US Senators try to block Biden admin’s new power plant rules

Oklahoma U.S. Sens. James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin were among those who stepped up to the plate in fighting the Biden administration’s new EPA regulations intended to shut down American power plants.They filed a Congressional Review Act joint resolution of disapproval.

Energy/Business Briefs

• Oil lobbyist groups American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers and the Texas Oil & Gas Association have filed suit over the Biden administration’s efforts to move the country to electric vehicles. They’re challenging the EPA rule to shift new car sales to EVs.

Surprise OGE rate hike settlement request to be heard

Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will meet Monday to consider a surprise reduction of a $332 million rate hike initially requested by Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. down to nearly $127 million.

Gasoline prices bounce back up in Oklahoma

The latest AAA map of Oklahoma reflecting gasoline prices shows the state is bleeding red—from one end to the other. Sixteen counties with average prices of more than $3 a gallon are highlighted in red.Coal County in the southeast with $3.

Macquarie Energy: from natural gas to solar power

Macquarie, the Houston firm accused of market manipulation of natural gas prices in Kansas and Oklahoma during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri, is investing millions in solar energy.

Oklahoma rainfall tops 1.5 inches

Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 1.58 inches for the week of June 3-9, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.The June 4 U.S.

Werth seeks potential growth, profitability for beef industry

In a conversation from March, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Director of Sustainability Samantha Werth, spoke about sustainability in the cattle industry.Launching sustainability goals in November 2021, Werth said NCBA has been defining sustainability for the cattle industry.

Deadline for Grassroots Rural, Ag Business Accelerators Activate Oklahoma cohort

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Rural Economic Development Coordinator Amarie Bartel recently discussed the organization’s fall 2024 Oklahoma Grassroots Rural and Ag Business Accelerators Activate Oklahoma cohort.

Bolen, Burtrum reappointed to state Board of Agriculture

The Oklahoma State Senate reapproved and confirmed Brent Bolen and Clay Burtrum as members of the State Board of Agriculture on June 5. Bolen and Burtrum were originally appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt and confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate in 2020. They will serve another fouryear term.

Pork exports largest in 3 years; beef exports also trend higher

Fueled by record performance in Mexico, pork exports totaled 277,910 metric tons for April, up 14% from the year prior and the f ifth largest on record.However, U.S.