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Category: Ag News
Jun 30
NACD Announces Urban and Community Conservation Grant Recipients
On Friday, June 30, 2023, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the 2023 Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) grant initiative recipients. The grants are open to any conservation district or tribe within the US and its territories. Twenty-nine conservation districts and tribes representing all seven of NACD’s regions were awarded $1,295,735 in funding. …
Jun 30
Angus Foundation’s “George Grant Challengers” pledge to help sustain the breed’s 150-year legacy
A group of dedicated Angus breeders each pledged $15,000 to establish the “George Grant Challenge” in support of the Angus Foundation’s “A Legacy Built” campaign. With 2023 marking 150 years since the arrival of the breed in the United States, the sustaining fund celebrates this milestone by asking donors to pledge $150 annually to continue …
Jun 30
Congressman Josh Brecheen Introduces Patriotism Not Pride Act
Congressman Josh Brecheen introduced the Patriotism Not Pride Act, which would prohibit federal agencies from using taxpayer resources to promote Pride Month or any similar event. The bill also prohibits the display of flags representing gender identity or sexual orientation by agencies on federal property. “Americans want to see the Stars and Stripes flown at …
Jun 30
Soy Growers Disappointed with EPA Final RVOs
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency released its final Renewable Volume Obligations for 2023, 2024, and 2025, which sets annual biofuel blending targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Soy growers are disappointed with the rule, as it does not accurately reflect the growth expected in the industry and falls far below the industry’s current production. …
Jun 30
John Linder, Former NCGA President, Elected to Lead Maizall
John Linder, an Ohio corn grower and former president of the National Corn Growers Association, was elected today to serve as president of MAIZALL, an international farmer’s organization that focuses on eliminating regulatory obstacles to innovation in agriculture. The group contains members from the U.S., Brazil and Argentina. His one-year term begins on Monday, July …
Jun 30
Southern Plains Perspective: Burnin’ like a heat wave…and it looks to get worse
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read Below! Hot, hot, and more hot. That seems to be the story from Texas these days, and it’s becoming the theme in Oklahoma. Actually, it looks like it’s becoming the theme throughout the entire South. According to the National Weather Service, the extensive …
Jun 30
The Cattle Markets are Hot This Week Going into July 4th
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. The feeder cattle market has continued to move higher, Rodenberger said, although the new crop calf market is starting to see some resistance. Heat and health issues have contributed …
Jun 30
One more day of HOT weather before cooler temps enter the State
It’s been HOT in Oklahoma the past week, but according to State Climatologist Gary McManus, cooler temperatures are on the way, “Watch for upper-90s to possibly a few triple-digits across the state, with heat index values up in the110 range in far eastern OK. Then tomorrow, the rain and clouds move in, and we go …
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