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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Harvesting hemp
Oklahoma might soon see a return to its roots as a major hemp-producing state thanks to the 2018 farm bill. Last year, Oklahoma passed the industrial hemp pilot program, which was covered under the 2014 farm bill. Beginning in May, hemp growers would have to partner with a college or university to be able to […]
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Cover: Culinary legends
In 1990, Oklahoma’s adult obesity rate hovered around 10 percent. By 2017, that rate increased to 36.5 percent, the third highest in the country. It’s a trend that mirrors a national increase in overweight and obese citizens that projections estimate could include 75 percent of the country’s population by the next decade. What caused the […]
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Oklahoma Legislature passes bill to help eliminate food deserts
The Healthy Food Financing Act takes effect Nov. 1.
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Proposed rule changes would impact USDA organic labeling
The proposed rule change would establish new quality-of-life requirements for poultry and livestock.
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Chicken-Fried News: Frank fretters
Oklahoma hot dog and corn dog producer Bar-S issued a recall due to a possible listeria contamination.