May 20, 2024 – AAA’s previously released national Memorial Day travel forecast showing the second highest number of travelers for the holiday – 43.8 million – and a record 38.4 million people driving to their destination – are reflected in Oklahoma traveler projections. More than 435,000 Oklahomans will travel 50 or more miles from home …
Category: Ag News
May 20
Oklahoma Human Services creates a symphony of hope for children and families in our communities.
As a foster care recruiter in Northwest and Western Oklahoma, I see the impacts foster parents have on their community each day. Whether it’s singing a child to sleep to soften sorrowful tears or celebrating the milestones biological parents make on their path to reunification our foster parents pour into the lives of the children …
May 20
Corn Action News: Bringing the Farm Bill into Focus
Details for the 2024 Farm Bill are beginning to come into focus, with marked-up versions of the bill circulating in D.C. In the first episode of Farm Bill Focus, get a rundown on what you need to know from NCGA’s director of public policy and Farm Bill expert Wayne Stoskopf.
May 20
Biofuels Industry Brings SRE Challenge to the Supreme Court
Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today jointly petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn an opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) denials of several small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In their petition, Growth Energy and RFA …
May 20
73rd Annual Alva FFA Banquet Gives out Awards
The 73rd Annual Alva FFA Banquet was held on May 14 at Alva Middle School. This banquet is held to celebrate accomplishments of the past year, thank all of our sponsors and parents, and announce the newly elected officer team. The new 2024-2025 FFA Officers are: Brady Lott, President; Avery McMurphey, Vice President; Jansen Shirley, …
May 20
NAWG President Keeff Felty Provides Farm Bill Comments and Wheat Harvest Update
Last week after a Farm Bill session featuring many Oklahoma Senators, Farm Director KC Sheperd had the chance to talk with Oklahoma farmer and National Association of Wheat Growers President Keeff Felty about priorities for wheat growers in the 2024 Farm Bill. “The high points were reiterating our asks since June 2022 and focusing on …
May 20
Speaker McCall Responds to Biden Administration Letter
Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka, today responded to a letter sent by the Biden Administration last week regarding House Bill 4156 which creates the crime of impermissible occupation in Oklahoma. The letter was sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond by the Biden Dept. of Justice, and threatened legal action if the law …
May 20
OPI Announces New Sales Leadership for the Canadian Market
OPI, the global leader in grain storage management, has announced new sales leadership to support its Canadian customer base. Laura Solberg and Brianne Borchowitz bring deep industry knowledge and a passion for agriculture that customers will appreciate. “Laura and Brianne are the dream team for our Canadian market customers,” says Adam Weiss, CEO. “Their combined ag …
May 20
NSP Supports House Agriculture Committee’s Progress to Farm Bill Markup
National Sorghum Producers commends the House Committee on Agriculture as they commence markup this week on the 2024 Farm Bill, particularly in the face of economic uncertainty and rising costs for U.S. sorghum producers. NSP is optimistic the proposal by Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson will bolster much-needed protection and relief for America’s farmers and ranchers. …
May 20
NCBA’s Ethan Lane Weighs in on GT Thompson’s 2024 Farm Bill Proposal
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is talking with Vice President of Governmental Affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane about House Committee on Agriculture Chairman GT Thompson’s 2024 Farm Bill proposal. The markup of the 2024 Farm Bill is scheduled for May 23, 2024- click here for current details as found on the House …
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