RON’s Jacquelyn Farris reports on the latest from the State Capitol
Category: Ag News
Mar 19
Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment Deadline is Coming Up Soon
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that helps offset milk and feed price differences. This year’s DMC signup began Jan. 29 and the deadline to enroll is March 31, 2025. The American Relief Act, 2025 extended provisions of the …
Mar 19
NCBA Welcomes Return of the July Cattle Report
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Services’ (USDA-NASS) for reinstating the July Cattle Report and the County Estimates for Crops and Livestock. These reports were discontinued last year but have provided critical data to farmers and ranchers for years. “The return of the July Cattle Report …
Mar 19
Proposed Fees on Ocean Carriers Could Hurt Farmers
A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on America’s farmers and ranchers. Two-thirds of all agriculture exports by volume are shipped overseas, and the cost of transporting them to international trading partners could increase dramatically. In an effort …
Mar 19
A dozen Tribal executives and other local, Tribal, state and federal leaders gather for United Indian Nations of Oklahoma quarterly meeting
A dozen Tribal executives and other local, Tribal, state and federal leaders gather for United Indian Nations of Oklahoma quarterly meeting Gathering of local, Tribal, state and federal leaders as well as advocacy organizations will meet March 20 to discuss sovereignty, education, health care, energy, gaming and other key policy areas in Indian Country WHAT: …
Mar 19
State Treasurer Todd Russ Responds to Fed’s Decision to Hold Rates
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady was a critical, albeit painful, choice. Reducing inflation remains a challenge, and with a new administration working to get everything under control, Treasurer Todd Russ recognizes the difficulty of curbing rising costs. “I share their concerns that inflation has not yet been meaningfully reduced despite current …
Mar 19
Bipartisan Bill Introduced in House to Help with Egg Supply; Congressional Letter Urges FDA to Grant NCC’s Egg Petition
Rep. Josh Riley (D-NY) today introduced “The Lowering Egg Prices Act” with Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Pat Harrigan (R-NC), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), that would cut bureaucratic red tape that forces farmers to discard hundreds of millions of eggs each year. The bill mirrors the National Chicken Council’s (NCC) petition last month to the Food and Drug …
Mar 19
John Deere Joins Growth Energy in Commitment to Advancing Renewable Fuels
Today, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed John Deere as its newest member. A global leader in the production of agricultural, construction, forestry, and turf equipment and solutions, John Deere has helped its customers produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure worldwide for nearly 200 years. “John Deere is among the world’s most …
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