May 22
Congressman Lucas announced Kadence McCullough, a junior at Stillwater High School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District. Kadence’s art, “The Manor”, will hang in the U.S. Capitol for a full year, along with other congressional district winners from across the nation. “I’m thrilled Kadence McCullough will represent …
May 22
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. introduced the ReConnect Rural America Act with Sen. Welch (D-VT), bipartisan legislation that helps to champion rural communities’ access to high-speed broadband. This lack of accessibility to internet service leaves community members with less access to good-paying jobs, isolation from markets, and lack of health care provider technologies. “The importance …
May 22
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) today applauded the passage of House Bill (HB) 73 that provides needed liability protections to landowners for damage caused by sources outside of their control. “Our Texas cattle raisers spend their days raising high-quality beef and going above and beyond to keep our animals, land, and communities safe,” …
May 22
The National Bison Association (NBA), in cooperation with 777 Bison Ranch and the Dakota Territories Buffalo Association, will hold its first of three regional summer conferences in 2023. The setting for this event will be the beautiful 777 Bison Ranch near Hermosa, South Dakota, on Saturday June 17th. “Mark your calendars and plan to join …
May 20
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing an atypical case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), a neurologic disease of cattle, in an approximately five-year-old or older beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina. This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply or to …
May 19
The Legislature today gave final passage to a set of bills directing a historic investment into public education. Senate Bill 1119 provides longevity-based pay raises for all certified staff, ranging from a $3,000 increase for teachers with 0-4 years’ experience; $4,000 for 5 to 9 years; $5,000 for 10-14 years; and $6,000 for teachers employed …
May 19
In an overwhelming vote Friday, the Senate gave its final approval to Senate Bill 212 to strengthen the state’s fight against illegal purchases of Oklahoma land by aliens and non-U.S. citizens. Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, said with the proliferation of land grabs following the legalization of medical marijuana, the state must take swift, definitive action …
May 19
Dairy farmers are committed to their communities and giving back to the next generation. With 24 applicants this year, Dairy MAX has awarded $7,500 in scholarships to three students across the region who have ties to the dairy industry and are planning to continue their education in the agriculture industry. The 2023 scholarship recipients are …
