Central North Canadian River Conservation District

06/23/2026

You still have time to sign up for the Crossroads Conference, July 22,2026.

06/23/2026

Blue Thumb Training for new volunteers - Midwest City Aug 11-12 830-430 both days!!!!!

06/23/2026

Happy National Soil Health Day! If you're not happy with your soil, give us a call. We can help.

06/23/2026

Probably my least favorite pollinator😆 but they do play a role.

🔎 For Pollinator Week, we're highlighting the amazing pollinators that help keep our ecosystems thriving. Today we're featuring flies!

🤓 Did you know? Flies are highly effective and essential pollinators, visiting thousands of flowers as they search for nectar and pollen. In cooler temperatures and early spring, some fly species are active when many other pollinators are not.

🪰 Often overlooked, flies help pollinate a wide variety of native plants, wildflowers, fruits and vegetables. Many species also provide additional benefits by helping break down organic matter or preying on garden pests.

06/23/2026

06/23/2026

Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update — June 23, 2026

Oklahoma wheat harvest is nearly finished, but late-season rain is still shaping test weights, yields, protein and the final 2026 crop outlook.

In this Oklahoma Wheat Crop Update, Dave Deken reports from a soggy Oklahoma State University agronomy farm in Stillwater with harvest estimated at about 95% complete. Mike Schulte with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission shares the statewide crop and market outlook, while Amanda Silva Ph.D., Oklahoma State University extension small grains specialist, explains why 2026 will be remembered as a drought year and what producers can learn from variety performance and management trials.

Key takeaways:

• Oklahoma wheat harvest is estimated at about 95% complete.

• Heavy rain has slowed final harvest progress in the Panhandle, north central and northeastern Oklahoma.

• Test weights have dropped in some areas, especially where wheat remained in the field during recent rains.

• North central Oklahoma yields were better than expected, with some fields reaching the low 60-bushel range.

• Statewide protein is expected to be strong, averaging around 12.5% to 13%.

Find the report in the first comment.

06/23/2026

If you're a cattle producer looking for a practical starting point for better land management, this one is worth your time — and it won't cost you a thing.

Land Stewardship is a free online course developed by Noble Research Institute in partnership with Certified Angus Beef, built for producers who want to strengthen their land management practices and understand how soil health connects directly to herd performance and profitability.

The course walks through the six principles of soil health, practical strategies to build more resilient forage, methods for reducing inputs and improving water retention, and how to set achievable land stewardship goals for your operation. You'll finish with a certificate of completion, a personalized action plan to guide your first steps and a discount on the Haney soil health test so you can start measuring progress on the ground.

The best beef starts with healthy land. This course shows you how to get there.

Register for free: https://shop.noble.org/products/land-stewardship

06/23/2026

Please contact [email protected] for more info and a copy of the position description.

06/22/2026

Livestock water tanks can be deadly to wildlife.

Escape ramp guidelines
- Made from easy to climb material
- No steeper than 45 degrees
- Securely fastened to the side of the tank
- Positioned so animals swimming along tank edge will find it
- Extends from the bottom of the trough to the top of the wall

For more info on livestock infrastructure that is wildlife friendly, check out our factsheet! https://bit.ly/Wildlife_Livestock

06/22/2026

On this ranch, crimson clover, vetch, and other cover crops are planted in succession throughout the year with a dual purpose: building healthier soils and supporting pollinators.

As legumes, these plants help capture nitrogen from the atmosphere and make it available to future forage plants. At the same time, their blooms provide a reliable food source for the honeybees raised on the property, helping produce honey and other hive products.

By stacking benefits such as biodiversity, forage, and habitat for honeybees and other pollinators, this producer is creating a landscape that provides ecological services as well as productivity.

Get a free consultation from a soil health expert: https://conservation.ok.gov/soil-health-program/