Nearly 60 FFA members from across the state attended Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 2021 FFA Reporters Conference held Thursday, July 15 at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Oklahoma. Designed to teach chapter FFA reporters how to promote FFA in their communities, the conference featured a variety of sessions to help students develop skills and knowledge in communications practices including photography and videography, social media, writing and graphic design. “As the percentage of Oklahomans involved in agriculture continues to dwindle, the need grows for a new generation of leaders to help tell the wonderful stories of our industry,” said Rodd Moesel, […]
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Conservation Resource Program enrollment open
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Conservation Resource Program is now accepting new enrollments and re-enrollments to the federal program until Aug. 20. With the goal of adding 4 million more acres, CRP is one of the largest voluntary conservation programs helping farmers and ranchers protect grasslands while having the ability to use the land for grazing purposes. Producers electing to participate must take the enrolled land out of operation, except use for grazing animals. By enrolling in the 10 to 15-year agreement, producers are able to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce the loss […]
OKFB reviews Sen. Inhofe legislation protecting GPS on farms and ranches
Oklahoma Farm Bureau discussed Sen. Jim Inhofe’s bill protecting farmers and ranchers’ ability to use critical GPS and precision agriculture technologies with the senator’s chief of staff Luke Holland during a recent video. The Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act would protect producers from paying for interference of and damage to GPS devices because of Ligado Networks’ satellite usage. “Farm Bureau members know the importance of GPS to precision agriculture,” Holland said. “It improves your ability to enhance yields for crops. The huge machines operated are navigated by GPS to ensure precision […]
Nominations for 2021 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award open
Oklahoma farmers, ranchers and foresters who work hard to care for and maintain the natural resources of their land by improving soil health, water quality and wildlife habitats are encouraged to apply for the 2021 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award. The Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private Oklahoma landowners for their extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. The $10,000 award is presented annually through cooperative efforts between Sand County Foundation in partnership with American Farmland Trust, and state partners: ITC Great Plains, Noble Research Institute, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture, and […]
Join OKFB YF&R in third annual shotgun shoot Aug. 28
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers is set to host their third annual shotgun shoot Aug. 28 at Quail Ridge Hunting and Sporting Clays in McLoud, Oklahoma. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, which strives to connect consumers of all ages with individuals who work daily to produce their food and fiber. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. with the competition beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided to all event participants and will be served at 11:30 a.m. Prizes and door prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of […]
Register for WLC Fall Conference Aug. 27-28
Oklahoma Farm Bureau women are encouraged to attend the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee Fall Conference to be held Aug. 27-28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond. Featuring speakers, breakout sessions, a trade show and a community service project all with fun and fellowship, the event is free to all OKFB women. All women are encouraged to bring an item for the silent auction benefiting the OKFB Legal Foundation, which works to serve farmers and ranchers through engaging in public interest litigation, researching ag and rural legal issues. To attend the conference, register online by filling out the 2021 WLC […]
OKFB shares medical marijuana impacts on producers with DTN/Progressive Farmer
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel shared the concerns of farmers and ranchers with Oklahoma’s rapidly expanding medical marijuana in a recent DTN/Progressive Farmer story. Many producers are concerned about the industry’s impact on private property rights, rural electric and water capacities and critical pesticide and fertilizer application, Moesel said. “A lot of the things people talk about as solutions can take away rights from the farmers,” Moesel said. “We’re trying to be real careful. We don’t want to take long-term actions for short-term problems.” OKFB joined a task force along with other state agriculture organizations to review and address […]
Stepped-up basis, estate taxes reviewed by Texas A&M through study
The Texas A&M University Agricultural and Food Policy Center recently released a report over the economic impacts on agricultural producers of proposed legislation regarding the stepped-up basis and estate taxes. Based on the proposed STEP Act and the For the 99.5%, the study analyzed the potential changes for producers passing operations down from generations to generations. Oklahoma Farm Bureau does not support added taxation for farmers and ranchers. Because agriculture Is capital intensive, added taxes through the proposed stepped-up basis and estate tax changes would hinder producers from transferring operations through generations. Read the full economic report here.
OKFB Legal Foundation supports campaign against Colorado Initiative 16
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation recently donated $5,000 to the Coloradans for Animal Care campaign against Colorado Initiative 16, a citizen-led proposal that would have far-reaching implications for livestock producers across the country. Headed for the state’s ballot in November 2022, the measure would outlaw proven animal care practices including spaying and neutering, artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis, ban the slaughter of animals who have lived less than 25% of their estimated lifespan, and open the door to animal cruelty prosecution for common activities including rodeos, livestock shows and trail rides. “Colorado Initiative 16 isn’t just concerning for our […]
OKFB members discuss ag issues with Congressman Hern during online meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members shared their concerns on agriculture and rural issues with Congressman Kevin Hern during an online meeting held Friday, June 11. From hauling hay to owning McDonald’s franchises and from swine farmer to aerospace engineer, Rep. Hern has vast experiences and uses those to represent Oklahoma’s First Congressional District, encompassing the Tulsa metropolitan area. Taxes Adding taxation to farmers and ranchers is always concerning, especially with the proposed repeal of stepped-up basis and increases in the capital gains and income tax rates, which could threaten the livelihoods and long-term economic sustainability of Oklahoma family farms and ranches. […]
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