Aug 24
Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, announced Thursday she would not seek a fourth term in 2024. Conley, whose district covers parts of McClain and Cleveland counties, was first elected in 2018, and was reelected in 2020, and 2022. “It has been the honor of my life to serve my family, friends and neighbors in House District …
Aug 24
It’s prime cover crop planting season, a time when farmers can feel at a loss when it comes to seed choices. A desire to simplify and improve that decision-making with cover crop mixes that work for both livestock operations and grain farms inspired Renovo Seed’s Rye Cocktail mixes. Each proprietary mix is anchored with hearty …
Aug 24
At the latest meeting of the Emergency Drought Commission, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Representative Dell Kerbs and talked about the new funds allocated to the drought commission. After the legislature first allocated 20 million dollars to the Emergency Drought Commission, Kerbs said that when that money ran out, there was work to …
Aug 24
State departments of agriculture comprise a wide variety of divisions and responsibilities, many of which are not what are typically pictured when thinking of agriculture. One such division is weights and measures, which plays a critical role in ensuring shoppers get what they pay for and sellers – like farmers and ranchers – receive fair …
Aug 24
Fields-of-Corn.com, the official photo contest of the National Corn Growers Association (NGCA), is set to relaunch on the first of September. Along with a new look built to showcase the rich history of visual storytelling comes a more robust interface for entry. The reboot comes just in time for the tenth photo contest. “Fields-of-Corn.com site will house voting …
Aug 24
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today announced an hourlong telephone town hall for Fourth District constituents on Thursday, September 7 at 5:30p.m. CT. “I have enjoyed being back in Oklahoma for the customary August district work period to meet with constituents in person, visit with community leaders and hear firsthand from small business owners,” said Cole. “There …
Aug 24
Having an Oklahoma 529 plan is a great way for families in Oklahoma to save for college. From the time you open and fund a 529 account for your son, daughter or other family member or friend, you can watch the investment balance grow over the years until they are old enough to attend their …
Aug 24
Contribution supports education for spouses and children of military service members. Zoetis donated $250,000 in the first half of 2023 to Folds of Honor. This is the second year of partnership with the nonprofit, bringing Zoetis’ overall total contribution to $830,000 which has funded 166 scholarships to deserving recipients. Folds of Honor was founded in …
