Category: Ag News
Mar 06
Oklahoma Winter Wheat Crop Conditions Improve Substantially Compared to One Year Ago
According to the Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition report released on March 6, 2023, winter wheat was rated 39 percent good to excellent (one percent rated excellent), 21 percent fair and 40 percent poor to very poor. This time last year, winter wheat was rated 15 percent good to excellent, 28 percent fair and 57 …
Mar 06
Grego Named Conservation Legislator of the Year
Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week was named the 2022 Conservation Legislator of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts. In the award recognition ceremony, it was noted there are many legislators passionate about conservation with each being vital to the success of private lands and voluntary conservation in Oklahoma. “However, there are …
Mar 06
Mexico Must Adhere to USMCA Trade Agreement
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the United States Trade Representative taking steps toward a formal trade dispute with Mexico over its ban on bioengineered corn. “AFBF appreciates that USTR is taking this necessary step to press the Mexican government for fair access to markets for America’s farmers. Mexican President Obrador’s …
Mar 06
AFR’s Scott Blubaugh Reacts to USDA’s New Proposal of Product of USA Label Requirements
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule on March 6, 2023 with new regulatory requirements aimed at aligning the voluntary “Product of USA” label claim with consumer understanding of what the claim means. The proposed rule allows the voluntary “Product of USA” or “Made in the USA” label claim to be used on meat, …
Mar 06
NCBA Statement on “Product of USA” Proposed Rule
Today, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus released the following statement on the USDA’s new proposed rulemaking regarding the “Product of USA” label: “There is no question that the current “Product of USA” label for beef is flawed, and it undercuts the ability of U.S. cattle producers to differentiate U.S. beef in the marketplace. …
Mar 06
108th Annual Oklahoma Youth Expo Kicks off with Outstanding Numbers and Scholarships
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the President of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Onward Foundation, Tyler Norvell, about the 108th year at OYE as it kicks off this week. “This year, we awarded over 350,000 dollars in scholarships, so what is great about that, the young people can only use …
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