The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a major victory to farmers today when it ruled the Environmental Protection Agency must base its decisions on sound science and the law. The court was clear that EPA failed to follow the law when it revoked chlorpyrifos tolerances – effectively banning the pesticide. The American Farm Bureau …
Category: Ag News
Nov 03
Congressman Josh Brecheen, House Republicans Stand With Israel; Pass Aid Package Offset by Bloated IRS Funding
Congressman Josh Brecheen voted in favor of H.R. 6126 – The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provides $14.3 billion in supplemental aid to Israel, including defense spending for ammunition, missiles, and Iron Dome replenishment. The supplemental also includes funding to evacuate Americans out of Israel. The supplemental is paid for by cutting an equal …
Nov 03
Israel Bond Holding Commitment Increased in Support of the State of Israel
State Treasurer Todd Russ announced the Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office plans to continue holding ‘Jubilee’ bonds to support the state of Israel during their time of crisis. The current bond purchases in Israel bonds total $52.5 million. The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Office has been investing in Israel bonds since 2007 and has always been a …
Nov 03
Proficiency Award Winners Named During National FFA Convention & Expo includes Oklahoma’s Brant Failes of Cherokee FFA & Madilynn Campbell of Adair FFA
Eight winners of the 2023 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the third session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo on Thursday, Nov. 2, which is being held in Indianapolis. Agricultural proficiency awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their …
Nov 03
Soy Growers’ Advocacy Efforts Pay Off as Phosphate Fertilizer Duties Slashed
The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced a significant reduction in duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco, decreasing them significantly from 19.97% to just 2.12%. The American Soybean Association President Daryl Cates, a soybean farmer from Illinois, welcomed this news, stating, “The Commerce Department’s determination comes after years of engagement by the American Soybean …
Nov 03
Proficiency Award Winners Named During National FFA Convention & Expo Includes Oklahoman Payton Irick of Seminole
Eight winners of the 2023 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards were named during the fourth session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo on Friday, Nov. 3, which is being held in Indianapolis. Agricultural proficiency awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their …
Nov 03
Hereford Juniors Awarded over $180,000 at the AHA Annual Meeting
“The foundation takes great pride in our scholarship program and the opportunities we are able to provide to assist our young people throughout their college journeys,” Cowan says. “The selection committee continues to be impressed by the high caliber of applicants and are confident that today’s NJHA members will be tomorrow’s leaders in whatever industry …
Nov 03
Stillwater FFA Named the National Model of Excellence Chapter Winner in Indy
Stillwater FFA of Oklahoma was named the 2023 National Model of Excellence winner during the third general session of the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo this year in Indianapolis. After the Chapter received the award in the third General Session- Oklahoma Farm Report’s Ron Hays caught up with Stillwater FFA members Ryne Crosthwait and …
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