Category: Ag News
Apr 16
American Royal Spring Livestock Show Sees Major Growth in Second Year
In just its second year, the American Royal Spring Livestock Show is already seeing remarkable momentum. The 2025 event saw significant growth in participation and prize money, drawing exhibitors from across the country and reinforcing the American Royal’s commitment to advancing youth involvement in agriculture and livestock exhibition. With nearly 1,500 entries—a 25% increase from …
Apr 16
Alltech Continues Partnership of Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
Alltech is proud to continue to partner with Expana’s Women in Food & Agriculture (WFA) Mentorship Program. Applications are now open for new mentors of any gender and for female mentees from across the global food and agriculture sector. Since its launch in 2021, WFA has successfully matched more than 1,500 professionals, creating meaningful relationships that foster …
Apr 16
Bill Requiring Legislative Approval of All Administrative Rules Advances
A measure requiring all administrative rules to receive proactive approval from the Oklahoma Legislature before taking effect has moved one step closer to becoming law. State agencies are often tasked with drafting administrative rules to implement state statutes. These rules must go through a public comment period and, once finalized, carry the full force of …
Apr 16
Oklahoma Braces for Weekend Severe Weather and Immediate Fire Danger
Oklahoma is facing a volatile weather pattern, with State Climatologist Gary McManus urging residents to remain vigilant for severe weather this upcoming weekend. While the immediate forecast includes potential for strong storms tonight and significant fire danger for Thursday, the focus shifts to Friday and Saturday for widespread risks. According to McManus, the primary threats …
Apr 16
Six arrested in illegal marijuana shipping scheme bust
Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s Organized Crime Task Force assisted the Oklahoma City Police Department earlier this month in the arrest of six individuals for allegedly concealing black-market marijuana inside of furniture boxes and shipping it out of state. More than a ton of marijuana was seized during the operation. Sheng Qu, Hou Run Liu, Jie …
Apr 16
In-person exclusive: Partnering to safeguard animal agriculture
In-person attendees at the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2025 Stakeholders Summit will get exclusive access to the session “Threat Convergence: Bridging Response Gaps in Cybersecurity, Biosecurity, and Animal Activism.” The session will feature a panel of security experts who will discuss why 2025 marks a crucial turning point in addressing these issues – and the opportunity to create a …
Apr 16
USW Trade Team Season Will Include Bringing Farmers and Customers Together
A busy U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) trade team season begins with the arrival of Japanese flour milling executives on April 26. It ends in mid-September, when the Taiwan Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission makes its biennial visit to Washington, D.C. to focus on trade and trade relationships. Throughout the summer, buyers and milling staff from South America, Ecuador, South Korea, …
Apr 16
March GRF collections 4.9% above monthly estimate
General Revenue Fund collections in March totaled $661.1 million, which is $30.9 million, or 4.9%, above the monthly estimate. This is $21.5 million, or 3.4%, above collections in March 2024. Total GRF collections for the first nine months of fiscal year 2025 are $6 billion, which is $82.8 million, or 1.4%, above the estimate, and …
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