ALBION – An out-ofstate company’s plan to build a hydropower plant on an eastern Oklahoma river in order to generate electricity for Texas foundered on the shoals of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Johann Tse of Dallas, Texas, was notified March 21 by a FERC official that Southeast…
From staff reports LAWTON – A two-day event at Cameron University will promote opportunities for veterans, military service members and their dependents. Cameron’s fifth annual Vet Fest, hosted by CU’s Office of Veterans Affairs, will be held on Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, April 2, on the second…
DUNCAN – Stephens County is asking the federal government for help covering the cost of improving access to water at the location of a former refinery. The Stephens County Commission voted 3-0 March 21 to approve a letter seeking a federal grant for the $1 million project, according to the…
From staff reports Early voting starts Thursday, March 28, for voters in Comanche County. Voters unable to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board. Early voting is open to all voters, Comanche County Election Board Secretary Amy Sims…
From staff reports This week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the latest crop prices and more. “There hasn’t been much movement at all in crop prices over the last couple of weeks, or maybe even…
From staff reports The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) thanked the U.S. Senate for passing a resolution to block Paraguayan beef imports. The resolution comes in response to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that lifted the longstanding ban on Paraguayan beef imports despite…
From staff reports Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition Report’s latest release on March 18, 2024, marked decreases in the preferability of winter wheat conditions. Winter wheat jointing, which showcases a transition from vegetative to reproductive growth, reached 14%, down f ive points from 2023…
From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing partner Bob Rodenberger recently assessed the strength of Oklahoma’s cattle market. “Agriculture is in r eally good shape,” Rodenberger said. “We have got people trying to buy calves to get on wheat quick enough to get some…
From staff reports Dr. Shalene McNeill, Executive Director of Nutrition Research at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, recently examined dietary guidelines for 2025. The “USDA and Health and Human Services are now developing the 10th edition of our Dietary Guidelines for Americans,”…
From staff reports National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Executive Director of Nutrition and Research Dr. Shalene McNeill reviewed the latest beef nutrition research. “Research takes forever to get those results, so it is a patient process,” McNeill said. “At any given time, the checkoff has…
Crude oil stocks across the U.S. and at the Cushing Hub in Oklahoma fell in the past week reported the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Cushing’s stocks fell 100,000 barrels from 31.5 million on March 8 to 31.4 million on March 15. The total stored at the northern Oklahoma oil hub is still…
From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Most electricity consumers in the state have been shocked at the…
Mark Twain purportedly once said that “whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” Whether he…
LAWTON – Contracts have been approved to replace several deteriorated water and sewer lines. • The…
ALBION – An out-ofstate company’s plan to build a hydropower plant on an eastern Oklahoma river in order to generate electricity for Texas foundered on the shoals of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
From staff reports LAWTON – A two-day event at Cameron University will promote opportunities for veterans, military service members and their dependents. Cameron’s fifth annual Vet Fest, hosted by CU’s Office of Veterans Affairs, will be held on Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, April 2, on the second floor of the McMahon Centennial Complex.
DUNCAN – Stephens County is asking the federal government for help covering the cost of improving access to water at the location of a former refinery. The Stephens County Commission voted 3-0 March 21 to approve a letter seeking a federal grant for the $1 million project, according to the Stephens County Clerk’s Office.
From staff reports Early voting starts Thursday, March 28, for voters in Comanche County. Voters unable to make it to the polls on Election Day have the option of voting early at their county election board.
By Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Lawton) Many of us are familiar with utility bills' unpredictability. Unfortunately, they are increasing every month, which can be incredibly challenging for people living on fixed incomes or struggling to make ends meet.
By Congressman Frank Lucas (R-Oklahoma) As the House Agriculture Committee convenes this week to examine the threat China poses to the U.S. agricultural industry, it’s important to take a closer look at the steps underway to bolster our food security against foreign adversaries.
By James Finck, Ph.D. On March 7, 2024, President Joe Biden gave his third official State of the Union Address to Congress where he used his time to criticize his predecessor, talk about border security and tout his economic successes.