Dave Lalman, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, discusses the risks drought stressed ponds can pose to cattle. Mark Turner, OSU Extension wildlife specialist, explains what types of venomous snakes are present in Oklahoma. In Cow-Calf Corner, Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, speaks with John Weir, OSU Extension fire ecologist, about the benefits prescribed fire can have for cattle operations. Finally, Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural policy specialist, explains the recent changes to the ARC & PLC programs.