Category: Ag News
Apr 27
Kim Anderson says Wheat Prices Took a 77 Cent Drop This Past Week
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest in the grain markets. “What a difference a week makes,” Anderson said. “Look at this rain. It is just spectacular.” Wheat prices have fallen about 77 cents this past week, Anderson said. “You …
Apr 27
Apply for NCGA’s Women and Mentors Program
Apply to become a part of the third class of the NCGA Women and Mentors Program to be held in St. Louis on June 22-23. In addition to learning how to quiet their inner critic, exploring what they can learn from another woman’s leadership journey, and developing an action plan for their own mentorship journey, each participant …
Apr 27
Summer Travel Season Could Be Busiest Ever, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Booking Early Offers the Most Choices, but Travelers with Flexible Schedules Might Find Last Minute Deals We’re a month away from the Memorial Day holiday and the unofficial kickoff to what could be a very busy summer for travel. On top of AAA reporting a significant increase in international travel bookings this year (up 200% …
Apr 27
Senator Debbie Stabenow Speaks on 2023 Farm Bill
In Washington, D.C., the National Association of Farm Broadcasters had the chance to talk with Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan about the 2023 Farm Bill. “The good news is, we have additional money in conservation that our farmers have been wanting for a long time,” Stabenow said. “So, we don’t need to try to find …
Apr 27
NRCS Conservation Workshop in Okmulgee
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will partner together for a free conservation workshop on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Join the agencies to discuss free technical assistance and conservation funding opportunities. You will also learn how producers can gather conservation data from Tribal …
Apr 27
USDA Announces $45 Million Funding Opportunity to Support Underserved and Veteran Farmers, Ranchers, and Foresters
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $45 million available to organizations that help underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program. This …
Apr 27
Cole Inducted into National Service Hall of Fame
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, was inducted into the National Service Hall of Fame by Voices for National Service yesterday evening for his longstanding support of AmeriCorps and Americorps Seniors. “I am greatly honored to be inducted into the National Service Hall of Fame by Voices for National Service,” …
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