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OKFB shares need for CFAP with Journal Record

July 29, 2020

Oklahoma farmers and ranchers would be in a dire situation without the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel told the Journal Record in a recent story. “In Oklahoma, (CFAP) has probably helped even more than in some other places,” Moesel said in the story. “A lot of farmers would be in much worse shape without it.” Moesel explained that Oklahoma’s cattle producers experienced a drop of at least $100 per head in April after COVID-19 caused slowdowns in processing plants and disruptions to the supply chain. Many Oklahoma producers were already struggling before the global pandemic […]

OKFB releases statement on SCOTUS decision in McGirt case

July 9, 2020

Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the McGirt v. Oklahoma case. “Though Oklahoma Farm Bureau is concerned by the potential implications of the court’s ruling on landowners throughout eastern Oklahoma, we are hopeful and confident that Oklahoma and its tribes can successfully form a jurisdictional framework that protects and supports the economy, public safety and private property rights for all Oklahomans. “We appreciate the efforts of Attorney General Mike Hunter and Solicitor General Mithun Mansinghani on behalf of Oklahoma, and remain committed to working alongside state and tribal leaders […]

Holman named assistant director of public policy

July 6, 2020

Caylie Holman has been named an assistant director of public policy at Oklahoma Farm Bureau. In the new role, she will work alongside the public policy staff to advocate for Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy at the state Capitol. Holman joined the organization in 2018 as the south central field representative, where she served as a liaison between county Farm Bureau organizations and the home office. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know our membership, and having the opportunity to understand how policy at the state level impacts their operations,” Holman said. “It’s so important for our organization to continue working to preserve […]

Ag Fund boasts 100% success rate in primary elections, expands support for candidates

July 1, 2020

All 26 candidates supported or endorsed by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag Fund, the organization’s grassroots political action committee, advanced out of Oklahoma’s primary elections held June 30. While 23 of those candidates will advance to the general election on Nov. 3, three candidates will face a runoff primary election on Aug. 25. Following Tuesday’s elections, the Ag Fund board of directors met Wednesday, July 1 to consider lending additional support to candidates running in primary runoff elections or the general elections. The board voted to provide financial contributions to four candidates for the first time, as well as donations […]

Join OKFB for August Area Meetings

June 24, 2020

Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend the organization’s upcoming August Area Meetings, signaling the beginning of the OKFB grassroots policy development process. Held across the state during the month of August, members will have an opportunity to consider some of the leading issues facing agriculture and rural Oklahoma as they prepare to develop organizational policy for 2021. Members also will receive various organizational updates. Virtual August Area Meeting In addition to our traditional, in-person meetings, OKFB will also host a virtual August Area Meeting for members who are unable to attend a meeting in person. Our virtual meeting […]

OKFB’s 2020 Legislative Review

June 11, 2020

The 2020 Oklahoma legislative session encountered many challenges including a health emergency that forced the state Capitol to close for six weeks, a state revenue failure and numerous gubernatorial vetoes. This year was difficult from start to finish, but Oklahoma Farm Bureau continued to engage lawmakers from around the state on a daily basis about our priority issues. Despite spending fewer days in session than any legislature in Oklahoma history, a few bills did successfully complete the process. The legislation explained below can be a helpful guide for OKFB members as they prepare to discuss policy issues at August Area […]

Dicamba decision a devastating blow to cotton, soybean farmers

June 8, 2020

Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement regarding the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision vacating the registrations of three dicamba herbicides. “The recent court decision to vacate registration of three dicamba products is a devastating blow to Oklahoma cotton and soybean farmers. Dicamba is a prominent herbicide relied on by farmers to control weeds, improve crop yields and conserve natural resources. “Oklahoma farmers, who use these products carefully and responsibly, have been unfairly caught in the middle of a legal battle over approved and registered herbicides. The decision comes at a crucial time after many producers […]

Congressman Lucas shares ag assistance program details in OKFB webinar

May 27, 2020

Congressman Frank Lucas shared details about the $16 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program recently made available to eligible agriculture producers during a live webinar with Oklahoma Farm Bureau members on May 27. Lucas was able to address some of the leading concerns of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers regarding the program after a recent meeting with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Hard red winter wheat, Oklahoma’s dominant crop, was excluded from the list of commodities eligible for assistance. But, Lucas said the commodity’s CFAP eligibility may be reconsidered in the future if a need is proven. In his meeting with Perdue, […]

OKFB to host farm program webinar with Congressman Lucas

May 23, 2020

Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host a live webinar Wednesday, May 27, featuring Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas to discuss assistance for agricultural producers available through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The webinar will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. central time on May 27. Lucas will be joined by Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel to discuss the program and to address common concerns and questions about the CFAP and its implementation. Questions can be submitted before the webinar in the form below, or using the Q&A feature during the Zoom webinar. CFAP, which is administered through the United […]

USDA coronavirus aid signup to launch May 26

May 19, 2020

Farmers and ranchers dealing with the significant impacts of the coronavirus may begin applying for direct payments from the $16 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program on May 26, as announced today by President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue. CFAP will provide direct payments to agricultural producers who have “suffered a five-percent-or-greater price decline or who had losses due to market supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 and face additional significant market costs,” according to the USDA. Agricultural producers may apply through county USDA Farm Service Agency offices beginning May 26. “Over the past several years, Oklahoma farmers […]

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