Peterson discusses wheat production, export growth

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson gave an update on U.S. Wheat during the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting earlier this month.Regarding falling wheat prices, Peterson said, “There’s still huge competition out there in the marketplace.

Arthur gives update on Drought Commission

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Varying climate of extreme drought in some years to heavy rainfall in others have forced Oklahoma producers to learn ways to manage their crops.

Halstrom: Beef exports on the rise in Mexico, Latin America

From staff reports SAN DIEGO – Speaking at the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting, U.S.

Judge permanently freezes anti-ESG Act

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s controversial anti-ESG law, formally called the Energy Discrimination Elimination Act, was permanently ordered on hold Friday by an Oklahoma County district judge.

Booker favorable rating ‘strong’ in Lawton mayoral race

LAWTON – Mayor Stan Booker is in a comfortable position in his bid for a third and final three-year term, a recent survey commissioned by Southwest Ledger indicates.Results from the survey of Booker’s image were:• Very favorable: 49.3%.• Somewhat favorable: 19.7%.• Heard of but no opinion: 5.6%.

Labor Dept. recovers $1.1M in unpaid wages for FY 2023

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY–The state Department of Labor recovered $1,145,704 in unpaid wages for Fiscal Year 2023, the agency announced recently.

Lawton receives permit to drill 2 water wells

Lawton’s search for supplemental sources of water apparently will resume soon.

LYSA extends property sale closing deadline

LAWTON – The Lawton Youth Sports Authority has extended the deadline for closing on the sale of property for the city ’s proposed indoor youth sports complex.In a special meeting, the a uthority voted July 8 to mov e the deadline from July 12 to the end of the month.

FISTA board approves Epirus lease

LAWTON – The FISTA Industrial Development Park has added another defense contractor to its list of tenants.