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A long-standing battle over 9,500 acres of land in Oklahoma, home to the USDA’s Oklahoma and Central Plains Agricultural Research Center, is heating up as GOP Rep. Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) secures a provision in the farm bill to block the land transfer to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. This provision could influence the future of agricultural research and tribal land claims, making it a critical issue for those in the drilling and agriculture industries.

California's new indoor heat illness prevention regulations raise important questions about whether the state's outdoor heat rules should also be strengthened, especially for high-risk industries like drilling and construction.

Franklin Electric's "Future Franklineers Day" offered students an engaging opportunity to explore STEM careers and learn about the water systems industry through interactive tours and hands-on activities at their Fort Wayne headquarters.

The USDA Farm Bill shapes agricultural policy, influencing water well, geotechnical, and geothermal drilling sectors through programs that support conservation, rural development, and renewable energy. With the upcoming expiration on September 30, 2024, we must emphasize the importance of timely reauthorization for continued progress.

In this episode of The Driller Newscast, we cover back-to-school safety, tribal water rights, the USDA Farm Bill, and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Get ready for a new season with insights on safety, congressional actions, and crucial industry updates.

The hearing focused on securing water rights for indigenous tribes

The EPA has issued a fraud alert warning businesses, including those in the drilling industry, about a phishing scam involving fake Notice of Violation letters demanding fines for alleged environmental violations.

The expansion of the geothermal heating project in Grünwald, Germany, backed by €62.3 million in federal funding, sets a significant precedent for geothermal drilling and energy projects worldwide, with potential ripple effects in both Germany and the U.S.