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Category: Ag News
Dec 18
Soon to Be Senate Ag Committee Chair Boozman Secures Farmer Economic Assistance
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, secured significant economic assistance for America’s farmers struggling to maintain operations due to rising inflation, high input costs, and low commodity prices in the continuing resolution Congress is expected to vote on in the coming days. “Farmers, agricultural …
Dec 17
State Veterinarian Rod Hall Issues Alert for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Dr. Rod Hall, D.V.M., Oklahoma State Veterinarian issued the following statement warning of the prevalence of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza: I’d like to make everyone aware that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is very prevalent in the USA in general and in Oklahoma and our surrounding states specifically at this time. Here in Oklahoma, we’ve had …
Dec 17
Chairman Thompson Announces Republican Agriculture Committee Roster for 119th Congress
Today, the House Republican Steering Committee selected the Republican members who will serve on the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress. Following the announcement, Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: “I’m excited to welcome this strong and diverse group of legislators to the House Committee on Agriculture for the 119th Congress. This is a …
Dec 17
Lankford Statement on National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors in Oklahoma
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement after the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the proposed Delta-Plains Electric Transmission Corridor in Oklahoma would not be included as DOE moves forward. “My team and I have been in contact with the Department of Energy and received the welcome news that the threat of federal eminent domain to Oklahoma landowners is gone. …
Dec 17
USDA APHIS Shares Update on Seven New States Coming on Board for its National Milk Testing Strategy
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the second round of states coming on board as part of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS) that was launched Dec. 6., and which requires that raw (unpasteurized) milk samples nationwide be collected and shared with USDA for testing. Today’s announcement …
Dec 17
Ben Hale Sees High Demand and Good Numbers on Feeders at Western Livestock Auctions
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Dec 17
NCGA Submits Comments to House Committee Advocating for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), responding to a request for information from members of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, sent comments today outlining the importance of a tax credit that would provide corn growers with access to the sustainable aviation market. The comments come as growers try to elevate the importance of the …
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