Apr 17
Stephen Diebel, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association president, alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, today attended the groundbreaking of the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) sterile fly production facility at Moore Airfield Base. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association was well represented at the …
Apr 17
According to DTN, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told lawmakers Thursday she wants Congress to increase the $30 billion annual limit on Agriculture Department spending under a line of credit at the Treasury Department through the Commodity Credit Corporation, a wholly owned government corporation Congress created in 1933 to provide aid to farmers when needed. Rollins …
Apr 17
Crop and animal production can be an inherently dangerous field, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating, in 2024, over 23,000 nonfatal injuries and approximately 300 fatal injuries associated with the industry. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance purchased by employers that compensates employees for injuries sustained on the job. State law generally dictates which employers must obtain …
Apr 17
The landscape of American agricultural commerce is shifting back toward global dominance. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with USDA Trade Undersecretary Luke Lindberg about the administration’s aggressive efforts in securing new trade deals and the remarkable 42% reduction in the agricultural trade deficit achieved in just one year. Reclaiming the Global Market For decades, …
Apr 17
This week, Congressman Brecheen and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice introduced H.Res. 1164, which requires transparency from any Member of Congress who uses Treasury payments for personal legal settlements. This resolution demands Member accountability by requiring Members to present themselves on the House floor within 30 days of notification if they have used federal funds in a settlement. Current …
Apr 17
As the final months of 2025 unfolded, Oklahoma State University Extension educators were far from finished with their work. Throughout the state, they were helping families rise out of poverty, organizing gatherings for cancer survivors and visiting food pantries to prepare for Thanksgiving. Educators dedicated eight months to planning a field day while quietly tracking the …
Apr 17
Oklahomans are facing a complex and dangerous weather setup today as a strong cold front, a dryline, and a low-pressure system converge to create a “triple point” of severe potential. State Climatologist Gary McManus indicates that this combination will trigger a variety of hazards across the state, ranging from life-threatening storms to heightened fire conditions. …
Apr 17
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the four areas in four categories – Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star …
Apr 17
Even as the cattle industry is watching the northward movement of the New World Screwworm, Uncle Sam and the industry as a whole is ramping up its defense against the pest with a combination of new production facilities and innovative genetic technology, according to Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In this latest …
Apr 17
Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdoch recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss the legislative landscape surrounding Oklahoma agricultural protections. Murdoch emphasized that his primary focus remains safeguarding the land rights and freedoms of rural Oklahomans amidst increasing challenges from frivolous lawsuits and urban expansion into rural areas. Glyphosate and Crop Protection Tools …
