Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced the official placement of Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) to the House Committee on Agriculture. “On behalf of the House Committee on Agriculture, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Rep. Valadao,” Chairman Thompson said. “As a producer who understands the ins and outs of a family operation, …
Category: Ag News
Mar 25
Ag Groups React To E-15 Announcment
Corn Growers Praise E15 Waiver, Call for Permanent, Year-Round Solution- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use its existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88. In response, Ohio farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed …
Mar 25
EPA Fortifies Domestic Fuel Supply, Provides Americans with Relief at the Pump by Approving Nationwide E15 and Removing Boutique Fuel Markets for E10
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, in consultation with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver to allow nationwide sales of E15, gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol, and to remove all federal impediments to selling E10, gasoline blended …
Mar 25
Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern Outlines Path to U.S. Senate Run
Oklahoma Congressman Kevin Hern recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss his background, his legislative record, and his vision for the future as he transitions from the U.S. House of Representatives to a run for the U.S. Senate. Hern, who currently represents Oklahoma’s First District, officially announced his candidacy for the Senate …
Mar 25
USDA terminates funds for 49 community-led projects designed to tackle barriers for the next generation of producers
On March 23, the USDA issued termination notices for 49 of 50 Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access (ILCMA) projects – innovative, community-based, and locally-led projects designed to tackle the greatest barriers that young, beginning, and underserved producers face in the U.S. Terminations, effective on March 26, totaling nearly $300 million across 40 U.S. states and …
Mar 25
Ag and Biofuel Groups Call for Reasonable Guidelines for Aviation Tax Credits
A letter signed by over 20 agricultural and biofuel groups was sent to officials at Treasury, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy and the White House today urging them to establish reasonable guidelines that will allow farmers to benefit from a tax credit, called 45Z, which is designed to facilitate the sale of ethanol …
Mar 25
Candidate Filing Begins April 1
Candidate filing begins Wednesday, April 1, Oklahoma State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced today. The three-day candidate filing period will run from April 1 through April 3. Filing hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates filing for federal, state, legislative, and judicial offices will file with the Secretary of the State Election Board …
Mar 25
Rep. Lucas Introduces the Main Street Depositor Protection Act
Representative Frank D. Lucas (R-OK-03) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) recently introduced the Main Street Depositor Protection Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening the financial stability of the banking system and promoting economic growth. The bill would direct the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission and National Credit Union Administration to issue a rule modernizing the …
Mar 25
Oklahoma Wheat Crop Faces “Make-or-Break” Week Amid Record Heat and Deepening Drought
Oklahoma’s winter wheat crop is entering a critical developmental phase under extreme duress as record-breaking March heat and persistent dryness deplete remaining soil moisture. While a shift in weather patterns offers hope of rain by early next week, agricultural experts warn that the window to save yield potential is narrowing for many producers as the …
Mar 25
Simple Food Safety Steps for Spring Holiday Meals
Spring holidays bring families and friends together for Easter ham, Passover brisket, and Mother’s Day egg-based brunch dishes. As consumers across America prepare these traditional meals for large gatherings, following basic food safety practices can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness. “Spring holidays are about cherished traditions—sharing Easter ham, Passover brisket, or a Mother’s …
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