Oklahoma Farm & Ranch

One bite of the wrong pepper can make you question every decision that led you to that moment.

In “When Peppers Bite Back,” learn how the Scoville scale measures pepper heat, why some peppers pack more punch than others and what those numbers really mean before you take the next bite.

Read the article here:
https://okfronline.com/2026/07/when-peppers-bite-back/

When Peppers Bite Back Most of us have been there. You take a bite of something that looks harmless enough, and within seconds, your mouth is on fire. Your eyes water, your nose runs, and suddenly you’re questioning every decision that led you to that moment. Whether it’s a jalapeño that packed more punch than expect...

External parasites can quickly become more than just an irritation for backyard poultry. Mites, lice and other pests can affect a bird’s health, egg production and overall comfort if they are not caught early.

Learn what signs to watch for, how to check your flock and what steps can help keep these unwanted visitors under control.

Read the full article from Dr. Barry Whitworth here:
https://okfronline.com/2026/06/external-parasites-in-backyard-poultry/

External Parasites in Backyard Poultry By Barry Whitworth, DVM, MPH | Senior Extension Specialist Department of Animal & Food Sciences | Ferguson College of Agriculture | Oklahoma State University According to the 11th edition of Poultry Diseases, external parasites of poultry are arthropods that live on or in the skin and feathers. Esse...