Category: Ag News
Jan 08
Senator Mullin Applauds Historic Investment in Rural Health Care, Highlights $223 Million for Oklahoma
In December, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the amounts awarded to states through their historic $50 billion investment in rural health care. Included in the transformational Working Families Tax Cut Act passed by Senate Republicans andsigned into law last year, the Rural Health Transformation Program will allow communities across country to improve health …
Jan 08
Roe Comments on Purcell Tornado
Rep. Cynthia Roe, R-Lindsay, released the following statement regarding a tornado that struck Purcell early this morning. “Right now, it is all hands on deck as our community responds to the tornado that struck our district. You never expect to be facing this kind of destruction in January, but that is the reality before us …
Jan 08
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs Previews Upcoming WASDE Report and 2026 Crop Market Outlook
OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs Previews Upcoming WASDE Report and 2026 Crop Market Outlook: As the agricultural community wraps up 2025 and heads into the new production year, all eyes are fixed on Monday’s upcoming World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist …
Jan 08
Key Corn Farming Takeaways From 2025
Every growing season is unique, but 2025 had its share of surprises, says LG Seeds Agronomist Steve Crafton. While the challenges of 2025 may not carry into the 2026 season, there are some tried and true lessons to implement. He highlights what made 2025 unique, and how corn farmers can plan for success in 2026. …
Jan 08
Senator Spencer Kern Elected to National Leadership Role Representing State Agricultural and Rural Policy Leaders
Senator Spencer Kern, R-Duncan, was elected to serve as Secretary of the State Ag and Rural Leaders (SARL) Board during the organization’s annual Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit, held January 3-5 in Louisiana. “I am honored to have been elected by fellow state lawmakers from across the country to serve as the Secretary of SARL,” Kern …
Jan 08
OCA Opens Applications for New Ranch Teams for 42nd Annual Ranch Rodeo
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) has announced the application process is open for new ranch teams to apply for the 42nd Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo from August 14 to 15 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. The OCA Ranch Rodeo consists of 12 ranch teams of ‘real ranch’ cowboys that compete in five …
Jan 08
Clean Fuels Asks EPA to Maintain RFS Compliance Deadline
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, asking the agency to maintain the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard compliance deadline on March 31, 2026, to mitigate the impacts of rulemaking delays. Under existing EPA rules, the compliance deadline will automatically shift to June 1 if the agency fails to finalize …
Jan 08
OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers to host “Fill the Sack” food drive
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee is kicking off the new year by hosting their second-annual “Fill the Sack” food drive, a community initiative designed to fight hunger in Oklahoma running from Jan. 1 through Feb. 17. The YF&R committee, alongside local county Farm Bureau members, is committed to making a difference …
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