Aug 06
On Friday, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act by a huge bipartisan vote of 81-15. U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) serves as Chair of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee which oversees entities such as the Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Capitol Police, Government Accountability Office, Government …
Aug 06
Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, finishing the first half of 2025 on a high note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef export volume was the lowest in five years, due in part to China’s failure to renew registrations for the vast majority …
Aug 06
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s July 2025 report shows continued year-over-year growth in state tax collections, despite a modest 4.5% drop from the previous month. Total monthly receipts reached $1.41 billion, up 3.6% compared to July 2024, while 12-month collections totaled $16.97 billion, an increase of 0.3% over the prior year. “Oklahoma’s tax revenue continues to …
Aug 06
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins hosted the third day of the Great American Farmers Market yesterday on the National Mall with an evening of gratitude, service, and spiritual heritage in American agriculture. Yesterday was themed “Faith and Fellowship Tuesday” and the day’s programming celebrated the role of faith, gratitude, and service in agricultural …
Aug 06
In an article by Scott Stiles, he says Since 2011, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has provided monthly reports of crop acreage beginning in August. This information is based on farmer reports of planted, prevented planted, and failed acres received and summarized to date. A final acreage summary is released in January. Beginning in October (occasionally in …
Aug 06
Dear Oklahoma friends and neighbors: This has been one of the most productive summers in the US Senate in decades. We started July with the passage of the remarkable tax and national security “One Big Beautiful Bill.” We followed that by reducing federal spending with a historic vote to cut $9 billion out of current-year …
Aug 06
Dr. Brett Carver reflected on the long-standing legacy of Oklahoma’s wheat research program during the 75th Anniversary Seed Stocks celebration. Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Dr. Carver at the Celebration, “It’s been a wonderful history to be part of,” he said. “One of the first people I met when I came here in …
Aug 06
In a lively celebration of agriculture and American heritage, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler officially opened the first-ever Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall. This six-day event, coinciding with National Farmers Market Week, serves as the kickoff for a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of …
