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Gross Receipts to the Treasury recorded a new high over the past twelve months, yet rising interest rates are a cause for concern regarding future economic growth, State Treasurer Todd Russ announced Wednesday.
Read moreToday’s birthdays include Charlotte Austin, Faron Bear, William Choate, Cody Cloud, Lucille Darr, Marly Fixico, Jackie Frizzell, Ceceila Gonzales-Gunville, Justice Gorden, Hulpahtah Haney, Kendra Harjo, Kendrick Harjo, Marnel Harran, Bob Harris, Margaret Hobia, Mark Holley, Tommy Kanard, Amber Lee, Marly Lorenzo, Charles Maylen, Joshua Nalley, Curtis O’Guinn, Roland O’Guinn, Isla Mae Phillips, Lester Reich, E.P. Sorrels, Derek Sosbee, J.W. Stanley, Randall Stubblingbear, Anna Whinery, Catherine White, Shaya Winters & Charlotte Wright.
Read moreOklahoma voters overwhelmingly defeated State Question No. 820, a proposition to legalize and tax recreational marijuana. Statewide, 61.68 percent (349,121) of the voters were against the proposal and only 38.32 percent (216,883) in favor.
Read moreHeritage House Nutrition Center 210 College, Seminole. Now open for dine-in. (405) 382-2156
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On Saturday, March 4, 2023, the Seminole State College Business and Industry program hosted students on campus for Poultry 101. The course covered such topics as housing, nutrition, and healthcare for chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas. Students participating had goals to start backyard flocks for eggs, to show chickens at local fairs and to expand their flocks. All of the participants agreed that the live demonstration of brooding (and snuggling) ducklings and chicks was the best aspect of the course. Jill Acree, of Ada, said, “So much good info, it might have been 101 and 102.”
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced this week that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing $14 million to finance the startup and expansion of independent meat processors across Oklahoma. These funds will be used to capatilize a revolving loan fund that will provide low-interest rates to multiple beef and and poultry plants across Oklahoma to strengthen their capacity, be more resilient, and ultimately secure the nation’s food supply chain.
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Gary Oppenheimer wants to make a difference for food pantries in the United States that don’t offer fresh produce, as well as the 62 million gardeners nationwide who harvest more than they can use – especially those in Indian Country.
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