December 19, 2018

Dr. Shideler presents an introduction to ripple mapping. It is an easy to use, participatory tool that quickly and visually organizes impacts emanating from an program or intervention. View the Ripple Mapping Handout and the Ripple Mapping PowerPoint slides

 

 

December 18, 2018

JC Hobbs, OSU Extension Tax Specialist discusses year-end tax planning and tips that producers can use to improve the tax efficiency of their agriculture operation. Hobbs discusses steps to take before year-end as well as steps that producers can take in the new year to manage their taxes. View the End of the Year Income Tax Management PowerPoint slides.

 

 

November 30, 2018

Suzette Barta describes three of her Payne County Extension programs focusing on entrepreneurship, each of which could be replicated in other counties. Specifically, she explains her Business Start-Up Notebook, Young Entrepreneur Expo and New Entrepreneur Training. View the Entrepreneurship Education PowerPoint slides.

 

 

November 28, 2018

In this webinar Janlyn Hannah, State Outreach Coordinator for the USDA-Farm Service Agency, discusses disaster assistance programs available through the Farm Service Agency. She provides details on a variety of programs that can assist producers when natural disasters occur. View the FSA Disaster Assistance Programs PowerPoint slides.

 

 

November 14, 2018

Dr. Shannon Ferrell discusses the "Ad Valorem Tax Impacts of Wind Energy Development in Oklahoma".

 

 

October 31, 2018

On this installment of the CRD Webinar, Dr. Whitacre defines broadband and demonstrates tools available to identify local areas with broadband available and at what speed. He also shares examples of funding available to support broadband expansion/upgrades for communities, as well as different options communities can consider to deliver broadband to their residents. He concludes by providing a few Extension programs and resources to help communities increase broadband adoption and utilization. View the Broadband in Oklahoma PowerPoint slides.

 

 

October 29, 2018

As a region selected to participate in the CREATE BRIDGES program, this webinar provides steering committee members with an overview of the project, expected outcomes, and modifications due to an expansion of the project to 2 regions. Committee members are asked to respond to a brief survey to verify their interest and commitment to the CREATE BRIDGES project.

 

 

October 9, 2018

In a time when many producers are facing increased financial stress, the need also exists for additional knowledge and information to help navigate these financial challenges. Extension Economist Rodney Jones discusses resources, tools, and tips to address financial concerns and challenges caused by lower commodity prices and the drop in farm incomes. View the Managing in Tough Times PowerPoint slides.

 

 

September 28, 2018

Dr. Larry Sanders provides an update of the economic meltdown that occurred in September of 2008 and compared that time period to the current economy to the economic conditions that existed 10 years ago. He presents a broad view of the events of then versus now and provides food for thought about the future for the US economy. View The Great Recession of 2018 PowerPoint slides.

 

 

September 26, 2018

James Arati provides advice on how to frame risk management for small producers, describes 5 major areas of risk management, and offers suggestions on how to mitigate those risks. He also points educators to resources available through him to assist small scale producers in your county. You can also refer clients (small scale producers or other small businesses) to James directly through the OK Small Business Development Center and select OSU Extension as the center. Use the Risks, Strategies and Resources for Small Scale Producers PowerPoint slides to follow along.

 

 

September 25, 2018

OSU Extension Farm Policy Specialist, Dr. Amy Hagerman provides viewers an update on the proposed Farm Bill as well as details on the farm relief package. In this webinar, participants heard the latest news on farm policy, including the Farm Bill, and how it will impact Oklahoma producers. View the Farm Policy Update PowerPoint slides.

 

 

September 6, 2018

Dr. Derrell Peel discusses the economic outlook for fall grazing and wheat pasture stockers. View the Cattle Market Update PowerPoint slides.

 

 

August 14, 2018

Dr. Derrell Peel discusses the latest cattle inventory numbers and the recent cattle-on-feed report plus provides us with a look at current market conditions, price outlook, and a look at world trade. View the Cattle Market Update PowerPoint slides.

 

 

July 17, 2018

Rodney Jones discusses the Farm Labor Management handbook and other resources for managing employees on your farm or ranch. He shares information on determining your farm's human resource needs, finding the employees that fit those needs, bringing those employees up to speed quickly, and helping them develop as a part of your operation. View the Farm Labor Resources PowerPoint presentation.

 

 

July 10, 2018

J.C. Hobbs discusses the impact that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has on individual taxpayers (winners and losers). Coverage includes changes to the tax rates, standard deductions, personal exemptions, suspension of a variety of itemized deductions, the child tax credit, etc. which will impact the tax liability of every taxpayer. Roger Sahs provides the 2018 Oklahoma agricultural land value update for both crop and pasture lands. View the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the Oklahoma Agricultural Land Value Update PowerPoint slides.

 

Sara Siems provides information about the upcoming 2018 Statewide Women in Ag Conference. For more information concerning the conference program and registration, contact her at sara.siems@okstate.edu. View the Women in Ag and Small Business PowerPoint presentation.

