Mar 05
Consumers are feeling the pinch as egg prices reach record highs, a consequence of reduced egg-laying flocks due to the ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Industry stakeholders and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are actively seeking solutions to stabilize the market. Rod Bain, joined by USDA Chief of Staff Kailee Tkacz …
Mar 05
This week, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomes Anthony Peña as the new Policy Manager. Anthony brings valuable experience from his nearly three-year tenure as Government Relations Manager at the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA). Before PNWA, Peña served for years with U.S. Senator Patty Murray as Regional District Director and Representative. Anthony …
Mar 05
Oklahoma’s fire danger is poised to escalate as dry and breezy conditions return, following a brief respite provided by eastward-moving rainfall. While yesterday’s precipitation significantly reduced fire activity and aided in containing several large blazes, the state is now bracing for increasing risks. The recent rainfall has created a temporary window of relief, resulting in …
Mar 05
Dairy farmers from across the nation celebrated fairer milk prices for farmers and pledged to work together to meet challenges on labor, trade and other issues at the National Milk Producers Federation’s Board of Directors meeting, which concluded today. “We’re in a fast-moving environment, with a new administration and things changing every day,” said NMPF …
Mar 05
This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared the great strides the EPA has taken to safeguard clean air, land, and water while Powering the Great American Comeback in his first month on the job. The Administrator has wasted no time identifying and eliminating waste and abuse from the agency, taking steps …
Mar 05
A measure modifying the dates certain elections may be held is now eligible for consideration on the House floor. Rep. Mike Osburn, R-Edmond, authored House Bill 2106 to increase voter turnout for all elections while ensuring voters have ample opportunity to have their voices heard at the ballot box. Under current law, there are 12 possible election …
Mar 05
House Bill 1166, authored by Rep. Mike Kelley, R-Yukon, passed the Government Oversight Committee with a 17-0 vote and is now eligible for consideration on the House floor. The bill reforms Oklahoma’s annexation process, ensuring greater transparency and stronger protections for property owners. “Landowners deserve a voice when their property is being considered for annexation,” …
Mar 05
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after attending President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress last night: “As we heard in the President’s speech last night, the Trump Administration is reversing the damage that the previous administration caused in order to make America strong again. Our border is finally secure, …
Mar 05
Tonight, Congresswoman Bice attended President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. She reacted to the speech with the following video on X, Facebook, & Instagram. Remarks from the Congresswoman’s video: Hey, it’s Congresswoman Stephanie Bice. I’m here in Statuary Hall, just wrapped up the joint address to Congress by President Trump. What a remarkable night. He …
Mar 05
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcomed its new officer team today at Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, CO. These officers will begin their one-year terms, continuing NAWG’s mission to promote the needs of our nation’s wheat growers. Pat Clements of Kentucky will serve as President, Jamie Kress of Idaho will serve as Vice …
