May 22
The National Bison Association (NBA), in cooperation with 777 Bison Ranch and the Dakota Territories Buffalo Association, will hold its first of three regional summer conferences in 2023. The setting for this event will be the beautiful 777 Bison Ranch near Hermosa, South Dakota, on Saturday June 17th. “Mark your calendars and plan to join …
May 20
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in an approximately five-year-old or older beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina. This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply or to …
May 19
The Legislature today gave final passage to a set of bills directing a historic investment into public education. Senate Bill 1119 provides longevity-based pay raises for all certified staff, ranging from a $3,000 increase for teachers with 0-4 years’ experience; $4,000 for 5 to 9 years; $5,000 for 10-14 years; and $6,000 for teachers employed …
May 19
In an overwhelming vote Friday, the Senate gave its final approval to Senate Bill 212 to strengthen the state’s fight against illegal purchases of Oklahoma land by aliens and non-U.S. citizens. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, said with the proliferation of land grabs following the legalization of medical marijuana, the state must take swift, definitive action …
May 19
Dairy farmers are committed to their communities and giving back to the next generation. With 24 applicants this year, Dairy MAX has awarded $7,500 in scholarships to three students across the region who have ties to the dairy industry and are planning to continue their education in the agriculture industry. The 2023 scholarship recipients are …
May 19
Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, this week thanked the governor for signing into law a bill that will allow teens as young as 14 years old who live or work on a family farm to be eligible for a driving permit to go directly to or from home, work or school. House Bill 1962 becomes effective …
May 19
Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, is talking with the President and CEO of the American Feed Industry Association, Constance Cullman, about biosecurity in feed facilities, the FDA Feed Ingredient Program and more. Although Covid was the root of many challenges, Constance said it was a learning opportunity for the food and ag industry. “We actually …
May 19
Nicole Hasheider has been selected as the vice president of Marketing and Communications at the National Corn Growers Association. She will begin her new role on Monday. NCGA CEO Neil Caskey said Hasheider will help deliver on his vision for the organization. “I am thrilled that Nicole is assuming this leadership role, which is critically …
