Jan 27
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) members gathered in Oklahoma City on Thursday, January 26th for the 2023 Annual Winter Policy Meeting. “This is one of two policy making opportunities for OCA members during the year,” said Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President, “with the other being the annual Convention in July.” OCA members heard from two of Oklahoma’s …
Jan 27
Welcome to the January 27, 2023 issue of “Cotton News,” a service provided by Plains Cotton Growers Inc. for the cotton industry in the Texas High Plains and beyond. What’s the Deal with ERP Phase 2? Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) has been talked about for months with the anticipation that the …
Jan 27
Below is a statement from Ranking Member David Scott on the Democratic Members approved today to serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th Congress. “I am honored to welcome this talented team of agricultural advocates to the Committee. These Members represent a variety of districts, covering the diversity of our industry and …
Jan 27
Below is an OpEd by Kenneth Corn, USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Director When it comes to the seemingly constant wild weather changes, there is a right to be a concerned small business owner or agriculture producer here in rural Oklahoma. Thankfully the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to not only working on the effects of …
Jan 27
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s 2023 winter policy meeting, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, got the chance to visit with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, Adria Berry, about the latest on all things marijuana-related in Oklahoma. The OMMA, Berry said, has been a stand-alone agency since November 1st of …
Jan 27
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Rodenberger is grateful for the recent moisture in Oklahoma and said the snow is a “Godsend” for wheat pasture. The weather did impact auction traffic this week, as conditions …
Jan 27
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s 2023 winter policy session, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to catch up with the Executive Vice President of the OCA, Michael Kelsey. First off, Kelsey talked about issues that are on the minds of producers here in Oklahoma that he will be able to communicate …
Jan 27
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement today after he was appointed to the House Committee on Financial Services Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Subcommittee, as well as the Subcommittee on Capital Markets: “I’m excited in the 118th Congress I’ll be returning to the Financial Services’ Capital Markets Subcommittee- and joining the newly created Subcommittee on …
