Mar 13
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott announced the following additions to the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee: Britton T. Burdick will serve as Democratic Communications Director for the Committee. He most recently served as Communications Director for Congressman Donald Norcross. Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Burdick served as the National Press Secretary for One …
Mar 13
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Mike Schulte, about OSU wheat varieties and the 2023 wheat crop. “it is exciting to see the lineup out of the USDA wheat variety report that came, showing what wheat producers are choosing to plant across the …
Mar 13
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with NCBA’s Associate Director for Governmental Affairs, Sigrid Johannes, about the introduction of the Black Vulture Relief Act. Cattle producers in several states have reported black vultures swooping in and causing problems with their calves. Michael Kelsey, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, says that several …
Mar 13
Lower wing prices welcome news for food service providers and March Madness revelers Retail prices for chicken wings and breast meat have fallen sharply in recent months, bringing some much-needed relief to inflation-weary consumers. The falling prices are welcome news for foodservice providers as well, given the years-long market upheaval and supply shortages caused by …
Mar 13
Last week, the bipartisan Black Vulture Relief Act was introduced in the US House by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) and Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL). The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) strongly supports the bill and will prioritize its passage this session. The bill would allow a cattle producer to “take” (capture, kill, disperse, or transport) black …
Mar 13
Cattlemen to Cattlemen, the television show of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), will air a special episode in honor of National Ag Day on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. The show will recognize the contributions of America’s cattlemen and women and feature several Texas cattle operations. “NCBA is unique in having a television show to …
Mar 13
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the general manager of Pioneer Telephone Cooperative, Blake Callaham, about increasing broadband access for Oklahomans and innovations in connectivity. The Pioneer Telephone Cooperative began in 1953, Callaham said, as an electric cooperative. “Over the last 70 years, we have really taken pride in connecting what matters for our …
Mar 13
The Center for Rural Affairs is encouraged to see the Biden administration’s support for agricultural producers and rural communities in its federal budget released Thursday. The proposed budget includes funding for a cover crop incentive program, as well as boosts in funding for programs supporting voluntary conservation and rural small businesses. In 2021 and 2022, …
Mar 13
For over 50 years, Cotton Incorporated leads the charge in providing resources and research needed to help companies develop and market superior, innovative and profitable products. With U.S. cotton production on the rise in 2023, the company aims to ensure that cotton remains the first choice among consumers in apparel and home products while also …
