Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today released the following information regarding Senate Bill 2 not receiving further legislative review this session. Senate Bill 2, as introduced, originally aimed to impose setback requirements for wind energy facilities and mandated that wind turbines be located at least a quarter nautical mile from residential dwellings and nonparticipating …
Category: Ag News
May 20
Drummond assails delayed enforcementof state’s tough immigration reform law
Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following remarks after a U.S. district judge today issued a temporary restraining order barring enforcement of Oklahoma’s House Bill 4156, which penalizes individuals who are present in the state in violation of federal law. The order came as the judge ruled that plaintiffs can proceed with a legal challenge …
May 20
USDA to Open General and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment for 2025
USDA today announced several Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP today through June 6, 2025. CRP, USDA’s flagship conservation program, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. For four decades, CRP has provided financial and technical support …
May 20
The Bundle Battle: Why Rural Broadband Providers Must Pay Attention to Wireless
Key Points Why the smartphone-broadband bundle should be on every rural operator’s radar Over the past few years, we’ve written about the growing appeal of bundling smartphone and home broadband services. It’s a simple idea that’s proving to be a powerful competitive force: People want fewer bills, more savings, and seamless connectivity. Comcast and Charter …
May 20
EPA Announces $30 Million in Grant Funding to Strengthen Drinking Water and Wastewater Management in Rural America
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $30.7 million in grant funding to provide training and technical assistance that will improve water quality in small and rural communities across the country. This support helps ensure that every American has access to clean and safe water and advances the goals of Administrator Lee Zeldin’s “Powering …
May 20
Pursuing Pounds of Gold: Certified Angus Beef leans in on meat science evolutions.
Progress happens when people are at the table, engaged and committed to action. With a vested interest in the beef industry’s future, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) is leaning in on conversations surrounding evolutions in meat science. With quality beef production still a focus, new issues have grown in priority: Accuracy in yield grade assessment and …
May 20
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey Provides Outlook Amidst Weather Extremes
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey recently addressed farm broadcasters, offering a comprehensive outlook for U.S. weather in 2025 and reflecting on the numerous significant weather disasters already experienced this year. Rippey began by acknowledging the challenging weather patterns, stating, “I hope you avoided some of those heavy rain showers yesterday because I got caught in one, …
May 20
Farm Bureau Urges Careful Review of White House Report
American Farm Bureau Federation President and Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall today urged President Trump and his advisors to carefully review a White House report scheduled to be released this week to ensure it is based on sound science and not ideological theories. “America’s farmers and ranchers are committed to doing the right thing, including producing …
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