Mar 08
As the 109th Oklahoma Youth Expo approaches, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster is talking with the OYE Executive Vice President, Kass Newell, about this year’s expo, coming up on March 12 through the 22nd. “We are really excited to be at the 2024 Oklahoma Youth Expo, all moved in,” Newell said. “There are some changes …
Mar 08
Glenn Payne, Former President of Oklahoma National Stockyards passed away on March 6th. Glenn was a true friend of Agriculture being part of the Stockyards for many years, as well as the Oklahoma Beef Council, LMA and many others. You could always find him working cattle with his daughters at their Mustang Farm. Glenn was …
Mar 08
R-CALF USA has worked closely with the past three Administrations to encourage them to write the rules and regulations needed to properly implement and enforce the over 100-year-old Packers and Stockyards Act. Specifically, we asked for rules and regulations to implement and enforce the provisions in the Packers and Stockyards Act that make it unlawful …
Mar 08
The OWRB Activities and Infrastructure Needs by Legislative District dashboard is now available to assist with identifying the water-related needs of Oklahoma communities! The statistics and interactive map utilize data from the Oklahoma State Flood Plan, Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP) Clean Water Needs Survey, and OCWP Water Supply Infrastructure Needs Survey. Select a House or Senate …
Mar 08
The House Committee on Agriculture today laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group (ALWG) released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program. It includes more than 20 recommendations to streamline the program and make labor more …
Mar 08
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) tonight reacted to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to the nation. Excerpts I’m Senator James Lankford. It is late tonight after the State of the Union address. I was sitting in the State of the Union Address which is really more of a campaign speech tonight than …
Mar 08
President Joseph Biden delivered his third State of the Union remarks to Congress. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule provided the following statement in response: “While the President addressed many issues of importance to the American people – such as inflation, food prices, and food security – the costs of on-farm inputs and equipment remain high and …
Mar 08
Congressman Josh Brecheen issued the following statement following President Biden’s State of the Union Address. “Tonight’s State of the Union Address showcased yet again that President Biden remains blind to what many Americans clearly see: his policies are dangerous and destructive. He should have used this opportunity to take responsibility for our historically high inflation, …
Mar 08
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Mar 08
In a letter submitted to the House Natural Resources Committee, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) urged members of Congress to support the recently introduced America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act (H.R. 7408). The landmark conservation bill, led by Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), was considered yesterday in a Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee hearing. The legislation …
