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Category: Ag News
Feb 21
OALP Class XXI Tour Farms Morning to Night in Kenya on Thursday
Class XXI of the OALP started early and kept working well after dinner on Thursday as their Kenya travel experience continued. Dr. Edmond Bonjour offers us his thoughts at each of the stops: The first farm visit today for the OALP was to Kisima Farm on the slopes of Mount Kenya at 2,800 meters Kisima …
Feb 21
Radio Oklahoma Network State Capitol Report for Friday, February 21, 2025
RON State Capitol Reporter Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
Feb 20
USDA Secretary Rollins Releases First Tranche of Funding Under Review
On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that USDA will release the first tranche of funding that was paused due to the review of funding in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In alignment with White House directives, Secretary Rollins will honor contracts that were already made directly to farmers. Specifically, USDA is releasing …
Feb 20
Secretary Rollins Hosts a Roundtable with Farmers to Discuss Avian Flu and Other Critical Issues
Today, Secretary Brooke Rollins hosted a roundtable with two dozen farmers to hear their perspective on the best approaches to combat avian flu and ultimately lower egg prices. They also discussed other issues facing farmers, including the importance of disaster relief, expanding markets, reducing input costs, and decreasing regulation. “President Trump is committed to supporting …
Feb 20
Sen. Mary Boren issues statement honoring the late David L. Boren
Sen. Mary Boren issued the following statement following the passing of former Governor, State Representative, U.S. Senator and President of the University of Oklahoma, David L. Boren. “The life and legacy of David L. Boren left a lasting impact of excellence. His contributions to his family and community were a blessing, and I had the …
Feb 20
House Democrats protect local control, defend Oklahomans’ property rights
This week, Oklahoma House Democrats voted on and debated against two bills that impact Oklahomans’ property rights and local control. Both bills increase regulations, suppress local control, and foster a confusing business environment for the energy industry by creating new setback requirements and disempowering local elected officials to make the best decisions for their communities. …
Feb 20
NACD Calls for Immediate Action to Mitigate Effects of Freezes and Layoffs on Conservation Delivery
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is deeply concerned about the severe impacts recent federal layoffs are having on our nation’s ability to conserve the natural resources that sustain us all. “NACD is very concerned about the loss of local staff and technical capacity in conservation districts across the country due to recent executive …
Feb 20
Oklahoma Energy First: HB 2747 to Accelerate Natural Gas Generation, Reinstate State Oversight of Critical Infrastructure and Keep Electric Rates Affordable
Oklahoma took a significant step towards securing its affordable energy future today with the passage of House Bill 2747 out of the House Utilities Committee. The legislation promotes affordable and reliable energy generation by championing Oklahoma’s abundant natural gas resources while also restoring state control over high-voltage transmission infrastructure to ensure ratepayer and landowner protections. …
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