Category: Ag News
Sep 02
EPA Releases Statement Following Favorable D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a statement following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit favorable decision in support of EPA’s termination of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grants. “It’s fantastic to see reason prevail in the court system. EPA has a duty to be an exceptional steward of …
Sep 02
Summer Crop Ratings Continue To Improve In This Weeks Crop Progress
National Corn Statistics: Corn mature reached 15 percent, down three points from the previous year and up one point from the five-year average. Corn Dough reached 90 percent, up one point from a year ago and down one point from the five-year average. Corn dented reached 58 points, equal to the previous year and down two points …
Sep 02
NSP Welcomes Elissa Gilliam as Legislative Director
National Sorghum Producers (NSP) is proud to announce the hiring of Elissa Gilliam as its new Legislative Director. Gilliam grew up on a farm in Tennessee and “got to Texas as quickly as she could” after college. She earned her master’s degree in agricultural communications from Texas Tech University before moving to Washington, D.C., where …
Sep 02
Americans to Gain New Access to Real-Time Prescription Drug Price Information
Today, leaders at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are celebrating a regulatory breakthrough that will give doctors and their patients unprecedented real-time access to prescription drug information. The reform will help them identify the most appropriate, cost-effective treatments while preventing health insurers from blocking physician-approved care. Thanks to this rule change …
Sep 02
August Recap
Fellow Oklahoman, August in Congress means that both the House of Representatives and the Senate are out of session and the annual district work period has begun. In other words, this is a time when members of Congress are able to spend the month back in their districts with their constituents and local communities. This …
Sep 02
A Centennial of Excellence: The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Celebrates Youth Success
The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation is celebrating a year of significant milestones and looking ahead to new opportunities to support the state’s youth. In a recent interview, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Milford Jenkins, President of the Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, about the organization’s recent successes and upcoming events. A Milestone Roundup and Generous Scholarships This …
Sep 02
Applications are now open for the 2026 TSCRA spring internship program
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship Program. The competitive, paid internships offer students a unique opportunity to build professional skills, expand their industry network and work alongside Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association staff and leadership. Spring opportunities include: Applications for the spring 2026 …
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