Nov 06
Today, in a Zoom interview from Washington, D.C., Farm Director KC Sheperd, along with Oklahoma Senator James Lankford, announced a “possible end in sight” to the ongoing government shutdown, while sharply criticizing the Democratic strategy he claims caused the stalemate. Lankford Talks Shutdown, Ag Bill Delay, and Beef Price Strategy Lankford alleged the shutdown was …
Nov 05
A recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping has resulted in an agreement for China to resume its purchases of U.S. soybeans, sparking a reversal in market prices. However, one agricultural economist is urging caution, calling the announcement “relatively vague” and noting it lacks the concrete details needed for long-term market …
Oct 27
Oklahoma is set for a major weather shift this week, as State Climatologist Gary McManus heralds the true arrival of “real fall” after a prolonged period of dry, summer-like conditions. A significant storm system is expected to disrupt the recent pleasant weather pattern, bringing much-needed rainfall and a dramatic temperature drop. End of the “Glorious” …
Oct 24
A newly formed organization, Grow It Here, is spotlighting the critical labor shortage facing U.S. agriculture, with farmers across various commodities warning that the crisis threatens the nation’s food security and their generational businesses. In a recent presentation, farmers and experts detailed the escalating costs, bureaucratic hurdles, and the existential risk posed by a dwindling …
Nov 08
KC Sheperd Reminds folks to get out and Vote today and visits with Cheyenne Sparks, President of Oklahoma Cattlewomen, about their upcoming Regional Meeting and the WIRED conference.
