Rig Count Report

eport O The latest rig count from Baker Hughes Co. showed the national total gained four rigs to reach 585 while Oklahoma was unchanged with a total of 34 active oil and gas rigs. However, the numbers still reflect the fact that more oil and gas rigs are in storage compared to a year ago.

Growing gasoline inventories decrease prices

While the government sold a million gallons of gasoline before the start of the July 4th holiday in a move to lower gasoline prices, a government report indicated average gasoline prices were also down 19 cents a gallon since the 2024 high on April 22.The U.S.

OGE’s rate hike arrived in the mail over the weekend

The snail mail news of OG&E’s jump in utility rates arrived over the weekend.The utility slipped into the startling climb in rates by opening, ‘We know you depend on us to energize your home and business and that your top priority for us is reliability.

26 state attorneys general challenge latest EV mandates

From staff reports Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 25 other state attorneys general have filed a challenge with the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals against the Biden administration’s latest attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road.

Home delivery fee next to offset switch to EVs?

Sounds like another state is intent on making up lost revenue from gasoline sales as the government pushes more electric vehicle development.Washington state is reported to be considering implementation of a fee on doorstep deliveries. That’s right.

Oklahoma receives little precipitation in late June

From staff reports Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 0.82 inches for the week of June 24-30, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The June 25 U.

PLC issues 2-track funding process for federal land ranchers, grazers

From staff reports WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Public Lands Council announced July 2 a rolling notice of funding availability accompanying the existing grant funding process for Fiscal Year 2025.

OWC highlights Junior Wheat Show, offers scholarships

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s 4-H and FFA students should begin thinking about their entry to the Oklahoma Junior Wheat Show, said Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte.

OSU Ag receives $9 Million for infrastructure, research

From staff reports The Oklahoma State legislature has passed a law to provide $9.5 million in additional funding to the Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

Drought Monitor Shows Jump in Abnormally Dry Coverage

According to the latest Drought Monitor for Oklahoma released July fourth, while Oklahoma remains free of extreme or exceptional drought as we begin July- recent weeks have seen a rapid spread of Abnormally Dry or worse conditions in all but southeastern Oklahoma.