Aug 21
Mike Brittingham, a lifelong resident of Pushmataha County and dedicated public servant, has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma State Legislature, District 19. With a proven track record in business, community leadership, and county government, Brittingham is well-positioned to bring his conservative values and collaborative approach to the state level. Born in Hugo and raised in …
Aug 21
Curious about how the One Big Beautiful Bill is going to affect the future of agriculture? Join Lizzie Chapa at the Logan County Fairgrounds, 215 Fairgrounds Rd Ste B, Guthrie, OK 73028 Registration is $5 To register, call 405-282-3331 OSU is an Equal Opportunity, E-Verify Employer. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communications, …
Aug 21
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. “When rural America succeeds, our entire country is stronger. These newly appointed USDA state directors will play a critical role in advancing President Trump’s America First agenda …
Aug 21
The United States and the European Union are pleased to announce that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade (“Framework Agreement”). This Framework Agreement represents a concrete demonstration of our commitment to fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade and investment. This Framework Agreement will put our trade and investment relationship – one of the largest in the world – on a solid footing and …
Aug 21
Retail fertilizer prices continue to be somewhat mixed, according to retailers tracked by DTN for the second week of August 2025. For the first time in nine weeks, however, a fertilizer price did move a considerable amount. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. MAP was 6% more expensive compared to last …
Aug 21
USMEF Statement on Updated Details of the U.S.-EU Trade FrameworkThe White House released today a U.S.-EU joint statement offering updated details on the trade framework with the European Union announced last month.U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement:USMEF is encouraged to see that the European Union will provide preferential market …
Aug 21
The White House announced a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The administration stated the Framework Agreement aims to resolve trade imbalances and maximize the U.S. and EU’s combined economic power in an ongoing process to improve market access and increase the U.S./EU trade and investment relationship.National Pork Producers Council President …
Aug 21
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2% in July. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said jobs continued to trend up in health care and in social assistance but declined in the Federal government space. The number of non-farm jobs for July was 73,000, coming in below economists’ projections of 115,000. “The number …
Aug 21
Tuesday, NSCEB Commissioners, including Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05), joined Oklahoma biotech leaders and state officials in Oklahoma City to highlight the state’s growing role in the national biotech industry. “It was my honor to have the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology in Oklahoma City,” said Congresswoman Bice. “As a commissioner, I have been focused …
Aug 21
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) National Analysis for reporting year 2023, which shows that toxic chemical releases have decreased as the chemical industry’s contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has increased. This demonstrates that industry can simultaneously protect the environment and grow the nation’s economy. “With …
