For those in the agricultural community, State Question 777, the Right to Farm amendment, has been one of the most important issues of the 2016 election season. But Oklahomans face a lengthy ballot on Nov. 8 with a presidential election, statewide elections, local elections and six other state questions. With only a small minority of Oklahomans involved […]
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November ballot finalized with seven state questions
Oklahoma voters will decide the fate of seven state questions at the ballot box in November. State questions were required to receive an election proclamation from Gov. Mary Fallin by Aug. 26 to be voted on in the upcoming general election. Any pending state question that did not meet the deadline will be voted on […]
Oklahoma primary runoff election results
The candidates chosen to be the party nominee on the general election in November are italicized below. An asterisk (*) denotes a candidate identified as a supporter of Oklahoma agriculture by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau OKAgFund. U.S. House of Representatives District 5 – Democratic runoff Al McAffrey, 8,025 (50.12 percent) Tom Guild, 7,985 (49.88 percent) Oklahoma […]
Congress sends GMO disclosure bill to president
After months of negotiations, a compromise bill for the disclosure of genetically modified food ingredients is headed to President Obama’s desk. The House today gave final congressional approval to a Senate-passed compromise by Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow. The legislation requires food manufacturers to disclose genetically modified ingredients via […]
House to vote Thursday on GMO disclosure bill
Legislation to mandate the disclosure of genetically modified food ingredients is expected to receive final congressional approval from the House on Thursday. No amendments can be made to the legislation during floor consideration due to a rule set by the House Rules Committee and approved by the House on Wednesday. Any amendments to the legislation […]
US Senate OKs compromise GMO labeling bill
Late Thursday night, the Senate gave final approval to a compromise bill creating a national, uniform standard for GMO disclosure. The measure now heads to the House, where it must be approved by July 15 when it recesses until September. The legislation, a compromise from Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, gives […]
US Senate invokes cloture on GMO labeling bill
Legislation to create a mandatory, national system for GMO labeling cleared another hurdle today, as the U.S Senate voted 65-32 to move to final debate. The legislation, a compromise bill by Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, will require food companies to disclose products containing genetically modified ingredients through an on-package […]
What you need to know about the Oklahoma primary election
As Oklahomans head to the polls on June 28 for the state primary elections, it’s important to remember the individuals elected to office have the potential to impact our farms, our ranches and our future. Electing individuals that will support the priorities of the agricultural industry is vital, so make sure to do your research before you head to the polls. This […]
Four legislative highlights for agriculture
As the second session of the 55th Oklahoma Legislature adjourned Friday, most everyone was focused on the last-minute budget. Despite the doom-and-gloom of the state’s budget, Oklahoma farmers and ranchers saw several key wins at the state Capitol this year. 1. Aquifer storage and recovery: As farmers and ranchers know all too well, an adequate […]
Learn more about Right to Farm
WHAT IS RIGHT TO FARM? Also known as State Question 777, the Right to Farm is a constitutional amendment that protects Oklahoma family farmers and ranchers. It will appear on the general election ballot in November. WHY DOES OKLAHOMA AGRICULTURE NEED CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTION? Each and every day, activist organizations like the Humane Society of the […]
