House Bill 1178 became law after Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany, successfully led an override of the governor’s veto. The bill strengthens Oklahoma’s laws regarding service animals, ensuring greater protection for individuals with disabilities. The new law clarifies that only animals trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities qualify as service animals. It also sets penalties …
Category: Ag News
May 30
Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to Italy, Continues Aggressive Travel Agenda to Promote American Agriculture Worldwide
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins will visit Rome, Italy, on June 2-3. During her visit, Secretary Rollins will reinforce the Administration’s expectations for improved agricultural market access to Italy and the European Union and will encourage the United Nations organizations in Rome to prioritize American interests, reduce costs, and focus on their core …
May 30
Growth Energy: DOE Updates to 45Z Will Create Jobs, Unleash New Investments
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed new guidance that the Trump administration released today regarding the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. The updates to the 45ZCF-GREET User Manual make it easier for more biofuel producers to claim the credit and will ultimately drive investment in new energy projects that create jobs and support …
May 30
NCGA Launches Flagship Mentor Program
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is partnering with the Farm Credit Council for the launch of a new mentorship program called On Deck. The program connects seasoned grower leaders with young and beginning agriculturalists to build NCGA’s roster of champions. Anne Thompson, with Farm Credit Council, shared her enthusiasm for the new program. “Farm Credit is …
May 30
OSU Extension’s “AgricultHER” Conference Returns with Hands-On Learning
OSU Extension is gearing up for one of its “favorite events of the year,” the “AgricultHER” conference, a unique agricultural conference specifically designed for women in rural areas. Moving to Wilburton, Oklahoma, this year, the conference promises a highly interactive and hands-on experience, distinguishing it from more traditional informational events. Crystal Shipman with OSU Extension …
May 30
Tommorrow is National Dam Safety Awareness Day
May 31 is National Dam Safety Awareness Day, an opportunity to reflect on the essential role dams play in our lives and emphasize the importance of keeping these structures safe and well-maintained. There are more than 90,000 dams across the United States with one or more of the following responsibilities: The average age of U.S. dams …
May 30
Enhancing Beef Quality: Lee Leachman’s Vision for Improving Cattle Efficiency
Lee Leachman is the CEO of Leachman Cattle, based just North of Cheyenne, Wyoming, but with land in Colorado as well. Leachman Cattle markets over 2,000 bulls annually and is currently one of the five largest seedstock breeders in the US. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to interview Mr. Leachman, …
May 30
NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt will keynoteAgri-Pulse Summit
Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce that Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey J.D. Bettencourt will be the luncheon keynote speaker at our annual Food & Ag Issues Summit in Sacramento on June 10. “We are delighted to have Chief Bettencourt, a third-generation California farmer and the first woman to lead NRCS, join us to provide an update …
May 30
Oklahoma Tackles Rural Veterinary Shortage: A Collaborative Approach
The veterinary workforce in rural Oklahoma is facing a critical inflection point, as outlined in a recent assessment presented by Todd Greenwood of the Farm Journal Foundation. Greenwood was part of an Oklahoma Veterinary Shortage summit held at the HAMM Institute that gathered producers, veterinarians, and practitioners to discuss how to help with the vet …
May 30
PLC Announces Policy Committee Leaders
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) announced the appointment of public lands ranchers to new leadership positions in PLC policy committees. These individuals will guide conversations that develop grassroots policies aimed at strengthening federal lands management and multiple use policy that recognizes the important role livestock grazing continues to play in Western communities. “Our committee leaders …
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