Category: Ag News
Nov 26
Get To Know Brooke Rollins, Nominee for Agriculture Secretary
In a surprise move over the weekend, Texas attorney Brooke Rollins was announced as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Rollins is the president and CEO of the conservative nonprofit America First Policy Institute (AFPI), which was launched in 2021. “As our next Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke will spearhead …
Nov 26
Oklahoma 529: Trusted for Education Savings with National Recognition for Excellence
Oklahoma 529 has once again proven to be a top choice for families saving for education expenses. For the fifth consecutive year, the plan has earned a Bronze Morningstar Analyst Rating™, distinguishing itself as one of only 32 plans to receive this honor among the 59 reviewed by Morningstar, covering over 90% of the industry’s …
Nov 26
Panel talks Capturing Added Value in Cattle
Change is not ranchers’ favorite topic; but when change comes with potential increases in profitability and the preservation of their lifestyle, they are often willing to give it a try. During one session at the 2024 Angus Convention in November, panelists discussed how value creation in the beef industry has changed and what the future might …
Nov 26
The NRCS Tribal Relations Strategy builds on years of listening, working and consulting with tribes to address natural resource concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has released a new Tribal Relations Strategy, demonstrating the agency’s commitment to honoring its federal trust relationship with the 574 federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native Villages that have sovereign interest in more than 119 million acres of land across the United States. In …
Nov 26
USCA Responds to Secretary of Agriculture Nomination
This week, President-Elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of Brooke Rollins for the position of Secretary of Agriculture. The U.S. Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) congratulates Rollins on this significant nomination. “USCA is dedicated to advancing policies that ensure the prosperity and health of our nation’s ranchers and agricultural sector and the USDA remains at the center …
Nov 26
Sustainability Alliance Meeting Highlights Innovations Driving Industry Progress
The 2024 Fall Meeting of the Dairy Sustainability Alliance® emphasized the industry’s collective efforts to meet sustainability targets through the adoption of new technologies, best practices and measurement tools. The meeting brought together more than 350 representatives from the dairy value chain, including nearly 40 dairy farmers, to collaborate on advancing sustainability across the industry. The …
Nov 26
Medicare Changes in 2025: How AARP Oklahoma is Impacting Rural Residents
AARP represents 150,000 members in rural Oklahoma- making them one of the leading groups that represent the non-metro areas of the state – so says State Director Sean Voskuhl. Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays and Voskuhl talked at the 2024 National Association of Farm Broadcasting about Medicare changes planned for 2025. Voskuhl is excited about …
Nov 26
Each Thanksgiving Dinner Requires a National Effort
As friends and family sit down for a Thanksgiving dinner, very few are aware that the feast on their table is a culmination of efforts of farmers from every corner of the United States. American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed the production of the ingredients that go into a classic Thanksgiving dinner, detailing which states …
Nov 26
Senator Kristen Thompson Introduces Legislation to Improve Health Outcomes in Oklahoma
Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, has introduced legislation to better improve health outcomes in Oklahoma. The initiative comes as incoming President Donald Trump’s administration aims to prioritize public health. Senator Thompson’s bill specifically examines the use of certain harmful food additives that are prohibited in other countries. Sen. Thompson’s Senate Bill 4 was born out of the growing …
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