Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the Biden administration’s final “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule. “The Biden administration’s WOTUS definition is an attack on farmers and ranchers and NCBA will be fighting back in court,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “The rule removes …
Category: Ag News
Jan 19
OKFB Disappointed in Poultry Case Decision
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are disappointed with the conclusion reached by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma today finding in favor of the state of Oklahoma and holding poultry companies liable for high phosphorous levels causing pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. For decades, Oklahoma poultry farmers have been regulated by …
Jan 19
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Jan 18
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Disappointed by Federal Ruling Against Major Poultry Companies 18 Years After the Fact
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:09:43 CST
Oklahoma’s largest general farm organization, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, is expressing disappointment on a ruling by Federal Judge David Frizzell from a case brought by former Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson in 2005 against multiple poultry companies. Here is the statement from OKFB released on Wednesday evening:
“Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are disappointed with the conclusion reached by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma today finding in favor of the state of Oklahoma and holding poultry companies liable for high phosphorous levels causing pollution in the Illinois River Watershed.
“For decades, Oklahoma poultry farmers have been regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry which requires nutrient management plans and limits on poultry litter application.
“Additionally, in the almost 20 years since this lawsuit was filed, our members have worked with agencies like the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to improve water quality in the Illinois River Watershed using conservation practices like streambank restoration and filter strips. These farmer-led, proactive efforts have contributed to consistent improvement in water quality in the watershed.
“Oklahoma’s family farmers have a vested interest in protecting the very environment where they and their families live, and they have implemented extensive steps including water testing and moving poultry litter out of the watershed to ensure that our state’s natural resources are protected. As proud caretakers of the land, our members are willing to meet and exceed environmental standards as they raise the protein that our state and our world rely upon.”
Read more about this case by clicking here for reaction from current Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
Jan 18
State of Oklahoma Wins 2005 Poultry Case Brought by Then Attorney General Drew Edmondson
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:47:34 CST
Attorney General Gentner Drummond lauded today’s decision by Oklahoma Northern District Federal Judge Gregory Frizzell favoring the State of Oklahoma in a long-running federal lawsuit over enviro…
Jan 18
State Climatologist, Gary McManus says Oklahoma’s Best Bet for Rain is this Spring
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the State Climatologist of Oklahoma, Gary McManus, about what to expect in the weather for the next few months. Parts of eastern Oklahoma have received rain this week, McManus said, but the rest of the state is still waiting on decent rainfall. “What we have seen over the …
Jan 18
Pork Exports Peak to Record-Setting Numbers
The November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Global Pork Exports November 2022 Compared to 2021 Pork exports to Mexico set another value record in November, topping $200 million for the second …
Jan 18
Last Chance to Register: Finding Work-Life Balance on the Farm Webinar
Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 12:00 PM Eastern Time There may never be a true balance between work and life because as a farm owner or manager, accountability ultimately falls on you. Instead, Encore Consultants Founder Tim Schaefer suggests focusing on healthy boundaries. Join us for an honest discussion about finding balance in your work and …
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