The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships, one per each state board district, to graduating high school seniors. Each recipient is a member of a voting Farm Bureau family and will enroll in a full-time agricultural degree program at an accredited Oklahoma university. “Oklahoma’s agricultural youth are the future of farming and ranching,” said Marty Williams, chairman of the YF&R Committee. “We hope this scholarship will encourage students to continue their involvement in agriculture and Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” The scholarship recipients are: District One – Bert Blasdel, Harper County District Two – Colvin […]
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Session ends on high note for state’s landowners
Despite a late-night reconsideration and passing by the House Thursday, HJR 1092 was defeated in the Senate today 16-25. Oklahoma Farm Bureau thanks those senators who voted to turn down the measure that would have increased Oklahoma ad valorem taxes to build storm shelters in schools. The House originally defeated HJR 1092 by a substantial 34-61 vote Thursday afternoon, but it then passed with 51 votes Thursday night. “This was an unfortunate case of political power undermining what’s best for Oklahoma communities, but we are glad to see that at the end of the day, our legislators understand the negative […]
Last days of session prove successful for state’s largest agricultural organization
Oklahoma Farm Bureau applauds the Oklahoma legislature for passing HB 2562 Thursday, which reduces an approaching gross production tax rate increase on horizontal wells and also applies an equal rate to traditional vertical wells. Under the new law, horizontal wells will be subject to a tax incentive program to reduce the effective gross production rate to 2 percent for the first 36 months of production and then increase to 7 percent. The same law will be applied to vertical wells, which are currently taxed at 7 percent. The bill replaces an expiring incentive program and prevents the gross production tax […]
OKFB Women’s Leadership Team hosting Summer Conference
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team will hold its 2014 Summer Conference on July 11 and 12 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The conference will take place in the Reed Center attached to the Sheraton Midwest City hotel. The two-day leadership training event will include: breakout sessions covering social media, fraud protection, election candidates and more; a presentation by OKFB member Marcy Luter; and an informational tour of the Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City gardens. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction benefitting the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation. The Summer Conference is a […]
Farm Bureau adds WRRDA bill to key vote list, urges ‘yes’ vote
The American Farm Bureau Federation today urged Congress to pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, now out of conference and awaiting a vote on the House floor. “Passage of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act is a priority issue for the American Farm Bureau Federation and our 6 million members who depend on an efficient and reliable inland waterway system linked to competitive ports,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “The ports, channels, locks, dams and other infrastructure that support our waterways transportation are vital to America’s ability to provide affordable agricultural products at home and abroad. WRRDA […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau urges legislators to defeat HJR 1092
As more than $15 million in May 2013 tornado relief funds sit idle, Oklahoma Farm Bureau strongly encourages legislative members to defeat HJR 1092, a measure that would increase Oklahoma ad valorem taxes to build storm shelters in schools. “Our members live and work in many of the communities too often affected by tornadoes and violent weather, so we are certainly not overlooking the need for storm shelters in our schools,” said John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy and media relations. “We are just asking the legislature to consider the millions of donated dollars still available before looking […]
Annual Young Farmers and Ranchers Golf Classic benefits OKFB Legal Foundation
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers state committee raised more than $16,000 for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation during the annual YF&R Golf Classic, May 16. The 12th annual event was held at Choctaw Creek Golf Course where 23 teams competed in a four-man scramble. The golf classic is the largest fundraiser organized for the OKFB Legal Foundation and all proceeds benefit the foundation’s efforts to protect the rights of farmers and ranchers and represent them regarding agricultural issues. “We appreciate the continued support from the YF&R and those who participate in the tournament,” OFBLF Director LeeAnna […]
Legislative Update with John Collison
As we hit the last few days of the session we need to look back at the beginning to see what went wrong. Understand when I say wrong, I am referring to a session that saw nothing but crazy politics. From the very beginning, the session got off to a slow start when Rep. T.W. Shannon stepped down as Speaker of the House to pursue the open U.S. Senate seat. With the dominos that fell, it threw the House into turmoil. Leaders of committees fell and were replaced by loyal members to the new speaker, Rep. Jeff Hickman. Bill authors […]
Producers encouraged to donate bushels for books
As summer harvest approaches for many around the state, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee and the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation are asking producers to participate in the new Bushels for Books program created to help educate Oklahoma youth about agriculture. The program allows farmers to donate a few bushels from their harvests – either by check or through their local co-ops – to purchase bushel baskets of accurate agricultural books to be placed in Oklahoma schools. “The Bushels for Books program is an easy way for farmers across the state to ensure students understand […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau offers home warranty program for members
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is pleased to announce an exclusive member benefit that provides protection and peace of mind for homeowners. A variety of home warranty programs are now available through Global Home, USA, in conjunction with alliance partner Wingspan Insurance Services. Home warranties help safeguard homeowners by covering the repair and/or replacement costs of home appliances, major systems such as heating and cooling and other components of a home not normally covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy. Global Home, USA provides competitive pricing, customizable programs and a dedicated support team to help OKFB members protect their homes. “We know what […]
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