RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
Category: Ag News
Apr 10
Statement of NCFC CEO Chuck Conner on President Trump’s Remarks on Ag Workers
“I would like to commend President Trump for his remarks at the cabinet meeting today that recognize the critical importance of foreign-born farm workers to American agriculture. As details of this proposal become clearer, NCFC looks forward to working with the Administration to ensure that the plan works for all types of farmers and ranchers.” …
Apr 10
This Week on SUNUP: Dr. John Michael Riley discusses Corn and Wheat Market Resilience Amidst Turmoil
This week on SUNUP, OSU Agriculture Economist Dr. John Michael Riley discusses the highs and lows of current grain and cotton markets. “A lot of news is flowing into our grain and oilseed markets this week,” he began. “We’ll start with a little bit of the older news in regard to the prospective plantings report …
Apr 10
Growth Energy Welcomes Introduction of 45Z Extension
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed news that Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced a bill today that would extend the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit for seven years beyond its current expiration, set for the end of 2027. “Farmers and businesses need to know this tax credit is …
Apr 10
Klobuchar, Grassley, Rounds, Slotkin Press USDA on Avian Flu Response
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) are pressing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to broaden the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) strategy for managing avian flu to include measures for turkeys …
Apr 10
REAL ID Compliance Reaches 42.5% in Oklahoma as Federal Deadline Nears
With less than a month remaining until the May 7, 2025 federal REAL ID deadline, Service Oklahoma has issued more than 2.1 million REAL ID-compliant credentials statewide. A REAL ID is not required to drive or for in-state identification but may be needed to board domestic flights or enter certain federal buildings starting May 7. …
Apr 10
WASDE Report: Old Crop Corn Exports Surge, Wheat Shipments a Concern
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, offering insights into the current and future state of key agricultural commodities. Farm Director KC Sheperd discussed the report’s findings with Rich Nelson from Allendale, uncovering some notable shifts and potential future trends. “You know, we …
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