Some of the leading issues facing farmers and ranchers in the nation’s capital including tax increases, climate policy, trade policy and the McGirt ruling were highlighted during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s recent online meeting with Rep. Tom Cole held Thursday, April 29. Representing Oklahoma’s Fourth Congressional District across parts of southwest Oklahoma, Rep. Cole shared his perspective on current and upcoming policy discussions that could impact the state’s agricultural producers. Tax increases on farmers and ranchers Many Farm Bureau members are concerned by a number of proposals that could result in significant tax increases for farmers and ranchers. The proposed tax […]
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Legislative update: Redistricting, ad valorem, ag sales tax exemption bills advance
With most major legislative deadlines now in the rearview mirror, much of the state Legislature’s attention now turns to state budget negotiations and final amendments on remaining bills. Finalizing legislative redistricting is also at the top of the list for state legislators before sine die at the end of the month. After months of work to create the maps, the new districts now must be passed through the state Legislature like a normal piece of legislation. Last week, the bills carrying the proposed legislative district maps were approved by the Senate and House redistricting committees and are now ready for […]
Enter to win VIP season pass to Silver Dollar City in OKFB Giveaway
Discover your spirit of adventure at Silver Dollar City this summer by entering for your chance to win one VIP season pass to Silver Dollar City in Branson! Comment on the Silver Dollar City giveaway post on Facebook and tell us what you appreciate most about Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s work for farmers and ranchers to be entered. Limit one entry per person. One winner will be randomly selected to win this giveaway from those that answer the question. The giveaway will be posted Monday, April 26 at 9 a.m. CST, will end Tuesday, April 27 at 9 a.m. CST and […]
Spring 2021 issue of Oklahoma Country now available
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members across the state are currently receiving their issue of Oklahoma Country, OKFB’s quarterly publication. Check below for a peak into what you can expect in this issue. THE POWER OF KINDNESS After facing the loss of their son, one Oklahoma Farm Bureau family turns personal tragedy into a community effort to help fellow Oklahomans and spread the power of kindness. HEEDING THE CALL While most Oklahomans hunkered down safe from the historic stretch of winter weather in February, Scott Neufeld – like thousands of other farmers and ranchers across the state – marched headlong into the […]
OKFB examines rural representation in newly proposed legislative districts
Newly proposed state legislative districts released Wednesday will help ensure rural Oklahoma’s voice is represented in the decade to come, according to the state’s largest general farm organization. Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s preliminary analysis of the maps showed districts had been drawn to provide fair rural representation, even in the face of growing urban populations. “Our rural communities are essential to the success of our state because of the goods and commodities they produce for the benefit of all Oklahomans,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. ”We will continue to be an active part of this process to ensure the voices and […]
OKFB to host online congressional meetings
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are encouraged to participate in an upcoming series of online meetings with Oklahoma’s congressional delegation to learn more about the leading issues facing agriculture and rural Oklahoma in the nation’s capital. The online meetings will serve as an opportunity to engage with Oklahoma’s members of Congress while the ongoing impacts of the pandemic prevent Farm Bureau members from traveling to Washington, D.C. Below, find details for joining the online meetings. Additional meetings and details will be announced as they become available. Rep. Kevin Hern Friday, June 11 • 1:30 p.m. Join by phone Call ONE of […]
OKFB Foundation for Agriculture launches watermelon challenge for students
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is encouraging second-grade students across Oklahoma to participate in its watermelon challenge. The challenge is designed to educate students and families about the hard work of farmers and ranchers in growing food. “We are really proud to help young students encounter agriculture through this hands-on experience in the garden,” said David VonTungeln, OKFB Foundation for Agriculture president. “So many of our students today don’t have the opportunity to witness firsthand how our food and fiber is grown. We hope this challenge offers students and families a small glimpse into just what it takes […]
Legislative update: Progress on ag sales tax exemption, nuisance, trespass bills
Legislators last week met another deadline at the state Capitol as bills were required to pass out of committees in the opposite chamber of origin. Oklahoma Farm Bureau saw progress on a number of bills including legislation regarding the agriculture sales tax exemption, nuisance claims and trespass law. Since early on in the legislative session, Farm Bureau has tracked HB 1682 by Rep. Jim Grego and Sen. Mark Allen which would have prohibited the requirement of a Schedule F form to determine eligibility for the state agriculture sales tax exemption. Though the bill did not pass out of committee this […]
More than $20,000 donated through OKFB’s Community Food Assistance Matching Program
More than $20,000 was donated to food banks, food pantries and other food assistance programs across Oklahoma by 40 county Farm Bureaus and county Women’s Leadership Committees as a part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Community Food Assistance Matching Program. The program was designed to connect county organizations to their communities by donating to their local food assistance program, which OKFB matched up to $100. “We are proud so many counties across Oklahoma donated to food assistance programs,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Farmers and ranchers grow the food, fuel and fiber we all need and continue to step up when […]
Private pesticide applicator license new testing procedure
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now requiring all testing for pesticide applicators to be closed book and proctored following the 2017 revision to the Code of Federal Regulations part 171. Those who apply or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides, including agricultural producers, are required by federal law to be certified, but those who apply general use pesticides do not need a license. Private applicators are those who uses or supervises the use RUPs to produce an agricultural commodity on land you or your employer owns or rents. The new procedure will require the exam to be taken […]
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