Category: Ag News

Six Elected to American Simmental Association Board of Trustees

The American Simmental Association (ASA) membership recently concluded its election, voting six cattle producers from across the country to their board of trustees. The ASA Board of Trustees is the Association’s governing body, consisting of 16 members from across the United States. Each was formally sworn in during ASA’s Annual Meeting, held the last week …

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Beltway Beef Podcast: Special Convention Preview: Sustainability in Focus at NCBA Convention

Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this special episode, NCBA Senior Director of Sustainability Dr. Samantha Werth and Associate Director …

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Pro Tem Treat, Oklahoma County Sheriff Johnson Warn Oklahoma County Residents About Scams Impacting Oklahoma County Residents

Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat joined Oklahoma County Sheriff Tommie Johnson III today to warn Oklahoma County residents about scams impacting area residents, after he was the target of a scam. Recently, the pro tem received a fraud phone call from someone who claimed to be with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. They said he …

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Oklahoma Water Infrastructure

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing more than $2 million in the Pittsburg County Public Works Authority. This investment will replace aging infrastructure, as well as update the system to the standards of today. Prior to this USDA investment the water …

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Registration Open for 2023 National 4-H Conference in Washington, DC

Registration is now open for the 2023 National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C! From April 14-19, the nationally recognized event is developing the next generation of leaders alongside more federal partners than ever before. Join Us for 2023 National 4-H Conference Bringing hundreds of 4-H’ers to the nation’s capital each spring, National 4-H Conference is …

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Youth Test Skills on Judging Bison Quality Junior Judging Competition Fosters New Bison Producers

Thirty students wandered around the pens of bison late last week at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, peering intently at the animals, and jotting down notes, before standing before a panel of seasoned bison ranchers to defend their reasons for favoring one animal over another. They were competing in the annual Larry Higgins …

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Growth Energy Applauds DOE Investment in Biofuels Projects

Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement that it would allocate $118 million to expand the production of biofuels: “The funds awarded today by the DOE will undoubtedly accelerate the innovations taking place at U.S. ethanol plants, opening new opportunities for low-cost, low-carbon …

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Light Receipts But Moderate to Active Demand at Woodward Livestock Auction

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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Departure of Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh

“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 …

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Oklahoma Cash Grains Report for January 26, 2023

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