Amid growing concerns over the impact illegal immigration has on Oklahoma’s workforce and public resources, Rep. Gabe Woolley, R-Broken Arrow, has filed two pieces of legislation aimed at enforcing employment laws and ensuring transparency in public education enrollment and funding. House Bill 1962, co-authored by Rep. Jim Shaw, R-Chandler, would require all employers in Oklahoma …
Category: Ag News
Jan 29
TSCRA Submits Second Amicus Brief on Landowner Rights Court Case
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association submitted its second amicus brief supporting landowner ownership of groundwater in the Texas Supreme Court case Cactus Water Services LLC v. COG Operating LLC. In the dispute, landowners contracted to sell produced water to a third party, but the oil and gas company argued they retained ownership under existing leases. …
Jan 29
Secretary of Health and Human Services Nominee Robert Kennedy, Jr. Commits to Supporting Farmers if Confirmed
During the confirmation hearings, Senator Steve Daines of Montana asked Secretary of Health and Human Services Nominee Robert Kennedy, Jr., if he would be willing to support farmers through policy should he be confirmed. Kennedy responded, “I absolutely will make that commitment. I have, as I shared with you, a personal commitment and a long …
Jan 29
Convenience Stores Evolve to Become True Food Destinations
After pay-at-the-gas-pump technology took off in the 1980s, convenience stores faced a challenge: how to draw consumers inside, where more than half simply stopped going, per National Association of Convenience Stores. Fast forward to today, and foot traffic into convenience stores, known as c-stores, has grown 58.6% since January 2021. And since February 2024, overall …
Jan 29
Flat Global Demand and Increased Brazil Production Provide Challenges for U.S. Cotton Prices
Cotton futures prices have struggled to gain traction over the past six months. The last time nearby cotton futures were above 75 cents was June 28, 2024. Since July, nearby cotton futures prices have traded mostly between 66 and 73 cents. New crop (December 2025) futures prices are currently below 70 cents, which will not …
Jan 29
Noble Research Institute Expands Educational Footprint with First California Class Scheduled for February 2025
Noble Research Institute, a trusted educational resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, will expand its footprint to regions beyond the southern Great Plains in 2025, starting with Noble Land Essentials, in Paicines, California, on Feb. 26-27. Other locations slated for 2025 include Georgia, Florida and North Dakota. To register or learn more about Noble …
Jan 29
OSU Agriculture names Whatley Award Recipient
Oklahoma State University’s Ali Mirchi has been named the 2024 recipient of the James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Research in Agricultural Sciences by the OSU Division of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources. First recognized in 1982, the award is presented annually and recognizes outstanding research contributions to advancements in agricultural sciences. Mirchi, associate professor in the OSU Department …
Jan 29
U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs Unveils Inaugural Sustainability Report at IPPE 2025
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) today released its first-ever Sustainability Framework Report during a Tech Talk at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) in Atlanta. This benchmark report marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainability within the U.S. poultry and egg supply chain, covering broilers, turkeys, and eggs. Developed through the US-RSPE …
Jan 29
New Government Leadership Revives Debate on Country-of-Origin Labeling for Beef
With new leadership in the government, the topic of country of origin for beef and pork is being raised once again. The requirement to report the country of origin on beef and pork was removed ten years ago when the USDA stopped enforcing the country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements for beef and pork after the Consolidated …
Jan 29
Polar Leasing Expands Operations with Strategic Texas Distribution Facility
Polar Leasing Company, North America’s leading provider of electric, validated outdoor rental walk-in freezers and refrigeration units, announces the groundbreaking of a new distribution hub in Texas. Located in Temple, Texas, the 12,800 sq. ft. facility is strategically positioned to service the company’s customers and freight partners located in the south-central portion of the U.S. This …
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