Nov 03
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after H.R. 4821, the Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Cole supported the legislation. “At $25.4 billion for the Department of the Interior, EPA and other related …
Nov 03
Bartlesville FFA of Oklahoma was named the 2023 Premier Chapter: Growing Leaders during the fourth general session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. Bartlesville FFA facilitated a photo challenge scavenger hunt for members during their monthly chapter meeting. The one-hour group activity, managed by officers, required members to collaborate …
Nov 03
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is back talking with Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. The wheat situation is looking better than some expected, Rodenberger said, but many producers have been on the fence about buying calves because of moisture. “Now we have got some people …
Nov 03
On November 7, 2023, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2033 report prepared in support of the President’s annual budget process as defined in the Budget Control Act. These tables will include 10-year projections for major U.S. crops and livestock …
Nov 03
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster is back talking with Donnell Brown of the R.A. Brown Ranch, in a “best of” edition, looking at the challenges and the opportunities in the beef cattle business. “I think the consumer is going to demand us to be more sustainable, whether that is greenhouse gasses- cattle do produce methane, …
Nov 03
In a world full of opportunity, internships allow students to take a trial-run of potential career paths. The American Angus Association® is excited to announce five internship positions for the summer of 2024. These 10-week internship programs provide an immersive, hands-on experience, encouraging students to grow professionally as they dip their toes into the workforce. …
Nov 03
In October, 43% (seasonally adjusted) of all owners reported job openings they could not fill in the current period, according to NFIB’s monthly jobs report. The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 23%. “The labor market has not eased up much on Main …
Nov 03
Agriculture groups are applauding a ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals that upholds sound science by throwing out the Environmental Protection Agency’s rule that essentially banned the use of chlorpyrifos, a product farmers use to protect their crops from insects and other pests. The decision, in which the court found EPA disregarded its …
Nov 03
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which would provide $14.3 billion in security funding related to Hamas’ attacks on Israel. Cole supported the legislation. “Aggression against the United States and our …
Nov 03
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced it was lowering duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco from 19.97% to 2.12%. The decision comes after the agency conducted an administrative review of the duties, which is performed annually by retroactively examining the price of shipments and other factors. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), which …
