First Annual Statewide Garden Contest Launches

05.06.2022

For more information: Cheri Long, Program Coordinator Cheri.long@ag.ok.gov May 2, 2022 First Annual Statewide School Garden Contest Launches OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team are excited to announce the launch of the first annual school garden contest for Oklahoma. Applications…

Most Recent Press Releases

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Domestic Poultry

05.01.2022

For more information: Morgan Vance, Chief of Communications Morgan.vance@ag.ok.gov | 405.845.5542 May 1, 2022 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Domestic Poultry The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry…

Extreme Wildfire Potential Tuesday

04.11.2022

For more information: Michelle Finch-Walker, PIO Michelle.finch@ag.ok.gov 580-236-1021 April 12, 2022 Extreme Wildfire Potential Tuesday OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Officials with Oklahoma Forestry Services warn that the potential for extreme fire…

Oklahoma Wine Trails Wine App Set to Launch

04.07.2022

Micaela Halverson 405-740-0794 Micaela.Danker@ag.ok.gov OklahomaAgritourism.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oklahoma Wine Trails Wine App Set to Launch Personalized wine recommendations and local tourism make the perfect pairing. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April…

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Rural Oklahoma Food Animal Veterinary Grant Now Available

04.07.2022

For more information: Jason Harvey, Project Coordinator Jason.harvey@ag.ok.gov April 4, 2022 Rural Oklahoma Food Animal Veterinary Grant Now Available OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and…

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Confirmed in Oklahoma Wild Birds

03.31.2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – A wild duck in Payne County is the first wild bird in Oklahoma to be confirmed to be infected with the Eurasian H5 type of highly…

VETERANS IN AGRICULTURE HAVE NEW SUPPORT

03.10.2022

Veterans interested in farming and ranching now have a stronger support systemin Oklahoma. The Farmer Veteran Coalition of Oklahoma, Inc. was formed as an official chapter of theFarmer Veteran Coalition…

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2022 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Announced

03.01.2022

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. —Each year, parents hope for a teacher who will challenge their students, all while making a lasting impact on their lives. Parents and students in Morrison are…

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ODAFF Encourages Livestock Owners to Prepare for Wildfires

12.14.2021

For more information: Morgan Vance, Chief of Communications Morgan.vance@ag.ok.gov December 14, 2021 ODAFF Encourages Livestock Owners to Prepare for Wildfires OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – With conditions lining up for severe…

Extreme Fire Weather Predicted Wednesday

12.13.2021

For more information: Michelle Finch-Walker Michelle.finch@ag.ok.gov/580-236-1021 December 13, 2021 Extreme Fire Weather Predicted Wednesday A damaging and potentially life-threatening wildfire event is expected over the southern Great Plains on Wednesday.…

Archived Press Releases

12.10.2021 — Market Development Internship Announced 12.09.2021 — Oklahoma Prepares for Increasing Fire Danger 11.29.2021 — Oklahoma Forestry Partners with Law Enforcement on Fire Response 11.15.2021 — Communications Position Open 10.12.2021 — ODAFF Authorizes Veterinarians to Offer RHDV2 Vaccine 10.07.2021 — Oklahoma Forestry Services Supports Western Wildfires and Benefits Oklahoma 06.28.2021 — Forest Heritage Center Manager Doug Zook Retires 06.21.2021 — Oklahoma Schools Receive Garden Kits Through the 2020 Specialty Crop Block Grant 05.13.2021 — 2021-2022 agriculture Youth Council Members Announced 05.05.2021 — Nocona Cook 04.06.2021 — Free Black Vulture Depredation Permits Now Available 03.23.2021 — Oklahoma Educator Named 2021 National Ag In the Classroom Teacher of the Year 03.22.2021 — 2021 Ag In The Classroom Contest Winners 03.16.2021 — 2021 Ag In The Classroom Teacher of The Year 02.25.2021 — ODAFF Executive Internship Application Now Available

