Reps. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, and Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, applauded the recent executive order from Gov. Kevin Stitt launching the “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” (MOHA) initiative. The push aligns with President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s national “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, which emphasizes cutting artificial additives in food, …
Category: Ag News
Jun 26
New OSU wheat varieties could lead to more natural bread with fewer additives
Do you ever feel frustrated when you look at the ingredient list on a loaf of bread because you don’t know what most of the ingredients are? What if a bread product contained fewer ingredients? A new trio of Oklahoma State University wheat varieties might just be the food solution for consumers interested in fewer additives – …
Jun 26
Missouri Corn And FFA Members Create Agriculture Hype
—Thirty high school seniors from across Missouri completed the eleventh annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 24-26 in Jefferson City, Mo. The three-day academy is designed to inform and empower agriculture students to effectively engage in issues impacting Missouri agriculture. The annual event was sponsored by the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council. “Many …
Jun 26
ARA Announces Alex Enlow as Director of Communications and Member Experience
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) recently announced that Alex Enlow has joined ARA as the new Director of Communications and Member Experience. “As a former Capitol Hill communications professional, Alex brings a valuable perspective and experience to ARA’s communications team and membership,” said ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock. “I look forward to her contributions to our team …
Jun 26
South Dakota Backgrounder Finds Deworming Program That Pays
Return on investment (ROI) is a top priority when it comes to a parasite management program, says Jesse Rave, backgrounder from Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Getting calves started on a healthy path is important for a positive return. The calves come in weighing 600 to 900 pounds and are finished out in one of Rave’s …
Jun 26
Governor Stitt and Secretary Kennedy Unveil “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” Initiative
Governor Kevin Stitt hosted Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today in Oklahoma City, announcing a collaborative effort to improve health outcomes across the state under the banner of the “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” (MaHA) campaign. The initiative, echoing the broader national movement, aims to tackle the pervasive issue of chronic …
Jun 26
Federal Court Strikes Down EPA Fuel Economy Rule in Victory for Ethanol and Scientific Integrity
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled this week in favor of Texas Corn Producers, Texas Sorghum Producers, and National Sorghum Producers, vacating a 2024 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that unfairly penalized ethanol-containing fuels in federal fuel economy calculations. At issue was the EPA’s use of an “R Factor” — a …
Jun 26
Apply for the 2026 ASA Conservation Legacy Award
This prestigious award recognizes soybean farmers who demonstrate outstanding stewardship by integrating conservation practices that boost both profitability and environmental outcomes to benefit the long-term success of their farm. Examples of eligible practices include but are not limited to cover crops; reduced tillage; nutrient management; irrigation management; diversified crop rotations; buffer implementation; terraces and waterways; …
Jun 26
The Clock Is Ticking: Final Days to Enter the NCGA Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is calling on entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups to reimagine the potential of field corn. Now in its fifth round, the Consider Corn Challenge will award up to $300,000 to help jump-start the early development of high-value, corn-based products that can create long-term demand for U.S. growers. The Challenge encourages innovation across industries spanning sustainable chemicals, bioplastics, …
Jun 26
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at U.S. Grain Standards Hearing
Thank you, Chairman Scott and Ranking Member Davids. Considering the fact that we are in the middle of a worldwide trade war, we should be doing everything we can to avoid further disruption to our domestic trade system. Every summer, grains planted by hardworking Minnesotans cover 40 percent of my district. Ensuring grain can get …
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