Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced the State of Oklahoma has reached a settlement agreement with George’s, Inc., resolving claims related to poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. “This settlement demonstrates that fair, good-faith negotiations can produce outcomes that serve everyone’s interests—protecting Oklahoma’s water resources while respecting the economic realities facing our agricultural partners,” …
Category: Ag News
Jan 14
2025 W.D. Farr Scholarship Recipients Announced
Shelley Curry of Kennard, Texas, and Sydney Bowman-Schnug of Fort Lupton, Colorado, have each been awarded a $15,000 W.D. Farr Scholarship by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF). The annual W.D. Farr Scholarship program recognizes outstanding graduate students for their academic achievements, leadership and commitment to the advancement of the beef industry. The scholarship recipients will …
Jan 14
Lucas Highlights Need to Add Ag Secretary to CFIUS
Today, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing entitled, “Evaluating the Operations of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)”. Chris Pilkerton, the recently sworn in Assistant Secretary for Investment Security at the Department of Treasury, was the invited witness. Congressman Frank D. Lucas spoke in support of his bill to …
Jan 14
Grow Local Support Fund Launched for Urban & Small-Scale Producers
The Grow Local Support Fund launched on Monday, January 5, 2026, with a goal of supporting urban and small-scale producers in strengthening local food systems within the Chickasaw Nation Treaty Territory. This project is supported by the Southern Oklahoma Urban & Small Farm Hub team, which invites proposals for projects that will increase producer capacity …
Jan 14
USDA Names Trump Administration Appointees to the Oklahoma Farm Service Agency State Committee
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced the appointment of five leaders in agriculture to serve on the Oklahoma USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. Members of the FSA state committee are appointed by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and, in support of the Trump Administration’s Farmers First commitment, members of the …
Jan 14
Strong Registration Growth Signals Continued Momentum for Angus Breed
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Mark McCulley, Chief Executive Officer of the American Angus Association, about strong momentum for the Angus breed as the association rolls into a new fiscal year with solid growth. McCulley says registration numbers continue to be a key indicator of breed health, …
Jan 14
FSA’s Dan Hunter Discusses 2025 Challenges, New Ag Programs, and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers
FSA’s Dan Hunter Discusses 2025 Challenges, New Ag Programs, and Opportunities for Beginning Farmers: After a tumultuous year marked by natural disasters and government hurdles, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is heading into 2026 with a renewed focus on staffing, producer support, and new programming. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with …
Jan 14
Bice Champions Over $200M in Rural Health and Safety Investments for Oklahoma
Oklahoma has seen several major wins in recent weeks, a number of which will directly benefit Oklahoma’s Fifth District. From historic investments in rural health care to targeted funding for clean water, public safety, and infrastructure, these efforts reflect a strong commitment to improving quality of life across our communities. Together, these wins show real …
Jan 14
American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies
Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management. For the fourth year, delegates were polled during the voting session regarding their farms. The results show almost 99% of those who …
Jan 14
Cow Calf Corner Paul Beck: Maintaining Calf Productivity When Wheat Pasture is Short
Prospects for wheat pasture started off in good shape this fall with many areas getting rain through the summer leading up to planting. Most of the wheat grazing areas did not get adequate rains to push the emergence and growth of wheat pasture for most of the month of September and October, so if pastures …
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