Over the past several months, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has heard concern from members facing new challenges obtaining an agricultural sales tax exemption permit- a crucial business tool exempting nearly all inputs used in production agriculture from sales tax. OKFB, along with a broad coalition of statewide agriculture groups, worked to pass legislation this year to provide additional options to prove eligibility for the permit. The newly passed Senate Bill 422 will go into effect July 1, 2021, and allows Oklahoma producers to provide a document from one of four categories as proof of eligibility for the exemption. OKFB members attempting […]
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Rep. Lucas shares insight on cattle market, tax proposals
Oklahoma Farm Bureau had an opportunity to hear Rep. Frank Lucas’ insight on the issues impacting farmers and ranchers in the nation’s capital during an interview at a recent meeting in Weatherford. Though many discussions on Capitol Hill impact Oklahoma agricultural producers, Lucas focused on the ongoing investigation into potential manipulation in beef markets and current capital gains tax proposals. As numerous beef producers in Oklahoma and across the country have become increasingly concerned by the disparity between the price of live cattle and the price of retail beef, Lucas said he is anxiously awaiting the outcome of an investigation […]
Join OKFB for 2021 August Area Meetings
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to attend one of the organization’s 11 August Area Meetings held across the state beginning August 9. Signifying the beginning of the organization’s grassroots policy development process, the meetings provide members a chance to discuss the top agriculture and rural issues on the horizon as they prepare to draft OKFB policy for the next year. In addition to enhancing OKFB’s policy priorities, members will have a chance to learn about the work the organization continues to do for and on behalf of farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans across the state. Below find the date […]
OKFB’s 2021 Legislative Review
Coming on the heels of a long and difficult year, the first session of the 58th Oklahoma Legislature brought with it many challenges as Oklahoma Farm Bureau worked to advocate for farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans at the state Capitol in the face of limitations from the lingering pandemic. Despite some obstacles, OKFB accomplished a number of wins for Farm Bureau members as it took the organization’s policy priorities to 23rd and Lincoln. Agricultural Sales Tax Exemption In the early months of 2021, OKFB heard from numerous members who experienced difficulties in obtaining or renewing a state agricultural sales tax […]
OKFB members encouraged to participate in congressional redistricting town halls
Oklahoma Farm Bureau encourages its members to attend congressional redistricting town hall meetings to represent the voices and perspectives of rural Oklahoma. Five in-person town halls will be hosted in each congressional district, along with two virtual town halls. The meetings provide Oklahomans an opportunity to offer input as House and Senate redistricting committees prepare to draw new congressional district lines. “Just as we did with legislative redistricting, the legislature is committed to an open and transparent process for congressional redistricting,” Sen. Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle, chair of the Oklahoma Senate Select Committee on Redistricting, said. “We encourage those interested in […]
Scholten, Burns and Gholson join OKFB as summer interns
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has welcomed three summer interns beginning May 24. Ariel Scholten, Peyton Burns and Karlee Belle Gholson will work alongside OKFB staff to learn about the organization’s grassroots efforts and gain valuable experiential knowledge. As the communications intern, Scholten will assist the communications and public relations department in writing news articles and feature stories, managing social media, updating the organization’s website, developing print products for organizational programs, covering various Farm Bureau events and more. “Overall, I am thrilled to be combining my passion of advocating for agriculture and technical skills in an organization I have grown up in,” […]
OKFB partners with McAfee & Taft to examine Oklahoma foreign-owned land law
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Oklahoma City-based law firm McAfee & Taft have created a video to provide answers on the state’s foreign-owned land statutes. The informational video was produced in response to questions about land ownership the organization received from members across the state. Cole Marshall, an attorney at McAfee & Taft, explained the basic tenets of Oklahoma’s laws on foreign ownership of land in the short video. Marshall said the Oklahoma Constitution and state statutes prohibit any alien – or person who is not a citizen of the United States – from owning land in the state. “There’s a […]
OKFB YF&R to host summer conference July 30-31
Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 are invited to attend the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Summer Conference to be held July 30-31 in Broken Bow. The two-day conference will offer YF&R members the chance to meet farmers and ranchers from across the state, tour local agricultural facilities and learn more about YF&R leadership opportunities and programs. Registration for the conference is $20 to be paid during the conference, which includes meals and lodging. Members will stay in the Beavers Bend Lakeview Lodge in Broken Bow. To attend, please register no later than July 16 by filling […]
OKFB praises Gov. Stitt, Sec. Arthur for voicing concerns of Oklahoma cattle producers
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel issued the following statement after Gov. Kevin Stitt and Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the U.S. Department of Justice to continue its investigation into the meatpacking industry. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is grateful to Gov. Kevin Stitt and Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur for voicing the concerns of Oklahoma cattle producers by urging the Department of Justice to continue investigating the nation’s meatpacking industry and beef supply chain. “Oklahoma’s ranching families for months have watched helplessly as the gap between the live cattle prices producers receive and […]
OKFB reviews ag, rural budget highlights with Rep. Hilbert
Oklahoma Farm Bureau discussed the top provisions in the state budget for agriculture and rural Oklahoma with the House Appropriations and Budget Committee Vice Chair Kyle Hilbert during a recent Lincoln to Local episode. After announcing its more than $8 billion budget agreement on May 13, state legislators this week sent the four dozen budget bills to Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk for approval. The budget includes several benefits for agriculture and rural Oklahoma including dollars for broadband expansion, meat inspectors, Oklahoma State University Extension, county roads and bridges and more. $42 million for broadband expansion Signaling a commitment to bringing […]
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