There was a funding package that had been negotiated by House Leaders- but it now appears to be dead. Republican lawmakers saw their phones light up from angry constituents stirred up by social media posts- especially on X with Elon Musk leading the charge. President Elect Trump and Vice President Elect JD Vance released a …
Category: Ag News
Dec 18
USDA Requests Input on Environmental Impacts of the Tree Assistance Program and Farm Storage Facility Loan Program
30-Day Public Review and Comment Period Now Open The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) welcomes input on the assessment of environmental impacts on two programs – the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) and Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting comments until Jan. 18, 2025, on its draft programmatic environmental assessments. The …
Dec 18
Oklahoma Leaders Tout Economic Progress in NYC Meeting with Credit Rating Agencies
State Treasurer Todd Russ alongside a delegation of Oklahoma leaders, recently traveled to New York City to meet with the nation’s leading credit rating agencies—S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s Investors Service, and Fitch Ratings. These strategic meetings highlighted Oklahoma’s improving economic outlook and the state’s efforts to strengthen its bond ratings. “Oklahoma is thriving, and we …
Dec 18
Ranking Member David Scott, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow Request Additional Support for Specialty Crops
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Office of Management and Budget, requesting at least $1 billion in additional support for domestic specialty crop producers via the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program. “From cherries and …
Dec 18
Ag Relief Package Details Released-Farmers to Get Nearly $31 Billion Amid Year-End Legislative Push
Congress on Tuesday released the details of a disaster package that includes nearly $31 billion overall for farmers. The year-end funding bill congressional leaders released includes nearly $21 billion to help farmers recovering from natural disasters and another $10 billion in economic aid to crop producers. Congress late Tuesday released the full bill text of …
Dec 18
NCGA Calls on Congress to Pass Funding Bill Important to Growers
National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Kenneth Hartman Jr. today sent a letter to members of Congress asking them to support the continuing resolution, which would ensure consumers have access to year-round and permanent sales of E15, provide critical economic and disaster assistance to farmers and provide a farm bill extension. “The market opportunity provided by allowing year-round …
Dec 18
Total USDA Prime Carcass Tonnage was Record-Large in 2024
Last week’s federally inspected cattle harvest was 5,000 head smaller than the prior week and 38,000 head smaller than the same week a year ago. A large contribution gap between classes of cattle in the harvested total remains in place. In the past four weeks, fed steer and heifer head counts have increased 0.6% from …
Dec 18
Biden-Harris Administration Connects People and Businesses in Rural Areas to Reliable High-Speed Internet in 18 States
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $313 million in funding to connect rural residents, farmers and business owners in 18 states to reliable high-speed internet. Projects are being financed by the fifth round of the ReConnect Program and are a central part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to rebuild the economy. “Keeping the …
Dec 18
Statewide Seminars on Transparency Law Strengthen Oklahomans’ Knowledge
Nearly 750 Oklahomans attended one of five Open Meetings and Open Records seminars across the state this fall. Presented by the Office of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and the Oklahoma Press Association (OPA), the educational series brought essential knowledge about government transparency to Lawton, Woodward, Tulsa, McAlester and Oklahoma City. Deputy General Counsel Thomas …
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