May 25
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency: “Oklahomans want clean, safe water. But President Biden’s tried to use the Waters of the United States rule to control almost every inch of Oklahoma so farmers, ranchers, and developers will have to play …
May 25
The U.S. Supreme Court today handed a huge win to landowners, including farmers, in a case involving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s jurisdiction over Waters of the United States, often referred to as WOTUS. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauded the decision. “This sensible ruling preserves protections for our nation’s valuable water resources while …
May 25
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling on Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This case reviewed federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction, and the Supreme Court’s decision rejected the highly disputed “significant nexus” test. “The years of whiplash over what is or is not a water of …
May 25
“Today’s unanimous SCOTUS ruling in Sackett v. EPA is a win for agriculture not just in Oklahoma, but across the nation. For years, the ever-changing definition of ‘WOTUS’ has led to uncertainty and confusion for farmers, ranchers, and landowners due to complicated regulatory burdens. The Supreme Court’s majority opinion provides clarity to the ‘WOTUS’ definition …
May 25
“The SCOTUS unanimous ruling in Sackett v. EPA is perhaps one of the most significant rulings POSITIVE to the beef industry in some time. This is so very important! OCA is very pleased and very honored to be a small supportive part of NCBA’s leadership against egregious WOTUS rules since the Obama Administration. Today is …
May 25
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will cover up to 75% of the costs associated with organic certification, up to $750 per category, through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Oklahoma Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages organic agricultural producers and handlers to apply for OCCSP by Oct. 31, 2023, for expenses incurred from Oct. 1, 2022, …
May 25
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest movement in the commodity markets and the factors contributing to those movements. “In the wheat market, there is a lot going on, a little less in corn, and not much going on in …
May 25
The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled in favor of landowner rights in their Sackett v. EPA ruling over the scope of the EPA’s regulatory authority regarding what waters constitute a Waters of the United States. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged that today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court recognizes the need to consider landowners when the …
May 25
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced plans to roll out $3.7 billion in Emergency Relief Program (ERP) and Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) assistance to crop and livestock producers who sustained losses due to a qualifying natural disaster event in calendar year 2022. USDA is sharing early information to allow producers time to gather documents in advance …
