U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). October beef exports remained well below last year’s large totals but improved from September, led by stronger demand in Mexico and …
Category: Ag News
Dec 07
Cole Announces 2023 Fourth District Congressional App Challenge Winners
Congressman Tom Cole today announced Ridwan Siddique, Rahil Pasha, Alexander Papavassiliou and Andrew Zhang from Norman North High School as the Fourth District of Oklahoma’s winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The students’ app, called “Calorie Balance,” was created using JavaScript and is coded for use on iOS and Android devices. The app is …
Dec 07
LeGrand Talks Bioethanol Integration, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Benefits In Japan
The Japanese government has recently become more interested in using bioethanol for the production of a new, sustainable fuel for air travel. In response, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a conference, U.S. Ethanol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Beyond, on Nov. 30 to build on …
Dec 07
Craig Cameron Brings a Lifetime of Horse Sense to Tulsa Farm Show
He has spent a part of his December at the Tulsa Farm Show for the past 28 years- and world-renowned horse trainer Craig Cameron says he is still a student. Cameron is back for the 30th Tulsa Farm Show today through Saturday, offering twice daily sessions on connecting with young horses and starting them on …
Dec 07
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely are thy … insects?
There’s nothing like the pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree during the holiday season. The aroma and beauty of the outdoors are welcome in homes, but a freshly cut Christmas tree may harbor something within its branches that’s not so welcome. It’s not likely consumers will come face to face with a squirrel like …
Dec 07
USDA Seeks Applicants to Advance Economic Development and Create Jobs in Oklahoma
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the Oklahoma State Office for Rural Development is accepting applications to advance economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program to support business opportunities …
Dec 07
Holly Carroll Highlights Tulsa Farm Show Events and Latest OKFB Programs
At the Tulsa Farm Show, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Oklahoma Farm Bureau Director of Membership and OKBF Foundation for Agriculture Holly Carroll and discussed the farm show and an update on all things OKFB. OKFB is the lead sponsor for the Tulsa Farm Show, Carroll said, as the show …
Dec 07
Cole Applauds House Passage of Resolution Overturning Biden’s Latest Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. J. Res. 88. The resolution would nullify the Department of Education’s Savings on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which seeks to dramatically lower the repayment obligations for student loans and comes with an enormous price tag of $559 billion, …
Dec 07
Slight Improvements Seen in Most Drought Categories this Week
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero, unchanged from the past three months. Extreme drought or worse is at 1.15 percent, down slightly from last week’s 1.16 percent. Severe drought or worse is at 10.38 percent, down from last week’s 11.38 percent. Moderate drought …
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