Colwich
Neighbors raise concerns over possible data center near Andale, Colwich
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Neighbors in the Andale and Colwich area say they are raising concerns about a possible data center that could be built next to homes and farmland, even though no formal0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The allocations range from $147 million, which is New Jersey’s share, to $281 million, which Texas is getting."
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Trump Administration Announces State Shares of 2026 Rural Health Funding
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The Health and Human Services Department on Monday announced state-by-state allocations of the $10 billion being distributed in the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was cre...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
National Bacon Day - Did you know that Americans eat 18 pounds of bacon annually?
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Parents - a good reminder as you round out your holiday travels
❌ Puffy or bulky coats
✅ Lightweight fleece or layers
Stay warm and stay safe!
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The Cedar Waxwing is one of the few North American birds that specializes in eating fruit. It can survive on fruit alone for several months.
Many birds that eat a lot of fruit separate out the seeds and regurgitate them, but the Cedar Waxwing lets them pass right through. Scientists have used this trait to estimate how fast waxwings can digest fruits.
Graphic created by: Monica Macoubrie
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"An analysis by the American Soybean Association found annual production expenses over the last four years have been among the highest in U.S. history."
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As 2025 ends, farmers are still reeling from the shake up of markets and federal programs
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Farmers across the central U.S. have navigated a myriad of challenges this year, including low crop prices and federal funding cuts.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The frigid weather sticks around through Tuesday morning. Stay warm/safe: www.wibw.com/2025/12/29/monday-forecast-cold-sunny/
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"After losing his sight due to glaucoma at six-years-old, he was told that a career in agriculture was an impossibility."
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I used Lego to design a farm for people who are blind - like me
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Mike Duxbury lost his sight 50 years ago and is helping others with disability get into agriculture.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Rising food prices, investments in irrigation and access to new technologies are making agriculture more profitable."
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Young Africans find hope in farming as urban life becomes too expensive
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Farming has long been seen as low-status work across much of Africa, pushing young people to cities in search of office jobs.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Agriculture Department is seeking public comment on ways to tighten reporting of foreign ownership of agricultural land, including proposed actions that may require congressional approval."
USDA Seeing Advice on Foreign Farmland Reporting Standards
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The Agriculture Department is seeking public comment on ways to tighten reporting of foreign ownership of agricultural land, including proposed actions that may require congressional approval.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Recycling real Christmas trees is easy! Check your local government website for Christmas tree drop-off locations. Trees are typically tuned into mulch and used for parks and green areas.
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"In Spain, and many Latin cultures, it is believed that eating 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve — one for each stroke of midnight — will bring luck throughout the coming year."
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Grab a bunch of grapes for your New Year’s celebration! In Spain, and many Latin cultures, it is believed that eating 12 grapes on New Year’s Eve — one for each stroke of midnight — will bring...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The 2026 gardening calendar shows the ideal times to plant vegetables, fruits, and herbs in your region."
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2025 Planting Calendar by Zip Code | The Old Farmer's Almanac
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Find the best dates for planting and transplanting vegetables, herbs, and fruit! Our free planting guide calculates the best dates for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors, and for transplanting seedling...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Unlike veggies, herbs don’t take up a lot of space and are one of the easiest plants to grow on a sunny windowsill or kitchen counter."
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How to Grow Herbs Indoors: Step-by-Step with Creative Ideas
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Learn how to grow herbs indoors with this step-by-step guide. Get tips on containers, light, watering, and creative indoor herb garden ideas.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Boxing Day! During the Victorian Era (1837–1901, the period of Queen Victoria’s reign), the upper class would box up leftover food, money, or goods and give them to their tradesmen as well as their servants for reliable service all year, thus beginning the tradition. Learn more! Almanac.com/Boxing-Day
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"Parsons, Kansas, will be the site of a California startup's first ever 1-mile-deep nuclear reactor — with support from county commissioners, both Republican Kansas U.S. senators and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's administration."
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Kansas will get the world's first mile-deep nuclear reactor 30 miles from Oklahoma border
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Deep Fission says it plans to install a nuclear reactor underground at an industrial park in southeast Kansas. State and local government leaders are on board. It's part of a national push for new nuc...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Turkey is the most common meat eaten during the holiday season, followed closely by ham. Turkeys became a popular option because of their size and the ability to feed larger groups of people #Agfactfriday
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"Economists say that trade uncertainty will continue to be a challenge as farmers make decisions for their operations this year."
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Farmers head into 2026 facing uncertain trade and crop prices — but beef remains a bright spot
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Producers across the central U.S. are facing high input costs as the trade war puts crop markets in an uncertain position. Agriculture economists say they’re watching tariffs and the cattle industry...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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USDA Projects $37 Billion Ag Trade Deficit in FY26
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One outlet reported “the Agriculture Department is projecting that the ag trade deficit will shrink in FY2026 even more than previously anticipated.”0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Responding to complaints from growers and handlers over their accuracy, the Almond Board of California has decided to stop funding midsummer crop estimates conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, ending an arrangement with the agency that started in the 1960s."
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Almond Board to stop funding USDA crop estimates
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Policy and the West: Agency’s latest objective measurement report in July was widely panned by growers.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
WOW! The reflection!
Christmas morning fog at the Cottonwood River near Florence.
Thanks for the photo Corey O.
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"Participants learned about legal considerations, financial decision-making and strategies to protect agricultural assets for future generations. The sessions encouraged families to initiate conversations that are often difficult but essential for long-term stability and continuity."
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OSU Extension strengthens families, youth and tribal traditions - Oklahoma State University
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This fall, Oklahoma State University Extension educators continued to strengthen families, inspire youth and build resilient, connected communities.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
“I grew up living close to the preserve,” said Delores Etter, an OSU donor and former student. “It has always held a special place in my heart since I was a little girl.”
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The Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is tucked away in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It is a unique place, covered in thousands of acres, which now brings together agriculture by conservation, ranc...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The study was a cooperative effort between South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln."
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Walleye Movement at Lewis & Clark | Nebraskaland Magazine
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A 4-year study of walleye and sauger in Lewis and Clark Lake and the Missouri River above it confirmed what biologists had suspected.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In April 2023, the shared legacy in cattle production came full circle as a group of Oklahoma producers and Extension specialists visited Florida to tour several cow-calf operations, hear from local producers, and learn about Florida’s beef industry."
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In April 2023, the shared legacy in cattle production came full circle as a group of Oklahoma producers and Extension specialists visited Florida to tour several cow-calf operations, hear from local p...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wishing our listeners and community a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 Thank you for making KFRM 550 AM The Voice of the Plains.
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"Studies in feedlots showed that cattle gain better and have higher-quality meat when handled gently, with minimal stress. More farmers and ranchers have become advocates of low-stress strategies when moving and working cattle."
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How to handle cattle with no stress
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Ranching has traditionally been a rough occupation, riding fast and agile horses to wrangle wild cattle, but this is changing.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"A new Oklahoma State University program is giving Oklahoma students a front-row seat to the hidden world of microbes and microorganisms, which shape the world of agriculture."
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A new Oklahoma State University program is giving Oklahoma students a front-row seat to the hidden world of microbes and microorganisms, which shape the world of agriculture.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Cattle gather around the feed bunk, dust rising as feed hits the trough. It is a familiar sight for any producer, but what happens during that daily routine can carry the biggest impact."
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Beyond the feed bunk, there is more to raising healthy, productive cattle than balanced rations and steady growth.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
