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Category: Ag News
Feb 26
NPPC Meets with Tennessee Lawmakers on mRNA Vaccines
NPPC staff met with members of the Tennessee Legislature on issues related to the use of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccine technology in animal agriculture. Currently, there are nearly two dozen bills in 10 states that would either require labels for meat from vaccinated animals, allow “mRNA-free” labels for unvaccinated animals, or ban the use …
Feb 26
Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to farmers who experience substantial …
Feb 26
Ogallala Aquifer’s Future to be Discussed March 18-19 in Liberal, Ks
Event will draw participants from eight states to discuss water management issues A proverbial Who’s Who of water management is expected for the 2024 Ogallala Aquifer Summit, set for March 18-19 in Liberal, Kansas. The conference marks the third time that a group of water specialists, users, regulators and others from eight states will gather to discuss …
Feb 25
Jackie McGolden of Fairview Named 2024 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is excited to announce Mrs. Jackie McGolden as the 2024 Teacher of the Year. “After watching Jackie interact with her students through the years, it is evident her passion for teaching about agriculture is not limited to one day or even one thematic unit, but she infuses agriculture into every …
Feb 24
Scott Blubaugh Highlights Hot Topics Discussed at 119th AFR Convention
On Saturday, February 24, at the 2024 American Farmers and Ranchers convention held in Norman, Oklahoma, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with AFR President Scott Blubaugh about topics discussed at this year’s convention. Blubaugh said topics of conversation in policy meetings included a focus on agricultural markets, enforcing anti-monopoly and trust …
Feb 24
Reps. Smith and Rick West Hold Meetings with Rural Fire Coordinators
Reps. David Smith, R-Arpelar, and Rick West, R-Heavner, held a meeting Feb. 21 with 11 rural fire coordinators from across the state who voiced concerns about new mandatory training requirements from the state fire marshal in accordance with state statutes. The meeting was standing room only in Smith’s Capitol office. “Volunteer rural firefighters are rural …
Feb 24
Gun Safety Bill Passes Committee
Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, passed a bill out of the Appropriations & Budget Committee on Thursday that would encourage responsible gun ownership. Starting from the tax year 2025, House Bill 3427 proposes to provide a tax credit equal to 50% of the purchase price of a gun safe or other qualified lockable storage device, …
Feb 24
Attorney General’s Office analysis of digital evidence on pace to double in 2024
The Office of the Attorney General is witnessing steady growth in its work uncovering digital evidence. In 2023, the office processed and analyzed 828 pieces of technology representing 219 separate cases. Collectively, that amounts to 258.44 terabytes of data – roughly the equivalent of 861,636,960 books. Two digital forensics agents in the Attorney General’s office …
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