 

 

June 26, 2018

Learn about working with your lender to provide the correct financial information and other details to properly tell your story. Scott Clawson provides an understanding of what is happening on both sides of the desk with a few ideas for having a more productive relationship with your lender. View the Working with Local Lenders PowerPoint slides.

 

 

June 20, 2018

Suzette Barta, Payne County Community and Rural Development Educator and State Coordinator for PRIDE, shares what the PRIDE program is, how it works, and what educators need to know to conduct a PRIDE training for small businesses, city/county offices, or other groups in their counties.

 

 

May 16, 2018

James Arati shares some of the services available to county Extension offices through our partnership with the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Additionally, he describes the many ways that he and Lisa are available to service small business clients throughout the state using different mediums, like face to face meetings or online tools, and formats, like webinars, workshops or one-on-one consultations. He also describes several of the tools available to assist small businesses.

 

 

May 15, 2018

Dr. Shannon Ferrell presents some basic contract fundamentals that every farmer or rancher should know. What makes a legally binding contract? What are the consequences for breaking a contract? What are some common items that need to be addressed in common agricultural contracts like leases and fencing agreements? He addresses all of these issues and more. View the Understanding Contracts PowerPoint slides.

 

 

May 08, 2018

Dr. Phil Kenkel's presentation is titled Income Tax Implications of IRS Code Section 199A (Business Income Deduction) on Grain Producers. Dr. Kenkel examines the latest amendment to the tax legislation that fixed the grain glitch which the original tax legislation created and how the fix will impact farmers. View the  Impact of Revised Section 199A on Grain Producers fact sheet and Impact of Section 199A on Grain Producers PowerPoint slides.

 

 

April 24, 2018

Drought conditions are becoming an issue in many parts of Oklahoma. Area Extension Economists, J.J. Jones and Trent Milacek discuss ways producers can respond to current or future drought conditions. Viewers learn about tools, information, and resources that are available to assist producers in planning for and operating through these tough conditions. View the Drought Preparedness and Drought Response PowerPoint slides.

 

 

April 18, 2018

Dr. Brian Whitacre discusses his efforts to compile up-to-date maps on where broadband is available, his extension workshops for small business owners to build websites/market themselves online, and his recent efforts to partner with rural libraries to loan out the Internet.

 

 

April 02, 2018

Dr. Larry Sanders discusses the economic effect of tariffs and other trade barriers on U.S. and Oklahoma ag businesses as well as farmers and ranchers. View the Tariffs and Trade-Related Issues PowerPoint slides.

 

 

March 27, 2018

Dr. Larry Sanders discusses the general economy in the U.S., while Dr. Dave Shideler discussed the state and local economy. View the Economic Outlook PowerPoint slides.

 

 

March 21, 2018

Lisa describes the partnership between Extension and the OK Small Business Development Center, and then she discusses the food borne illness program that she developed for farmers market sellers, though it can easily be adapted for other audiences like OHCE groups and 4-H clubs. The food borne illness presentation covers the following topics: Why are farmers markets popular? The incidence of foodborne illness in the United States, and how farmers have been held accountable in past cases. Common points of contamination on a farm. Best practices for production, handling and workers. Best practices at the market for sanitization, hand washing and sampling. View the Best Practices for Reducing Foodborne Illness on Oklahoma's Small Farms PowerPoint slides.

 

 

March 13, 2018

Dr. Kim Anderson's discusses recent changes in crop harvested acres and evaluates which crops have the highest odds of producing a profit. View the Oklahoma Crop Agriculture PowerPoint presentation.

 

 

February 21, 2018

Keima Kamara describes OSU Extension's Solid Waste Management program, share two activities educators can use in their programming, and discusses additional resources available on demand.

 

 

February 08, 2018

Dr. Derrell Peel discussed the latest cattle inventory numbers and the recent cattle-on-feed report, plus provides us with a look at current market conditions, price outlook, and a look at world trade. View the Cattle Market Update PowerPoint slides.

 

 

January 30, 2018

Dr. Shannon Ferrell provide agricultural landowners with the knowledge to find multiple opportunities for their land to serve non-agricultural uses, ranging from traditional oil and gas development to wind and solar energy projects. He presents some of the fundamental questions that landowners need to ask when they are presented with these opportunities and some basic tips for evaluating the development agreements they may receive. View the Landowner Rights PowerPoint slides.

 

 

January 16, 2018

Agricultural producers are experiencing various degrees of financial stress resulting from multiple years of challenging commodity prices and other factors. Do you know how to quickly and consistently monitor the performance of your operation or operations with which you are working? Early and accurate assessment of the financial situation is one key to successfully navigating periods of financial stress. In this webinar, Dr. Rodney Jones stresses the importance of distinguishing between short-term stress and more fundamental long-term issues. He demonstrates and discusses key financial performance measures that are used to evaluate and monitor the financial position and performance of a farming business. View the Financial Stress Testing PowerPoint slides.

Dr. Damona Doye discusses the most recent Quicken Update and changes for 2018. J.C. Hobbs provides an update covering the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. View the Quicken 2018 and Tax Cuts and Jobs Act PowerPoint slides.