Endangered species program discussed in Oklahoma
Oklahoma officials outline a plan under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to cooperate with federal agencies to restore endangered and threatened wildlife in the state. Assistant Chief Byron Moser notes formal guidelines are needed before cost sharing can begin, and a list of Oklahoma's endangered species will be displayed at the department headquarters. Species cited include the whooping crane bald eagle red cockaded woodpecker peregrine falcon and Indiana bat with threatened status for the prairie chicken and prairie falcon.
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Oklahoma City
Byron Moser
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Department of Interior
Moser
Oklahoma
Department
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
Farmers urged to report fuel needs for priority allocations
Ben Nett L. Sherrer, Pontotoc County ASCS executive director, stressed farmers must tell distributors their fuel requirements to secure adequate supplies for agriculture. He warned that dealers cannot arrange fuel without precise farm needs, especially for expanded operations. USDA and agencies issued an energy conservation leaflet for ongoing programs and certification.
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Bennett L. Sherrer
Pontotoc County
Sherrer
USDA
Federal Energy Office
Environmental Protection Agency
Oklahoma Farmers Union rolls out warning signs and reward
Oklahoma Farmers Union President George Stone announces 11 by 14 inch red and white metal signs statewide. The program offers a $500 reward for arrest and conviction of theft arson vandalism or other felonies on paid-up member property including livestock and machinery. Signs will be posted on fences barns and other property with stickers for tractors and machinery coming later.
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Oklahoma Farmers. Union
George Stone
Farmers Union
OFU Board of
Oklahoma Farmers Union
Oklahoma
Stonegald
Stone
Final weights set at Noble Foundation Performance Test Ardmore
Final weights were recorded February 12 and 13 for 31 Oklahoma Texas and Alabama ranchers bulls at Ardmore. A new test gain record of 3.36 lb daily with an average weight per day of age 277 lb. Start weight 608 lb finish 1162 lb. top bull gained 636 lb. Leaders include Simmental cross owned by Anderson Bros and Brangus owned by Ray Brothers. Senior and junior divisions show average daily gains 3.41 and 3.57 lb respectively. A fraction of bulls slated for sale.
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Noble Foundation
Ardmore
Oklahoma
Texas
Alabama
Noble
Anderson Sros
Sitmentals
Randlett
Ray Brothers
Atka
Scissortail Ranch
Chandler
Stoneybroke, Inc
Fittstown
Geneva Corbin
C&c Farms
Wellston
Santa Gertrudis
Burrell Ranches
Whitesboro
Simmental Cross
Anderson Bros
Angus
Fitt
Stown
Brangus
Ray Bros
Atoka
Charolais
Pleas McGhee
Chiapina Crose
Agra Farms
Oklahoma City
Geit- Vieh Cross
B. Cordell, Jr. Colbert
Goddard Ranch
W. E. Dulaney
Davis
Merrick Farms
5. B. Cordell, Jr
Colbert
William W. Short, Jr
Page Thompson
Allen
Glen Smith
Junior Livestock Show and Sale Opens at Fairgrounds
Fine beef cattle and swine will headline the sev enth annual Junior Livestock Show and Sale over three days starting February 24 at the fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion. Entries must check in by 6 pm February 24. Swine and cattle show segments, judging contests, and a premium sale follow with top 30 steers and top 10 pigs sold. Sponsored by Pontotoc County Cattlemen’s Association with 200 Club support. Open to the public with no admission charge.
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Fairgrounds
Pontotoc County
Everett Reeves
Reeves Packing Co
Gene Denny
Wickham Packing
David McCormick
Murray State College
Glen Cantrell
Guymon
Panhandle
Wayne Biggs
B. J. Roberson
FFA
Pete Winters
Auchor
Experts Urge Caution on Early Pruning
Oklahoma City entomologist Rick Rogers warns gardeners not to prune too early or aggressively. Pruning before March 15 is ideal to avoid tree death from sap rise, disease, and infestations. Proper pruning removes dead limbs, promotes growth, and licensed pruners vary by tree size and equipment. contact Oklahoma Department of Agriculture or OSU Extension Service for guidance.
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Oklahoma City
Rick Rogers
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture
Rogers
Hhe Rae
Department of Agriculture
OSU Extension Service
Peanut Princess Debie Lawles Crowned National Peanut Queen
Debbie Lawles, 17, of Hydro is Oklahoma’s Peanut Princess, representing over 7,000 peanut growers. She wowed judges with a “Peanuts in Outer Space” demonstration and answered questions on production and processing. Oklahoma ranks second to wheat in peanut income, with about 50,000 tons produced annually and a wide array of peanut recipes and health benefits highlighted.
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Oklahoma
Debbie Lawles
Hydro
Debbie
Madill
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Game Division
Clayton
Cookson
Spavinaw
McCurtain County
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