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Category: Ag News
Jul 25
Oklahoma Rancher Jimmy Taylor Leads Checkoff Meetings at 2023 Summer Business Meetings in San Diego
Cheyenne, Oklahoma Rancher Jimmy Taylor assumed the chairmanship of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board in February of this year- and is chairing the CBB meetings in San Diego at the summer business meetings. Between meetings- Senior Farm Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Jimmy Taylor to talk about his efforts to lead the checkoff process here …
Jul 25
County Farm Bureaus Support Members Through Personal Development and Mental Health Opportunities
By Sydney Garrett Through its annual County Activities of Excellence Awards, the American Farm Bureau Federation celebrates county Farm Bureaus for their unique, volunteer-driven programming. Gallia, Clinton and Pike County Farm Bureaus were among 24 county Farm Bureaus recognized for their programs and activities in 2021 and 2022. The programs featured here focused on member …
Jul 25
AFBF’s Harvest for All Program Takes Top Honors
The American Farm Bureau Federation earned a Power of Associations Summit Award from the American Society of Association Executives for its successful Harvest for All initiative. Harvest for All helps address hunger in rural America by harnessing the collaborative power of grassroots farmer and rancher members, county Farm Bureaus, state Farm Bureaus and AFBF. Members …
Jul 25
FFA Student Leaders to Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
FFA State Officers from across the country to take part in legislative day on July 26 This week FFA members from across the country will learn how to advocate for agriculture at the federal level during the National FFA State Officer Summit. State officer teams will share with their elected officials the importance of extending …
Jul 25
Pro Tem Treat Comments on Attorney General Drummond Intervention into Ongoing Tribal Litigation Over Gaming Compact Dispute
Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed an entry of appearance in the litigation between the state and tribal nations over gaming compacts that have been ongoing since 2020. “I appreciate Attorney General Drummond’s dedication to the rule of law and his willingness …
Jul 25
Farmers and Ranchers Reject Rep. Victoria Spartz’s Anti-Checkoff Amendment
Ag Organizations Representing Indiana’s Top Commodities Unite Against Spartz Amendment Today, the producer-led organizations representing several of Indiana’s top commodities announced their joint opposition to an amendment introduced by Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) that attacks commodity checkoff programs. The amendment was introduced to the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations …
Jul 25
Growth Energy Sides with EPA, Calls Out Oil Industry in RFS Case Brief
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, recently filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in The San Antonio Refinery, LLC, et al. v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The case pertains to a group of refineries seeking to avoid complying with the Renewable Fuel …
Jul 25
OSU Agriculture’s communications and marketing team wins state, national industry awards
By Gail Ellis The Office of Communications and Marketing for Oklahoma State University Agriculture wrapped up an outstanding awards season with more than 27 honors and accolades from state and national professional organizations. “The team really knocked it out of the park this past year with their expertise, creativity and commitment to educating Oklahomans,” said …
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