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 […]
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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 […]
Jackson County member named to state water board
Matt Muller, a Jackson County Farm Bureau member, has been chosen by Gov. Mary Fallin to serve a seven-year term on the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Representing all geographic areas of the state and diverse groups of water users, the OWRB board of directors define policy and conduct the state’s water business. “A plentiful water supply is absolutely critical to the success of Oklahoma agriculture,” said Rodd Moesel, Oklahoma Farm Bureau president. “As a family farmer with direct experience in conserving and using water, Matt will serve the OWRB well as it decides how to best steward our state’s most […]
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 […]
Kisling, Kinder honored with Governor’s Agriculture Awards
Gov. Mary Fallin presented two Oklahoma Farm Bureau members with her Governor’s Agriculture Awards May 9 during a ceremony hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry at the state Capitol. Keith Kisling of Burlington received the Governor’s Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award. This is the highest award given by the Governor to honor distinguished Oklahoma agriculture producers. The prestigious award honors leaders in the agriculture industry who exemplify personal values, performance, and achievement. Recipients are recognized for having high standards of conduct, leadership, innovation, and accomplishments in agriculture and as serving as a role model for Oklahoma […]
YF&R to host high school discussion meet during OSU Big 3 Field Days
High school FFA and 4-H members are invited to compete in the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers High School Discussion Meet held Tuesday, July 17 at 2 p.m. during the Oklahoma State University Big 3 Field Days. Held in Agricultural Hall on the OSU campus in Stillwater, the competitive event provides students with an educational opportunity to enhance their speaking, reasoning and presentation skills, all while analyzing issues in agriculture. Participants build basic discussion skills, develop a keen understanding of important agricultural issues, and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems. The meet […]
YF&R raise more than $6,000 at annual golf tournament
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers raised more than $6,000 at their annual golf tournament to help fire relief efforts for rural Oklahomans and support the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation. The tournament was held Friday, May 4, at Cedar Valley Golf Club in Guthrie. Fifteen teams competed in the scramble-style tournament, which is coordinated by the OKFB YF&R state committee. The Cleveland County Farm Bureau team won first place with Kent Washburn, Marty Fuller, Jim Packer and Freddy Wisdom. Oklahoma AgCredit came in second with team members Kyle Fir, Butch McComas, Steven Davenport and Marty Meyor. The […]
Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation announces wildfire relief programs
In spring 2018, parts of western Oklahoma were severely impacted by large wildfires that destroyed homes, farms, ranches and consumed hundreds of thousands of acres of pasture and cropland. The effects felt by our rural communities is enormous, and the path to rebuilding for our rural residents will require time, money and support. As one part of the foundation’s fire relief efforts, we are proud to issue a matching challenge to Oklahoma’s 4-H clubs and FFA chapters to raise funds for rural volunteer fire departments located in the areas impacted by the Oklahoma springtime 2018 wildfires. The Oklahoma Farming and […]
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,” […]
Logan County Farm Bureau members celebrate Certified Angus Beef 40th anniversary with barn painting
Logan County Farm Bureau members John and Gaye Pfeiffer hosted ranchers, community leaders, state agricultural organizations, family and friends at the family’s ranch near Mulhall, Oklahoma, on April 27 to commemorate a barn painting celebrating the Certified Angus Beef® brand’s 40th anniversary. The Pfeiffers’ barn was chosen as one of 40 barns across the country to be painted with the brand’s logo as a part of its anniversary celebration. John Pfeiffer – Logan County Farm Bureau president, vice president and vice chairman of the American Angus Association and former president of the Certified Angus Beef board of directors – is […]
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