Jul 01
Lankford Secures Major Wins for Oklahoma Families, Energy Producers, and Small Businesses in One Big Beautiful Bill US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Finance and Homeland Security Committees, released the following statement after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which delivers the largest tax cut in history for hardworking Americans, secures the …
Jul 01
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill– “Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. Senate for passing the reconciliation package. Farmers and ranchers are the foundation of America’s food supply chain, and they need the certainty that this legislation will provide. Improvements to farm safety net programs that reflect today’s agricultural economy and maintaining …
Jul 01
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites public input on implementation challenges associated with Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401. The agency will use input received to determine next steps to address identified areas of regulatory uncertainty or implementation challenges regarding the scope of certification. “Central to the Powering the Great American Comeback is rejecting the …
Jul 01
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA) announced their support for the Enhancing Safety for Animals (ESA) Act. Introduced by Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ), the ESA Act would delist the Mexican gray wolf and separate the populations in the U.S. and Mexico, allowing for proper management of the …
Jul 01
From your running shoes to the renewable fuels moving our trucks, trains, and ships, soybeans are quietly transforming America’s economy and giving farmers new ways to stay competitive in a changing world. As soybean farmers navigate volatile export markets, they’re leveraging homegrown innovation to build domestic demand across the food, energy and animal feed sectors. …
Jul 01
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American poultry producers will have greater market access to Namibia, which will now accept fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry exports from the United States. The Trump Administration continues to take bold action to break down non-tariff barriers and defend current market access for farmers and ranchers. “President …
Jul 01
Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate to pass President Donald Trump’s centerpiece legislation on tax cuts and spending, the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill also includes several farm bill provisions that will improve the farm program safety net. In the big picture, the bill makes permanent some …
Jul 01
Connections between grocery stores, local producers and consumers could help combat food insecurity in the state, according to Oklahoma State University researchers and Hunger Free Oklahoma, a nonprofit organization that works to ensure Oklahomans have access to affordable, nutritious foods. Sophia Darrow, a horticulture graduate student in the OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture, is conducting surveys centered around the …
Jul 01
With connection and collaboration at the heart of its mission, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) hosted its fifth annual Women and Mentors Retreat on June 25 and 26 in Chicago, Illinois. The Women and Mentors retreat is designed to create a diverse network of individuals who wish to empower women in agriculture. Throughout the conference, participants learned …
Jul 01
Helena Agri-Enterprises (HAE) recently welcomed 2024-2025 FFA (Future Farmers of America) National Officers, Thad Bergschneider, President, and Caroline Groth, Eastern Region Vice President, to Memphis, Tenn., where they met with Helena executives and toured the facilities at Helena Products Group (HPG). FFA National Officers Meet with Helena Executives and Tour HPG Innovation Center Nearing its …
