May 30
The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) wrote in strong opposition to a proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) to allow the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Paraguay. In its comments, USCA cited several reasons why it opposes the proposed rule, including the need to protect the …
May 30
Growth Energy applauded legislation approved today by the Nebraska legislature that will provide motorists better, more affordable options at the fuel pump. Sponsored by Sen. Myron Dorn (R-30), the Adopt the E-15 Access Standard Act (LB 562) would expand access to E15 at more Nebraska fueling stations and increase tax incentives for fuel retailers selling …
May 30
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Vice President of Public Policy, Steve Thompson, about highlights from Oklahoma’s legislative session. Thompson described this year’s legislative session as “a bit of a grind,” as some difficult conversations took place. “Along the way, we managed to get some pretty decent …
May 30
Launched in 2021, Kansas Farm Bureau’s Casten Fellows program is focused on developing individuals who can engage at the highest levels to enact change through meaningful relationships, innovation in ideas and processes, and effective leadership. The program was developed to honor the life of Kansas Farm Bureau staffer Jill Casten-Downing and her love for Kansas, …
May 30
Come to Historic Stockyards City for the 13th annual Wines of the West event on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s event will be held in a new location in the heart of the business district, directly behind 1910 Western Wear and Oklahoma Native Art and Jewelry, in the 2200 …
May 30
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, Dr. Derrell Peel, about the state of the cow herd as it relates to forage availability. As pasture and range ratings are not ideal from Nebraska through Texas, Peel said there is still a long way to go …
May 30
ICYMI, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) authored the below opinion piece on the consequences of President Biden’s rush to green energy policies. In the column, Senator Mullin argues that Democrats’ climate hysteria is getting ahead of operational reality, and the American people are taking notice. Read Mullin’s full Fox News Digital column HERE or below. Sounding …
May 30
Keynote Speaker: Katie Dilse Mark your calendars for August 3rd, 2023 to join us at the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center in Edmond for the 2023 Women in Ag Conference! Fill out the registration form and pay online. Early Registration Fee is $65 The Oklahoma Women in Ag and Small Business conference provides risk management …
