Today, Keeff Felty, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), provided the following statement in response to the release of the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025: “On behalf of NAWG and wheat growers throughout the country, I would like to thank our leaders in the …
Category: Ag News
Dec 18
Thompson Secures Aid for America’s Producers
Today, following the release of the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “The bill released this evening provides much-needed relief for agriculture, including $10B in emergency economic aid, which will help address the significant losses incurred due to both weather …
Dec 18
Oklahoma Extreme Weather Trends in 2024
Oklahoma Weather can be all over the place and 2024 did not Disappoint! Acccording to State Climatologist Gary McManus We went from seeing 60’s and 70s yesterday throughout the state, and today we are waking up to Wind chills in the lower teens! McManus says this has been the year of Extremes for Oklahoma, including …
Dec 18
NCC Applauds Inclusion of Producer Economic Assistance
The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauds Congressional leadership for including emergency economic assistance for cotton producers. The much-needed economic and disaster relief will help mitigate the financial stress caused by a combination of increased production costs, weakening market prices, and production losses caused by natural disasters. Joe Nicosia, NCC Chairman, stated, “We extend our gratitude …
Dec 18
Statement of Chairwoman Stabenow on the Continuing Resolution
Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Monday released the following statement on Farm Bill and agriculture provisions in the Continuing Resolution. “I am so pleased that we were able to secure much needed economic and natural disaster assistance for farmers across the country and that we did it …
Dec 18
Growth Energy Urges Lawmakers to Support Year-End Funding Package That Includes E15 Legislative Fix
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, urged lawmakers to support a funding bill that includes a legislative fix that would allow for the year-round sale of E15, a blend of gasoline and 15% American bioethanol that costs less than standard fuel, lowers emissions, and can be used in 96% of all cars on …
Dec 18
Farmers Ask Congress to Pass Critical Assistance
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall today is asking Congress to pass the continuing resolution bill that includes support for farmers. “I know I speak for farmers across the country when I say thank you to Speaker Johnson, Leaders Jeffries, Schumer and McConnell, and many other members of Congress for recognizing the incredibly difficult agricultural …
Dec 18
Lucas votes for NDAA; Secures legislative wins for Oklahoma
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Lucas voted in favor of the legislation. “By passing the NDAA, we fulfilled our duty to support America’s servicemembers, bolster Oklahoma installations, and improve America’s military readiness amidst increased global instability,” said Congressman Frank Lucas. “I applaud House Armed Services Committee …
Dec 18
2025 Crop Planning
Farming in 2025 will be challenging for many row crop producers. Low commodity prices, disappointing 2024 yields, high input costs, and policy uncertainty will require crop farmers to make important agronomic, financial, and risk management decisions. Below are a few points to consider during the planning process. 1) Commodity prices are low and there is …
Dec 18
Paul Beck on Supplementing Wheat Pasture Stockers
Weekly, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist Paul Beck offers his expertise on the beef cattle industry. This is part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Derrell Peel, Mark Johnson, and Beck. Today, he talks about supplementing wheat pasture calves. In a past article (Cow-Calf …
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