Dec 07
Small change to RFS rules would open marine fuel markets to biodiesel and renewable diesel. Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America, the American Soybean Association, and the North American Renderers Association (NARA) thanked Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and John Garamendi (D-CA) for introducing the bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act. The legislation designates renewable fuel …
Dec 07
The Department of Labor recently released full fiscal year usage data for the H-2A program. Given agriculture’s ongoing struggle to recruit domestic workers and a very tight U.S. labor market overall, it should be no surprise that H-2A program usage reached new highs again in fiscal year 2023 (October 2022-September 2023), though the rate of …
Dec 07
U.S. pork exports posted another strong performance in October, led by record-large shipments to Mexico and broad-based growth elsewhere, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). October beef exports remained well below last year’s large totals but improved from September, led by stronger demand in Mexico and …
Dec 07
Congressman Tom Cole today announced Ridwan Siddique, Rahil Pasha, Alexander Papavassiliou and Andrew Zhang from Norman North High School as the Fourth District of Oklahoma’s winners of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge. The students’ app, called “Calorie Balance,” was created using JavaScript and is coded for use on iOS and Android devices. The app is …
Dec 07
The Japanese government has recently become more interested in using bioethanol for the production of a new, sustainable fuel for air travel. In response, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosted a conference, U.S. Ethanol for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Beyond, on Nov. 30 to build on …
Dec 07
He has spent a part of his December at the Tulsa Farm Show for the past 28 years- and world-renowned horse trainer Craig Cameron says he is still a student. Cameron is back for the 30th Tulsa Farm Show today through Saturday, offering twice daily sessions on connecting with young horses and starting them on …
Dec 07
There’s nothing like the pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree during the holiday season. The aroma and beauty of the outdoors are welcome in homes, but a freshly cut Christmas tree may harbor something within its branches that’s not so welcome. It’s not likely consumers will come face to face with a squirrel like …
Dec 07
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development and Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the Oklahoma State Office for Rural Development is accepting applications to advance economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program to support business opportunities …
