State offers $6.5M more from Volkswagen settlement fund

OKLAHOMA CITY – In another move aimed at reducing emissions from cars and trucks, the state Department of Environmental Quality is offering $6.5 million from the Volkswagen Settlement Trust On-Road Program.

Job growth reported in oilfield sector

The U.S. oilfield sector saw a gain in jobs during the month of June according to a report from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council.The gain totaled nearly a thousand jobs as the national energy services sector moved to 647,636 jobs across the country.Based on data from the U.S.

Another OGE rate hike request

Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company is asking for yet another rate hike on top of the 7% hike that took effect July 1 as the corporation commission is still deliberating final approval.The newest rate hike request would bump monthly bills by approximately $3.

Early July brings some rain to Sooner State

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.38 inches for the week of July 1-7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The July 2 U.S.

Uptick in cattle deaths caused by prussic acid

From staff reports STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University has received reports of cattle deaths due to prussic acid toxicity. Extension educators are offering tips to help producers protect their herds.

Study shows each Beef Checkoff dollar returns $13.41 to producers

From staff reports A recent economic analysis of the national Beef Checkoff program found that each dollar invested positively impacted domestic beef demand and U.S. beef exports from 2019-2023. Producers and importers who paid into the program earned a return on investment of $13.

NCBA opposes proposed Livestock Fairness Rule

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Ethan Lane, vice president of governmental affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, recently spoke out about the USDA’s Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets Rule proposed June 25.

Anderson retires, leaves legacy of Oklahoma agriculture, education

From staff reports STILLWATER – Oklahoma State University Extension Grain Market Economist Kim Anderson is set for retirement from OSU on July 31. As a crop market expert, he has held a sales and marketing class positively impacting the lives of countless OSU students.

HPAI Found in Oklahoma Dairy Herd

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in an Oklahoma dairy herd.The positive sample was collected by the dairy in April and recently submitted to USDA APHIS for testing.

Inhofe remembered as a great friend to southwest Oklahoma

LAWTON – Governor Kevin Stitt ordered flags to fly at half-staff last week as Oklahoma mourned the loss of former U.S. Senator James “Jim” Inhofe. State and community leaders remembered him as a great friend, a mentor and advocate for Oklahoma.Inhofe died Tuesday, July 9, surrounded by family.