2013 Legislative Highlights After months of constant negations and meetings, the first session of Oklahoma’s 54th Legislature has concluded. Ladies and Gentlemen, let us say that Oklahoma Farm Bureau had a great session. It seems like a lifetime ago we went into battle against the animal extremists over the horse harvest bill, which started the session with the most controversial issue in the legislative body this year. If you will recall, four members introduced bills to allow Oklahoma, if it so desired, to open a horse slaughter plant. We were attacked on all sides. However, due to your hard work […]
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Lucas announces August town hall meetings
Congressman Frank Lucas announced August town hall meetings August 22. The meetings will held in Beaver, Cimarron, Ellis, Harper, Texas and Woodward counties August 7 & 8. All residents of these locations are invited to attend a meeting and express their opinions. Lucas will discuss current events in Washington, take questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and ask for opinions and input on legislation currently before Congress. Wednesday, August 7: Woodward Town Hall Meeting 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. High Plains Technology Center (Seminar Room) 3921 34th Street Beaver Town Hall Meeting 1:30 p.m. – […]
Australian farmers to tour Oklahoma July 23-24
A group of 36 Australian agricultural producers will be spending two days visiting Oklahoma farms and ranches, July 23-24. The Oklahoma tour is coordinated by Oklahoma Farm Bureau. Members of the media are invited to join along with the tour. The tour schedule is: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8.00 a.m. Meet group at Courtyard Marriott in Bricktown and go to Stockyards9.00 a.m. Travel to Ft. Reno9.45 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. Tour Ft. Reno with David VonTungeln11.45 a.m. to noon Cattlemen’s Steakhouse lunch with local farmers 1.15 p.m. Depart for dairy and hay farm tour near Guthrie, […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau communications division wins PR awards
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau corporate communications and public relations team received eight national awards during the American Farm Bureau Public Relations Conference in Portland, Ore., June 24-27. The awards recognize excellence in communicating agriculture and Farm Bureau’s message. OKFB competed against other state Farm Bureaus in the large-state (over 80,000 members) category. “We’re very proud of our communications division,” said OKFB President Mike Spradling. “They work hard with the media to educate the general public about agriculture while keeping our members informed about important issues.” Sam Knipp was the winner of the best audio news story and best audio feature […]
OKFB recognizes 84 legislators for supporting rural Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm Bureau announces 84 state legislators will receive initiation into OKFB’s 100 Percent Club. The award is based on a 100 percent voting record on key Farm Bureau legislative measures during the 2013 Oklahoma legislative session. “We want to recognize these legislators for their outstanding support and leadership this year,” said John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy and media affairs. Collison said the bills used to score the legislators exemplified Farm Bureau’s mission of improving the lives of rural Oklahomans. “Farm Bureau is a grass roots organization with a strong belief in protecting personal property rights, keeping […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau pleased with passage of House farm bill
Oklahoma Farm Bureau congratulates Oklahoma’s U.S. House members, including House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, in their endeavor to safeguard American farmers and ranchers with the passage of the House farm bill. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday 216 to 208 to pass H.R. 2642, which did not include a nutrition title. “We are proud of Congressman Lucas and his committee for recognizing the immediate need to pass a farm bill that protects the future of American agriculture,” said OKFB President Mike Spradling. “This is the first time in history our lawmakers have had the chance to separate nutrition […]
Covington joins OKFB public policy
LeeAnna Covington has joined the Oklahoma Farm Bureau public policy department as the director of national affairs. “We are extremely pleased to have LeeAnna in our public policy department,” said Monica Wilke, executive director of Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies. “Her legal and agricultural background is a good fit for the demanding and complex public policy arena. She brings a high degree of professionalism, legal knowledge and understanding of agriculture important to our organization.” In her new position, Covington will work on national agricultural issues, including the farm bill, immigration and estate taxes. She will also be a constant […]
Farm bill decision reaches critical time frame
Monday the Oklahoma Farm Bureau called on the Oklahoma federal delegation to reengage Congress in the farm bill legislation. With only a few weeks left on the legislative calendar before Congress adjourns for the August recess, Oklahoma farmers are pushing lawmakers to restart the farm bill debate. The U.S. House defeated the farm bill in June after a controversial debate over the nutrition program section of the bill. Without a new bill, the law requires farm programs to revert to the 1949 law, which is more expensive and less applicable to today’s modern agriculture. “It is imperative that Congress rejoins […]
Farm group disappointed with farm bill vote
The state’s leading farm group voiced strong disappointment in the negative vote on the farm bill today in the U. S. House of Representatives. “We are extremely disappointed in the vote against the farm bill,” said Mike Spradling, president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. “Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers need a farm bill now to help them plan for their next crop. No business can successfully operate without a plan and this negative vote will indefinitely delay business decisions.” Spradling noted the farm bill is for everyone, not just farmers, and this rejection impacts all Americans. “Farmers provide food and fiber […]
Farm Bureau applauds Supreme Court ruling on Oklahoma water
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling rejecting the state of Texas’ claim to Oklahoma water is a huge win for Oklahoma citizens, said Mike Spradling, president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. The farm group has long supported the idea of putting the state’s water needs ahead of out of state interests. “We’ve always believed Oklahoma has the sovereign power to the state’s water resources,” Spradling said. The Supreme Court ruled that the Red River Compact, which includes Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana, does not automatically give Texas rights to water in another state. “Water is a valuable resource for our farmers […]
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