Energy & Agriculture
Coverage of Oklahoma's energy infrastructure and agricultural economy, from wind and grid modernization to ranching and grain production.
OKC-Area Grid Operators Add Substation Capacity Ahead of Summer Peak
Utility providers serving the Oklahoma City metro are adding substation capacity ahead of peak summer demand, part of an ongoing effort to modernize grid infrastructure as the region's population and electricity use continue to grow.
Across the Regions
- Tulsa MetroTulsa-Area Wind Farm Operators Navigate Transmission Bottlenecks
- Central OklahomaStatewide Water Management Groups Push Rural Aquifer Monitoring Expansion
- Eastern OklahomaCherokee Nation Land Stewardship Program Expands Conservation Easements
- Western OklahomaWestern Oklahoma Wheat Farmers Weigh Cover Crop Adoption for Soil Health
More Energy & Agriculture
Southern Oklahoma Ranchers Navigate Rising Land Lease Competition
Cattle ranchers near Ardmore describe increasingly competitive grazing land lease markets, as population growth and recreational land buyers compete with traditional agricultural use for the same available acreage.
Osage County Oil Producers Modernize Aging Well Infrastructure
Independent oil producers in Osage County are investing in updated equipment for aging wells, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance issues on infrastructure that in some cases dates back decades.
Central Oklahoma Cattle Producers Adjust Grazing Strategies After Dry Stretch
Cattle producers around Norman and Shawnee are adjusting rotational grazing strategies following a dry stretch, aiming to protect pasture health while managing herd size decisions heading into the next season.