Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy issued the following statement in response to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granting motions to stay compliance obligations pending final resolution for two refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “We’re disappointed the court issued an order delaying compliance by two facilities, but we’re confident that the …
Category: Ag News
Jan 30
Coon to retire as vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture
By Mandy Gross Thomas G. Coon, vice president and dean of Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is retiring on July 10 after nine years of dedicated service and visionary leadership to the university. “We are blessed that Dr. Coon has spent the last nine years in positions of leadership with …
Jan 30
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $2.7 Billion to Improve and Expand Rural Electric Infrastructure
Funding Includes $613 Million to Improve Grid Security and Reliability U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is investing $2.7 billion to help 64 electric cooperatives and utilities (PDF, 175 KB) expand and modernize the nation’s rural electric grid and increase grid security. “These critical investments will benefit rural people …
Jan 30
Derrell Peel Recaps Experiencing Cattle Industry in Ontario
Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about cattle feeding operations in Ontario. Recently I had the opportunity to …
Jan 30
OKFB honored with four AFBF State Awards of Excellence
Oklahoma Farm Bureau was recognized with four American Farm Bureau State Awards of Excellence for outstanding programs and achievements during 2022. OKFB was recognized for accomplishments in advocacy, coalitions and partnerships, engagement and outreach, and leadership and business development, earning awards in all four program areas. OKFB highlights from 2022 included partnering with county Farm …
Jan 30
Farming Fun or the Whole Family
Jimmy and Jake Carter are father and son owners of Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, Georgia. Since the farm’s establishment in 1938, the Carters have expanded it to grow many kinds of seasonal produce and now they welcome thousands of students and families each year to visit, learn about agriculture and participate in fun activities.. …
Jan 30
KS Rancher Dick Gehring Named Bison Assn. Member of the Year
Kansas bison producer Dick Gehring was recently honored as the National Bison Association’s (NBA) 2022 Member of the Year. Awarded each year during the association’s Winter Conference, the Member of the Year is presented to a member who goes above and beyond. In the months leading up to the award, the NBA Past Presidents’ Council …
Jan 30
Winter Weather Arrives in the State with Thunder Sleet, Cold Temps and Round 2 on the Way
Strange weather we are having here today, even for Oklahoma! Much of the state woke up to “Thunder Sleet” With heavy showers of sleet falling, thunder, and lightning. State Climatologist Gary McManus says this is the first wave, “We start off our winter storm with waves of sleet and freezing rain today, get another dose …
Jan 30
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Representatives Appointed to Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association representatives Seth Denbow and Claudia Wright as members of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Denbow, Weatherford, Texas, and Wright, Richmond, Texas, will serve a three-year term providing oversight to 22 boards advancing development of new markets, strengthening …
Jan 30
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture thanks U.S. Deputy Secretary Bronaugh for her service to U.S. agriculture
Today the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney released the following statement to express the organization and its members’ gratitude for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Dr. Jewel Bronaugh’s service to our country. “NASDA thanks Deputy Secretary Bronaugh for her admirable service to U.S. agriculture. She led first in her role leading the …
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