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Category: Ag News
Feb 14
Radio Oklahoma Network State Capitol Report for Friday, February 14, 2025
RON News Director Ken Johnson reports from the State Capitol
Feb 13
Brooke Rollins Sworn in as 33rd USDA Secretary of Agriculture
Brooke Rollins was sworn in as the 33rd U.S. Secretary of Agriculture by Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court Clarence Thomas in a private ceremony today at the Supreme Court building. The U.S. Senate confirmed Rollins by a vote of 72-to-28. “It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as the nation’s thirty-third …
Feb 13
Protecting American Energy Production
Upstream oil and gas activities support over 278,000 jobs in Oklahoma and contribute billions of dollars to our economy. Across the country, modern drilling technology has been a game-changer, unlocking vast reserves of oil and natural gas that have made the United States the world leader in natural gas and oil production. According to the …
Feb 13
NCBA Continues to Fight for Death Tax Relief
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) strongly supports the Death Tax Repeal Act, led by Reps. Randy Feenstra (IA) and Sanford Bishop (GA). The Senate companion bill is led by Majority Leader John Thune (SD). Repealing the federal estate tax, also known as the Death Tax, is a top priority this year for NCBA. “The …
Feb 13
2025 PLC Legislative Conference is Fast Approaching!
APRIL 8-9, 2025Washington, D.C. Why Join Us? PLC Legislative Conference is a spring program dedicated to advocating for the public policy issues facing the public lands grazing industry. The policies and regulations being shaped by representatives and federal regulators everyday have a direct impact on the future of your operation and livestock grazing on public …
Feb 13
Growth Energy Statement on Introduction of Year-Round E15 Bill in 119th Congress
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, applauded a bipartisan group of biofuel champions in Congress today for introducing a bill that would allow the year-round sale of E15, a higher ethanol-blended fuel that costs less than ordinary fuel and supports economic growth in rural America. In response, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following …
Feb 13
Corn Growers Support Legislation Extending Access to Higher Ethanol Blends
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) applauded members of the House and Senate today for introducing legislation that would extend year-round consumer access to fuels with up to 15 percent blends of ethanol, often referred to as E15. The legislation, called the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, would remove an obsolete policy that prevents the sale …
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