Feb 23
We continue to share comments from the Director of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program Edmond Bonjour as Class XXI travels across parts of Kenya for their International Capstone study experience. “Today, the OALP drove out across the Laikipia plateau and visited El Karama Wildlife Conservancy, owned by Bella Nicholson and the Grant Family. The 15,000-acre …
Feb 23
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins wrapped up her first week on the job. Secretary Rollins traveled to four states to hear directly from farmers and ranchers and to see their operations firsthand. Additionally, she hosted a roundtable for roughly a dozen Governors to discuss their collaboration in combatting Avian flu; met with Forest Service …
Feb 22
The annual American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Convention was held this weekend in Norman. Farm Director KC Sheperd talked with Re-Elected AFR President Scott Blubaugh about key issues facing Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. Fresh off his reelection, Blubaugh outlined the organization’s priorities and concerns. “Well, thank you,” Blubaugh began, acknowledging his recent reelection. “I just …
Feb 21
House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, attended the grand opening of the Chickasaw Nation’s OKANA Resort and Indoor Waterpark. “Congratulations to the Chickasaw Nation on the grand opening of OKANA,” Leader Munson said. “This project is a shining example of the tribe’s continued commitment to creating new economic opportunities, promoting tourism, and enhancing the quality …
Feb 21
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel after the latest USDA Cattle of Feed Report was released on Friday afternoon, and Dr. Peel expects no significant market reaction from it. January placements were up 2% from last year, marketings were up 1% from last year, …
Feb 21
Yesterday, Governor Kevin Stitt issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor David Boren and announced flags on state property have been lowered to half-staff to honor his life and legacy. “Today, I join Oklahomans in mourning the loss of former Governor David Boren, who dedicated his life to serving our state. His …
Feb 21
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced today that it has promoted Krista Swanson to serve as chief economist for the organization. Swanson previously served for over two years as NCGA’s lead economist. NCGA leaders say the development is a natural progression for a person who is a standout in her profession. “Krista brings a level of economic …
Feb 21
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of the first tranche of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding to our nation’s producers. On Thursday evening, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA would honor existing contracts with producers and release $20 million in Environmental Quality Incentives …
