Archive for June, 2008
OK grain prices 06/27/08
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices for the cash grain market for Friday, June 27, 2008, as reported by the USDA.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 29 to 30 cents lower. 8.25-8.67
Davis N/A, Frederick, Hobart, Lawton, Temple 8.25, Clinton, Weatherford 8.27,
Banner, Eldorado, El Reno, Geary, Okarche, Okeene, Watonga 8.30,
Shattuck 8.38, Alva, Buffalo [...]
Pork Checkoff heads to YouTube
From the Oklahoma Farm Update: “The latest agricultural group that is headed into the brave new world of YouTube is the National Pork Checkoff — and they have produced initially three videos to offer some insight into the lives of hog producers and of pigs in this country.
” ‘Sites like YouTube allow messages to spread [...]
Got an idea? Get a loan
The deadline to apply for a grant and loan application for the next Oklahoma Agricultural Enhancement and Diversification program is Tuesday, July 1. State agriculture officials urge all producers with innovative ideas to apply. Agricultural diversification grants of up to $5,000 are available as well as interest-free loans in three categories: cooperative marketing loans, marketing [...]
Wheat harvest winding down in Panhandle
According to Ron Hayes of the Oklahoma Farm Update, active harvest is moving closer to conclusion in both Texas and Cimarron counties while no rain across the state for another day kept the combines rolling in the areas where wheat is left to cut — primarily eastern Grant and Kay Counties — as well as [...]
Have you taken a look at OPSU lately?
By Scott Puryear
Goodwell, OK — Many area residents and former students have been noticing the continuing physical improvements at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and the many changes and building upgrades are due to the leadership of school president Dr. Dave Bryant and the dedicated team of professionals that backs him up.
In January 2003 Bryant became [...]
Team roping set for Sunday
The second team roping of the summer series will be held at L&M Arena, 2 miles north of Guymon on Hwy 64, on Sunday, June 29, starting at 4 p.m. #11, capped at 6. For more information, call 580-468-7673.
Fox news crew finds drought
A Fox news crew was in town Thursday morning doing a story on our exceptional (D4 level) drought.
OK grain prices 06/26/08
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices for the cash grain markets for Thursday, June 26, 2008, as reported by the USDA.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 8 to 18 cents higher. 8.43-8.97
Davis 8.43, Frederick, Hobart, Lawton, Temple 8.55, Clinton, Weatherford 8.57,
Banner, El Reno, Geary, Okarche, Okeene, Watonga 8.59, Eldorado 8.60,
Shattuck 8.68, Alva, [...]
Ready for FreedomFest 2008?
You’re not alone!
The folks at the City of Guymon are pulling out all the stops this year for an extraordinary FreedomFest held once again at Henry C. Hitch Pioneer Arena in Guymon.
The event kicks off at 7 p.m. with a tribute to armed services. At 7:15 p.m. the top 40 regional bullriders will take on bulls [...]
No date yet for airport open house
The Airport Board opted to fully furnish the terminal before setting a date for an open house. Board members expect to set a date at their next meeting in August.
