Jan 11
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced staff changes and promotions in his D.C. and District offices for the 118th Congress. Will McPherson will be promoted from District Director in Cole’s Norman office to State Policy Advisor in the Washington, D.C. office. Before his promotion to District Director in 2019, McPherson previously served as Field Representative for …
Jan 11
The U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association congratulated India for recently achieving its ethanol fuel blending target of 10 percent, five months ahead of schedule. The three groups issued the statement ahead of India’s upcoming Auto Expo 2023, one of Asia’s largest automotive trade shows that’s expected to welcome more than …
Jan 11
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is visiting with the Cattlemen’s Congress Board Chairman, Jarold Callahan, talking about the third year of Cattlemen’s Congress as it winds down this week. “I think the feedback has been tremendous from the exhibitors and also from the spectators,” Callahan said. Three years ago, when the show began, …
Jan 11
As President Biden wraps up meetings with his counterparts in Mexico and Canada, NCGA is praising a key administration official for taking a tough stand on the trade impasse and encouraging quick action to resolve the issue. Secretary Tom Vilsack indicated on Monday that there would be no compromise on Mexico’s proposal to ban biotech …
Jan 11
Hay trade was light during the holiday weeks. Few trades did move but not enough for any trends to bemade. As we look at the Oklahoma Mesonet Drought Monitor we are at 11.65 percent in exceptional drought, 56.13 percent in an extreme drought, 80.92 percent in severe drought, 89.73 percent in moderate, 98.18 percent in …
Jan 11
By Gail Ellis The northeast district of Oklahoma State University Extension has received two Native American Agriculture Fund grants to support new and ongoing partnerships with multiple Native American tribes and nations in Oklahoma. NAAF provides funding to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support and advocacy services to support Native farmers and …
Jan 11
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow-Calf Corner.” Today, he talks about forage intake and cow efficiency. Growth rates and carcass weights have been increasing over the last 30 years. However, …
Jan 11
Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) was officially appointed Chairman of the House Rules Committee for the 118th Congress by Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Before consideration on the House floor, every major piece of legislation must first pass through the Rules Committee. “I am honored to be selected as Chairman of the House Rules Committee, and I am …
Jan 11
Sworn into office Monday, new State Attorney General Gentner Drummond said he is getting to work immediately as Oklahoma’s chief legal and law enforcement officer. His top priorities include working to improve relations with Oklahoma’s Native American tribes, eliminating illegal marijuana growing operations in the state, prosecuting fraud and corruption, and ensuring governmental transparency. “I …
Jan 11
Today, 50 cattle, farm, rural and consumer groups sent a joint letter to U.S. Senate and House members who, during the last session of Congress, cosponsored the American Beef Labeling Act that restores mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef. The letter expressed the groups’ gratitude for the congressional members’ leadership and support of …
