TOP STORY Oklahoman re-elected to American Farm Bureau board of
directors
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Mike Spradling, has been re-elected to the American
Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. He will seve a two-year term. "This
is one of the greatest jobs I could have," Spradling, who resides in Sand
Springs, said. "It's at the top of our leadership structure and allows
me to see how much impact my involvement has at the national level." MORE>
FB: Farmers need policies that promote
economic growth
As the new Congress and the Obama administration prepare to take up proposals
to address the current economic recession and climate change concerns, they
must enact policies on taxes and the environment that promote economic growth,
said delegates at the 90th American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting. MORE>
STATE Slots open for March Beef Quality Summit
Several slots remain open for the upcoming Oklahoma Beef Quality Summit at the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater. MORE>
Wheat seminar to be held Feb. 24
A seminar for farmers, seedsmen, educators and researchers entitled "Moving the Wheat Seed Industry Forward" will be held Feb. 24. MORE>
OFB plans for annual D.C. trip
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is planning its annual trip to Washington, D.C. March 29 - April 2 for the Congressional Action Tour. MORE>
NATIONAL Former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack to head USDA
President-elect Barack Obama has selected former Governor Tom Vilsack of Iowa to serve as his secretary of agriculture. MORE>
DCP sign-up begins
Enrollment for the 2009 Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment (DCP) Program for farms with base acres began Dec. 22 both online and at local USDA service centers and will continue until June 1, 2009, according to USDA. MORE>
TRUCKING ISSUE Farm Truck Regulations Over the past several months, there have been many concerns and questions about
the regulations that farm vehicles fall under. The Oklahoma Department of Safety,
along with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, have put to together an informational
brochure for farmers and ranchers to help answer some of these questions. The
brochure can be found on the Oklahoma Department of Safety’s Web site at http://www.dps.state.ok.us/ohp/troops.htm.
If you have any questions, please contact Oklahoma Farm Bureau's Public Policy
Division at 405-523-2300.
AUDIO The Oklahoma Farm Bureau has created ten 30-second
Public Service Announcements titled "Ag Myth Busters" designed to
educate the public about agriculture. Click on the picture to download and listen.
