Energy/Business Briefs

• Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) indicated to reporters at the Democratic National Convention that climate legislation would be on the agenda if Democrats retain the White House and Senate and regain House control for 2025.

Oklahoma City gets $2.2M in federal funds to study bridges

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Oklahoma City will receive $2.2 million in planning grants through the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program.The planning grants will fund studies to restore or replace 15 aging and heavily used bridges in Oklahoma City.

Libya’s oil production cuts sent crude prices higher Monday

Oil production cuts announced in Libya sent crude oil prices upward by 3% on Monday and was no top of the 2% gains recorded by both benchmarks last Friday.Libya’s reductions added to nagging worries about escalating conflict in the Middle East.

NCBA continues push against proposed rule

From staff reports In June, the USDA proposed a rule to clarify unfair practices in the livestock, meat and poultry industries. Ethan Lane, vice president of governmental affairs at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, believes the rule is unclear.

Wheat production a mixed bag in EU, Black Sea regions

From staff reports An analysis released Aug. 23 examines the current state of wheat production in the European Union and Black Sea regions and its effects on global exportable supplies.

Mid-August brings heat, little rain to Oklahoma

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.92 inches for the week of Aug. 12-18, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The Aug. 13 U.S.

Locke named Oklahoma Pork Council president

From staff reports Joe Locke, director of operations for Tyson Foods’ Pork Group, has been elected president of the Oklahoma Pork Council for the 2024-2025 membership year.Locke brings more than 30 years’ experience with the pork industry to the leadership role.

Forst Inducted into Ag Hall of Fame

From staff reports Terry Stuart Forst has officially been inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Fame.The announcement came Aug. 18 during the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Ranch Rodeo at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie.

Memorial Health of Tillman County Critical Access Hospital to reopen

FREDERICK – After being closed for about eight years, a rural Oklahoma hospital is set to reopen its doors here.'This is the first time in 50 years that a hospital has been rebuilt after closure, except for one instance in Kansas following a tornado,' Oklahoma State Rep.