Apr 03
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on President Trump’s announcement of additional across-the-board tariffs on all imports, which are in effect a national sales tax on American consumers, farmers, and businesses. “The President’s new national sales tax on Americans is reckless, harmful, and could have irreversible consequences. This is the biggest tax …
Apr 03
Water Appreciation Day will be held on May 13 in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Oklahoma State Capitol. This yearly event, hosted by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, brings together local, state, and federal agencies and many other organizations to celebrate Oklahoma’s water resources and share information on the management and protection of the …
Apr 03
Leaders from the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) released the following statements today in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements. “Tariffs can be a useful tool for negotiating fairer terms of trade. To that end, we are glad to see the administration focusing on long-time barriers to …
Apr 03
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29, 2024. Severe drought or worse conditions remain at 14.10 percent, unchanged from last week. …
Apr 03
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 2025 Ag Tour will visit agricultural enterprises and local businesses across western Oklahoma May 6-8. The annual tour will provide OKFB members with a look into western Oklahoma agriculture, industry and attractions over the course of three days’ worth of tours and visits in the Elk City area. The tour will depart …
Apr 03
USDA has announced plans for a funding opportunity to explore prevention, therapeutics, research and potential vaccine candidates to fight highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). USDA will invest up to $100 million in these projects. Funding is available, through a competitive process, to for-profit organizations, including manufacturers of vaccines, biologics, and therapeutics, states, universities, livestock producer …
Apr 03
American Seed Trade Association President & CEO Andy LaVigne issued the following statement on the news of additional tariffs imposed between the United States and its trading partners: “Today’s tariff announcements are highly concerning to the U.S. seed sector. International trade plays an integral and necessary part of delivering innovative seeds to U.S. farmers. The …
Apr 03
The 21st Annual Oklahoma City Farm Show, featuring the latest in agricultural machinery, equipment, technology, and services, is set for April 3-5, 2025, at the OKC Fairgrounds. This year’s event will showcase more than 1,000 products and services from hundreds of exhibitors, filling both the indoor Bennett Event Center and the outdoor exhibition area directly …
Apr 03
RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
