Category: Ag News
Mar 17
Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton Wins Grand Championship at OYE Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship
It was the biggest Legislative and Celebrity Showmanship ever for the Oklahoma Youth Expo- and the night was filled with laughter and the sounds of honest farm animals as members of the Oklahoma Legislature, a member of the US Senate, State Elected Officials and Sponsors and Supporters of 4-H and FFA across the state all …
Mar 17
NPPC Commends Sec. Rollins’ Announcement to Make Permanent Pork Plant Line Speeds Program
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) today extended deep appreciation for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) plan to make permanent the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) increased line speed program. “America’s pork producers thank U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for this needed action that will provide financial security …
Mar 17
Angus talks Quality Targets, Commercial Strategies for How to Cash In
As the price of doing business in the beef industry trends higher alongside higher cattle prices, understanding the market signals for quality beef has become relevant to all segments of the supply chain. During the 2025 Cattle Industry Convention’s trade show in San Antonio, Texas, Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI®) President Kelli Retallick-Riley and Certified Angus …
Mar 17
House and Senate Pass Resolution Honoring Firefighters and First Responders Battling State Wildfires
The House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution today honoring and thanking firefighters and first responders who have been and continue to fight widespread wildfires across the state. High winds, low humidity and ongoing drought conditions brought high fire chances last week and those conditions continue into this week. House Concurrent Resolution 1008, by House …
Mar 17
Progress on Pork Facility Registrations for China
Registrations for more than 750 beef and pork facilities allowing them to export to China expired on Sunday, leaving questions about market access for U.S. red meat processors. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom explains that the pork facility registrations were updated over the weekend, maintaining access for more than $1 billion in …
Mar 17
Jenkins Pledges Support After Wildfire Destruction
Rep. Molly Jenkins, R-Coyle, today expressed her heartfelt sympathy and support to the residents in her district following the recent wildfires that have caused significant damage to the community. “My heart goes out to the people in District 33 affected by these devastating fires,” Jenkins said. “I am incredibly grateful to the brave men and …
Mar 17
Oklahoma Winter Wheat Reaches 10 Percent Jointed, according to Latest Crop Progress Report
According to the latest Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition Report, Winter wheat jointing reached 10 percent, up 10 points from the previous week but down 5 points from the five-year average. Conditions were rated 46 percent good to excellent, 25 percent fair, and 29 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s conditions rated 46 percent good to excellent, 33 …
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