Since it snowed or rained across most of Oklahoma last week, I will give you all a break from talking about water for just a bit. However, this is not to say in any way shape or form that the recent rain and snow has anything to do with fixing our long-term solution to drought in Oklahoma.  This week I want to discuss an issue at the Capitol with you that many of you are intimately familiar with. This problem comes in many different shapes, sizes and colors. It has been moving in from Texas at an alarming rate and […]

Why is Oklahoma House Bill 1104 important to Oklahoma agriculture? Rep. Scott Biggs visited with us recently about the reasons why wild hogs need to be eradicated in our state. Below, we have included Rep. Biggs’ comments as six reasons why the “the pig bill” is good for agriculture.

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Congressional Action Tour is scheduled for April 12-16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. This tour gives OKFB members an opportunity to visit with legislators and federal leaders about issues of importance to rural Oklahoma. Members wil have the opportunity to hear from American Farm Bureau on a variety of issues along with visiting Congressional Representatives and Senators. The trip will also feature a Legislative Reception and an option tour of Monticello. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The deadline for the Congressional Action Tour is March 2. For more information, contact Sara Rogers at […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Leadership Conference scheduled for Feb. 16-17, 2015, has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Several other Farm Bureau week activities have also been canceled for today so be sure to check with your local Farm Bureau office for an update on events and activities. OKFB will let you know as soon as possible of the updated date for the Leadership Conference.

Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host their annual Leadership Conference Feb. 16-17 in Oklahoma City at the Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel. The conference focuses on updating members on the legislative issues at state and federal levels for the year. The agenda for the two-day conference features Congressman Frank Lucas and Congressman Steve Russell, who will be giving updates from Washington, D.C. Also on the agenda is Lt. Governor Todd Lamb as the speaker for dinner one evening. OKFB will also be recognizing the winners of the annual Champion Award during conference. The Champion Award is given to state leaders […]

H.R. 5771, also known as the Tax Extenders Bill, passed the U.S. Congress yesterday. The bill contains a provision in the tax code, Section 179, which would allow a small business, like a farm or ranch, to expense up to $500,000 in capital investment, when requirements are met. AFBF President Bob Stallman released the following statement regarding the passage of the bill. The bill will now go on to the President for his signature. “Passage of H.R. 5771 means farmers and ranchers are one step closer to tax laws that will let them reinvest in their businesses. Farm Bureau now […]

H.R. 5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, is very important to Oklahoma farmers and ranchers. The bill contains a provision in the tax code, Section 179, which would allow a small business, like a farm or ranch, to expense up to $500,000 in capital investment, when requirements are met. The bill’s proposed language would increase the Section 179 tax deduction from $25,000 to $500,000 only for the year 2014. This would allow farmers and ranchers to utilize money immediately because of the increased cash flow. Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s public policy department is working closely with the Oklahoma’s U.S. […]