Category: Ag News
Apr 28
Oklahoma Wheat Commission District 3 Election Coming Up on May 3
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays is visiting with Mike Schulte of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission about the Oklahoma Wheat Commission District 3 Election Coming Up on May 3. The purpose of this meeting is to nominate three people, one of who will be named by Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur to a 5-year term …
Apr 28
OSU Rural Scholars plan summer research on community revitalization
The Oklahoma State University Rural Renewal Initiative has selected the 2023 participants of its Rural Scholars research and service experience. The Rural Renewal Initiative works closely with OSU Extension educators to identify community needs. The summer internship gives OSU students the chance to study the leading issues facing rural areas in Oklahoma and the world. …
Apr 28
Sorghum Producers Applaud E15 Waiver Announcement
National Sorghum Producers Chairman Craig Meeker, a sorghum farmer from Wellington, Kansas, made the following statement in response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan’s announcement today the agency will approve an emergency waiver to allow the sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15 percent ethanol, during the summer driving season. “The …
Apr 28
Ranking Member Scott Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Decision to Support E15 Sales
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to issue an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline – gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol – to be sold during the summer driving season. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not just shocked our …
Apr 28
OSU’s Brett Carver Excited About Progression of Outstanding Winter Wheat Genetics
At the Chickasha Wheat Field Day, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with Oklahoma State University’s Brett Carver from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences about his work with different wheat varieties to produce better quality and yielding wheat. “It’s kind of like watching kids grow up,” Carver said. As Carver …
Apr 28
Cattlemen can soak up the sun and education together
Combining business with pleasure usually makes everything more enjoyable. Make plans to attend the 2023 Angus Convention in Orlando, Florida Nov. 3 to 6 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel. The convention features all the regular highlights including beef-industry education, networking and American Angus Association® business. But this year’s location makes the event the perfect …
Apr 28
EPA Moves to Maintain Consumer Access to Low-Cost, Low-Emission E15
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88. The National Corn Growers Association and state corn grower organizations, which have advocated for the move, praised the decision. “We appreciate Administrator Regan’s …
Apr 28
OBC Gives Dietitians on Farm Experience
For several years, the Oklahoma Beef Council has worked to make sure to future registered dietitians understand beef production through the dietetic intern programs at OSU, OU and UCO. The goal has been to ensure they have a foundation grounded in the science of beef nutrition and provide them opportunity to learn about the raising …
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