Jun 26
Recently, Representative Frank D. Lucas (OK-03), Chairman of the House Financial Services Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity, hosted a field hearing in Oklahoma City discussing the importance of the federated structure of the Federal Reserve system with the Reserve Banks providing geographic and industrial expertise. “It was a great day in Oklahoma City hosting …
Jun 26
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks today after Chickasaw Nation Gov. Chris Anoatubby took the oath of office. “Gov. Chris Anoatubby’s principled leadership, dynamic vision and steadfast commitment to the Chickasaw people make him the right leader to carry the Nation forward,” Drummond said. “I look forward to working with Gov. Anoatubby to …
Jun 26
President Donald Trump hosted a gathering of agricultural leaders at the White House to launch a sweeping federal push targeting regenerative agriculture and crop protection alternatives. The event, aligned with the administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, introduced a series of executive directives and regulatory changes to modernize American farming and address human health …
Jun 26
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a motion to intervene in consolidated litigation against the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule, Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA. Clean Fuels plans to aggressively defend EPA’s biomass-based diesel volumes, which are driving a critical market opportunity for American farmers and sending signals for additional growth in biodiesel …
Jun 26
The Oklahoma Pork Council and the National Pork Board have announced the upcoming election for pork producer delegate candidates to serve on the 2027 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body. The election of pork producer delegate candidates for the 2027 National Pork Producers (Pork Act) Delegate Body will take place at 3:00 p.m., Friday, …
Jun 26
Grain prices are under continued pressure as favorable weather and heavy global supplies limit upward momentum, leaving agricultural producers struggling to find a footing in the current market. Oklahoma State University Extension crop marketing specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs notes that while the seasonal shift has introduced new variables, excellent growing conditions across key production areas …
Jun 26
Today, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture signed a memorandum of understanding establishing the American Farm Legacy 250 Program. This national initiative will recognize farm families who have shaped American agriculture and contributed to the nation’s history while laying the foundation for future generations of farmers. Building …
Jun 26
Kansas Wheat welcomed Richard Fordyce, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, to the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on June 17, for a roundtable discussion with agricultural stakeholders on USDA program delivery, technology modernization and the future of Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs. The discussion brought together representatives from Kansas Wheat, commodity organizations, producers …
Jun 26
Thirty high school seniors from across the state completed the 12th annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 23-25 in Jefferson City. Sponsored by the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC), the three-day leadership academy equips high school seniors with the communication and advocacy skills needed to engage in conversations about agriculture and …
Jun 26
More cases of he New World Screwworm have been added to the Screwworm.Gov website– the latest cases are all sheep in south Texas just north of the US-Mexican border. Four of the cases reported were found in Crockett County (County seat is Ozona) while one case reported was in Edwards County (County seat is Rocksprings). …
