Apr 28
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to issue an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline – gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol – to be sold during the summer driving season. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not just shocked our …
Apr 28
At the Chickasha Wheat Field Day, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Oklahoma State University’s Brett Carver from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences about his work with different wheat varieties to produce better quality and yielding wheat. “It’s kind of like watching kids grow up,” Carver said. As Carver …
Apr 28
Combining business with pleasure usually makes everything more enjoyable. Make plans to attend the 2023 Angus Convention in Orlando, Florida Nov. 3 to 6 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. The convention features all the regular highlights including beef-industry education, networking and American Angus Association® business. But this year’s location makes the event the perfect …
Apr 28
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88. The National Corn Growers Association and state corn grower organizations, which have advocated for the move, praised the decision. “We appreciate Administrator Regan’s …
Apr 28
For several years, the Oklahoma Beef Council has worked to make sure to future registered dietitians understand beef production through the dietetic intern programs at OSU, OU and UCO. The goal has been to ensure they have a foundation grounded in the science of beef nutrition and provide them opportunity to learn about the raising …
Apr 28
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) met with members of the Enid Chamber of Commerce this week in Washington. “I enjoyed meeting with members of the Enid Chamber of Commerce this week,” said Congressman Lucas. “The City of Enid is a thriving community with an growing economy who’s impact can be felt across Oklahoma. We had a great …
Apr 28
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring part two of comments from the Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane. While in Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to visit with Lane about NCBA’s experience working with the Biden Administration. “It is a good …
Apr 28
At this year’s 2023 Oklahoma Learning Innovations Summit, it was announced that the Oklahoma Mesonet was named the winner of the 2023 Team Leadership Oklahoma Online Excellence Award by the Oklahoma Council for Online Learning Excellence (COLE). The award praises the Mesonet’s “great talent and expertise within distance learning throughout the State of Oklahoma.” Each …
Apr 28
In Washington, D.C., the National Association of Farm Broadcasters visited with Congresswoman Kathrine Cammack about what she would like to see in the 2023 Farm Bill. Because of her great passion for agriculture, the Florida Republican was recently named “Outstanding New Member of Congress” by the American Farm Bureau. “Turning into this year with the …
Apr 28
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. “I have had a lot of people that are pretty good-sized cow operators that kept no heifers back,” Rodenberger said. One reason people may not be keeping those heifers …
