Oklahoma Farm Bureau this week has joined a group of statewide business, medical, faith and community leaders in opposing State Question 788 on the June 26 primary ballot. SQ 788 would amend Oklahoma state statutes to legalize medical marijuana. OKFB joined the SQ 788 is Not Medical Coalition, following a vote by the organization’s board of directors. OKFB policy, which is written and voted on by grassroots members across the state, opposes the legalization of marijuana. “After deep consideration of our grassroots policy and the language of the state question, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau board voted to oppose State Question […]
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OKAgFund endorses, funds candidates in state elections
The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, has endorsed 22 candidates and donated to 71 candidates running for election in statewide, state Senate and state House races. The OKAgFund board met Friday, May 18, to donate a total of $63,000 to candidates and to choose candidates for endorsement based on input from farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma. Comprised of OKFB members from across the state, the OKAgFund identifies candidates who demonstrate beliefs and actions that are consistent with OKFB’s policies, regardless of political affiliation. While the OKAgFund contributes financially to several state campaigns, an endorsement is the highest level […]
OKFB disappointed in House farm bill vote, Moesel says
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel issued the following statement after the U.S. House today rejected H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, by a vote of 198-213. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is deeply disappointed in today’s House vote on the 2018 farm bill. Agriculture is the backbone of our state’s economy. When farmers and ranchers succeed, our rural communities prosper and our economy thrives. “The commodity and conservation programs within the farm bill provide stability to our state’s farmers and ranchers that directly impact their planning and everyday business decisions. The farm bill’s failure creates an unreliable business […]
OKFB, AFBF urge House members to oppose harmful farm bill amendments
As farmers and ranchers suffer under an agriculture recession entering its fifth year, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, the American Farm Bureau Federation and more than 300 other organizations are calling on House members to stand firmly against amendments to the farm bill (H.R. 2) that would hurt farm and ranch families. “A core purpose of a farm bill at any time is to help the country’s farmers and ranchers weather factors beyond their control, including natural disasters, disease, and high and rising foreign subsidies, tariffs, and non-tariff trade barriers. This is especially true during hard economic times,” the groups wrote in […]
Texas County Farm Bureau member Joe Mayer appointed to State Board of Agriculture
Texas County Farm Bureau member Joe Mayer of Guymon, Oklahoma, has been appointed by Gov. Mary Fallin and confirmed by the Oklahoma Senate to serve a four-year term as a member of the State Board of Agriculture. The State Board of Agriculture both promotes and regulates agriculture in Oklahoma. The board has regulatory authority over areas such as animal health, food safety and consumer protection including fertilizer and pesticides, forestry and wildfire management and environmental issues. “Joe is a leader in the agriculture community whose knowledge and experience will prove valuable in his role on the State Board of Agriculture,” […]
OKFB members visit Capitol Hill, federal agencies on Congressional Action Tour April 16-20
More than 30 Oklahoma Farm Bureau members advocated for agriculture and rural Oklahoma in the nation’s capital during the organization’s Congressional Action Tour April 16-20. “It’s very important for Oklahoma farmers to develop relationships with our congressmen and senators,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Our Farm Bureau staff talk to these leaders on our behalf, which is a big help to us as farmers and ranchers. But it’s even more important when congressmen and senators hear directly from real folks who are actually producing agricultural commodities.” The 2018 farm bill, international trade and wildfire relief programs were some of the […]
Comments wanted: Tell USTR to negotiate a better deal for America’s farmers and ranchers
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to encourage the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate a better deal on behalf of America’s farmers and ranchers during a public comment period on trade dispute with China. American farmers and ranchers are already facing low commodity prices and the uncertainty of a ‘trade war’ drives prices even lower hurting farmers and ranchers and rural communities. Commodity prices will fall as both sides ratchet the trade dispute upward. China continues to add more agricultural products to its target list which includes beef, cotton, pork, nuts and soybeans to receive tariffs up to 25 percent. […]
Travel to Washington, D.C. with Farm Bureau April 16-20
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will travel to Washington, D.C., April 16-20 to promote agriculture and rural Oklahoma during the organization’s annual Congressional Action Tour. The weeklong trip allows members to bring the concerns of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers to Capitol Hill. Members will meet with Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation, along with officials of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To register for the trip, submit the completed registration form and full payment to the OKFB Public Policy Division by March 30. For more information, contact Tasha Duncan at 405-530-2681.
Eleven state legislators honored with 2017 OKFB Champion Award
Eleven state legislators were honored with the 2017 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion Award during the OKFB Leadership Conference March 5 in Oklahoma City. The award is presented to state lawmakers who went above and beyond to uphold agriculture and rural Oklahoma in 2017. “As a grassroots farm organization, we exist to fight for the betterment of agriculture and rural Oklahoma,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We are proud to honor these 11 individuals who have worked tirelessly to support family farmers and ranchers across the state.” The 2017 OKFB Champion Award recipients include Senate President Pro Tem Mike Schulz, Sen. […]
OKFB to host gubernatorial candidate panel at leadership conference
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will hear from candidates seeking to serve as the next governor of Oklahoma during the organization’s leadership conference held March 5 and 6 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. At least four candidates will share their vision and goals for the state during the forum held March 5 at 3 p.m. Candidates also will have an opportunity to offer their views on agriculture and rural issues. “This year’s gubernatorial election represents a significant moment for the future of the state of Oklahoma,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We’re excited to provide Farm Bureau members […]
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