After Gov. Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 392, prohibiting “certain misleading or deceptive practices” in labeling meat products, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association released a celebratory statement. “SB 392 would ensure that packaging of lab cultured, and plant substitute products may not pirate the term ‘beef,’” said association executive vice president Michael Kelsey in April. But The […]
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MIO Coalition uses matching government funding to push beyond state borders
MIO companies provided 65,500 jobs and sales in excess of $4 billion in 2016.
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Farmers markets connect growers and consumers for the freshest local produce
“We have consumers that have a desire to be involved in their community or at least to know their community,” said Meriruth Cohenour, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry agritourism coordinator.
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Nationwide farming coalition helps Oklahoma veterans
For Brian Chambers, life after deployment is a struggle in some ways. “I was a special missions aviator in the Air Force for eight years. We were everywhere — Afghanistan, Iraq, Africa — and I was lucky; I didn’t sustain serious injury physically, but I do have some issues mentally. It’s hard to explain, but […]
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Chicken-Fried News: Cattle rustling
Three men stealing cattle in Tishomingo found themselves accused of committing 200 felonies.
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Food Briefs: cocktail class, new t location, Carne Diem and more
A cocktail class kicks off at Ludivine, Oklahoma food is promoted in Germany, Marc Dunham leaves Francis Tuttle’s culinary school, a new restaurant opens in the airport and Carne Diem heats guests up on Friday.
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Chicken-Fried News: Meth money
Meth addicts have expanded their illegal activities to include cattle rustling.
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Chicken-Fried News: Steer clear
Rep. Casey Murdock filed a bill to further penalize cattle thieves.
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Nuggets Food Briefs: Would you like some wine with that cheese?
Watonga Wine and Cheese Festival happens this weekend.
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Chicken-Fried News: Organic overkill
It’s just not natural. Don McGehee, who owns D&H Farms, said the farm will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary. This year, the cake’s candles won’t light, the hired clown is passed out and all the metal foil balloons are flat. Most of his crop is gone or can’t be sold. Around 200 plum trees and […]