09.08.2020 — Community Forestry Grant Applications Now Open 09.01.2020 — Meat Processing Grant Recipients Named 08.20.2020 — OCA Hosting Ranch Rodeo This Weekend at Lazy E 08.20.2020 — ODAFF Encourages Horse Owners to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus 08.18.2020 — 195 Meat Processing Grant Applicants Received for $10 Million 07.28.2020 — Unsolicited Seeds from Foreign Countries Impacting Oklahomans 07.23.2020 — Dr. Barry Pollard named Annual Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductee 07.16.2020 — Meat Processing Grant Funding Now Available Through CARES 07.07.2020 — Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Confirmed in Oklahoma Equine 07.01.2020 — USMCA Takes Effect Today 06.25.2020 — All Rabbit Exhibitions Banned in Oklahoma for Ninety Days 06.24.2020 — Rabbit Exhibition ban within Oklahoma 06.22.2020 — RECALL ALERT: Swan Bros. Dairy, Inc. Raw Milk Products 06.16.2020 — Education for Meat Processing Workforce Development Now Offered in Oklahoma 06.05.2020 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Comments on Ninth Circuit’s Dicamba Ruling 05.26.2020 — Tyson Foods Impacts Oklahoma Communities with Protein Donations 05.20.2020 — 2020-2021 Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced 05.20.2020 — 2020-2021 Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced 05.12.2020 — Gov. Stitt Amends E.O. to Allow ODAFF to Assist Processing Plants 05.11.2020 — Oklahoma Forestry Services Delivers Medical Supplies to Healthcare Workers 04.27.2020 — Emerging Risk Notice for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 04.07.2020 — Oklahoma Educator Receives 2020 National Excellence in Teaching Agriculture Award 01.27.2020 — Specialty Crop Grants Now Available 01.27.2020 — Oklahoma Awarded Farm Bill Dollars for Disease Preparation 01.08.2020 — Three Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Set to be Held Soon

11.05.2019 — Public Invited to Hear Tree Canopy Survey Results 10.24.2019 — Oklahoma-Azerbaijan Agriculture Forum Coming to OKC 10.11.2019 — Holdenville Man Grows 25.2 Pound Sweet Potato 09.17.2019 — Cheri Long Named State Farm to School Coordinator 09.06.2019 — Porter School District Receives Planning Grant to Increase Agricultural Opportunities for Students 09.05.2019 — Swine Garbage Feeding Prohibited in Oklahoma After November 1 07.19.2019 — Michael Hooper Selected as ODAFF Agriculture Investigative Services Chief Agent 07.16.2019 — Presence of Sudden Oak Death Disease Uncovered 06.14.2019 — Sec. Arthur Announces Support of ERS and NIFA Location Change 06.14.2019 — ODAFF Encourages Horse Owners to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus 06.11.2019 — Agricultural Grants and Loans Available; Apply by July. 1 04.30.2019 — 2019-2020 Agriculture Youth Council Members Selected 04.25.2019 — Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04.24.2019 — Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in One Oklahoma Elk 04.18.2019 — Commercial Hemp Bill Signed into Law 03.29.2019 — Overview of PEDv Outbreak at Oklahoma Youth Expo 03.21.2019 — Meriruth Cohenour Named Director of Market Development 03.12.2019 — Scott Yates Named Oklahoma State Director of Food Safety 03.06.2019 — OKLAHOMA EDUCATOR JOHNNIE KEEL RECEIVES 2019 NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING ABOUT AGRICULTURE AWARD 02.21.2019 — Agriculture Youth Council Applications Available 02.20.2019 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Edmond 02.19.2019 — Oklahoma Agriculture Board of Directors Vote on Poultry Operation Setbacks 02.19.2019 — Specialty Crop Grants Available 02.15.2019 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Lawton 02.15.2019 — Secretary of Agriculture Seeks First-hand Industry Insight 02.10.2019 — Western Oklahoma Braces for Very High Fire Danger 02.06.2019 — ODAFF explains the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program in relation to the new Farm Bill 02.04.2019 — Christie Puckett named 2019 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year 02.01.2019 — Increased fire danger for Panhandle and Western Oklahoma on Sunday 01.18.2019 — Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture Nominations Sought 01.15.2019 — Forest Heritage Center offers scholarship program 01.08.2019 — Oklahoma Forestry Services reports 2018 wildfire numbers 01.02.2019 — Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Programs See Success 01.02.2019 — Made in Oklahoma: Agriculturalist brings the farm to the city in unique way 01.01.2019 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Sulphur

