Category: Ag News
Feb 28
Farm Bureau Urges Delay in Tariff Deadline
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on next week’s tariff deadline set by the Trump administration. Canada, Mexico and China face increased tariffs on imports beginning March 4. “Farm Bureau supports the goals of security and ensuring fair trade, but farmers and rural communities often bear the brunt of tariffs and tariff …
Feb 28
Keep America Beautiful Calls for Volunteers to Replant Trees in Pottawatomie County
Keep America Beautiful®, in partnership with Keep Oklahoma Beautiful, Pottawatomie Go (Pogo), and United Way of Eastern Frontier Country, is seeking volunteers for the Pottawatomie County RETREET initiative on March 8th. The effort will involve planting up to 200 large native trees to help restore the area’s beauty and resilience following the April 2023 tornado. …
Feb 28
Ranking Member Angie Craig Announces Final Members of the Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) announced that Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) will serve on the Committee for the 119th Congress. “I am happy to welcome Congressman Carbajal and Congresswoman Pingree back to the Agriculture Committee for the 119th Congress. Their voices are crucial to our work serving America’s family farmers and the communities they feed.”
Feb 28
OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers, Collegiate members to host legislative day April 1 in OKC
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers members and Collegiate Farm Bureau members will advocate for agriculture at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City Tuesday, April 1, during the OKFB YF&R and Collegiate Day at the Capitol. The event is an opportunity for young agriculturalists to learn about the issues Oklahoma’s legislature is considering …
Feb 28
Farmers Struggle as Oklahoma Drought Intensifies in Western and North Central Regions
The Oklahoma Drought Commission met in Oklahoma City on Thursday, and Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with state climatologist Gary McManus for an update on the drought conditions in Oklahoma. According to McManus, things are looking dire for the western part of the state and into North Central Oklahoma, neither of which have received …
Feb 28
U.S. Pork Exports to Central America Soar to New Heights
U.S. pork exports to Central America were record-large in 2024, breaking previous highs in both volume and value. Lucia Ruano, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) representative in the region, says consumer education programs, made possible through support from USDA and the National Pork Board, have helped position U.S. pork as a high-quality, center-of-the-plate protein. The record …
Feb 28
From Youth Summit to National Stage: Coy Davidson’s Passion for Agriculture and FFA
At the AFR Convention, Coy Davidson, a rising star in Oklahoma’s agricultural scene, shared his FFA journey with Farm Director KC Sheperd. A senior at Elgin High School and a member of the AFR Youth Council, Davidson’s story is one of dedication, passion, and a commitment to serving the agricultural community. “I hold this really …
Feb 28
EPA Announces RFS Implementation Deadline Extensions for South Dakota, Ohio
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its intent to act on requests from South Dakota and Ohio seeking a one-year extension of the current implementation date to remove the 1-psi volatility waiver for E10. This action follows the February 26, 2025 deadline for states to submit written requests for delay. Kansas, which was not among …
Feb 28
Wind energy regulation FAQs added to Attorney General’s website
In the wake of growing unrest and controversy over the proliferation of wind farms in rural Oklahoma, Attorney General Gentner Drummond has unveiled a related Frequently Asked Questions section on his agency’s website. The FAQs address the authority of voters, including through locally elected county and municipal officials, to regulate wind, solar and other construction projects …
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