Category: Ag News
May 16
U.S. Corn Farmers May Be Called to Fill Void Left by War in Ukraine
Black Sea Initiative Success & Status The Black Sea Initiative has allowed for the safe export of over 30 million metric tons (MMT) of grain and foodstuffs from Ukraine since initial agreement in July 2022, according to the United Nations. As of May 11, 2023, 50% of the total grain and foodstuffs cargo exported through the program has been corn, …
May 16
Farm Bill Math Updated Again in May CBO Baseline
The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) most recent Baseline for Farm Programs, released on May 12, identifies expected outlays for farm program spending, assuming existing programs continue without changes, and indicates program spending available to Congress as crafting of the 2023 farm bill kicks into high gear. CBO releases these projections on expected spending for farm programs …
May 16
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Notice to all Oklahoma residents
A virtual State Technical Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, May 18th from 1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. by video conference. This committee serves in an advisory capacity on technical matters related to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. The meeting is open to the public, but registration is required so that participants can be provided with …
May 16
OAMP Offers Mediation Services to Farmers and Ranchers Free of Cost
At the Dedication Display of Mona Lee Brock, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation Program, Mike Mayberry. “The history in this room today was amazing, from the standpoint that those that lived in the farm crisis of the 80s- many of them were here, …
May 16
Beef Day at the Capitol: A Great Opportunity to Celebrate Oklahoma Beef
During Beef Day at the Capitol, Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with the Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Michael Kelsey, and talked about the event. Beef Day is open to the public, and features booths, lunch, and more. “It is just a fun day,” Kelsey said. “It is a day to …
May 16
Sirloin Club Awards Braeton Kimble Livestock Production Agriculturalist Award for 2023 Agriculturalists Under 40
On May 9, at the 2023 Sirloin Gallery of Grands, the Sirloin Club of Oklahoma announced their five award winners for the 2023 agriculturalists under 40. The Sirloin Club of Oklahoma is a group of agriculture enthusiasts who gather each year to support Oklahoma’s 4-H and FFA students. The Sirloin Club supports exhibitors at the …
May 16
$12.6 Billion Budget Hinges on Republican Agreement to Fund Private School Vouchers, Still No Budget Agreement
House Democrats said closed-door, backroom deals around funding private school vouchers have delayed the budget and is hurting all Oklahomans. “The legislature determines how much money each state agency will receive to provide education, healthcare, public safety, care for Veterans and affordable healthcare for Oklahomans. These agencies are not able to make serious decisions about …
May 16
NCBA, PLC Open Application for Spring 2024 D.C. Internships
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) announced that applications are now open for spring 2024 public policy internships in Washington, D.C. “Interning in Washington, D.C. is the best way to understand how Congress and federal agencies develop policy,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane, the …
May 16
2022 National Beef Quality Audit Shows Efficiency Improvements
Since 1991, the Beef Checkoff-funded National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) has delivered a set of guideposts and measurements for cattle producers and other stakeholders to help determine quality conformance of the U.S. beef supply. Results from the 2022 NBQA indicate that the beef cattle industry is producing a high-quality product that consumers want more efficiently …
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