Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) and 193 House Republicans in sending a letter strongly opposing the Biden Administration’s recent “waters of the United States” rule. The Members demand the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rescind the rule and postpone any subsequent agency action on WOTUS …
Category: Ag News
Jan 29
Atop the RON Rural Soapbox – Former Secretary John Block
Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:58:03 CST

Former Secretary John Block – “Issues of the Day”
Click on the Listen Bar to Hear Former Secretary Block’s Commentary.
Jan 29
Atop the RON Rural Soapbox – Former Secretary John Block
Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:58:03 CST

Former Secretary John Block – “Issues of the Day”
Click on the Listen Bar to Hear Former Secretary Block’s Commentary.
Jan 27
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Annual Policy Meeting
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) members gathered in Oklahoma City on Thursday, January 26th for the 2023 Annual Winter Policy Meeting. “This is one of two policy making opportunities for OCA members during the year,” said Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President, “with the other being the annual Convention in July.” OCA members heard from two of Oklahoma’s …
Jan 27
What’s the Deal with ERP Phase 2?
Welcome to the January 27, 2023 issue of “Cotton News,” a service provided by Plains Cotton Growers Inc. for the cotton industry in the Texas High Plains and beyond. What’s the Deal with ERP Phase 2? Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) has been talked about for months with the anticipation that the …
Jan 27
Ranking Member David Scott Welcomes New and Returning House Agriculture Committee Members
Below is a statement from Ranking Member David Scott on the Democratic Members approved today to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress. “I am honored to welcome this talented team of agricultural advocates to the Committee. These Members represent a variety of districts, covering the diversity of our industry and …
Jan 27
A Historic Time for Energy Investments
Below is an OpEd by Kenneth Corn, USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Director When it comes to the seemingly constant wild weather changes, there is a right to be a concerned small business owner or agriculture producer here in rural Oklahoma. Thankfully the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to not only working on the effects of …
Jan 27
New Standalone Status for Medical Marijuana Agency is Heading the Right Direction
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s 2023 winter policy meeting, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to visit with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, Adria Berry, about the latest on all things marijuana-related in Oklahoma. The OMMA, Berry said, has been a stand-alone agency since November 1st of …






















