Category: Ag News
Apr 26
NSP Chairman Meeker Testifies to House Agriculture Subcommittee on “Producer Perspective on the 2023 Farm Bill”
National Sorghum Producers Chairman Craig Meeker, a sorghum farmer from Wellington, Kansas, testified in front of the House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit during a hearing on “Producer Perspective on the 2023 Farm Bill.” Meeker’s testimony highlighted farm bill priorities for the nation’s sorghum farmers, focusing on the importance …
Apr 26
House Democrats Denounce Lack of Transparency as GOP Leadership Push Through Voucher Scheme
House Democratic members condemn the lack of transparency by Republican leaders today, as they introduced a floor amendment to SB 561, yet another pay raise tied to voucher schemes included in HB 1935 and HB 2775. “Republican leadership through a series of tricks, procedures and ‘bill shucking’ have handcuffed across-the-board teacher pay raises to expansion …
Apr 26
NAWG Testifies to House Agriculture Subcommittee During “Producer Perspective on the 2023 Farm Bill” Hearing
National Association of Wheat Growers President and Klamath Falls, OR wheat farmer Brent Cheyne, testified in front of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit where he joined the “Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill” hearing. Brent Cheyne highlighted NAWG’s primary Farm Bill priorities, including the importance of maintaining …
Apr 26
NIAA Recognizes Industry Leaders and Confirms New Board Members
Last week the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) welcomed members and guests to Kansas City for the 2023 Annual Conference, Climate-Smart Animal Agriculture. More than 140 guests joined the conference and receptions to connect with fellow animal agriculture leaders to explore, discuss, and develop solutions that encourage continuous improvement in animal agriculture. NIAA’s Annual …
Apr 26
Soil Erosion Costs Money!
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read Below! Did that headline grab your attention? I hope so. It still surprises me how many people fail to make the connection between conservation/climate-smart ag/soil health and the positive impact good natural resource management can have on your bottom line. I have …
Apr 26
Oklahoma Broadband Office launches 16-stop “Let’s Get Digital” listening tour
The Oklahoma Broadband Office’s (OBO) statewide broadband listening tour will be making a stop near you in the coming weeks, and state officials are asking you to take part. The “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” will pass through 16 cities and towns to gather public input for a five-year plan to connect the entire …
Apr 26
House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson Advocates for Disaster Relief in 2023 Farm Bill
In Washington, D.C., the National Association of Farm Broadcasters visited with U.S. Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson. As the House Ag Committee Chair, Thompson talks about working in the best interests of ag producers in the 2023 farm bill. Thompson first highlighted the importance of strengthening crop insurance because it provides it is a great tool …
Apr 26
Noble County Tractor closes its doors after 75 years
Noble County Tractor, of Perry, Oklahoma, has closed its doors after almost 75 years of service to Perry and the surrounding region. The enterprise began selling Ford Tractors in 1949 and added the Mercury and Edsel lines in 1955 and 1958 respectively. Noble County Tractor also handled the Ford Motor Company lines from 1983 until …
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