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HOLLYWOOD–God Bless America, and how’s everybody? Donald Trump will spend his Thanksgiving in the White House while Joe Biden celebrates in Delaware. The Electoral College will meet in three weeks and settle the election once and for all. I guess it wouldn’t be the holidays if Americans didn’t have to choose between a turkey and a fruitcake. First Baptist Church of Dallas minister and Trump supporter Reverend Jim Jeffries called on his congregation and TV viewers to pray for Biden. In a way, the election was like the time in the bible when Jesus fed the multitude. The Democrats took five votes and turned them into five thousand.

Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist — By many measures, beef demand has remained remarkably strong since the pandemic started in March. The first half of the year was characterized by unparalleled disruptions in both beef supply and demand.

Thanksgiving is hands down my favorite holiday and it’s not just because of all the delicious food we eat. I love this time of year because it’s a time to reflect on everything we have to be thankful for and the many gifts the Lord has bestowed upon us.

It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still find things for which you can be thankful – such as your family. How can you show your appreciation for your loved ones?

Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist — Many areas of Oklahoma received some moisture this past week, giving hope that wheat pasture may be available for use as a winter feed. Some producers may have questions about the utilization of wheat pasture for growing replacement heifers or cows before, during, and after the breeding season. Anecdotal reports of unsatisfactory breeding performance occasionally surface when replacement heifers have been exposed to bulls or AI while grazing wheat forages.

You’ve no doubt heard reports of personal data being stolen and used for financial fraud – anything from online shopping on your credit cards to actual theft from your financial accounts. This problem won’t go away anytime soon – but you can take steps to defend yourself. Here are a few suggestions: