The 96th National FFA Convention took place Nov. 1 to 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

FFA members from the High Plains compete at National FFA Convention

The Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act was signed into Oklahoma law on Oct. 27 and provides funding for Eastern red cedar trees along the North Canadian Basin. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Oklahoma introduces legislation to control Eastern red cedar trees

The USDA is investing $2.3 billion into international commodity trade markets and providing global food aid. (Photo courtesy Valeriy Evtushenko via Unsplash.)

USDA investing $2.3 billion to strengthen global US exports, provide food aid

Photo courtesy of the National FFA Foundation.)

96th National FFA Convention elects national officers, honors students

(Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in three more Oklahoma counties

Peanut, sorghum (pictured) and pearl millet are part of the local cuisine in much of Africa and work together to create a resilient rotation for farmers, and nutritious diet for consumers. (Photo: Kansas State University Research and Extension news service.)

Bean discusses herbicides concerns for the future 

The Hartshorne FFA chapter's new meat processign facility includes features such as a walk-in freezer/cooler, industrial dishwasher, meat grinder, a bandsaw to cut bone-in product, vacuum sealers, tenderizers, patty makers, dehydrators, meat stuffers and mixers. (Courtesy photo.)

FFA chapter launches meat processing program for students

This is a map of the precipitation received between Oct. 24 and Oct. 31. (Photo courtesy Weather Underground.)

October rains bring hope for winter wheat grazing