On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined the entire Senate GOP conference and Democrat Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) in introducing the Laken Riley Act. The legislation is named for the tragic death of University of Georgia student, Laken Riley, who was brutally murdered by illegal immigrant José Antonio Ibarra on February 22, 2024. Ibarra—who entered through …
Category: Ag News
Jan 07
Leader Munson announces House Democratic Caucus Leadership Team for 60th Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, announced leadership roles for members of the House Democratic Caucus for the 60th Oklahoma Legislature. “I am pleased the House Democratic Caucus will be returning to the State Capitol for the 60th Legislature with all twenty members,” Leader Munson said. “All of our members have done what …
Jan 07
Pro Tem Paxton Officially Named Senate President Pro Tempore
Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today was officially named as the new leader of the Senate after a full vote by the Senate during the chamber’s bi-annual Organizational Day. “It is the absolute honor of a lifetime to be voted on by my peers to hold this prestigious title,” Pro Tem Paxton said. “I …
Jan 07
How Judd Ranch Balances Growth and Longevity in Gelbvieh, Balancer, and Red Angus Cattle Breeding
At the Cattlemen’s Congress, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had to opportunity to talk to father and daughter duo, Nick and Lily Judd, of Judd Ranch located near Pomona, Kansas. The Judd Ranch was established in 1981 by Nick’s parents who soon settled on raising Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle along with Red Angus. …
Jan 07
Attend the Cattlemen’s Congress Commercial Female Sale this Thursday, January 9, at 1 p.m.
While attending the fifth annual Cattlemen’s Congress, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays got to talk with Matt Sims, owner of MCS Auctions, about the inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress Commercial Female Sale which will be held at the Super Barn Sales Arena at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds on Thursday, January 9, at 1 p.m. Check …
Jan 07
USDA Announces Appointments to the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, informally referred to as to the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council. The council will support the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier …
Jan 07
Mulch a Multi-Purpose Matter in the Landscape
Quality soil and adequate moisture are two must-haves for successful gardening. Mulch is another key factor that plays an important role, not only for aesthetics but also for plant health. Gardeners put a lot of effort into their landscape, and adding mulch will help reap many benefits, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist. “Mulching garden …
Jan 07
USDA Now Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Young people around the country are invited to complete …
Jan 07
USDA Increases Funding for New Specialty Crop Program; Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadlines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses. Specifically, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing an additional $650 million in funding for the new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and extending the MASC application deadline to Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Meanwhile, …
Jan 07
More Cold Temps and Snow in the Forecast
Even though it has been a warm Winter so far, Winter storms and frigid temps have arrived in the state. According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, we have tied the record for warmest year on Record. Still, we knew Winter would hit eventually, and it did, with temps dipping into the single digits across the …
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