Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 23- the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act and H.Res. 12- Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on the Judiciary earlier this week: “Our government should work for you, not against you. …
Category: Ag News
Jan 16
Attorney General Drummond announces new Leadership team
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced the addition of key leaders to the Oklahoma Office of Attorney General (OAG) and outlined various structural changes to the operations of the office. Newly hired leaders include General Counsel Rob Johnson; Chief of the Criminal Division, Jimmy Harmon; Chief of the Civil Division, Stacy Morey; Solicitor General Garry …
Jan 16
2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Angus Pen & Carload Show results
Angus genetics showcased at 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Pen & Carload Show Angus producers competed for top honors during the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress Angus Pen & Carload Show, Jan. 6 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Two carloads and nine pens-of-three were showcased. John McCurry, Hutchinson, Kan.; Kevin Yon, Ridge Spring, S.C.; and Matt Perrier, Eureka, …
Jan 15
State Treasurer Todd Russ Hits the Ground Running
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ was sworn in Monday as the 20th State Treasurer of Oklahoma. Russ, a banker for more than 30 years, a farmer, rancher, and small business owner, said he is ready to get to work on behalf of all Oklahomans. “I am deeply committed to evaluating the systems used to manage …
Jan 15
Final Champion at 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress is Grand Market Steer Shown by Kirtsten Bezner of Dalhart, Texas
Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:53:47 CST
The final show for the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress was the Market Steer show on Friday- and a pair of Texas steers topped the contest- with a Charolais cross from Okahoma placing third overall. All three of the top winners were the top of the Exotic Division.
The Grand Champion Market Steer was the Champion Exotic- shown by Kirtsten Bezner of Dalhart, Texas.
The Reserve Grand Steer was shown by Mason Grady of Cleburne, Texas while the third overall Market Steer was shown by Claire Collins of Chattaonooga, Oklahoma.
With the breed shows now complete- the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress showcased 28 breeds of Beef Cattle from 42 states and 4 Canadian provinces. Over 2,200 exhibitors came to the 2023 show and competed with over 10,000 cattle since December 31st. The sales of live animals and frozen genetics were tremendous again in 2023, with 24 total sales at the OKC Fairgrounds and at several other venues in the metro area grossing over $10 million, which does not include the many sales that were concluded by private treaty in the barns in the last two weeks.
Earlier this week on Tuesday, the British and European breed Supreme drive was held- click here to jump to our earlier story of those champions selected.
The Fourth Cattlemen’s Congress will be held December 30th through January 12, 2024 at the OKC Fairgrounds.
Jan 13
Lucas Joins Sen. Marshall, Congressman Mann Requesting Extension for Lesser Prairie-Chicken Listing
Yesterday, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS), Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01), and 8 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, requesting an extension to delay the final rule that will list the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act. The Members …
Jan 13
Congressman Frank Lucas Stresses Importance of the Safety Net in 2023 Farm Bill
Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, had the chance to visit with Congressman Frank Lucas about the 2023 Farm Bill and being chosen to chair the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee in the 118th Congress. Chairing the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Lucas said, will put him at the Chairman’s table, which means jurisdiction …
Jan 13
Overview of Title II Conservation Programs in the Farm Bill
First incorporated into a farm bill in 1985, the conservation title is what some would consider the original Green New Deal. Its voluntary conservation initiatives give farmers and ranchers flexibility to adopt practices in a market-based approach. Farmers and ranchers have always been good stewards of water and land, but the 2018 farm bill, called …
Jan 13
USDA Lowers Expected Corn Ending Stocks for 2022/23
The United States Department of Agriculture released the January World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) report yesterday. The expected reductions in use were met with notable changes to U.S. production, resulting in lower-than-expected ending stocks for the 2022/23 marketing year. As compared to the December WASDE report, a 200 million bushel drop in total production was spurred …
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