ISSUE DATE: 01/31/2011
By Jennifer M. Latzke
Farms and ranches can be pretty isolated from the outside world. For many who live and work in rural areas it’s one of the perks. Yet, it’s also that very isolation that appeals to criminals looking for easy scores. Although today’s rustlers may not face the hangman’s noose, in Oklahoma they face something just as formidable—the Investigative Services Unit of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Every year, theft and destruction of property is a multi-million dollar cost for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, said Col. Mike Grimes. Grimes is the chief agent for the Investigative Services Unit, which in 2010 investigated 247 reported cases of theft that added up to a little more than $4 million in stolen property. However, because of his unit’s unique investigative abilities, those 247 cases resulted in 274 criminal felony charges and more than $1 million in recovered property and even more in restitution for property owners.
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AFBF hosts Discussion Meet Ag foundation names teacher of the year Ag Hall of Fame class to be honored Ag policy positions approved at National Farmers Convention Bill proposes to use Environmental Trust Fund dollars Bringing the farm to students Cargill turning over stake in Mosaic Children learn how to stay safe Cold winter bucks trends and predictions Conference to support state agritourism Criminals look to farms Diversifying feedstock options reduces risk Exhibit will feature 8 Wonders of Kansas Farmington Science Center boosts Four Corners ag Foundation for Ag announces Book of the Year Groups hold Legislative Action Day Iowa State Spring Ag Career Day set for Feb. 2 Kansas man dies in farming accident Moran calls for changes to Cuban ag trade policy NDA sponsors eighth annual poster contest OFB collects for Feeding Oklahoma drive OSU BioWinol project seeking public input Photo contest winners showcase spirit of Colorado agriculture Producers receive payments for bioenergy production Radio broadcasts will explain Flint Hills Smoke Management Plan Ranchers as ambassadors Reward offered in vandalism case Social media sweeps through ag community Stallman outlines new spirit of ag advocacy Strength is relative Taco Bell defends its mixture of seasoned meat Take charge of your future at Women in Ag Conference Wichita Falls Ranch and Farm Expo is March 9 to 10 Women Managing the Farm Conference is Feb. 11 to 12 World economy focus of National Farmers meeting CROPS
CAWG meets with Colorado congressional delegation Corn producers support changing name of HFCS to corn sugar Corn supply continues to tighten Corn, soybean prices skyrocket Discover the Waters of Nebraska builds awareness early Drainage workshop to be held Feb. 16 to 18 in Chillicothe Extension to host corn production meeting Ford County Conservation District to hold annual meeting Invasive Plant Ecology and Management short course set Kansas Commodity Classic is Feb. 22 in Great Bend Kansas farmers likely to face wind erosion this winter MNGA to host annual meeting, show NAWG names Moran 2010 Wheat Advocate Nebraska sorghum seminars scheduled New crops will save water without damaging economy No-till, summer fallow stores water in central Great Plains Researchers develop ways to control 'superweeds' Soybean checkoff offers research fellowship Soybean disease guide available online Soybean farmers take trade mission to Mexico Texas rice farmers prepare for year Texas wheat outlook bullish USDA announces dates of sorghum checkoff referendum USDA invests in public wheat programs Voluntary actions improve water quality in Okla. streams Workshops to provide pesticide applicator training LIVESTOCK
Ag groups call for passage of KORUS-FTA Controlling Johne's disease Dry conditions still affecting wheat pasture cattle operations Equine specialist to host meeting in Cody Events shape sheep industry in 2010 Extension to host Beef Feedlot Roundtables Extension to offer Beef Feedlot Roundtable sessions Feeders win AngusSource Carcass Challenge Flint Hills Beef Fest winners recognized Gelbvieh breeders focus on performance testing Gold Trophy Bison Sale at NWSS reflects industry optimism Handle winter cattle care challenges Hereford Herdsman of the Year honored Jan. 31 is Livestock Indemnity Program deadline Juniors parade champions in NWSS Gelbvieh and Balancer Show Kansas Junior Meat Goat Day set for March 26 at K-State Key issues discussed during roundtable KLA members gain leadership experience K-State to host Swine Profitability Conference K-State to offer Animal Sciences Leadership Academy Limousin, Lim-Flex cattle champions named Livestock Marketeers honor new Hall of Fame members NCBA supports expansion of international trade Ranch Management University scheduled Star Lake, Colyer take top honors in Hereford Yard Show Stockgrowers pleased with governor's decision Strategies developed for more efficient beef cattle production Taiwan begins testing beef imports Trent Loos to speak at livestock meeting UNL to host Meat Goat Workshop Watch livestock for fescue foot WESTI Ag Days will cover brucellosis, crop issues WRCA offers working ranch cowboy scholarship EDITOR
Food chain not stretched to limit--yet Sputnik speech Up-to-date coverage COLUMNS
2010-11 WKMA Scholarships awarded FFA chapters invited to Fight Against Hunger Fungicide gives yield bump in corn, soybeans In other agribusiness news.... Just a scoop full Just a scoop full Men can't shop! New corn released for 2011 New modem provides access to corrections New technology simplifies crop insurance reporting No Marine or dairymen left behind Promotion benefits breast cancer research Seven habits of top producers Will this red tape nightmare ever end? Youth scholarships available MARKETS
Ada livestock auction report Amarillo livestock auction summary Apache livestock auction report Dalhart livestock auction report Dodge City cattle sales report Dodge City cattle sales report Faith livestock auction report Georgia cattle auction report Grain market close Grain, soybean bids lower Hay trade slow to moderate High Plains slaughter report Joplin regional cattle sales report Lexington livestock market report Most hay prices steady Newell sheep sales report North Arkansas livestock auction report OKC West livestock auction report OKC West livestock market report Pratt 3 p.m. cattle sales Pratt livestock auction report Salina livestock auction report Springfield dairy heifer sales report Springfield livestock auction report Superior video auction report Tulia livestock auction report Tulsa livestock auction report West Plains regional cattle sales Wyobraska cattle sales report RANGE
Groups fear order may jeopardize grazing Speaker challenges graziers' assumptions about mob grazing FAMILY
AgriLife Extension offers low-cost gardening programs Beautiful lawns start with planning Call of the wild Creating traction on ice Cynthia warm and welcoming Gardening tasks don't end in winter Gardening Through the Years is focus of show Go big for big game recipes Have fun while exercising Match de-icer choice to conditions, concerns Meditation for 1-31-11 Oklahoma Proven plants selected for 2011 Prevent salt damage to home landscape Rain, freeze sensors help avoid road hazards Trees, shrubs will need extra water if winter drought continues Working together to forest the state
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