Jan 31
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) will host a live telephone town hall event for all Oklahomansnext Tuesday, February 6th at 6:30pm CT. During the call, Mullin will provide a quick legislative update before opening the phones to take questions from constituents. “Next week’s telephone town hall event will be a great way for thousands of Oklahomans across the …
Jan 31
The annual National Bell Ringing Ceremony, a cherished tradition in Oklahoma, will once again honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Representative Ajay Pittman of House District 99 is proud to commemorate this historic event, which serves as a powerful symbol of freedom, justice, and equality. Representative Ajay Pittman highlights the activities that …
Jan 31
It’s time to mark your calendars for 2024 Stockmanship & Stewardship events. During CattleCon24 in Orlando, four Stockmanship & Stewardship locations were announced. Event registration will open late spring. 2024 Stockmanship & Stewardship dates and locations: Stockmanship & Stewardship is a unique educational experience for cattle producers featuring low-stress cattle handling demonstrations, Beef Quality Assurance …
Jan 31
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) signup. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers and landowners in Oklahoma who are interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the enrollment options available through Continuous CRP, …
Jan 31
.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) released a white paper summarizing the climate benefits associated with agricultural conservation easements. The paper comes when global attention is focused on addressing climate change on the heels of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai last December. “Agricultural conservation easements are an essential – and too often overlooked …
Jan 31
Gear up for the 2024 Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit (OKLAS) on February 28- March 1st at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond Conference Center in Edmond, OK! This multi-day conference will feature hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and traditional conference sessions of interest to farmers market managers, producers, community support organizations and agritourism site managers. OKLAS is …
Jan 31
Food and agriculture companies spend a lot of time looking outward – focusing on external image, responding to pressure from adversarial groups, and finding new customers. In the process, these companies often overlook their most critical audience: employees. Hinda Mitchell, founder and president of Inspire PR Group, will share how to turn team members from …
Jan 31
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Executive Committee approved the organization’s policy priorities at the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show. This year’s priorities focus on advocating for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, protecting cattle producers from federal regulatory overreach, and defending the U.S. cattle industry against external attacks. “NCBA will continue …
Jan 31
From Gregg Doud, President and CEO, National Milk Producers Federation: “NMPF spent more than two years preparing for USDA’s Federal Order hearing, and that preparation paid off. Our proposals, unanimously supported by our Board of Directors, reflect farmer unity and a good-faith effort to build industry consensus. After five months, 12,000 pages of testimony, and …
