RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
Category: Ag News
Mar 26
House Speaker Comments on Wes Watkins’ Passing
House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, comments on the passing of former Congressman Wes Watkins: “I am sorry to hear of today’s passing of former Congressman Wes Watkins. Being an FFA state officer changed the trajectory of my life, and I know FFA had a similar impact on Congressman Watkins. I remember speaking with him on …
Mar 26
In Memory of Former Congressman Wes Watkins
Long time Congressman Wes Watkins, who represented the area of the state known as Little Dixie as both a Democrat and later towards the end of his political career, a Republican, has died. He was 86. He ran twice as a Governor- once as a Democrat and then later as an Independent. It was after …
Mar 26
Senator Mullin Welcomes Lawton-Fort Sill Community Leaders to Washington, Holds Q&A
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke with Lawton-Fort Sill community leaders about issues facing our national defense, addressed DOGE cuts concerns, answered questions about advancing the community, and bolstered his support for Lawton’s lasting impact on the state and our national defense industrial base. As …
Mar 26
American Simmental Association Releases New Tools for Predicting Efficiency in the Feedlot
The American Simmental Association has officially released the $Gain economic subindex, as well as the Dry Matter Intake (DMI) Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) in an alpha release format on Herdbook. The purpose of these traits is to help breeders better characterize terminal performance by evaluating genetic differences for feed intake and the profitability potential associated …
Mar 26
Beltway Beef Podcast: Treasury Department Protects Ag from Corporate Transparency Act
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus joins to share an …
Mar 26
CAB Insider’s Paul Dykstra: Carcass Quality Spreads Pop
Last week’s fed cattle trade was highlighted by sales late Friday that featured substantially higher prices as packer demand for spot market cattle pressed prices higher in all regions. The five-area weighted average for the week summarized strong market support with a $212.76/cwt. live steer price and $335.15/cwt. dressed price in the north. The north-south …
Mar 26
North American Limousin Foundation 2025 Committee Chairmen and Members Announced
The North American Limousin Foundation President makes appointments to several committees each year. These committees exist to ensure certain aspects of the association run properly. They give a voice to the membership by bringing their needs and concerns to the board. The following is a description of the ten committees and a list of their …
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