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Category: Ag News
Apr 02
EPA Takes Bold Action to Ensure Drinking Water is Safe from Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals, and Potential Hidden Contaminants
Today, at an event with Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a landmark set of actions to safeguard the nation’s drinking water from microplastics, pharmaceuticals, forever chemicals, and dozens of other contaminants —delivering on the Trump administration’s promise to Make America …
Apr 02
State Treasurer Encourages Oklahoma Families to Claim $1,000 Opportunity for Children’s Future
State Treasurer Todd Russ is encouraging Oklahoma families to take advantage of a new opportunity to receive $1,000 through a “Trump Account,” a federal initiative designed to help families invest early in a child’s future. The program builds on the proven success of Oklahoma’s SEED Oklahoma Kids (SEED OK) program, which has already demonstrated the long-term …
Apr 02
Ag Groups Call for End to Fertilizer Duties
Over 50 state ag groups and eight national organizations sent a letter to the International Trade Commission this week urging the agency to revoke the countervailing duty orders on imports of phosphate fertilizer from Morrocco. The letter – signed by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Cotton …
Apr 02
Dr. Todd Hubbs: Winter Wheat Acreage Hits Historic Low Amid Market Volatility
Winter wheat acreage hits a historic low amid market volatility as geopolitical tensions and shifting planting intentions continue to dominate the agricultural landscape. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently sat down with OSU Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs to break down the latest USDA reports and what these shifting numbers mean for producers heading into …
Apr 02
Rainfall Relief Begins to Reset Oklahoma’s Drought Maps
While the threat of severe weather often looms large over the state, Oklahoma’s most recent storm system took a different, more welcome path. State Climatologist Gary McManus noted that the day resulted in a relatively ordinary Oklahoma weather event, trading major destruction for much-needed rainfall relief. “And I know a lot of folks got left …
Apr 02
Oklahoma FFA Convention 2026: State President Cooper Kline Reflects on 100th Milestone
The Oklahoma FFA Convention 2026 is quickly approaching, and according to State President Cooper Kline, this year’s event carries a historic weight as members prepare to celebrate the organization’s 100th convention. As the countdown continues, Kline says the moment is finally starting to feel real for him and his officer team. “It’s kind of a …
Apr 02
Endarra 81 pushes OSU’s turfgrass program into a new era
A name rooted in strength, endurance and the land now represents one of Oklahoma State University’s most ambitious bermudagrass varieties to date. Endarra 81, heading into commercial production, combines exceptional drought resistance with deep, resilient roots, positioning OSU’s Turfgrass Improvement Team to introduce a variety crafted for homeowners. “Endarra 81 represents exactly the kind of forward‑thinking …
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