Press Releases: Press Release

Tree Seedling Sale Begins October 2

09.28.2023

For more information:Keith Merckx, Information RepresentativeKeith.Merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908 September 27, 2023 Tree Seedling Sale Begins October 2 GOLDSBY, Okla. — More than 30 varieties of tree seedlings native to Oklahoma…

Emergency Drought Commission Releases Remaining Funds, Extends Completion Deadline

09.20.2023

For more information:Lee Benson, Public Information Officerlee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479 September 20, 2023 Emergency Drought Commission Releases Remaining Funds, Extends Completion Deadline OKLAHOMA CITY — The Emergency Drought Commission met Tuesday…

Sec. Arthur Elected National Association of State Departments of Agriculture President

09.14.2023

For more information:Lee Benson, Public Information Officerlee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479 September 14, 2023 Sec. Arthur Elected National Association of State Departments of Agriculture President CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture…

Urban Grants Now Offered by Oklahoma Forestry Services

09.06.2023

For more information:Mark Bays, Urban Forestry CoordinatorMark.Bays@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6150 September 6, 2023 Urban Grants Now Offered by Oklahoma Forestry Services OKLAHOMA CITY – Urban and Community Forestry Grants will be…

OFS Urging Caution Due to Elevated Fire Danger in Oklahoma

09.01.2023

For more information:Keith Merckx, Information Representativekeith.merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.664.4908 September 1, 2023 OFS Urging Caution Due to Elevated Fire Danger in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging Oklahomans…

Apply Now for the 2023 Oklahoma Farm to School Garden of the Year Contest

07.25.2023

For more information:Alex Cox, Farm to School CoordinatorAlex.cox@ag.ok.govJuly 24, 2023 Apply Now for the 2023 Oklahoma Farm to School Garden of the Year Contest OKLAHOMA CITY – Applications are now…

Deadline to Apply for AEDP Grant or Loan Set for July 3

06.23.2023

For more information:Jason Harvey, Ag Marketing CoordinatorJason.harvey@ag.ok.gov | 405.606.1477 June 23, 2023 Deadline to Apply for AEDP Grant or Loan Set for July 3 OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans seeking a…

2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced

06.08.2023

For more information:Lee Benson, Public Information Officerlee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479 June 7, 2023 2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced OKLAHOMA CITY – 15 students from across Oklahoma have been selected to…

Caddo County Man Arrested in Cattle Theft Case

05.16.2023

For more information:Lee Benson, Public Information Officerlee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479 May 16, 2023 Caddo County Man Arrested in Cattle Theft Case APACHE, Okla. — A Caddo County man was arrested May…

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05.10.2023 — Viticulture and Enology Fund Now Available in Oklahoma 05.08.2023 — Emergency Drought Commission Provides Guidance on Pond Cleanout Projects 04.25.2023 — 2023-24 Agriculture Youth Council Application Deadline Extended 04.24.2023 — Tulsa Horse Show Concludes with Zero New Cases of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy 04.21.2023 — Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Confirmed in Horse at Tulsa County Show 04.03.2023 — OFS Urges Continued Caution During High Fire Danger 03.31.2023 — Bob Howard Named 2023 Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductee 03.30.2023 — Oklahoma Forestry Services Urges Caution During High Fire Danger 03.22.2023 — Federal Funds Granted to Oklahoma for Wildfire Fuels Mitigation 01.31.2023 — Nominations Being Accepted for Gov. Stitt’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award 01.23.2023 — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Announces Sec. Arthur as Vice President 01.13.2023 — Sec. Arthur Named Food Export–Midwest President 01.12.2023 — Specialty Crop Grants Now Available 01.12.2023 — Conference Set to Bring Together Oklahoma Local Agriculture Community 01.10.2023 — Sec. Arthur Sworn in for Second Term as Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture 01.06.2023 — Emergency Drought Commission Allocates Remaining Funds to Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program

