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OCA retracts gubernatorial endorsement 

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Jan. 30, 2026 1 minute read 1 comments
OCA retracts gubernatorial endorsement 

The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) on Jan. 21 rescinded and voided its earlier political endorsement of Attorney General Gentner Drummond for governor of Oklahoma. 

“OCA has significant concerns regarding subsequent actions taken by the Office of the Attorney General, including watershed-based regulatory and litigation strategies that directly impact cattle operations across Oklahoma,” the group said. 

 OCA also adopted new policy that states the group shall not officially endorse any candidates for any political position or office on the local, state or national levels.  

“OCA will continue to engage constructively with elected officials and candidates at all levels of government while advocating for science-based policy, regulatory certainty, and the protection of private property rights critical to Oklahoma agriculture,” the group said. 

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  1. yanceybl
    February 5, 2026
    Folks, this is a big deal. Drummond and a federal judge are ruining the cattle and poultry business in NW Arkansas. We run a pair per acre because of chicken litter fertilizer. Tyson caved. George's caved. Simmons is the one poultry company fighting this federal judge. Who is really behind the federal judge? In my opinion, it is the Walton family. The Waltons of NW Arkansas want poultry house out of the area. Banning chicken litter will not improve the water shed. Pollution comes from yards, golf courses, and run off from city's drainage into the river. If this judge's ruling is not thrown out it will cost millions of dollars in bankruptcy for chicken farmers. It will cost school systems lost tax revenue from devalued poultry farms. Financial companies will have to eat mortgages on bankrupt poultry farms. Unemployment will increase from loses associated with poultry and cattle business. Anyone know a good lawyer?

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