Court Denies Stay in Illinois River Watershed Case Eastern Oklahoma Rep. David Hardin expressed disappointment this week after a federal court denied a stay request tied to the long-running Illinois River Watershed poultry lawsuit, a decision that could significantly impact Oklahoma poultry farmers and regional agricultural operations. Hardin, R-Stilwell, reacted after a federal judge refused …
National, Oklahoma Cattle Groups Press EPA for Clear WOTUS Rules Ranchers seek consistency as EPA revisits federal water definition National and state cattle organizations are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to adopt an easy-to-understand Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition, arguing that decades of regulatory confusion have placed unnecessary burdens on agricultural …
Poultry Federation criticizes attorney general’s actions A year-end statement from The Poultry Federation sharply criticized Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, warning his continued pursuit of millions of dollars in penalties against poultry growers could force family farms out of business across eastern Oklahoma. The comments came from outgoing Federation President Marvin Childers, issued one day …
Gov. Stitt backs poultry producers as lawsuit fight escalates Governor tours eastern Oklahoma amid lawsuit tensions The political fight over Oklahoma’s long-running poultry pollution lawsuit intensified this week as Kevin Stitt toured eastern Oklahoma to voice support for poultry producers, cattle ranchers, and agricultural families facing potential fallout from the case. Speaking to nearly 300 …
Cotton gin operators ask Corporation Commission for relief Operators of Oklahoma’s eight regulated cotton gins say they can no longer operate under rates set more than four decades ago and have asked the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for permission to increase their ginning and bagging charges. According to a recent filing, the cotton gins have gone …
