Category: Ag News
Apr 07
EPA Will Expeditiously Review New Science on Fluoride in Drinking Water
Today, at an event in Salt Lake City, Utah, with U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s decision to expeditiously review new scientific information on potential health risks of fluoride in drinking water. This renewed scientific evaluation is an …
Apr 07
Oklahoma’s Winter Wheat Conditions Leap to 42 Percent Good to Excellent Rating
US Crop Progress Report: Winter Wheat Headed reached 6 percent, up 1 point from the previous year and the average. Winter wheat conditions rated 48 percent good to excellent, 31 percent fair, and 21 percent poor to very poor. Corn planted reached 3 percent, up 1 percentage point from last year and the five-year average. No …
Apr 07
Agriculture Secretary Rollins Visits with NPPC Board Members
What happened: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins participated in a tour of Iowa agriculture operations and met with NPPC President-elect Rob Brenneman and newly installed board member Trish Cook, both Iowa pork producers. Rollins was joined by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the state’s Agriculture Secretary, Mike Naig, as well as congressional Republican Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks …
Apr 07
Humphrey Calls on Governor to Restore Forestry Director
Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane, the vice chair of the House Public Safety Committee, today called on Gov. Kevin Stitt to return Mark Goeller, the former state forester and director of Oklahoma Forestry Services, to his job. The governor fired Goeller after wildfires devastated much of the state beginning March 14. The fires left four dead, …
Apr 07
Lucas Honors Congressman Wes Watkins on House Floor
Congressman Frank D. Lucas (OK-03) spoke on the House floor today to honor the life and legacy of the late Oklahoma Congressman, Wes Watkins. You can watch his full remarks by clicking here or on the video above. SELECTED QUOTES: “While Wes Watkins’ legacy in Congress cannot be overstated, to Oklahomans, his kindness, generosity, and love for …
Apr 07
Klobuchar, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Dairy Products and Support Dairy Farmers
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act, bipartisan legislation to increase access to dairy products for SNAP participants and support dairy farmers across the country. The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act would allow SNAP participants to purchase more milk, cheese, and yogurt with their benefits, expanding access to …
Apr 07
Making Every Drop Count: Midwest Dairy Releases 2024 Annual Report
The Annual Report highlights how Midwest Dairy grew trust, increased sales, invested in research, and developed leaders in 2024. “Collaboration is key to maximizing our investment,” said Charles Krause, Midwest Dairy Board Chair. “The report includes results of programs and activations that show how our checkoff contributions were invested to drive the industry forward.” Here’s the scoop: …
Apr 07
Rep. Jason Lowe Announces Departure from Legislature
Rep. Jason Lowe, D-Oklahoma City, announced his resignation from the Oklahoma Legislature on April 7th. “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to serve the great residents of House District 97,” Lowe said. “I’m thankful to have been elected to serve you and to serve alongside my esteemed colleagues of the legislature. I want to …
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