Saturday, January 3
Animal activists already petitioning Vilsack
Posted at 8:07am
The former Iowa governor hasn’t even been approved yet, but there’s already more than 100 animal activist groups urging the Agriculture Secretary to halt mass killing of bears, cougars, coyotes, prarire dogs and wolves on the grounds that the federal “lethal control” is cruel and unnecessary.
by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
Another cold front to blow through late today
Posted at 7:43am
Enjoy this day of unseasonable warmth with a high n the 60s because another cold front will be passing through the Panhandles this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Amarillo.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
Archers can now hunt bucks until Jan. 15
Posted at 7:28am
Late season archery hunters have until Jan. 15 to hunt deer, and new this season is an opportunity to harvest an antlered deer Jan. 1-15, a period that previously limited hunters to antlerless deer hunting only.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
Trout angling offers cure for cabin fever
Posted at 7:27am
Despite some especially cold days during December that brought single digit temperatures to parts of the state, Oklahoma also has been experiencing periods of unseasonably warm weather, driving sportsmen to break their cabin fever and head for the outdoors. Trout angling at one of Oklahoma’s eight designated trout waters may be just the cure for too much time spent inside.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
Panhandle outdoor calendar
Posted at 7:25am
JANUARY
1-15: Archery Deer Season. For all season regulations, including those pertaining to public lands, consult the current “Oklahoma Hunting Guide” or log on to http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/.
by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
Friday, January 2
OK grain prices 01/02/09
Posted at 4:38pm
Oklahoma City — Here are the closing prices for the cash grain markets for Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, as reported by the state Department of Agriculture.
U.S. No 1 HARD RED WINTER WHEAT: 3 to 4 cents higher. 4.79-5.69
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
SAFE-CALL: Helpline developed to maintain safety in Oklahoma schools
Posted at 6:25am
SAFE-CALL, supported through the Oklahoma State Department of Education, is a toll-free confidential hotline for students, parents, teachers, neighbors and anyone concerned about the safety of their local school.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
It’s not too early for the taxman
Posted at 6:22am
Hard on the heels of the new year, cometh the taxman — or at least his shadow. State tax info is already available online and federal forms are available at the library and, probably, the Post Office.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
New office to help Ag Secretary develop market-based approaches
Posted at 6:07am
Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer has announced the intention to create a new office to assist the Secretary of Agriculture in developing new technical guidelines and science-based methods for assessing environmental service benefits. The Ecosystem Services and Markets will work in conjunction with the Conservation and Land Management Environmental Services Board on these issues.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
Hogs: Smaller inventories, more exports could prove profitable
Posted at 6:00am
Hog producers are glad to see the end of 2008 as the new year has quite a few earmarks for improved profitability.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
Answer to U.S. energy dependence is right here at home
Posted at 5:52am
By John Hart
WASHINGTON — Thanks to the productivity of America’s farmers and ranchers, the vast majority of food Americans eat is produced right here at home. The wealth created by U.S. agriculture also stays home, benefiting rural communities and large metropolitan areas alike.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
How to keep birds close in winter for your enjoyment
Posted at 5:43am
By Mark Howery
With winter upon us, this is a great time to examine our bird seed and feeders. On our winter birds website, we share our insights on the types of food preferred by the birds that commonly visit Oklahoma backyards during the winter, as well as their feeding behaviors. In a nutshell, two seeds really stand out for attracting a wide range of winter birds that use hanging or pole-mounted feeders; these are the black oil sunflower and thistle seeds. The seeds that stand out for attracting ground-feeding birds such as doves and juncos are, again, the black oil sunflower and the proso millet.
Continue reading…by Guymon Community Representative, Debbie Browning
