Five Oklahoma Farm Bureau members joined farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st Annual Convention in adopting policies to guide the organization’s work in 2020 on key topics ranging from dairy to labor and climate change to conservation compliance. OKFB President Rodd Moesel led the state’s delegates which included Jimmy Kinder, District Four Director and Cotton County member; John Grundmann, District Eight Director and Pottawatomie County member; Nocona Cook, OKFB YF&R Chair and Washita County member; and Cindy Schoenecke, OKFB WLC member and Lincoln County member. “Delegates from across the nation came together today to look […]
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USMCA a victory for Oklahoma farmers
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement after the U.S. Senate approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. “Today’s long-awaited approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is a welcome victory for farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma. After years of battling low prices, high production costs and challenging weather, the historic trade deal brings a small piece of hope to farmers by preserving crucial markets for agricultural products with our closest trade partners. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are grateful for the support of Sen. Jim Inhofe and Sen. James Lankford, and are hopeful the USMCA’s approval will lead to continued […]
OKFB praises signing of China trade agreement
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s signing of the United States-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau today celebrates the signing of the first phase of a new U.S.-Chinese trade deal. Oklahoma farmers and ranchers proudly produce food, fiber and fuel for our country and our world. This trade agreement will help pave the way for our agricultural producers to receive a fairer price for their products in a world market. “Today’s agreement, which includes purchase targets of $40 to $50 billion of agricultural products by China, is the […]
YF&R Legislative Day to be held Feb. 17
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 are invited to attend the organization’s Young Famers and Ranchers Legislative Day held Feb. 17 in Oklahoma City. The event is an opportunity for YF&R members to promote agriculture and rural Oklahoma at the state Capitol and learn more about Farm Bureau policy. Participants will receive a policy briefing at 8:30 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel (located at 741 N. Phillips Ave. in Oklahoma City) before heading to visit with legislators at the state Capitol. Prior to the legislative day, members also are invited to an evening with fellow members at Dust […]
OKFB recognized for member programs, achievement
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will be recognized for excellence in implementation of outstanding member programs and membership achievement during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 101st Annual Convention Jan. 17-22 in Austin, Texas. OKFB will receive four Awards of Excellence for demonstrating outstanding achievements in the program areas of advocacy, engagement and outreach, leadership and business development, and membership value. The state organization also will be recognized with the Leader Award for exemplary financial support of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture at convention. Learn more about the AFBF Annual Convention here.
Farmers need USMCA now, Moesel tells Fox 25 News
Final approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is desperately needed by farmers across the country, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel said in a story aired on Fox 25 News. “All across the country, farmers are stretched to their absolute end,” Moesel said in the story. “Depending on your commodity, you’ve had four or five years of very low prices.” The trade agreement with Canada and Mexico is now must be approved by the Senate after it was overwhelmingly passed by the House of Representatives in December 2019. Wheat producers in Oklahoma stand to benefit greatly from the trade deal, […]
Gov. Stitt, state leaders to speak at OKFB Leadership Conference Feb. 17-18
Gov. Kevin Stitt, Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell, Congresswoman Kendra Horn and Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur are three of the headlining state leaders scheduled to speak at the upcoming Oklahoma Farm Bureau Leadership Conference Feb. 17-18 at the Embassy Suites Hotel near downtown Oklahoma City. The two-day conference also will feature a panel of candidates for Oklahoma’s Fifth Congressional District, along with state and federal agricultural policy updates and organizational updates. Members will have an opportunity to visit with state leaders and lawmakers during a reception Monday evening and at the state Capitol on Tuesday afternoon. To reserve a […]
OKFB praises House approval of USMCA
Following the U.S. House’s approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement: “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are optimistic after today’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, and we thank all five Oklahoma House members for their active support of the agreement. “We now look to the Senate for swift approval in January as Oklahoma farmers and ranchers await a trade agreement that will help them receive fair prices for the commodities and products they grow and raise. Amidst very difficult times in the agricultural community from depressed commodity prices, ever-increasing production costs […]
OKFB describes impact of low commodity prices in The Oklahoman
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 […]
Farm Bureau women donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recently donated gift cards and snacks to the Ronald McDonald House Charities in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The snacks were donated by Farm Bureau women from across the state over the last few months. The contributions were a part of an effort by the American Farm Bureau Federation and other Farm Bureau organizations across the country to raise $100,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities in honor of AFBF’s centennial. By providing a “home-away-from-home,” Ronald McDonald House Charities helps keep families with sick children close to each other and the medical care and resources […]
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