Category: Ag News
May 15
Scott, Thompson Lead Colleagues in Requesting Increased Support for 1890 Land-Grant Institutions in Letter to Governors, State Legislatures
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13) and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) today sent a letter to the governors and legislative leaders of 18 states encouraging them to increase investments in 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. The letter was signed by Representatives Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Bobby Scott (VA-03), and Alma Adams (NC-12). “These institutions, originally established to …
May 15
Oklahoma’s Winter Wheat Conditions Get a Boost in This Week’s Crop Progress Report
U.S. Crop Progress: Winter wheat headed for the U.S. reached 49 percent, up 3 percentage points from the previous year and up one point from the average. Winter wheat conditions rated 29 percent good to excellent, 30 percent fair and 41 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s conditions rated 29 percent good to excellent, …
May 15
Beef Day at the Capital, Tomorrow May 16th
The purpose of Beef Day is to provide our elected officials and those that work with them a tasty beef meal while promoting beef and building relationships. Oklahoma is the 5th largest beef producing state with more than 55,000 ranches statewide. “Beef cattle is Oklahoma’s #1 Commodity adding over $3 billion to the Oklahoma economy …
May 15
Mona Lee Brock Dedication: “The Angel on the End of the Line”
At the Dedication Display of Mona Lee Brock, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with the American Farmers and Ranchers Secretary, Paul Jackson, about the impact Brock had on the lives of many. The event honored the late Mona Lee Brock for her farm stress advocacy work during the 1980s Farm Crisis. …
May 15
Miller Named Rep of the Year by OK Veterans Council
Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, was honored as the Representative of the Year by the Oklahoma Veterans Council during a joint legislative session of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the Oklahoma Senate. She is the first woman to receive the Representative of the Year award. May 3 was Veterans Awareness Day at the Oklahoma State …
May 15
Busch Light Releases Fan-Favorite Corn Cans Supporting American Farmers
Busch Light is excited to announce the return of its fan-favorite Busch Light Corn Cans. For each case of Corn Cans sold through July 2023, Busch Light will donate $0.25 – up to $200,000 – to its long-time partner Farm Rescue. Busch Light is launching these cans to honor and celebrate America’s farmers who work …
May 15
NCGA Supports New Legislation that Would Level the Playing Field for Ethanol
Legislation was introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives that would remove an outdated provision from the Renewable Fuels Standard that prevents corn ethanol from being categorized as an advanced biofuel. The legislation recognizes the progress made in cutting the carbon intensity of ethanol since the RFS was enacted. The bill, introduced by Rep. …
May 15
Sirloin Club Awards Dr. Joe Freeman Agricultural Business 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 …
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