Farming in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $319,648,749
Rice: $0
Grains: $33,093,072
Soybeans: $19,336,194
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $6,227,462
Cotton: $43,658,192
Cotton Seed: $1,351,084
Tobacco: $0
Fruits & Juice: $1,535,598
Tree & Nuts: $8,102,923
Vegetables: $541,215
Livestock: $138,720,143
Hides & Skins: $2,981,194
Poultry: $51,773,731
Fats & Oils: $2,930,367
Dairy: $9,982,417
Feeds: $56,002,605
Seeds: $9,954,214
Other: $30,076,957
TOTAL: $735,916,118

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Two pig farms in Oklahoma accused of abuse - Reuters

Global Animal

Two pig farms in Oklahoma accused of abuse Reuters Paul Shapiro, senior director of farm animal protection at the group, said Seaboard Foods and Prestage Farms Inc were the owners of the plants in Goodwell, Oklahoma. "When it comes to the treatment of farm animals, few practices are more controversial ... Animal Rights: Undercover footage reveals horrifying cruelty on factory farmsThe Daily Activist all 84 news articles »

Will 2012 yield a new Farm Bill? - Bent County Democrat

Will 2012 yield a new Farm Bill? Bent County Democrat That tool is nothing new; it has been used at least twice during writing of the last four Farm Bills. But in 2007, it led to agency backlogs and lengthy delays in program implementation. Garrett King, Oklahoma agricultural liaison for Congressman Lucas ... and more »

KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgOkla. farm group praises change to farm rules - KOAM-TV

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KOAM TV 7 Joplin and PittsburgOkla. farm group praises change to farm rules KOAM-TV OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Farm Bureau is praising the US Department of Labor's decision to modify its regulations regarding child farm labor. Farm Bureau President Mike Spradling says the original federal rules could have had a dramatic impact ... KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - Coverage You Can Count OnLabor Dept. changes ...KTUL (blog) all 226 news articles »

Agriculture is big business in Miss. - Laurel Leader Call

Agriculture is big business in Miss. Laurel Leader Call Sponsored by the JCJC Foundation, the event commemorated the institution's centennial by focusing on JCJC's beginning as an agriculture high school and highlighting the impact of agri-business in Mississippi history. More than 200 people from across ... and more »

E-Mail Reveals Coordination Between Congressman Rehberg's Pro-Child Labor ... - truthout

E-Mail Reveals Coordination Between Congressman Rehberg's Pro-Child Labor ... truthout ... while working at the Zaloudek Grain Co. in Oklahoma. The Department of Labor has proposed rules that might have prevented this tragedy. The rules, designed to curb dangerous child labor in agriculture, were finally unveiled after a long delay.

Endangered black history: Langston - NewsOK.com

Endangered black history: Langston NewsOK.com In 1897, the Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal College — which would later become Langston University — was established in Langston. “This institution was able to educate young black men and women primarily in two fields: teaching and ... and more »

5 questions with John Wiscaver, Oklahoma Farm Bureau - Tulsa World

5 questions with John Wiscaver, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Tulsa World By JOHN STANCAVAGE World Business Editor John Wiscaver is vice president of public affairs for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affliated Companies. He also is co-chairman of the Oklahoma Insurance Department Catastrophe Response Committee and is a member ... and more »

Oklahoma to get $5.2 million in agriculture aid - NewsOK.com

The Associated Press

Oklahoma to get $5.2 million in agriculture aid NewsOK.com Oklahoma is expected to receive more than $5.2 million in emergency agricultural assistance to help it recover from natural disasters in 2011. BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Leave a comment Oklahoma is expected to receive more than $5.2 million in emergency ... Oklahoma Receives Money To Recover From Disastrous 2011News On 6 all 736 news articles »

USDA to close six offices in Oklahoma - NewsOK.com

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USDA to close six offices in Oklahoma NewsOK.com The Agriculture Department actions come as budget cuts mandated by Congress start to take effect. Employees in the Oklahoma offices are expected to be given options to stay with the department, which still will have numerous locations in the state. 6 USDA offices in Oklahoma marked for closureKXII-TV all 662 news articles »

Will 2012 yield a new farm bill? - Ag Journal

Will 2012 yield a new farm bill? Ag Journal That tool is nothing new; it has been used at least twice during writing of the last four Farm Bills. But in 2007, it led to agency backlogs and lengthy delays in program implementation. Garrett King, Oklahoma agricultural liaison for Congressman Lucas ... and more »