11.15.2021 — Communications Position Open 05.13.2021 — 2021-2022 agriculture Youth Council Members Announced 05.05.2021 — Nocona Cook 03.23.2021 — Oklahoma Educator Named 2021 National Ag In the Classroom Teacher of the Year 03.22.2021 — 2021 Ag In The Classroom Contest Winners 03.16.2021 — 2021 Ag In The Classroom Teacher of The Year 02.25.2021 — ODAFF Executive Internship Application Now Available

09.08.2020 — Community Forestry Grant Applications Now Open 09.01.2020 — Meat Processing Grant Recipients Named 08.20.2020 — OCA Hosting Ranch Rodeo This Weekend at Lazy E 08.20.2020 — ODAFF Encourages Horse Owners to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus 08.18.2020 — 195 Meat Processing Grant Applicants Received for $10 Million 07.28.2020 — Unsolicited Seeds from Foreign Countries Impacting Oklahomans 07.23.2020 — Dr. Barry Pollard named Annual Agriculture Hall of Fame Inductee 07.16.2020 — Meat Processing Grant Funding Now Available Through CARES 07.07.2020 — Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Confirmed in Oklahoma Equine 07.01.2020 — USMCA Takes Effect Today 06.25.2020 — All Rabbit Exhibitions Banned in Oklahoma for Ninety Days 06.24.2020 — Rabbit Exhibition ban within Oklahoma 06.22.2020 — RECALL ALERT: Swan Bros. Dairy, Inc. Raw Milk Products 06.16.2020 — Education for Meat Processing Workforce Development Now Offered in Oklahoma 06.05.2020 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Comments on Ninth Circuit’s Dicamba Ruling 05.26.2020 — Tyson Foods Impacts Oklahoma Communities with Protein Donations 05.20.2020 — 2020-2021 Agriculture Youth Council Members Announced 05.12.2020 — Gov. Stitt Amends E.O. to Allow ODAFF to Assist Processing Plants 05.11.2020 — Oklahoma Forestry Services Delivers Medical Supplies to Healthcare Workers 04.27.2020 — Emerging Risk Notice for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 04.07.2020 — Oklahoma Educator Receives 2020 National Excellence in Teaching Agriculture Award 01.27.2020 — Specialty Crop Grants Now Available 01.27.2020 — Oklahoma Awarded Farm Bill Dollars for Disease Preparation 01.08.2020 — Three Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses Set to be Held Soon

11.05.2019 — Public Invited to Hear Tree Canopy Survey Results 10.24.2019 — Oklahoma-Azerbaijan Agriculture Forum Coming to OKC 10.11.2019 — Holdenville Man Grows 25.2 Pound Sweet Potato 09.17.2019 — Cheri Long Named State Farm to School Coordinator 09.06.2019 — Porter School District Receives Planning Grant to Increase Agricultural Opportunities for Students 09.05.2019 — Swine Garbage Feeding Prohibited in Oklahoma After November 1 07.19.2019 — Michael Hooper Selected as ODAFF Agriculture Investigative Services Chief Agent 07.16.2019 — Presence of Sudden Oak Death Disease Uncovered 06.14.2019 — Sec. Arthur Announces Support of ERS and NIFA Location Change 06.14.2019 — ODAFF Encourages Horse Owners to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus 06.11.2019 — Agricultural Grants and Loans Available; Apply by July. 1 04.30.2019 — 2019-2020 Agriculture Youth Council Members Selected 04.25.2019 — Press Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 04.24.2019 — Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in One Oklahoma Elk 04.18.2019 — Commercial Hemp Bill Signed into Law 03.29.2019 — Overview of PEDv Outbreak at Oklahoma Youth Expo 03.21.2019 — Meriruth Cohenour Named Director of Market Development 03.12.2019 — Scott Yates Named Oklahoma State Director of Food Safety 03.06.2019 — OKLAHOMA EDUCATOR JOHNNIE KEEL RECEIVES 2019 NATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING ABOUT AGRICULTURE AWARD 02.21.2019 — Agriculture Youth Council Applications Available 02.20.2019 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Edmond 02.19.2019 — Oklahoma Agriculture Board of Directors Vote on Poultry Operation Setbacks 02.19.2019 — Specialty Crop Grants Available 02.15.2019 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Lawton 02.15.2019 — Secretary of Agriculture Seeks First-hand Industry Insight 02.10.2019 — Western Oklahoma Braces for Very High Fire Danger 02.06.2019 — ODAFF explains the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program in relation to the new Farm Bill 02.04.2019 — Christie Puckett named 2019 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year 02.01.2019 — Increased fire danger for Panhandle and Western Oklahoma on Sunday 01.18.2019 — Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture Nominations Sought 01.15.2019 — Forest Heritage Center offers scholarship program 01.08.2019 — Oklahoma Forestry Services reports 2018 wildfire numbers 01.02.2019 — Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Programs See Success 01.02.2019 — Made in Oklahoma: Agriculturalist brings the farm to the city in unique way 01.01.2019 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Sulphur

