Category: Ag News
Jun 12
Caldwell and Haste Celebrate Historic $75 Million Investment in County Roads and Bridges
House Appropriations & Budget Chair Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton, and Vice Chair of Senate Appropriations Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, applauded the governor’s signing of House Bill 2758, landmark legislation they authored that delivers up to $75 million in new resources for county roads and bridges across Oklahoma. The measure, which now becomes law, is one of …
Jun 12
Congresswoman Bice Supports Rescission Package
The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-344) sets up a process through which an administration may request that Congress rescind previously appropriated funds. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate $9.4 billion in unobligated spending at the State Department, USAID, CBP, and other programs. In total, there were 22 rescissions. Congresswoman …
Jun 12
NSP applauds Senate Ag Committee for farm policy priorities in reconciliation package
The National Sorghum Producers (NSP) appreciates the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry’s inclusion of key farm safety net provisions in its reconciliation package and welcomes the continued focus on strengthening farm policy for U.S. agricultural producers. “Sorghum producers rely on practical, effective policy to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile global market,” said NSP Chair …
Jun 12
June Crop Production Report Shows Winter Wheat Production in Oklahoma Unchanged from Last Month
The monthly Crop Production Report was published by the USDA on June 12, and Oklahoma’s USDA State Statistician Troy Marshall went over the numbers as for Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, with our own Stevie White. As summer crops are still being planted, Winter Wheat was the lone star of this month’s report. In the report, …
Jun 12
Statement of NCFC CEO Chuck Conner on President Trump’s Remarks on Ag Immigration Enforcement
“I want to commend President Trump for today’s statements recognizing the indispensable role of long‑time foreign‑born farm workers in U.S. agriculture. During his press briefing, he acknowledged that recent aggressive immigration enforcement is stripping farms of experienced labor that can’t easily be replaced — and he signaled that ‘changes are coming’ to strike a balance …
Jun 12
NMPF Supports Senate Ag Committee Farm Policy Investments
The National Milk Producers Federation today commended the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee for including important resources in their budget reconciliation proposal that would boost rural economies and support unmet needs. “Dairy farmers are grateful to Chairman John Boozman and his committee for putting forward legislation that will create several key opportunities for dairy,” …
Jun 12
OCA’s Cheers New Meat Labeling Law Over Possible Food Bans in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays talked with Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association. Yesterday, they recalled OCA’s wins and losses of the 2025 Oklahoma legislative session. Today, they are discussing the proper labeling of fake meat and more. A variety of bills concerning lab-grown meat were considered in the House and the …
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