More than 40 Farm Bureau members from around the state met in Oklahoma City for the OKFB state resolutions committee meetings Oct. 18-19. Throughout the two days, members analyzed and discussed county-submitted policy resolutions to help guide the work of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s advocacy efforts in the coming years. The committee reviewed nearly 300 submitted resolutions addressing top-of-mind issues for farmers and ranchers in the state, including the expansion of rural broadband, funding for rural and volunteer fire departments, medical marijuana and more. Farm Bureau members felt strongly on speeding up ad valorem tax disputes, improving land management practices, increasing […]
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OKFB, OCA to host gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association are set to host a gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds in Lawton. Incumbent Republican candidate Gov. Kevin Stitt is confirmed to attend. Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister has been invited but has not yet confirmed. The candidate forum will be moderated by Ron Hays, director of farm programming for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network. OKFB and OCA members are encouraged to attend, and the event is open to the general public. Details Event: OKFB/OCA Gubernatorial Forum on Agriculture Date: […]
SCOTUS hears oral arguments on California’s Proposition 12
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments Tuesday, Oct. 11 in the case of National Pork Producers Council v. Ross. NPPC and the American Farm Bureau Federation filed the petition to SCOTUS last year in response to California’s Proposition 12, a regulation that sets housing requirements for pork raised for food in California. The proposition requires breeding hogs each be given 24 square feet of living space, departing from industry-standard pork production practices. California consumes roughly 13% of the pork produced in the U.S. but has very little in-state pork production, forcing them to import a majority […]
OKFB praises modified regulations on hay transport during historic drought
Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order Tuesday, Oct. 11 temporarily waiving many load regulations for vehicles transporting hay into Oklahoma during the state’s historic drought. The executive order expands the acceptable load width from 11 feet to 12 feet, allowing two 6-foot round bales to be loaded side-by-side. Load heights max out at 14 feet, and transport vehicles must be marked with an “oversize load” sign. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau greatly appreciates the continued support from Gov. Stitt during this challenging time for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “The intense drought during most of the 2022 […]
OKFB welcomes appropriation of additional drought-relief funds
Governor Kevin Stitt announced today his signing of HB 1006 XX, a measure allocating an additional $20 million in drought relief for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. In the midst of a historic drought, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel said the additional funding will provide some welcome relief to agricultural producers. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members deeply appreciate Gov. Kevin Stitt and the state legislature for appropriating an additional $20 million in drought assistance for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers,” Moesel said. “These funds will help alleviate some of the strain and stress that our members have been facing for months on […]
Oklahoma congressional delegation honored with Friend of Farm Bureau awards
All seven members of Oklahoma’s delegation in the 117th United States Congress were recently honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2022 Friend of Farm Bureau award for their service to agriculture, farmers and ranchers. Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe alongside Rep. Kevin Hern, Rep. Markwayne Mullin, Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Tom Cole and Rep. Stephanie Bice received the award after the AFBF board of directors approved the nominations from Oklahoma Farm Bureau. “The state of Oklahoma is fortunate to have a stellar group of senators and representatives in Washington, D.C.,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Farm Bureau members […]
Save the date for the 2022 Evening of Impact fundraiser Dec. 2
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host the second Evening of Impact fundraising event supporting the OKFB Ag PAC Friday, Dec. 2 at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. The OKFB Ag PAC supports state and federal candidates for office who share Farm Bureau members’ rural values and understand the important role agriculture plays in our state and our nation. The event will start with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $250 per person with proceeds benefitting the Ag PAC in future elections. To RSVP, contact Steve Thompson at (405) […]
OKFB Ag PAC endorses two additional candidates, expands financial support ahead of Nov. 8 general election
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC endorsed two more candidates and contributed an additional $16,900 in financial support to new and previously supported candidates leading up to the Nov. 8 general election. New OKFB Ag PAC endorsees include Josh Brecheen for United States House District 2 and Kim David, who the PAC previously supported for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner. Both candidates received financial support in addition to an endorsement. The Ag PAC awarded first-time financial support to three candidates, including Grant Green for Senate District 28, Mark Lepak for House District 9 and Clay Staires for House District 66. The Ag […]
OKFB Legal Foundation praises Supreme Court in recreational marijuana ruling
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled today to uphold the state statutory procedures a state question must follow to advance to the ballot. Last week, proponents of State Question 820 – a measure to legalize recreational marijuana – filed a petition to circumvent Oklahoma’s state statute for initiative petitions. The Court heard oral arguments on Friday, August 26 from the supporters of SQ 820 and Attorney General John O’Connor, who represented the Oklahoma Secretary of State, the Oklahoma State Election Board and Governor Kevin Stitt, who opposed the petitioners’ request to the court. The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation joined forces […]
OKFB Legal Foundation files brief in recreational marijuana case
The Oklahoma Supreme Court heard an oral presentation Friday, August 26 after a group associated with State Question 820, a potential measure that would legalize recreational marijuana, filed a petition to circumvent Oklahoma’s state statute requiring the completion of a number of procedures before a state question can appear on a ballot. In the state of Oklahoma, any race or measure appearing on the November 8 ballot must be cleared and given to the state election board by August 26. This allows the election board to create, revise and print ballots with ample time to send absentee ballots to voters […]
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