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As another year begins, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel recently weighed in on the lingering issues facing Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers in a story in The Oklahoman. Agricultural producers continue to endure uncertainty as they deal with the impacts of weather, the coronavirus pandemic and a new administration, Moesel said in the story. “As a farmer or rancher, you have no choice but to roll the dice because most crops take a few months and some (like cattle) take a few years to produce, so you always are looking into a black box of uncertainty,” Moesel said in the […]

As 2020 comes to an end, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is reflecting on the past year and the work the organization has taken on to improve agriculture and rural Oklahoma. While 2020 has not been a normal year, OKFB continued to support farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans through a variety of programs, events and activities – both in-person and virtually. We have compiled a list of five of OKFB’s top accomplishments for 2020. 1. Farmers and ranchers continue producing. Many people adapted to working remotely when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, but farmers and ranchers continued to work in their fields and […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau has been awarded State Awards of Excellence in four out of four possible program areas by American Farm Bureau. The four areas in which OKFB received the State Awards of Excellence are advocacy, engagement and outreach, leadership and business development, and membership value. OKFB was one of 30 state Farm Bureaus that received awards for demonstrating outstanding achievements during the 2020 membership year. The State Awards of Excellence program recognizes state Farm Bureaus for outstanding programs conducted throughout the year while encouraging states to develop and implement new programs. OKFB will be recognized for excellence in implementation […]

Has your car ever broken down when you have no one to call? Have you ever run out of fuel on the way to a meeting? Oklahoma Farm Bureau members can now have peace of mind while on the road with Roadside Rescue. OKFB Insurance is proud to provide this new service to all OKFB members to help them feel safe and secure while traveling through the U.S. and Canada. Even if you do not have an OKFB Insurance auto policy, you can use this free service. No matter if you have a flat tire, end up with a dead […]

President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Tom Vilsack to serve as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. A former governor of Iowa and current leader of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Vilsack previously led the USDA for eight years under the Obama administration. “Tom Vilsack understands that the agriculture sector is far more complex than most people understand,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a statement. “He believes in a ‘big tent’ philosophy that supports all types of production and understands the importance of respecting farmers and ranchers as partners worthy of support in the race to achieve sustainability goals.” Vilsack will lead […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to announce the organization has reached its membership quota goal for 2020. OKFB’s membership is dedicated to promoting the organization’s mission – supporting the agriculture community to improve the lives of Oklahomans. “Thanks to the efforts of our members, leaders and staff across the Farm Bureau family, our organization was able to reach its goal for membership growth in 2020,” said Thad Doye, OKFB executive director. “I’m proud to see so many Oklahomans interested in supporting the mission of Farm Bureau, and I look forward to continuing our hard work for agriculture and rural Oklahoma […]

Oklahoma farmers and ranchers have until this Friday, Dec. 11 to apply for payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2, or CFAP 2. The program provides relief payments to eligible agricultural producers who have faced market disruptions and associated costs due to COVID-19. More than 31,000 Oklahoma producers have been approved for $280.5 million in CFAP 2 payments to date, with cattle producers receiving nearly 70% of those dollars. Eligible farmers and ranchers may apply for CFAP 2 payments at USDA’s Farm Service Agency county offices through Dec. 11, 2020. The second round of payments […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to join the 2021 American Farm Bureau Federation Virtual Convention held Jan. 10-13, 2021. Members will have the chance to listen to keynote speakers including Mike Rowe, Rorke Denver and Beth Ford, attend workshops focused on what farmers and ranchers need to know in 2021, watch Young Farmers and Ranchers competitions, and hear AFBF President Zippy Duvall’s annual address. For the first time ever, all registration costs will be waived to ensure all Farm Bureau members can experience the convention from the safety of their homes. In addition to the speaking and competition events, […]