Jan 26
“Today Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh announced that she is leaving the Department of Agriculture in the weeks ahead to spend more time with her family. Her service, presence and leadership will be sorely missed. She has been an incredible partner over the last two years, and she has been instrumental in helping the department seize …
Jan 26
Drought in Oklahoma remains at a standstill once again, as percentages in each category remain unchanged from last week’s numbers. After snow totals accumulate from this week, any improvements should be reflected in next week’s drought monitor report. Exceptional drought: 11.77% Extreme drought or worse: 57.90% Severe drought: 81.01% Moderate drought or worse: 89.12% Abnormally …
Jan 26
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association policy meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the chance to catch up with Governor Kevin Stitt and talk about some of his latest accomplishments to better Oklahoma, including improving education, high-speed internet access, and more. “It is just so good to be here with cattle producers,” Stitt said. “These are …
Jan 26
Senator James Lankford (R-OK), who serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the Committee, along with Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), Steve Daines (R-MT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), John Hoeven (R-ND), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) …
Jan 26
State and regional cattle groups, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, are suing the Biden administration over the lesser prairie chicken endangered species listing proposal. Among the state Associations joining NCBA in this litigation is the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is featuring comments from the NCBA Associate Director …
Jan 26
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (“Trust Protocol”) is pleased to announce the membership of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (“AEO”). AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products through its American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands. Trust Protocol membership will support AEO in …
Jan 26
Multi-regional research investment, focused on the soybean flower and pod retention, boasts yield potential of 10%-15%. In some instances, two heads are better than one. For a new multi-regional research effort, five organizations put their heads together to achieve full genetic yield potential of the soybean. A new partnership, the first of its kind in …
Jan 26
By Gail Ellis Oklahoma State University Extension has announced Heather Winn as the 2023 Distinguished Educator. Winn, the Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H educator for OSU Extension in Cherokee County, was recognized during an awards luncheon in Stillwater on Jan. 25. The annual honor is presented to a county educator, district program specialist or area specialist …
