Jun 26
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is partnering with rural Americans on hundreds of clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to clean energy and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. Many of the projects are funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the …
Jun 26
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently had the chance to talk with the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Events and Constituent Relations Consultant Hally Parks about the 72nd Annual OCA Convention and Trade Show set for July 19-20 at the Embassy Suites in Normal, Oklahoma. Offering two days of education, networking and more, the OCA convention and trade …
Jun 26
Thursday, May 30, marked the end of the 2024 Oklahoma legislative session as state lawmakers adjourned sine die in Oklahoma City. A legislative session that began with thousands of bills available for consideration became a two-issue session for Oklahoma Farm Bureau when the focus turned to poultry growers and groundwater permitting right out of the …
Jun 26
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has today announced that Carhartt, Inc. is the latest brand to join its sustainable cotton program. Carhartt, known for producing durable gear designed to serve and protect all hardworking people for more than 135 years, has chosen to join the Trust Protocol as part of its strategy to source more …
Jun 26
Today, The National Association of Wheat Growers’ (NAWG) President Keeff Felty provided written testimony for the record for the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources during the “Hearing on the High Plains: Combating Drought with Innovation” field hearing in Burlington, CO. “NAWG appreciates the opportunity to submit written testimony for the …
Jun 26
At the recent three-day Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall, dairy industry leaders highlighted the growing impact of technology on dairy farming and its role in promoting environmental sustainability. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers collaborated with leaders from BouMatic, Delaval, and Lely North America, for a panel discussion focused on how technology contributes …
Jun 26
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the Texas Corn Producers Association (TCPA), along with other groups, filed a lawsuit today in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard for model year 2027-2032 passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The CAFE rule mandates stringent new standards that appear designed to …
Jun 26
Oklahoma State University will honor five individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university’s Ferguson College of Agriculture and contributed significantly to society. Jami Longacre, Ed Moydell, Mary and Rob Shuey, and Carl Thoma are recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award. The honorees will be officially recognized during the OSU Agriculture Honors ceremony on Oct. 11. …
Jun 26
Americans will be gathering on the Fourth of July for a day of fireworks, food, parades and more. But as you celebrate with your friends and family this Independence Day, your cookout bill will be a bit higher. Volunteers from across the United States contributed to this year’s American Farm Bureau Fourth of July market …
Jun 26
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with the Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane about USDA’s proposed rule to clarify unfair practices in the livestock, meat, and poultry industries. As NCBA reviews this new rule from USDA page by page, Lane said it appears that the …
