Oklahoma ranching

The National Black Cowboy Rodeo Awards & Gala highlights the untold stories and enduring legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls alongside their role in shaping Western culture.

Every year, an Oklahoma farmer or rancher gets the Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award from the governor and is inducted in the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame. This year, the hall will welcome its first female inductee.

As the extreme heat continues across Oklahoma, it not only poses a threat to humans, but also cattle.

Farmers and ranchers across the Midwest say regulation is the only path forward to fixing their own equipment. But there’s been strong opposition to right to repair legislation, as manufacturers argue they’ve provided pathways for quick repairs.

A record number of Oklahoma high schoolers this year are donning the blue corduroy FFA jacket.

A highly concentrated beef market has meant higher prices for consumers and lower returns for the people raising the animals. Some ranchers in the Midwest and Great Plains want a new option by organizing their own processing plants.

Flash droughts come on quickly and can wilt crops and waterways faster than long-term droughts. New research finds the dangerous dry spells will become more common in the future.

Recent rainfall across Oklahoma has chipped away at drought-stricken areas, bringing some relief to cattle ranchers.