Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized a rule modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations. This Final Rule adopts the changes introduced in the Interim Final Rule published on July 3, 2025, which consolidated seven agency-specific NEPA regulations into a single, department wide …
Category: Ag News
Apr 07
Drummond announces Carolyn Thompson as new chief of staff
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has named Carolyn Thompson to serve as the agency’s chief of staff. Thompson has been the Attorney General Office’s director of government affairs since January 2023. From 2014 through 2022, she served as deputy chief of staff and chief of government affairs for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. In addition, …
Apr 07
Pet Health – Recognizing Seasonal Allergies & When to See the Vet
As springtime seasonal allergens like pollen and mold increase, pet owners may notice their dogs or cats showing signs of discomfort. Petland, dedicated to pet health education and responsible pet care, encourages owners to stay alert to these changes and to take proactive steps to support their pets’ wellbeing. According to the American Veterinary Medical …
Apr 07
FAPC to host second-quarter workshops supporting Oklahoma food, agricultural businesses
The Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center at Oklahoma State University will host a series of second-quarter workshops to help Oklahoma food and agricultural businesses start, scale and strengthen their operations, with a particular emphasis on produce safety training. A key offering this quarter is the Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course, scheduled for April 22 …
Apr 07
Cattlemen’s Column: A year of international trade
Since the Trump administration took office, there has been a flurry of activity on the international trade front. Early in 2025, President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries that brought world leaders to the negotiating table. These actions sparked an increase in trade headlines, bringing both opportunities and challenges for the beef market. …
Apr 07
Navigating Ag Tax Complexity: Why Farmers Benefit from Professional Tax Advice
As the April 15 deadline approaches, agricultural producers face unique financial hurdles that distinguish their operations from standard small businesses. For many, the central question of the season is determining when to handle filings independently and when to seek professional expertise. According to Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt, the stakes are exceptionally …
Apr 07
OSU Cow-Calf Boot Camp in Ada to Cover Cattle Health, Grazing, and Management
Oklahoma cattle producers have an opportunity to sharpen their skills at an upcoming hands-on educational event, as OSU Extension prepares to host a multi-day cow-calf boot camp in Ada. Extension educator Erin Hubbard said said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport that the program is designed to cover a wide range …
Apr 07
American Farmland Trust Receives Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative Grant
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded American Farmland Trust almost $7 million to help expand its grazing work in Texas, the Southern Great Plains, and the Pacific Northwest. The Grassland Resilience and Conservation Initiative will help over 370 ranchers implement conservation practices to improve grazing management, grassland restoration, water conservation, and soil health …
Apr 07
Delta County man arrested in felony livestock collateral case following TSCRA investigation
Judd Horchem Murray, 47, of Cooper, was arrested March 31 in Rains County on charges of hindering a secured creditor following an investigation led by Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Larry Hand, with assistance from Special Rangers Robert Pemberton and Bo Fox. Murray was charged with hindering a secured creditor greater than …
Apr 07
Celebrating the Plains: Inaugural Southern Plains Grasslands Summit Comes to Alva
Whether you’re a landowner, conservation professional, researcher, student, or industry partner, the Southern Plains Grasslands Summit is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of shaping the future of grassland stewardship in the Southern Plains. The Southern Plains Grasslands Summit brings together a diverse network of ranchers, wildlife experts, land managers, and researchers to …
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