Category: Ag News
Mar 18
Rep. Cole’s Column: The Necessity of Strong National Security
At a time when we are facing so many challenges and threats, the need for strong national security is as important as ever. Yet, the Biden Administration’s displays of weakness both at home and abroad have put our nation’s national security is at risk. In 2021, the President assumed office with an aggressive pro-illegal immigration …
Mar 18
Oklahoma’s Good to Excellent Winter Wheat Conditions Fall Slightly This Week
According to the latest Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition Report released on March 18, 2024, winter wheat jointing reached 14 percent, down 5 points from the previous year and down 4 points from normal. Winter wheat conditions rated 61 percent good to excellent, 32 percent fair and 7 percent poor to very poor. Last week’s …
Mar 18
State agriculture officials adopt policy in support of federal pet food label, opposing PURR Act
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Board of Directors adopted new policy supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine to establish a national rule for pet food and specialty pet food labeling. The policy advocates for consistency and transparency on pet food and pet food labels to enable pet owners …
Mar 18
Lieutenant General Thomas P. Stafford dies at age 93
Weatherford Native Tom Stafford, one of NASA’s early astronauts, who flew in space four times including a trip to orbit the moon and then a historic rendezvous with Soviet cosmonauts, has died. He was 93 and passed away on Monday after battling a long illness. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement following the news …
Mar 18
How to Remove Fire Odor from Belongings and Homes
Parts of Oklahoma and Texas recently experienced devastating wildfires. Some families lost their homes, while other houses and structures in the path of the flames were spared. Homes not damaged by flames likely experienced smoke damage, said Gina Peek, assistant director, Oklahoma State University Extension/Family Consumer Science program leader and associate dean for Extension and Engagement in the College of …
Mar 18
Congressman Josh Brecheen Announces April In-Person Town Halls
Congressman Josh Brecheen announced the following in-person town halls for the month of April. Constituents are invited to attend and share their thoughts and ask questions on policy issues impacting Washington, D.C. and Oklahoma. Congressman Brecheen held 18 in-person town halls in February. For a recap of those town halls, please click here. If you …
Mar 18
Strategies for Success: Planting Soybeans Early
“Data has shown that planting soybeans early so they have the opportunity to maximize the growing season pays,” says AgriGold Agronomist Ron Roling. “Even the insurance companies have seen the advantage and moved up their planting windows.” At grower meetings, Roling often asks who has started planting soybeans earlier and who regrets it. “Nobody really regrets …
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