Attorney General Gentner Drummond is opposing a 645-mile electric transmission corridor proposed by the U.S. Department of Energy that would span Oklahoma from the panhandle through the Arkansas border. The Delta-Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor is one of several proposed corridors across the United States proposed to expand the nation’s power grid. It has …
Category: Ag News
Dec 12
Beltway Beef Podcast: Corporate Transparency Act on Hold and Disaster Tax Bill Passes Senate
Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, NCBA Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus joins to provide an …
Dec 12
OSU Extension names Heart of Extension Honorees
Oklahoma State University Extension staff members Lisa McRay, Susan Rose and Andrea St. John are recipients of the 2024 Heart of Extension Award. The three employees were honored at OSU Extension’s Administrative Support Conference Awards Luncheon in October. The accolade is a newly established tradition within the organization that celebrates OSU Extension support staff and recognizes …
Dec 12
Brian McDowell Named Director of Laboratory Services
Brian McDowell of Edmond was recently named the Director of the Laboratory Services division at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. “I am pleased to welcome Brian back to our team in this new capacity,” said Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur. “His leadership and expertise will certainly make a significant and positive impact …
Dec 12
Ag. Secretary Vilsack to Commemorate Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Transform the Nation’s Food System at Grocery Retail for All Summit
Tomorrow, Friday, December 13, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will deliver remarks at the Grocery Retail for All Summit, hosted by the George Washington University, Food Systems for the Future, and José Andrés. During his remarks, Secretary Vilsack will underscore the significant progress USDA under the Biden-Harris Administration has made in transforming the nation’s food system …
Dec 12
ASA Elects 2025 Executive Committee, Welcomes 5 New Board Members
During its annual election meeting in St. Louis this week, the American Soybean Association Board of Directors voted in the executive committee members who will lead the organization through the coming year’s top advocacy priorities, including the farm bill, regulatory issues, tax policy, markets, biofuels and other top policy issues for U.S. soybean farmers. Caleb …
Dec 12
CoBank Releases 2025 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy
The U.S. continues to benefit from solid economic growth, low unemployment and moderating inflation. From today’s vantage point, the U.S. economy seems likely to continue on that trajectory into 2025. However, the outlook for the rural economy is more volatile and uncertain. Rural industries are disproportionately exposed to federal policy, and the outcome of the …
Dec 12
Menz Comments on 15% increase in Turnpike Tolls
House Rep. Annie Menz, D-Norman, released the following statement after the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority board voted unanimously to increase turnpike tolls by 15% starting in January 2025. Part of the resolution by the Turnpike Authority board includes a 6% inflation-based raise that could be implemented every other year if the board votes to approve it. …
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