AG’s EPA lawsuit prompts SEC to delay methane emissions rule

OKLAHOMA CITY – The lawsuit led by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond in a challenge of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new methane emissions limits prompted the SEC to delay implementation of its final rule on climate requirements of the oil and gas industry.

Feds approve Oklahoma’s Digital Promise

The Oklahoma Broadband Office is moving quickly on several fronts to ensure successful integration of high-speed internet service throughout the state.

Corporation Commission race draws 5 candidates

OKLAHOMA CITY – Former state Senate P resident Brian Bingman has some company in his attempt to win e lection to the Okl ahoma Corporation Commission and succeed veteran Commissioner Bob Anthony who is term-limited.

ITC advised against placing duties on herbicide import

From staff reports Harold Wolle, president of the National Corn Growers Association, recently warned the U.S. International Trade Commission against placing tariffs on 2,4-D herbicide, saying growers need reliable access to essential farming tools.

Farmer sentiment improves as interest rate expectations shift

From staff reports In March, U.S. farmers felt more positively about their future, pushing the Purdue University/CME Group AG Economy Barometer up three points from February to 114.

Report estimates less wheat planting, more ending stocks

From staff reports The USDA last week released its yearly Prospective Plantings and quarterly Grains Stocks reports, providing insight to U.S wheat importers as they look toward the 2024 harvest. Estimates put the total U.S wheat area at 47.5 million acres, a 4% reduction from last year.

HPAI cases confirmed in 5 central US states

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in an Idaho dairy herd. This is the first 2024 case of HPAI in Idaho cattle.

Anderson discusses USDA Plantings acreage estimates, latest market prices

From staff reports STILLWATER – Dr. Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist, recently outlined the USDA’s Prospective Plantings release and the crop prices.

H.E. Bailey Turnpike scheduled for repairs near Elgin, Chickasha

OKLAHOMA CITY – The state Turnpike Authority awarded two contracts to rebuild shoulders and guardrails along 13.4 miles of the H.E. Bailey, and approved a seasonal mowing contract for the 60-year-old toll road.