The office of Congressman Josh Brecheen is now accepting submissions for the Congressional Art Competition.Each spring, Members of the House of Representatives host a nationwide high school art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent across our nation. The theme for this year’s completion is “Celebrating 250 years of America.”Students’ artwork and accompanying registration forms …
Category: Ag News
Feb 24
Know a Rancher Restoring the Land? Noble Research Institute Is Seeking Nominations
Noble Research Institute (Noble) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Noble Land Stewardship Award, a national recognition honoring farmers, ranchers and landowners leading the way in regenerative land management. Applications will be accepted through May 29, 2026, with the winner announced this summer. The “Keeper of the Land” bronze sculpture, created by Oklahoma artist …
Feb 24
Cattlemen’s Beef Board Releases 2025 Impact Report
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) has released its 2025 Impact Report. This report follows an updated format introduced in 2024, including the CBB’s annual financial statement and Beef Checkoff program evaluations all in one document. “Even in a period of historically tight cattle supplies and higher retail prices, consumers continue choosing beef,” said Ryan Moorhouse, …
Feb 24
Oklahoma Faces Worsening Drought as State Climatologist Warns Conditions May Persist
At a Drought Commission meeting, Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus sat down with KC Sheperd to lay out just how serious current drought conditions have become across the state. McManus was direct about the situation, saying, “Yes, we are very much in a drought, and we’re probably going to be in a drought for a …
Feb 24
National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent Release Transparency Principles for Ag Carbon
The Ag Carbon Transparent Project, announced last summer by the National Corn Growers Association and Ag Data Transparent, today released its Transparency Principles for Ag Carbon with growing industry support as the group works to bring clarity to farmers interested in carbon programs. Farmers, industry leaders, and carbon program experts collaborated to develop a …
Feb 24
Understanding Today’s Beef Consumer Across Generations
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with David Freelander, Senior Director of Market Research for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about how rapidly today’s beef consumer is changing. Freelander says the pace of change has been striking, noting, “In the three years I’ve been here, it’s remarkable just to …
Feb 24
Oklahoma CattleWomen Gain National Recognition, Prepare to Host Regional Meeting
Amarie Bartel, president of the Oklahoma CattleWomen’s Association, recently spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport following the group’s return from CattleCon and the American National CattleWomen meeting in Nashville. Bartel said the event was a standout moment for Oklahoma members, calling it “really a proud time to be an Oklahoma cattlewoman,” as several leaders …
Feb 24
2026 Crop Outlook: New Tariffs and Biofuel Mandates Shake Wheat and Soybean Markets
2026 Crop Outlook: New Tariffs and Biofuel Mandates Shake Wheat and Soybean MarketsThe final week of February 2026 has introduced a wave of volatility across agricultural markets, driven by a landmark Supreme Court ruling and a sudden shift in federal trade policy. According to Dr. Todd Hubbs, crop marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, the …
Feb 24
Senator Mullin Previews State of the Union: “Safer Streets, More Money in Your Pocket”
Today,U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), shared the following statement in advance of President Donald J. Trump’s highly anticipated State of the Union address tomorrow night at 8 p.m. CT / 9 p.m. ET. Senator Mullin’s guest for the speech will be his loving wife of 28 years, Mrs. Christie Mullin. “There’s no doubt that under …
Feb 24
EPA Expands Toxic Chemical Reporting, Strengthening Transparency on PFAS Pollution
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized a rule adding sodium perfluorohexanesulfonate (PFHxS-Na) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). The TRI is a tool that tracks and shares information about chemical releases and pollution prevention activities by factories and other facilities. Under this rule, businesses in covered industries must begin tracking and reporting any use …
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