Nov 12
Oklahoma State University Extension recognized graduates of its latest Leadership Academy class this month as they conclude the program’s meeting series and begin work on final projects. The group of 17 OSU Extension county educators, district/area specialists and Community Nutrition Education Program coordinators kicked off the course in April. The program featured three overnight retreats, four …
Nov 12
Senate Pro Tem Designee Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, today has named key members of his leadership team after being tapped as the Senate’s next leader. Pro Tem Designee Paxton has appointed Sen. Julie Daniels, R-Bartlesville, as the Senate Majority Floor Leader, Sen. Chuck Hall, R-Perry, as Appropriations Chairman and Sen. John Haste, R-Broken Arrow, as Vice …
Nov 12
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Patrick Wade as Director of Public Policy. As Director, Wade will advance the organization’s public policy advocacy with his nearly 10 years of experience in agricultural policy and government affairs. Wade will be the staff lead for NASDA’s Plant Agriculture and Pesticide …
Nov 12
At the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention, Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter visited with Farm Bureau’s Managing Director of Member Engagement Jessica Cabrera who led a session about Cultivating Healthy Minds, which is OkFB’s farmer mental health wellness campaign. Talking about mental health can be difficult for a plethora of reasons. Associated stigma, fear of judgment, …
Nov 12
Return Ballots by December 2 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed ballots last week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. Producers and landowners must return ballots …
Nov 12
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the department has made Cooperative Agreements with the Greenwood Community Development Corporation and the Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project to uplift and deliver financial security to Oklahoma’s historic All Black Towns. These agreements will deliver this by generating commerce and …
Nov 12
For over 150 years, the popularity of Angus cattle has grown, making over 80% of America’s cowherd influenced by Angus genetics. Influential sires have made their mark and during the 2024 American Angus Association® Awards Dinner and Reception on November 3rd, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas, the Association recognized the sire registering the most progeny. …
Nov 12
Congressman Frank Lucas was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 9, during the organization’s 83rd annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Lucas is a fifth-generation Oklahoman and farmer who has been a defender of …
