ONEOK issues emissions reduction progress report

From staff reports ONEOK Inc. released an annual report highlighting its greenhouse gas emissions reduction efforts and contributions to charity.The Corporate Sustainability Report highlighted the company’s progress and commitment toward environmental, social and governance performance.

Forced outages, merger cited in wind company’s Q2 earnings decline

From staff reports ALLETE Inc., the Duluth, Minnesota- based company with major wind farms in Oklahoma, suffered a significant drop in earnings in the second quarter. Forced outages at the company’s two wind farms in Oklahoma played a role in the decline.

Kimray introduces emissions reduction product

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Kimray Inc. unveiled last week its entry into the world of attempting to reduce emissions in the oil and gas industry.The company released its new product: the Electric Actuator.

State to receive $800M in federal funding for broadband

From staff reports The Biden administration is set to give another $800 million in federal funds so Oklahoma can proceed with the expansion of its broadband service into rural areas of the state.

Oklahoma sees little rain in late July

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.09 inches for the week of July 22-28, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The July 23 U.S.

Education, Checkoff notes versatility of ‘miracle crop’

From staff reports Rick Reimer, executive director of the Oklahoma Soybean Board, spoke about the versatility of soybeans at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Convention held in Norman last month.

Lucas promises to see Farm Bill completion

From staff reports Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) is back on the House Agricultural Committee.Lucas won the Republican primary in June and has no opponent in November, which means he will be a part of the next Congress.“I’m not leaving the Ag Committee again,” he said.

Advocating for Agriculture: NCBA pushes to preserve vital tax benefits

From staff reports Kent Bacus, executive director of affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, discussed the possibility of some tax po licies being discontinued by the end of 2025.

Specialist ‘a little more optimistic’ on cotton crop

From staff reports Maxwell Smith, Oklahoma State University Entomology and Plant Pathology Assistant Extension Specialist, spoke recently about the current condition of cotton across Oklahoma.Smith said that areas in eastern and northeastern Oklahoma that have good irrigation systems look good.