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Read moreBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) has announced the launch of MyBlueRxOK, a mobile pharmacy benefit app that delivers a personalized pharmacy benefits experience to members through an integrated digital platform.
Read moreAttorney General Gentner Drummond is releasing the final report from Independent Counsel Rex Duncan on the same day he has filed a motion to vacate the conviction of death row inmate Richard Glossip.
Read moreAccording to the latest report from the Oklahoma Tax Commission, medical marijuana sales in SEMINOLE COUNTY brought in a total of $54,833.05 in sales and excise tax during the month of March 2023. This was $18,001.53 more than the $36,831.52 that was collected in the previous month of February 2023.
Read moreSCC Trojan Baseball Team Volunteers at ‘A League of Their Own’ Season Opener
Read moreOklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready announced Thursday that he has placed Friday Health Plans of Oklahoma, Inc. (Friday Health) under supervision of the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID). Friday Health is a health maintenance organization domiciled and licensed only in Oklahoma.
Read moreAn earthquake reported early Thursday morning centered near the town of Carney, which is approximately 45 miles northwest of Seminole, was felt in Seminole County and the surrounding area, according to reports that continued to come in during the day.
Read moreMany transitions have taken place in the agricultural industry over the last several decades. The widespread adoption of various technologies over the last 20-plus years has helped farmers streamline their operations, making their farms more efficient and less wasteful as a result. In addition, many farmers have embraced sustainable farming, which is a relatively recent approach to agriculture. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, sustainable agriculture is a complex, multi-faceted concept. Sustainable agriculture intends to contribute to a robust economy by making farms profitable. Farmers who embrace sustainable agriculture also aim to have a positive effect on the environment and their surrounding ecosystems. That's accomplished by embracing strategies that focus on building and maintaining healthy soil, managing water wisely, minimizing pollution, and promoting biodiversity. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture notes that sustainable agriculture encompasses a wide range of production practices, including some associated with conventional farming and some linked to organic farming. As a result, sustainable farming should not be mistaken for organic farming, or vice versa. However, the UCS notes there's a strong likelihood that certified organic produce at local grocery stores are byproducts of farms that embrace sustainable agriculture.
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