Mar 25
A letter signed by over 20 agricultural and biofuel groups was sent to officials at Treasury, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy and the White House today urging them to establish reasonable guidelines that will allow farmers to benefit from a tax credit, called 45Z, which is designed to facilitate the sale of ethanol …
Mar 25
Candidate filing begins Wednesday, April 1, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced today. The three-day candidate filing period will run from April 1 through April 3. Filing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates filing for federal, state, legislative, and judicial offices will file with the Secretary of the State Election Board …
Mar 25
Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) recently introduced the Main Street Depositor Protection Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the financial stability of the banking system and promoting economic growth. The bill would direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission and National Credit Union Administration to issue a rule modernizing the …
Mar 25
Oklahoma’s winter wheat crop is entering a critical developmental phase under extreme duress as record-breaking March heat and persistent dryness deplete remaining soil moisture. While a shift in weather patterns offers hope of rain by early next week, agricultural experts warn that the window to save yield potential is narrowing for many producers as the …
Mar 25
Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. “Spring holidays are about cherished traditions—sharing Easter ham, Passover brisket, or a Mother’s …
Mar 25
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Kent Bacus of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who shares why cattle producers are encouraged by USDA’s renewed push behind the voluntary “Product of the USA” label. A Long-Awaited Fix to Labeling Loopholes Bacus says the updated rule represents years of industry …
Mar 25
Biologicals continue to gain momentum and garner questions across the agriculture industry, including consistent performance in real-world conditions. That’s why Mosaic Biosciences™ continued the second season of Frontier Fields™, in an effort to provide authentic, transparent farmer experiences with its biological products. Six new farmers put BioPath® and PowerCoat® to the test on their own operations. With harvest complete, those farmers are now sharing …
Mar 25
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched a national awareness campaign promoting the voluntary “Product of USA” label, encouraging use of its updated standard that took effect earlier this year. Under the revised definition, the label applies only to beef derived from animals that were born, raised, slaughtered and processed entirely in the United States. …
Mar 25
Alan Armstrong, a third-generation Oklahoman, business leader and former energy executive, was sworn in Tuesday as United States Senator from Oklahoma after being appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to fill the remainder of the term vacated by former Senator Markwayne Mullin following his confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security. “I am honored that Governor Stitt …
Mar 25
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following Trump administration cuts to the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (LCMAP). “Once again, the Trump administration has turned its back on America’s farmers. Instead of focusing on lowering input costs for farm families by ending Trump’s inflationary tariffs and …
