Category: Ag News
Aug 13
Latest WASDE Report Demonstrates the Need for Year-Round E15
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on Congress again today to pass a bill that would allow for the year-round sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% American-made ethanol that burns cleaner, costs less, and can be used in 96% of cars on the road today. The call came in …
Aug 13
EPA Administrator Zeldin Visits Iowa, Announces New EPA DEF Guidance, Attends State Fair, Celebrates One Big Beautiful Bill
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin was in Iowa to visit with state, local and federal partners, farmers, and stakeholders to discuss environmental issues in the state, announce new guidance from EPA on Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), and celebrate President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Administrator Zeldin, …
Aug 13
Drummond Secures Major Victory in Lesser Prairie Chicken Lawsuit- Ag Groups Are Pleased
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today is celebrating a significant win for Oklahoma’s agricultural and energy sectors, as a federal court has vacated the Biden-Harris administration’s rule that listed the lesser prairie chicken as an endangered species. A U.S. District judge yesterday ruled in favor of Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas, finding that the U.S. Fish and …
Aug 13
Senator Green Celebrates Historic $250M Investment in OSU Veterinary Medicine
Sen. Grant Green, R-Wellston, on Tuesday joined state leaders, university officials, students and veterinarians to celebrate a major state investment in Oklahoma State University’s veterinary medicine program. The event marked a major milestone as OSU moves forward with plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital to replace its aging facility. The 255,000-square-foot building …
Aug 13
AFPI Releases New Agricultural Trade Policy Brief
Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) unveiled its latest agricultural policy brief at the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit in South Dakota. The brief was authored by Kip Tom, Vice Chair of Rural Policy and Tate Bennett, Director of Rural Policy, and reflects much of the conversation surrounding the theme of the summit: “Fixing the Agricultural Trade Deficit.” …
Aug 13
A Tribute to the Legacy of Bob Funk, Sr- Part One
The Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Cattlemen’s Congress, is producing two podcasts that will salute the life of Bob Funk, Sr. Mr. Funk passed away July 15, 2025 and Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Hall of Fame broadcaster Ron Hays has talked to several individuals that knew Bob Funk, …
Aug 13
AFIA Welcomes Cornelia Poku to the Communications Department
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to announce the addition of Cornelia Poku as director of communications. In this position, Poku will play a strategic role in leading the communications department in the development and implementation of strategic communications for the AFIA and Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER). Poku brings over …
Aug 13
Applications Accepted for W.D. Farr Scholarship Program
Graduate students pursuing careers in meat science and animal science are encouraged to apply for the annual W.D. Farr Scholarship program. Established in 2007 by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation (NCF), the scholarship recognizes outstanding graduate students committed to advancing the beef industry. Two $15,000 grants are awarded to graduate students who demonstrate superior achievement in …
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