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Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel described the dire circumstances facing many of the state’s farmers and ranchers in a story in Sunday’s edition of The Oklahoman. The story, published on the front page of the paper, explored the impact that weak commodity prices are having on agricultural producers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service predicts net farm income at $92.5 billion, or 25% lower than in 2013. Meanwhile, total farm sector debt nationally in 2019 is expected to reach $415.5 billion. “It is like a slow-drip water torture,” Moesel said in the story. “It isn’t unusual for […]

In a front page story in Sunday’s The Oklahoman, two Oklahoma Farm Bureau members had the opportunity to share about the variety of challenges facing Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. Kay County member Joseph Tripp of Blackwell and Noble County member Marty Williams of Red Rock discussed the years of bad weather, depressed commodity prices, unpredictable trade disputes that have taken a toll on farmers and ranchers across the state. A fourth-generation farmer, Tripp raises cattle and grows wheat, soybeans and other crops throughout Kay County, Grant County and southern Kansas. “We’ve cut back and we’ve cut back and we’ve cut […]

In a recent News 9 story, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel helped explain the impact of Chinese tariffs on U.S. soybeans and pork. “A huge percent of the overall American production, especially Oklahoma production, goes to China,” Moesel said in the story. “So, when the spigot to China was turned off and they switched to buying from Brazil and other countries, it left way more supply than we need for the American market.” An estimated 40% of income for soybean farmers this year originated from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Facilitation Program, which was designed to help replace […]

Though the month of December might be considered the most wonderful time of the year, it’s no secret that it can also take a toll on your wallet. Make sure to get the most out of your Farm Bureau membership this holiday season by taking advantage of a number of discounts and deals on gifts, travel and more through our member benefits program. Farm and ranch apparel and products From Carhartt® jackets to Wolverine® boots and YETI® coolers, Dungarees has all the premium work wear brands you know and love. As an OKFB member, save up to 15% off of […]

More than a year after President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with leaders from Mexico and Canada, Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation is unanimous in support of the trade deal. All five members of the House and both U.S. senators call on House Leadership to work together to bring the USMCA for a vote before the end of the year. Rep. Frank Lucas “It’s been just over a year since President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with his Canadian and Mexican counterparts. A trade deal guaranteeing more American jobs, a stronger economy, and support for our nation’s agriculture producers, the […]

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.91, or less than $5 per person. This is a 1-cent increase from last year’s average of $48.90. “The average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving dinner is essentially unchanged from last year, after three years of decline since 2015,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. “Americans continue to enjoy the most affordable food supply in the world, but most don’t realize only 8 cents of every dollar consumers spend on […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau this year will serve as the official sponsor of the Tulsa Farm Show, the state’s largest indoor farm show to be held Dec. 12-14 at the River Spirit Expo at the Tulsa Expo Square. More than 380 exhibitors will feature thousands of agricultural products, ranching equipment and services, making the Tulsa Farm Show one of the country’s premier agricultural events and the largest of its kind under one roof. “We are excited to have the Oklahoma Farm Bureau as the official show sponsor of the Tulsa Farm Show this year,” said Scott Guttormson, show manager. “They have […]