Category: Ag News
Feb 06
Holding the Line Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Decree: NCGA’s Capitol Hill Congressional Briefing
The unnecessary and irrational ban on biotech corn would take effect next year, cost 32,000 U.S. jobs annually, and worsen food insecurity in Mexico. A major disruption to the market for U.S. corn is set to take effect in one year, as a decree by Mexico’s President would ban the import of GMO corn effective …
Feb 06
Jimmy Taylor Highlights Latest Beef Checkoff Research, Promotion and Education
At the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with the new chair of the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion Board, Jimmy Taylor. Hays and Taylor talk about the big three sectors of the Beef Checkoff: Research, Promotion, and Education. Jimmy Taylor and his wife Tracy run a commercial Angus herd …
Feb 06
STATEMENT: McCall Responds to State of the State
House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today released a statement following Gov. Kevin Stitt’s State of the State Address: “In today’s State of the State speech, Gov. Stitt laid out an ambitious plan for Oklahoma. The House has been proactively addressing many of the issues Gov. Stitt identified as priorities, and we are ready to work …
Feb 06
House Democrats To Respond to State of the State Address
House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson along with Assistant Democratic Leader Melissa Provenzano and Democratic Caucus Chair Trish Ranson are set to respond to Gov. Stitt’s State of the State address today at 1:30 p.m. or immediately following adjournment in the House Lounge located directly outside the House Chamber.
Feb 06
Senate Pro Tem Responds to Gov. Stitt’s State of the State
Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after Governor Kevin Stitt’s State of the State address to open the 59th Legislature. “The governor outlined numerous priorities that will continue our state’s positive momentum,” Treat said. “His clear vision and attainable results are focused on making Oklahoma the best …
Feb 06
REAP Program Available to Aid Small, Rural Businesses and Ag Producers in Renewable Energy Systems or Energy Efficiency Improvements
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, is visiting with the Oklahoma Rural Development State Director, Kenneth Corn, about the Rural Energy for American Program and how it can provide funding for rural small business owners and agricultural producers with projects for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. “This is a historical time that we …
Feb 06
Measuring Soil Health at Scale: Recommended Methods for Laboratory Analyses
SHI recently announced a suite of three recommended measurements for scaling soil health assessment. Join us on February 16th at 11:00 AM ET for an overview of the laboratory methods for each measurement, including sample preparation, labor requirements, and recommended QA/QC procedures. Learn more about the measurements and methods here:https://soilhealthinstitute.org/our-work/initiatives/measurements/ Registration is free but required …
Feb 06
Storm System Expected to bring Good Rains to portions of the State
State Climatologist Gary McManus says there’s a storm system headed this way that could bring a LOT of rain for some of the state, but not ALL of the state, “ Rain starts tonight across the eastern half of the state or so, then continues through Wednesday off and on. Maybe a bit of snow …
Feb 06
Congressman Lucas Announces February Town Hall Meetings in Central Oklahoma
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Creek, Pawnee, Noble, Kay, and Osage Counties on Wednesday, February 15th and Thursday, February 16th. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma. Lucas will be discussing recent work in Congress, taking questions …
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