12.12.2018 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture comments on Farm Bill 12.07.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Angela Brooks-Brown 12.04.2018 — State Board of Agriculture to Consider Emergency Rules 11.06.2018 — EPA extends dicamba registration for two years 11.01.2018 — Block category: Embeds 10.30.2018 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Stillwater 10.19.2018 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Shawnee 10.08.2018 — Informational meeting regarding Imported Fire Ants scheduled 10.01.2018 — Celebrate National Farm to School Month in October 10.01.2018 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visits Oklahoma FFA and 4-H members 09.13.2018 — Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program to be Held in Woodward 09.06.2018 — Grant Application Now Open for Promotion of Grape or Wine Production 08.27.2018 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese comment on proposed United States-Mexico Trade Agreement 08.17.2018 — Scott Alls named Oklahoma State Director of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services 08.13.2018 — Made in Oklahoma: U-We Designs brings gift ideas to life 08.07.2018 — Made in Oklahoma: Dulce de Donké offers health products through unusual commodity 07.17.2018 — Andy James Named Oklahoma Forestry Services Fire Chief 07.01.2018 — Mayer Appointed to State Board of Agriculture 06.29.2018 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese Elected as President of Regional Ag Organization 06.07.2018 — Hemp Planting Can Begin with License Approval 05.28.2018 — Oklahoma Agriculture loses long-time leader in cattle production and Ag policy 05.24.2018 — Applications for Hemp Pilot Program Licenses Available 05.15.2018 — Mark Goeller named State Forester and Director of Oklahoma Forestry Services 05.09.2018 — Keith Kisling receives the Governor’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award 05.09.2018 — 2.8 Million Combined Scholarship Gifts to Benefit Oklahoma FFA and 4-H Students 05.09.2018 — Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy caution 05.02.2018 — Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus 04.18.2018 — Red Imported Fire Ant 04.13.2018 — Wildfire Relief Efforts 04.09.2018 — Two Oklahoma Teachers Receive CHS Foundation Scholarships to attend National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Maine this June! 04.06.2018 — Winners of the 2018 Oklahoma Ag Day Contests named 03.30.2018 — Governor’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards to be presented at state capitol April 10 03.27.2018 — Forestry youth camp registration is open 03.20.2018 — Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory Extended 03.18.2018 — Extreme Fire Danger Prompts Activation of Additional Resources 03.13.2018 — Fire Behavior Advisory Issued 03.12.2018 — A friendship forged from wildfires 03.10.2018 — Tammy Will named 2019 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year 02.23.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Clara Wichert 02.20.2018 — Johnnie Keel named 2018 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year 02.15.2018 — Oklahoma Farmers Market & Agritourism 2018 Conference and Expo 02.06.2018 — Nominations Sought for Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture 02.01.2018 — Specialty Crop Grants Available 01.23.2018 — Wildlife Services surpassed 2017 goal for elimination of feral swine 01.18.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Dr. Rebekah Hartfield 01.09.2018 — Oklahoma Excellence in Agriculture Awards Nominations Sought 01.04.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Bobbie Steenbergen

First Annual Statewide Garden Contest Launches￼

Most Recent Press Releases

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Domestic Poultry

Extreme Wildfire Potential Tuesday

Oklahoma Wine Trails Wine App Set to Launch

Rural Oklahoma Food Animal Veterinary Grant Now Available

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Oklahoma Wild Birds

VETERANS IN AGRICULTURE HAVE NEW SUPPORT

2022 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Announced ￼

ODAFF Encourages Livestock Owners to Prepare for Wildfires

Extreme Fire Weather Predicted Wednesday

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First Annual Statewide Garden Contest Launches

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Confirmed in Oklahoma Wild Birds

2022 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Announced