Category: Ag News
Feb 05
Ranking Member David Scott Statement on Passing of Bill Northey, former USDA Under Secretar
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott released the following statement on the passing of Bill Northey: “American agriculture has suffered a tremendous loss with the passing of former USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey. Bill’s service as an advocate stemmed from his leadership in commodity circles to his time as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and …
Feb 05
House Democrats Respond To Governor’s State Of The State Address And Announce Policy Agenda
The Oklahoma House Democratic Caucus released the following statements after the Governor’s State of the State Address. “The Governor’s State of the State Address did not paint an accurate picture of the actual needs of every day, working Oklahomans,” House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson said. “He continues to push for income tax cuts that will …
Feb 05
How Election Years Impact the Grain Markets
One pattern I watch for to determine when a market is peaking is day-to-day and week-to-week extreme market volatility. Think back to 2012 and 2022 when corn prices routinely had a daily 20¢ trading range and soybeans would chop up and down in a 50¢ daily trading range. That type of volatility is a caution …
Feb 05
Ranking Member David Scott, Chairman Thompson Statement on Passing of Michael Gill
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson released the following statement on the passing of Michael “Mike” Gill: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the tragic and untimely passing of Mike Gill, former chief of staff to CFTC Commissioner Chris Giancarlo. Mike was a dedicated public servant, loving father and husband, …
Feb 05
Registration Open for OSU Pecan Pest Management Workshop
The Oklahoma Pecan Management Program offered through Oklahoma State University Extension will host a free pecan workshop on Feb. 22 to help growers with pest management. The event will also offer producers five continuing education units for a private pesticide applicator license. Who:Pecan growers, OSU Extension specialists and county educators What:One-day workshop covering new pest management …
Feb 05
USDA Celebrates 10 Years of Climate Hubs as Biden-Harris Administration Leads Historic Climate Agenda
Today marks 10 years since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created regional Climate Hubs, which were established to help support the agricultural producers and rural communities make climate-informed decisions. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is highlighting how these regional climate centers – bolstered by President Biden’s historic climate agenda – are helping farmers, ranchers, forest …
Feb 05
Golden Harvest Farmers Achieve Top Honors with Corn and Soybean Yields
As Golden Harvest® celebrates 50 years as a seed company that partners with farmers to deliver custom solutions for each unique agronomic challenge, it is proud to recognize farmers who achieved top honors in the 2023 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Yield Contest with Golden Harvest hybrids and the “Go for the Gold” yield contest …
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