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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. 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 […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau, in partnership with the State Chamber of Oklahoma, will host a campaign management seminar on Feb. 6-7 at the organization’s headquarters in Oklahoma City for individuals considering running for public office. Candidates at local and state levels are encouraged to attend the two-day conference. From social media messaging and time management to fundraising and finance laws, seminar attendees will learn the keys to election success from grassroots campaign experts. The seminar registration fee is $200 for OKFB members and $250 for non-OKFB members. Fee includes one breakfast, two lunches and a reception. Lodging is not included. Please […]

Over the last few weeks, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered within their districts for the organization’s annual August Area Meetings across the state. Signifying the beginning of the OKFB grassroots policy development process, members were able to share issues they are facing within their local communities and ask questions about OKFB policy on a variety of topics. Members also learned more about upcoming organizational activities. Within OKFB’s nine districts, 11 meetings were held. Below is a list of the top six most common issues Farm Bureau members discussed at the meetings as they prepare to develop the organization’s policy for […]