Apr 19
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement on the 28th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:“Every year, on the 19th of April, Oklahomans and people across the country pause to remember the 168 innocent lives who were lost and honor those who survived, those whose …
Apr 18
At the 2023 National Association of Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch event in Washington D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd got the chance to visit with the Chairman of National Sorghum Producers, Craig Meeker, about an update on all things sorghum. Meeker said a relevant safety net for producers is going to be essential in the 2023 …
Apr 18
Megan Wheeler has joined Vive Crop Protection as Chief of Staff. A member of the executive team, she will partner closely with CEO Dr. Darren Anderson on key initiatives such as M&A, fundraising, and effective scaling. “As someone who cares about working with good people, at a good company, doing good work, and making an …
Apr 18
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Produce Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim Costa delivered the following statement at today’s hearing entitled “A Review of USDA Animal Disease Prevention and Response Efforts.” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning, thank you Chairman Mann for holding this hearing, and I look forward to working together this Congress to advance bipartisan …
Apr 18
By Trisha Gedon Volunteers are a vital part of any organization to accomplish the group’s goals. Oklahoma State University Extension is no exception. Thanks to knowledgeable experts in areas including youth development, community service, agriculture, healthy living and more, these specialists share that information with Oklahoma citizens. But, to kick it up a notch, thousands …
Apr 18
In his first 100 days in office, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has focused on his top priorities of cracking down on Oklahoma’s illegal marijuana grow operations, combating a culture of corruption and scandal, restoring State relations with tribal governments, and ensuring transparency and openness in government. In other actions, the Attorney General has worked to …
Apr 18
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to a high school senior from each OKFB district and one $1,000 scholarship to a Collegiate Farm Bureau member. Scholarships are awarded to students who plan to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field at an Oklahoma college or university and …
Apr 18
During AFR (American Farmers and Ranchers) Day at the Capitol, Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Chairman of the House Ag Committee, Dell Kerbs about the latest legislative work for agriculture in the state. “On the agriculture side, it has been pretty smooth sailing this session,” Kerbs said. One of the things Kerbs is working …
