Apr 24
Today, Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) released a list of resources for those affected by the tornado damage in Enid, OK, around Vance Air Force Base. “I am heartbroken to see the devastating tornado damage around Vance Air Force Base in Enid,” said Congressman Lucas. “I am grateful that there have been no fatalities, and I have been …
Apr 24
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and its nationwide network of state affiliates concluded its 2026 Legislative Conference this week, bringing together cattle producers from across the country to advocate for policy solutions that strengthen America’s cattle industry and rural communities. Throughout the conference, producers met with federal officials and engaged directly with policymakers on …
Apr 24
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today in Missouri announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is maximizing disaster assistance support for producers by issuing a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) payment to eligible producers who have approved program applications for losses due to natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. USDA’s …
Apr 24
Joe Popplewell, a longtime Oklahoma pork producer and former president of the Oklahoma Pork Council, is the first Oklahoman elected to the National Pork Producers Council board of directors, bringing state-level experience to national policy work. Popplewell and Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked about lifetime of service to the pork industry and …
Apr 24
Local livestock auction yards have been around since about the time cattle were first introduced as a commercialized American food source and they are the epitome of a robustly competitive market. Cattle sellers watch as their cattle enter the ring while several cattle buyers bid to the call of the auctioneer, and the highest bidder …
Apr 24
At the recent Chickasha Field Day, producers gathered to evaluate the performance of various wheat varieties and discuss the significant disease pressure impacting Oklahoma’s wheat crop this season. Associate Farm Reporter, Carli Davenport, spoke with Dr. Amanda Silva, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at Oklahoma State University, about the current state of the crop and …
Apr 24
A bipartisan coalition supports a farm bill that protects American farmers (and families seeking affordable food) from California’s overreach—but a handful of House members want to strip it out. They’re making claims that don’t match the record. Meanwhile, America’s 60,000-plus pork producers need immediate relief from a disastrous patchwork of differing state laws spurred by California …
Apr 24
A historic highlight reel shared soon after opening remarks did more than offer past perspective for U.S. wheat farmers and Taiwanese millers and bakers celebrating the 60th anniversary of U.S. Wheat Associates’ (USW) Taipei Office. It set a path forward. And it provided a whole set of new mileposts. “We saw 60 years of partnership …
Apr 24
State lawmakers who represent the Enid area this morning issued the following statement after a powerful tornado struck Enid and Vance Air Force Base. Reports show at least 10 people were injured and homes were destroyed in a neighborhood on the south side of Enid. Reps. Chad Caldwell, R-Enid, Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, …
Apr 24
The 75th Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest is set to transform the El Reno area into a hub of excitement and excellence as over 1,000 of the nation’s brightest 4-H and FFA students converge from more than 37 states. From May 5th through May 7th, high school students will not only compete for …
