Category: Ag News
May 17
Senator John Boozman Visits Oklahoma to Host Ag Producers on Farm Bill Listening Session With Senator Lankford
A large contingent of farmers, ranchers and the ag business community were on hand as Oklahoma Senator James Lankford hosted the top Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, Arkansas Senator John Boozman, for a Farm Bill listening session. Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemens Association Michael Kelsey was on hand along with, OKFB’s Rodd …
May 17
House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson Releases 900 Page Farm Bill Draft Ahead of Scheduled May 23rd Mark Up
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after releasing text of the 2024 Farm Bill: “The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 is the product of extensive feedback from stakeholders and all Members of the House, and is responsive to the needs of farm country through the …
May 17
NCC Statement on Farm Bill House Legislation
The National Cotton Council applauds House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “G.T.” Thompson for producing a Farm Bill that significantly increases the support levels for cotton producers, who have been weighed down by the recent rise in on-farm production costs. This legislation also gives growers more affordable options for their risk management strategies, makes important improvements …
May 17
Ranking Member David Scott Reacts to Partisan Farm Bill
Today, House Agriculture Ranking Member David Scott released the below statement following the unveiling of the long-awaited partisan farm bill text by Agriculture Committee Republicans. “The discussion draft released by Chairman Thompson today confirms my worst fears: House Republicans plan to pay for the farm bill by taking food out of the mouths of America’s hungry …
May 17
NASDA commends progress on farm bill development and continues advocating for bipartisanship
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney praised U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 today in the following statement: “NASDA applauds Chairman Thompson for beginning the process of creating the next farm bill,” McKinney said. “With the release of the …
May 17
Noble Research Institute Receives 2024 Greenacres Foundation Grant to Further Regenerative Agriculture Research in Pecans
Noble Research Institute, the nation’s largest nonprofit agricultural research organization, has been given a 2024 Regenerative Agriculture Research Grant from the Greenacres Foundation to advance its ongoing pecan-focused research. The $295,000 grant was awarded to aid the organization’s study of pecan silvopasture and measuring improved soil health’s impact on building profitable and resilient systems. In line with …
May 17
Steady Markets Continue this Week According to Bob Rodenberger
Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk is visiting with Bob Rodenberger, a Partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock, as he gives the latest on the cattle markets. Overall, Bob said cattle producers around the state are pleased with the recent rainfall, which has filled up ponds. He also noted good market prices. “We started out with average …
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