RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
Category: Ag News
May 22
Oklahoma Legislature Sends Comprehensive Tax Cuts and Modernization Plan to Governor
The Oklahoma Legislature has passed a landmark tax reform measure that reduces the personal income tax and streamlines the state’s tax code. The bill now heads to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk for final approval. According to the provisions of House Bill 2764, beginning in tax year 2026, there will be a reduction of the top …
May 22
This Week on SUNUP: Dr. John Michael Riley Analyzes the Latest WASDE Report
This week on SUNUP, OSU Agriculture Economist Dr. John Michael Riley discusses the highs and lows of current grain and cotton markets. Riley began with a review of last week’s WASDE report, and its sneak peek at the upcoming summer crops and a last look at winter crops before harvest. “With regard to our wheat …
May 22
Cattle Industry Sees Gains from Big, Beautiful Bill explained by NCBA’s Ethan Lane
American families, farmers, workers, and small businesses could soon see a massive surge in economic growth, wage gains, and higher incomes if the Big Beautiful Bill eventually becomes the law of the land. President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday, and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Senior Farm …
May 22
MAHA Commission Unveils Landmark Report Exposing Root Causes of Childhood Chronic Disease Crisis
The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) today released a groundbreaking assessment identifying key drivers behind the childhood chronic disease crisis. Coming just 98 days after President Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the MAHA Commission and tasking it with delivering a “Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment,” the report exposes a range of contributing …
May 22
New World Screwworm Moves Beyond Containment Threshold
To protect the U.S. from a new threat posed by an old foe, the New World Screwworm (NWS), the U.S.-Mexico border was closed on May 11 to cattle, bison, and horses from Mexico. This pest was eradicated from the U.S. in 1966 and eliminated as far south as Panama by 2000. NWS began re-emerging above the biological barrier in …
May 22
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Change to Become Law
Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, today praised the governor’s signing of a bill that will save taxpayers money on vehicle registration. House Bill 1183 simplifies how motor vehicle excise tax is determined for vehicle purchases by requiring the tax to be based on the actual sales price of the vehicle. Any consideration to the average retail price …
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