May 29
The American Feed Industry Association is committed to ensuring its members’ voices are amplified, interests are represented and opportunities for engagement are limitless. Farm Reporter Maci Carter got the chance to speak with its Director of Global Affairs, Mallory Gaines. One less mentioned sector being impacted by the trade war is the pet food industry. …
May 29
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins following an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that the agency would quickly be sending Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cattle producers who suffered losses from drought and wildfire. “Cattlemen and cattlewomen across the country have faced heartbreaking …
May 29
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the release of Congressionally mandated Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) payments to cover grazing losses due to eligible drought or wildfire events in 2023 and/or 2024. Secretary Rollins committed on May 7 to release these emergency payments by May 30, and today she is delivering on …
May 29
OWRB has completed Round 5 Regional Meetings that discussed preliminary draft recommendations from the 2025 Update to the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP). The OCWP Team appreciates all attendees who participated. Review what was discussed in previous rounds and the OCWP Roundtable at the Governor’s Water Conference by visiting the Water Planning page on OWRB’s …
May 29
In response to the recent release of the Making America Healthy Again report, which raised unfounded questions about the safety of pesticides, the National Corn Growers Association has released a report that speaks to the economic impact of widely used technologies, like atrazine and glyphosate. “U.S. farmers consistently raise abundant crops that provide consumers reliable, low-cost access …
May 29
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions decreased to 0, down from 2.99 percent last …
May 29
American Agri-Women (AAW) announce registration is open for their annual Symposium, “New Era in Public Land Management: Healthy Forests, Grazing, and Water Resources” that will be held at USDA in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 9th. The event will feature members of Congress and policy influencers including Congressman Cliff Bentz of Oregon, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman …
May 29
R-CALF USA representatives recently returned from a productive week in the nation’s capital, where they engaged with key policymakers and industry leaders to advance reforms critical to rebuilding America’s cattle and sheep industries. R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard met with White House officials to offer solutions and actionable policy recommendations addressing the crises facing U.S. …
May 29
Following a significant visit with Scott Mason, the 14th regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) South Central Region, Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur shared her insights on the crucial dialogue that unfolded with Oklahoma agricultural producers. The meeting, which took place in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, marked a vital opportunity for direct engagement …
May 29
Analysis from the non-partisan, independent budget office shows Congressional Republicans’ budget cuts will cause higher grocery costs for millions of Americans each month whose food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be taken away or reduced. The Congressional Budget Office projects that total cuts to SNAP will total nearly $290 billion in the …
