RON’s Bob Sands reports from the State Capitol
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May 11
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Believes Secretary Rollins Has Made the Right Choice in Stopping Mexican Imports Into the US
On Sunday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to close the U.S. southern border to shipments of cattle, bison, and horses, due to the continued spread of New World screwworm beyond the phytosanitary border put in place to stop its advance. This announcement is the latest …
May 09
2025 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course – College Station, TX – 8/4-8/6, 2025
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us August 4-6, 2025 at the71st Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course Visit our website to learn more. Click here for the direct Registration LinkClick here for Hotel Information
Apr 30
USDA and Homeland Security End Property Border Suit Against South Dakota Ranchers
Today, federal and state leaders joined with South Dakota ranchers, the Maude family, as criminal charges against them were dropped. USCA President Tupper commented on today’s press conference: “Today, on the steps of the Department of Agriculture’s Whitten Building, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins shared the story of the Maude family. Charles and Heather Maude …
Apr 02
USDA Announces Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2025 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMD), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), and Emerging Markets Program (EMP) that …
Mar 31
Ranking Member Angie Craig Warns Against Imposing Steep Fees on Vessels Carrying Agricultural Shipments
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) cautioned the Trump administration against charging Chinese-built or -operated ships $1 million to access U.S. ports. “At a time when the price of inputs is already high, this port fee will be another added cost to family farmers – making their tight margins even tighter. The Administration’s ship tax would …
Mar 17
Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Wins Grand Championship at OYE Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship
It was the biggest Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship ever for the Oklahoma Youth Expo- and the night was filled with laughter and the sounds of honest farm animals as members of the Oklahoma Legislature, a member of the US Senate, State Elected Officials and Sponsors and Supporters of 4-H and FFA across the state all …
Mar 12
State Capitol Report for Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Jacquelyn Farris Reports on the latest at the Oklahoma State Capitol.
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