Category: Ag News
Jun 23
Winter Wheat Harvest Behind Schedule, National Corn Condition Slips in Latest Crop Progress
US Crop Progress for June 23, 2025 According to the latest US Crop Progress report: Winter Wheat headed reached 96 percent, equal to the five-year average. Winter wheat harvested reached 19 percent, down 9 points from the five-year average. Winter wheat conditions rated 49 percent good to excellent, 32 percent fair, and 19 percent poor to very …
Jun 23
Secretary Rollins Rescinds Roadless Rule, Eliminating Impediment to Responsible Forest Management
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced during a meeting of the Western Governors’ Association in New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule. This outdated administrative rule contradicts the will of Congress and goes against the mandate of the USDA Forest Service to sustain the health, …
Jun 23
After a Weekend of Active Harvest- Oklahoma Wheat Commission Calls 2025 Harvest 37% Complete
Oklahoma wheat harvest continues with producers making great strides despite fighting mud in several locations across central and Northern Oklahoma. **Test weights across the state have dropped due to all the heavy rains last week, but statewide we are still looking at a 59 lb. per bushel average despite some lower test weights reported based …
Jun 23
Lucas Bill to Protect American Farmland Passes out of the House
Todaythe Agricultural Risk Review Act (H.R. 1713) passed on the House floor after Congressman Lucas spoke in support of the bill. You can watch his remarks by clicking here or on the image below. H.R. 1713 adds the Secretary of Agriculture as a permanent member on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States …
Jun 23
Archer, Moore Applaud Announcement of New Spaceplane Based at Burns Flat
Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, and Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, are praising the announcement that Dawn Aerospace will bring a new spaceplane, capable of flying loads to the edge of space, to western Oklahoma. The Aurora Mark 2 suborbital spaceplane, which will fly from the Oklahoma Air & Space Port in Burns Flat, …
Jun 23
Deadline for state Officer of the Year nominations almost here
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is reminding law enforcement agencies across the state that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2025 Officer of the Year Awards is Monday, June 30. Only law enforcement agencies are eligible to submit official nominations, but Drummond encourages members of the public to reach out to their local agencies if …
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