Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ announced the state’s tax revenue for March topped $1.31 billion, marking an 11.4% increase over the previous month. The report reflects widespread month-over-month growth across all major tax sources, a sign of resilience as the state’s economy adjusts to shifting national conditions. “All tax sources for the state are up, leading to …
Category: Ag News
Apr 08
Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at SNAP Hearing
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “The Power of Work: Expanding Opportunity through SNAP.” Watch the full hearing here. Thank you, Chairman Thompson. This hearing is coming at an important moment for the American people. This Committee has been asked to pass – and all …
Apr 08
Chairman Thompson Opening Statement: “The Power of Work: Expanding Opportunity Through SNAP”
Today, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing, “The Power of Work: Expanding Opportunity Through SNAP.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, and welcome to today’s hearing on the relationship between the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, and employment. Thank you to our witnesses for …
Apr 08
$100K for Top Entrepreneur: Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge
The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online by June 9 for the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. Now in its 12th year, this national business competition showcases U.S. startup companies developing innovative solutions to challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. The overall winner …
Apr 08
McCane thanks Senate for recognition of Russell Perry as Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce
Rep. Michelle McCane, D-Tulsa, released the following statement after the Oklahoma Senate passed SR 13 to recognize Russell M. Perry as the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce in 1999 and his lifetime work on the social and economic development of Oklahoma. “I want to thank the Senate for recognizing my Great Uncle Russell Perry for his …
Apr 08
How To Digitize Your Small Ag Business Class Coming up April 15th
FREE Skill Building Class coming up next Tuesday, April 15 at the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center in Oklahoma City! This class is hosted by Langston University and focuses on How to Digitize your Small Agriculture Business This workshop is hosted by Shannon Giscombe, Agribusiness Researcher and Extension Associate at Langston University Sherman Lewis School …
Apr 08
Introducing Alex Mackey of the Oologah-Talala FFA Chapter, Your 2025 Northeast Area Star in Agscience
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report are spotlighting the 19 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA, who are among the highest achievers in the organization. The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness, and Star in …
Apr 08
Ag Perspectives Podcast- Ron Hays With Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
It’s a variety of topics that Ron Hays and Ethan Lane discuss that impact the US Beef Cattle industry- starting with a look at where we are on the Trump Tariffs, the “Big Beautiful Bill” that will include an extension of the Trump Tax Cuts from his first term, dealing with HHS Secretary Kennedy, the …
Apr 08
SweetWater Technologies and Agri Spray Drones Lead Sponsors Of Landmark, Farmer-Centric Study on Ag Drone Use, Adoption
As drone technology continues to transform agriculture, SweetWater Technologies and Agri Spray Drones are stepping up as lead sponsors of a new, farmer-focused research initiative designed to deliver ground-level insights into how—and why—drones are being used on today’s farms. They join a group of powerhouse strategic partners for the research—the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and …
Apr 08
Soybean Industry Releases Timely Seed Oil StudySimple Summary? A Ban Would Not Bode Well for Soy or Consumers
The results of a soy industry project to examine the impacts of a potential seed oil ban in the U.S. food supply are in—and the answers are not good. The seed oil study was funded by the United Soybean Board and conducted by the World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services. WAEES maintains agricultural economic models that allow …
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