Today, the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) and the American Soybean Association (ASA) expressed appreciation to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for continuing efforts to address the backlog of small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions that the agency inherited. ASA and NOPA thank the EPA for returning retired RINs for SRE petitions prior to 2023 and …
Category: Ag News
Nov 07
REAL ID Compliance Exceeds 50% in Oklahoma
Six months after the federal REAL ID enforcement deadline, Service Oklahoma is proud to announce the state has exceeded a 50% REAL ID compliance rate, with more than 2.6 million REAL IDs issued. This milestone reflects the steady demand Oklahoma has seen as residents have applied for their REAL ID credentials. Through early planning, expanded …
Nov 07
Clean Fuels Urges EPA to Finalize 2026-27 RFS Rule and Reallocate All Small Refinery Exemptions
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America urged EPA to quickly finalize the overdue Renewable Fuel Standard rule for 2026 and 2027 and to fully reallocate all granted and expected small refinery exemptions. Clean Fuels’ comments are in reaction to EPA’s decision today to grant additional small refinery exemptions and return more RINs to the market. Kurt Kovarik, Clean Fuels’ …
Nov 07
Reduce, reuse, recycle this holiday season
As families make plans to gather for festive meals and gift exchanges, city waste crews are preparing for their busiest time of the year. Between wrapping paper, food scraps and packaging and shipping materials, household waste can increase dramatically during the holiday season. Keima Borsuah, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant state specialist with the Solid Waste Management Program, said household …
Nov 07
Scott Mason Says It’s a ‘New Day’ at EPA: Agency Listening to Farmers and Ranchers
At the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Scott Mason, EPA Regional Administrator for the South Central region, about how he believes it’s “a brand new day at the United States EPA.” Mason emphasized that under President Trump, Administrator Zeldin, and his own leadership, the agency is making a concerted …
Nov 07
“Something’s Not Happening”: Mullin Demands Answers on Cattle Volatility (update)
Shortly after Senator Mullin met with the President after our interview, Trump tweeted this: Mullin Takes Cattle Price Fight to White House, Slams “Leverage” Tactics in Prolonged Shutdown Senator Markwayne Mullin will join the Oklahoma Farm Bureau meeting via video today, as he is meeting with the President to address the growing crisis in the …
Nov 07
State Tax Revenue Report – October 2025
– Revenue total of $17.03B for the last 12 months, an increase of $81.43M, or 0.05%, over the last year.– Year over year monthly comparisons show an overall increase of $60.6M or 4.4%.– Decrease in revenue of 3.4% over last month.- Two tax sources increased over the last month: – Total Sales and Use Tax of $582.0M up 4.6% – Other Tax …
Nov 07
Dry Condidtions Persist, but Wildfire Activity remains Low
Wildfire activity has remained low during the past two days with abbreviated afternoon burning windows. Fires that have occurred have presented minimal resistance to control. A stronger cold front arriving over the weekend is expected to bring widespread freezing temperatures, prompting a more notable transition to fuel dormancy and increased fuel availability. Dry conditions are …
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