Today, Dec. 5, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Annual Results, highlighting the agency’s enhanced efforts to hold polluters accountable and protect communities from harm. The agency’s enforcement efforts resulted in over 1,800 concluded civil cases, over 120 criminal defendants charged, and more than 225 million pounds of …
Category: Ag News
Dec 05
Ranking Member David Scott Calls on Trump, Johnson to Reject Freedom Caucus Effort to Withhold Disaster Aid from Farm Families
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today responded to an effort by the far-right House Freedom Caucus to deny disaster aid to farm families struggling with the fallout from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. “The House Freedom Caucus’s eleventh-hour attempt to derail much-needed disaster assistance for Georgia’s rural communities is disheartening. With only days left in this Congress, the …
Dec 05
ARA Concludes Annual Conference and Expo
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its annual Conference & Expo with an inspirational astronaut speaker and an off-site tour of the Houston Ship Channel, a major U.S. port in America’s ag supply chain. The conference wrapped up with a special highlight in the Expo where former NASA Astronaut and U.S. Air Force Colonel Mike Mullane …
Dec 05
OSU Extension, AARP Connect Communities through Library Hotspot Program
Oklahoma State University Extension and AARP Oklahoma are celebrating their continued partnership of the state’s library hotspot program. Representatives of both organizations met at the Bristow Public Library on Dec. 3 to announce a $5,000 grant for the community libraries in Bristow, Shattuck and Yale. The funding provides hotspot internet devices local patrons can check out …
Dec 05
Zoetis Announces Strategic Research Collaboration with AgNext to Bolster Cattle Industry Science and Discovery
Zoetis announced it has entered a collaboration with Colorado State University’s AgNext to advance research in sustainable animal production. Together, Zoetis and AgNext are poised to shape the future and set new standards for sustainable management practices using animal health and genetic data. “Beef and dairy producers currently define sustainability as healthy animals that are …
Dec 05
The Noble Research Institute and CAB Unite for Global Land Stewardship Education for Ranchers
The Noble Research Institute, a trusted resource for farmers and ranchers since 1945, and Certified Angus Beef, a brand known for its commitment to quality beef, have partnered to develop and deliver Land Stewardship, an educational course designed for livestock producers worldwide. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays caught up with Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches, …
Dec 05
According to the Latest Drought Monitor Report, Oklahoma’s Conditions are Unchanged from Last Week
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from the start of the calendar year. Extreme drought or worse conditions remain at zero percent, unchanged since the week of October 29. Severe drought or worse conditions are 1.85 percent, unchanged from last week. Moderate drought …
Dec 05
ARA Conference Highlights from Keynote & Breakout Speakers
Today the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) concluded its Wednesday sessions during the 2024 ARA Conference & Expo with more than 600 ag retail industry professionals in attendance. The morning general session keynote speaker and pioneer of artificial intelligence (AI), Ranveer Chandra with Microsoft, offered a groundbreaking exploration of how AI is reshaping agriculture. His presentation highlighted innovative …
Dec 05
Alva FFA November Round Up
November is a month to be thankful for the people and things around us. As we enjoyed our thanksgiving meals, we reflected on all the things agriculture has given us. Without agriculture, there wouldn’t be turkey and rolls on the thanksgiving table. Without agriculture there would’ve been no stuffing and cranberry sauce. As we continue …
Dec 05
Beltway Beef Podcast: NCBA is Protecting the U.S. Cattle Herd from New World Screwworm
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, we are joined by NCBA Chief Veterinarian Dr. Kathy Simmons for an …
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