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Category: Ag News
Aug 07
OSU Icon and Trailblazer, Minnie Lou Bradley passes away at 93.
Minnie Lou Bradley, Childress, Texas, passed away after a short illness on August 5, 2025. Services are planned for Monday, August 18, at 2:00 P.M at Mashburn Event Center in Childress, Texas. She was born December 15, 1931 in Hinton, Oklahoma to Ralph Thomas Ottinger and Zulema Young Ottinger. Minnie Lou attended Elementary School in …
Aug 07
Soybean Talk on Trades and Tariffs
Last week, President Trump signed an Executive Order modifying reciprocal tariff rates on most U.S. trade partners. For countries or trade blocs that have already reached or announced agreements, the tariff rate remains unchanged. For countries that have not yet agreed to trade frameworks with the U.S., this EO informs their new tariff rate for …
Aug 07
John Michael Riley Explains Growing conditions for corn in Iowa and how they are impacting prices in Oklahoma
According to OSU agricultural economist John Michael Riley, the agricultural markets are currently under pressure, with corn, soybeans, and cotton all experiencing downward price movement. This is primarily due to an expectation of a very large supply of both corn and soybeans. Private trading firms are projecting high yields for these crops across the U.S., …
Aug 07
Following Forests and Firefighters Day at the Great American Farmers Market, Deputy Secretary Vaden to Spotlight History and Innovation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins yesterday hosted the fourth day of the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall with an evening honoring those who protect our national treasures and discover how USDA safeguards our landscapes. Yesterday was themed “Forest and Firefighters: Protecting America’s Legacy” and the day’s programming spotlighted wildfire readiness and …
Aug 07
Growth Energy Applauds Introduction of Ethanol for America Act
Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the introduction today of the Ethanol for America Act—a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would simplify labeling and infrastructure requirements for fuel retailers seeking to offer E15, a fuel blend made with 15% American ethanol that saves consumers money and can be used in more than 96% of vehicles …
Aug 07
Oklahoma Recycling Festival combines fun and sustainability
Festivals are known for uniting people with tasty food, good music and fun activities. The upcoming Oklahoma Recycling Festival takes it a step further by providing the opportunity to positively impact the environment while having fun. What: Oklahoma Recycling Festival When and where: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 16, McAlester Farmers Market, 3 S. Main …
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