Sep 21
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers honored U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (R-Kan.), and U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) with their AEM Champion of the Industry Award. The award, presented for the third time in the association’s 125+ year history, recognizes members of Congress from both sides …
Sep 21
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has extended the deadline for letters of intent for political subdivisions interested in pursuing opioid abatement grants. Letters are now due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25.The Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board announced last month it plans to issue up to $23 million in grant awards. Under the Political Subdivisions Opioid …
Sep 21
According to the latest Oklahoma Drought Monitor, Exceptional Drought remains at Zero percent, unchanged for the past few weeks. Extreme Drought or Worse is now at 12.19%, up from Last week’s 3.51% Severe Drought or Worse is now at 34.60%, up from last week’s 29.80% Moderate Drought or worse is now at 48.72%, up from …
Sep 21
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the United States is investing $455 million to strengthen global food security and international capacity-building efforts. The investment will utilize more than 375,000 metric tons of U.S. commodities. The commodities in the Food for Progress program will be sold in local and regional markets and proceeds will help strengthen …
Sep 21
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, defended the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and its contributions to climate progress today at a hearing hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its Science Advisory Board (SAB). The hearing focused on a draft commentary SAB released last month that relied on cherry-picked data to …
Sep 21
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds the establishment of the American Climate Corps. Developing the next generation of conservationists has been a top priority and a major outcome of NACD’s Climate Action Task Force. Conservation districts and the original Civilian Conservation Corps collaborated on programs and projects across the country to respond to …
Sep 21
As we continue a series of articles on U.S. supply chain logistics, rail is arguably the most important mode of transporting wheat for export. According to a recent USDA Modal Share Analysis Study, rail accounted for an average of 59% of inland transportation for wheat exports between 2016 and 2020, or an average annual total of 17.0 …
Sep 21
Whether your preference is plain, drenched in butter, or topped with fruit – there’s one thing Americans can all agree on, pancakes are worth celebrating! National Pancake Day is on September 26th and to celebrate, we conducted a nationwide survey of over 1,500 Americans to find out what each state’s favorite pancake toppings are! (Bar the …
Sep 21
Fall Gatherings provide OCA members an opportunity to fellowship with area cattlemen in a casual atmosphere while gaining tips on how to protect our livelihood and enhance production practices. In an effort to recruit new OCA members, we encourage members to invite friends, family and neighbors.
Sep 21
Corey Holthaus of Xcel Ag (www.facebook.com/xcelag), Seneca, Kansas; and Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC (www.meristemag.com), based in Columbus, Ohio, today announced a new dealership agreement to serve farmers in Northeastern Kansas. Under the new relationship, Holthaus and his business, Xcel Ag, will carry the Meristem Crop Performance product line and become Meristem’s ally in helping …
