Clay Pope

Clay Pope

Clay Pope is a farmer and rancher from Loyal, Okla., and is working as a consultant to the USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub. He also serves on as a board member of the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Assn. He is former executive director of the Oklahoma Assn. of Conservation Districts.

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Southern Plains Perspective

Pope: Drylands Are Very Dry

With what seems like an ever-extending drought now settled in on the region, I think its important that we start sharing more of the stories of the farmer, ranchers and rural communities affected by this weather trend.
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Dry Times: Are We Getting Ready?

In his latest blog entry, Clay Pope writes, "The crazy weather we have always had in the southern great plains really has been shot full of steroids. We must get ready as best we can for what lies ahead!"


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Blog: Kudzu is Coming...(Actually it's Already Here)

In his latest blog entry, Clay Pope writes, "Oklahoma has a growing kudzu problem and it doesn’t stop there. This incredibly aggressive plant has even been found as far north as Nebraska and its range will only expand as temperatures slowly increase thanks to our changing climate.


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Blog: Heat Stress Takes its Toll in Kansas

In his latest blog entry, Clay Pope addresses the loss of several thousand head of cattle due to extreme heat, and what measures farmers can take to protect their animals from severe weather conditions.


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