Signing of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 into law on June 10 puts America’s inland waterways and port infrastructure on a solid and sustainable foundation to contribute to U.S. economic growth, jobs and global competitiveness for generations to come, said the American Farm Bureau Federation. “The American Farm Bureau Federation and our 6 million member families have long championed an efficient and reliable inland waterway system linked to competitive ports,” said AFBF President Bob Stallman. “The ports, channels, locks, dams and other infrastructure that support our waterways transportation are vital to America’s ability to provide affordable […]
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OKFB calls for comments on Clean Water Act expansion
Click here to comment on the proposed expansion of the Waters of the U.S. regulation Deadline: October 20 Oklahoma Farm Bureau is urging its members to comment on the expansion of the Clean Water Act through the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule during the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers’ open comment period, which ends October 20. What it is The proposed rule would remove the word “navigable” from the Clean Water Act, expanding the EPA’s regulatory reach beyond “navigable” waters. It would open potential regulation for ditches, ponds, waterways, streams that only have water in […]
Legislative Update with John Collison
As a lobbyist, each session is different from the one before. Sure the mechanisms are in place to assure its uniformity, but trust me when I say each session is different. The OKFB public policy team found ourselves going from the offensive last session to playing major defense against policy decisions that affect you as members and our company as a whole. We had to get to work early this year and put to rest a home office tax credit bill that would have been a $1 million yearly impact to our county offices. This is money that we already […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recognizes legislators for supporting rural Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Board of Directors today announced the 2014 OKFB 100 Percent Club members. The award is based on a 100 percent voting record on key Farm Bureau legislative measures during the 2014 Oklahoma legislative session. “This honor is given to those legislators who support Farm Bureau’s mission to protect personal property rights, keep taxes low and boost agricultural and rural business,” said John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy and media relations. “We greatly appreciate their leadership at the state Capitol this year.” The following 20 senators received the designation: Mark Allen, Don Barrington, Brian Bingman, […]
OKAgFund endorses candidates in state elections
As the Oklahoma primary election approaches on June 24, the OKAgFund today announced its endorsement of 21 candidates running for election in state Senate and House races. The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, is made up of OKFB members from across the state who identify candidates who demonstrate beliefs and actions that are consistent with OKFB policies, regardless of political affiliation. While the OKAgFund contributes financially to several state campaigns, an endorsement is the highest level of support the committee gives to select candidates. “Agriculture is one of Oklahoma’s top producing industries, and it is essential that […]
OKFB challenges you to share your wheat harvest photos and videos!
Oklahoma Farm Bureau wants to see what wheat harvest looks like for you. Whether it is preparing by cleaning grain bins or you and your family enjoying a late night supper in the field, OKFB wants you to share! Oklahoma Farm Bureau will be selecting one entry per day throughout harvest to feature on the OKFB website and we will also mention, retweet or repost our pick of the day on our social media accounts. You can participate in this social media challenge through Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. For Twitter and Instagram, we simply ask that you tag our Twitter […]
Young Farmers and Ranchers Chairman honored by OSU as 2014 ‘Master Agronomist’
Martin Williams, OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers chairman and Noble County farmer whose expertise has been sought out by government agencies from all over the world, has been named a 2014 Master Agronomist Award recipient by Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The honor is among the most prestigious presented by DASNR, and officially recognizes individuals who have actively participated in agronomic education efforts and contributed valuable public service through their efforts in the disciplines of soil conservation, range management or crop production. Brian Arnall, OSU Cooperative Extension precision nutrient management specialist, said Williams is always […]
Young Farmers and Ranchers award scholarships to nine graduating seniors
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 […]
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 […]
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