12.12.2018 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture comments on Farm Bill 12.07.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Angela Brooks-Brown 12.04.2018 — State Board of Agriculture to Consider Emergency Rules 11.06.2018 — EPA extends dicamba registration for two years 10.30.2018 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Stillwater 10.19.2018 — Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course to be held in Shawnee 10.08.2018 — Informational meeting regarding Imported Fire Ants scheduled 10.01.2018 — Celebrate National Farm to School Month in October 10.01.2018 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visits Oklahoma FFA and 4-H members 09.13.2018 — Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program to be Held in Woodward 09.06.2018 — Grant Application Now Open for Promotion of Grape or Wine Production 08.27.2018 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese comment on proposed United States-Mexico Trade Agreement 08.17.2018 — Scott Alls named Oklahoma State Director of USDA APHIS Wildlife Services 08.13.2018 — Made in Oklahoma: U-We Designs brings gift ideas to life 08.07.2018 — Made in Oklahoma: Dulce de Donké offers health products through unusual commodity 07.17.2018 — Andy James Named Oklahoma Forestry Services Fire Chief 07.01.2018 — Mayer Appointed to State Board of Agriculture 06.29.2018 — Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese Elected as President of Regional Ag Organization 06.07.2018 — Hemp Planting Can Begin with License Approval 05.28.2018 — Oklahoma Agriculture loses long-time leader in cattle production and Ag policy 05.24.2018 — Applications for Hemp Pilot Program Licenses Available 05.15.2018 — Mark Goeller named State Forester and Director of Oklahoma Forestry Services 05.09.2018 — Keith Kisling receives the Governor’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award 05.09.2018 — 2.8 Million Combined Scholarship Gifts to Benefit Oklahoma FFA and 4-H Students 05.09.2018 — Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy caution 05.02.2018 — Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinate Against West Nile Virus 04.18.2018 — Red Imported Fire Ant 04.13.2018 — Wildfire Relief Efforts 04.09.2018 — Two Oklahoma Teachers Receive CHS Foundation Scholarships to attend National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Maine this June! 04.06.2018 — Winners of the 2018 Oklahoma Ag Day Contests named 03.30.2018 — Governor’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards to be presented at state capitol April 10 03.27.2018 — Forestry youth camp registration is open 03.20.2018 — Fuels and Fire Behavior Advisory Extended 03.18.2018 — Extreme Fire Danger Prompts Activation of Additional Resources 03.13.2018 — Fire Behavior Advisory Issued 03.12.2018 — A friendship forged from wildfires 03.10.2018 — Tammy Will named 2019 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year 02.23.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Clara Wichert 02.20.2018 — Johnnie Keel named 2018 Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year 02.15.2018 — Oklahoma Farmers Market & Agritourism 2018 Conference and Expo 02.06.2018 — Nominations Sought for Governor’s Outstanding Achievement Award in Agriculture 02.01.2018 — Specialty Crop Grants Available 01.23.2018 — Wildlife Services surpassed 2017 goal for elimination of feral swine 01.18.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Dr. Rebekah Hartfield 01.09.2018 — Oklahoma Excellence in Agriculture Awards Nominations Sought 01.04.2018 — Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture Highlight: Bobbie Steenbergen