The OSU/A&M Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Dr. Jim Hess as interim president of Oklahoma State University following a special board meeting Friday in Stillwater. “The board is confident that Dr. Hess will provide the steady leadership needed to continue advancing OSU’s momentum and its land-grant mission,” the OSU/A&M Board of Regents …
Category: Ag News
Feb 07
Clean Fuels Thanks Representatives for Urging EPA Administrator Zeldin to Put the RFS Back on Track
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked 28 Members of Congress who sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging him to put the Renewable Fuel Standard back on track and provide a path for growth of the U.S. biofuel industry. The letter specifically requests EPA to set timely, robust volumes for 2026 and beyond in …
Feb 07
Meteorologist Matt Makens Predicts Drying Trend This Year and Beyond for Oklahoma and Surrounding Areas
The CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, shared expert market and weather analysis yesterday. After the seminar, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays caught up with Meteorologist Matt Makens to hone in on his weather predictions specific to Oklahoma. Oklahoma Farm Report’s coverage of CattleCon 2025 is …
Feb 07
Ethan Lane: NCBA Looking for Best Opportunities to Work with New Administration and Congress
As NCBA’s CattleCon 2025 came to a close, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, spoke with Ethan Lane, to get a policy wrap-up from NCBA’s Vice President of Governmental Affairs. Oklahoma Farm Report’s coverage of CattleCon 2025 is powered by Farm Data Services of Stillwater. The NCBA Board of Directors for both the policy and …
Feb 07
Bob Rodenberger Describes Softening Cattle Market in this past week’s Sales
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Rodenberger described a $60 increase on the futures board over the last sixty days, and how this week, the feeder, calf, and grazing cattle markets softened. “Something to look at, …
Feb 07
Drummond announces defeat of Biden Administration’s EV mandate
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today the long-awaited defeat of the Biden Administration’s burdensome emissions regulations from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). In 2023, Oklahoma joined a 21-state coalition to challenge the Biden Administration’s attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road. The FHWA rule would have forced states to set declining emissions targets for …
Feb 07
A Successful Super Bowl Food Safety Playbook
Super Bowl parties are a time for fun, festivities, and, of course, food! But while you’re strategizing your game-day menu, don’t forget the crucial element of food safety. This year, with the Super Bowl festivities taking place in New Orleans, party planners might be tempted to incorporate local Cajun and Creole cuisine. Regardless of your …
Feb 07
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Travels to Los Angeles, California as EPA Expedites the Largest Wildfire Cleanup Effort in Agency History
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Los Angeles, California, to survey damage and meet with EPA personnel on the ground in the wake of the recent catastrophic wildfires. The agency is currently undertaking its largest wildfire cleanup in history. “Many Californians have lost their homes and …
Feb 07
USDA Applauds Mexico’s Action Towards Resolving USMCA Dispute on GE Corn
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the following statement commending Mexico’s action to declare ineffective measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn that the United States successfully challenged in the USMCA dispute. Today’s action safeguards approximately $5.6 billion in U.S. corn exports to Mexico. USDA, in coordination with USTR, will continue to monitor Mexico’s …
Feb 07
Farmers’ Voices Shape the Future of Biologicals in Specialty Crops
Specialty crop growers across the nation are speaking, and the agricultural biologicals sector is listening. In the first study of its kind to directly measure specialty crop grower perceptions regarding the use and value of biologicals, Stratovation Group has unlocked critical insights about the rapidly growing sector. Insights include grower trends regarding production practices for …
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