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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., December 11, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a series of in-person and virtual workshops for producers to learn about new and expanded livestock risk management products. The “Livestock Roadshow,” hosted by USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), will highlight policy improvements based on feedback from America’s livestock producers, part of the agency’s broader outreach and education efforts. The next two events will be held in-person on: January 10, 2024, from 1 to 4 pm CT at Great Plains Career Tech, in Lawton, Okla.

It was with Christmas cheer that President Linda Long welcomed members Cathy Lewis, Judy Haught, Glenda Ivins, Janice Mollet, Stephanie Malone, Nan Hubbard, June Lovelace, Larry Long, Mary Fern Carpenter, Dennis McRee, Karen Whitely, Dana Anderson, Jan Attocknie, Carla Garrison and Gwen Pasby to the December OREA meeting. Members gathered at Elk City United Methodist Church, 10:00 a.m. for the last meeting of 2023.

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Arrest warrants have been issued in Beckham County for an Atlanta, Texas, couple after the pair allegedly stole a vehicle from a man giving them a ride.

The tradition continued with the Miss Elk City/Queen of the West Contest Saturday evening at 6. p.m., in the Kelli O’Hara Performing Arts Center, with Samantha Rother being named Miss Elk City Teen, Angela Nichols crowned Miss Elk City, and Lexi Neahring was presented the Queen of the West crown. Lake Carpenter was the host for the event and kept the show moving through the various competition categories.

A 32-year-old Elk City man was jailed for second and subsequent driving under the infl uence after a store’s staff reportedly became uneasy about the group.

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University 2020 winter wheat variety Butler’s Gold is growing more prominent on the commercial market, and researchers want to ensure that producers know when and how to plant it.

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University Extension will host its annual Winter Crops School Dec. 19-20 on the OSU campus.

STILLWATER – There’s nothing like the pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree during the holiday season. The aroma and beauty of the outdoors are welcome in homes, but a freshly cut Christmas tree may harbor something within its branches that’s not so welcome.

Burns Flat’s aerospace company is working with a prominent metro-area contractor to expand its facility, which will provide short-term and long-term economic benefits for western Oklahoma.

In October, a new Miss Elk City/Queen of the West board was established to carry on the Miss Elk City/Queen of the West pageant in Elk City. Heading up the new board are co-directors, Elk City’s Rylee Varnell and Oklahoma City’s Abigail Chitwood. Other board members are Dena Chitwood, Oklahoma City, who serves as the judge chairman and Tiffany Regan, Elk City, who is the production chairman.

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