Jim Carlton, staff reporter with the Wall Street Journal, recently wrote about the cities of Phoenix and Tucson sharing an underground water storage system. We visit with Carlton about the topic of water transfer and storage. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Water transfer and storage becomes a growing issue

Oklahoma farmers and ranchers are preparing for Oklahoma Farm Bureau's 73rd Annual Meeting this week in Tulsa. OKFB President Tom Buchanan talks about some of the key issues on the minds of farmers as they attend this annual meeting. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Farming Our Future

The 73rd Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Convention wrapped up this past weekend in Tulsa. We talked with OKFB President Tom Buchanan about the priorities set by the delegate body. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Water, right-to-farm priority issues at OKFB Convention

Thanksgiving is tomorrow and people will be enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner this year for about the same cost as last year! AFBF Economist  John Anderson explains the findings of the latest AFBF survey.

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Thanksgiving dinner price remains stable

The USDA Appeals Division is one of the least know but perhaps one of the most important divisions for farmers. Amanda Urbanek, Deputy Assistant Director, shares why a farmer might need their help. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - She's the one to call when there's a disagreement!

The All-American Beef Battalion raised a record amount of donations at their annual auction Dec. 15 at the OKC stockyards. The funds feed U.S. military personnel with ribeye steaks.

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - All American Beef Battalion donations set record

Mike Schulte, Oklahoma Wheat Commission, and OKFB's Sam Knipp discuss the announcement to normalize trade relations with Cuba and the United States and what it could mean for Oklahoma farmers. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Normalizing trade with Cuba is good for farmers

As Oklahoma legislators get organized for the 2015 session, farm and ranch leaders are already planning on working together. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Farmers and legislators bring new year in step

Farm Bureau members from across the country are gathered in San Diego this week for the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting. Dr. Temple Grandin was honored with the AFBF Distinguished Service Award during one of the sessions. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Dr. Temple Grandin receives AFBF Distinguished Service Award

The annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau wrapped up this week in San Diego with the business session. We talk with OKFB President Tom Buchanan about the policies set by the members. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Farm Bureau wraps up annual meeting in San Diego

Senate Pro Tempore Brian Bingman visited with OKFB's Sam Knipp about the key issues he expects to see during this legislative session, especially regarding agriculture. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Senate leader expects farmer friendly legislative session

Sen. Eddie Fields, chairman of the Senate committee on agriculture and rural development, wants to focus on reducing cattle thefts and improving our ability to handle the ongoing drought during this legislation session. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Cattle thieves, water, drought on his 2015 legislative agenda

The 2015 Oklahoma legislative session starts next Monday. OKFB's Sam Knipp visited with Gov. Mary Fallin earlier this week about this session and her plan for the state. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Gov. Fallin says legislative session will be "rural" friendly

Oklahoma's Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman says the 2015 legislative session will focus on two key areas: budget and water. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Speaker Hickman: budget, water key 2015 issues

In a joint U.S. Senate and House committee hearing today, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma let the EPA know they do not support the proposed Water of the U.S. rule. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - EPA gets an Oklahoma earful on WOTUS proposal

Paul Laubach, rancher and owner of four local newspapers, talks about the importance of telling the farm story. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Oklahoma rancher, journalist says we need a strong rural voice

Oklahoma's 2nd District Rep. Markwayne Mullin delivered the keynote at the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts this week. We talked with Rep. Mullin about several key issues for this session. 

All Around Oklahoma Agriculture - Mullin to EPA - It's a partnership, not a dictatorship!

Feral hogs are becoming a major problem for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers.  As state legislators discuss measures to eradicate the hogs, Sam Knipp talked with Alan Mindemann, Apache, Okla., and Clint Wilcox, Fairview, Okla., about the damages caused by wild hogs on their farms.

Feral hogs are a major problem for farmers

A record number of legislators (80) participated in Tuesday's Legislative Day at OYE. OKFB's Sam Knipp had a chance to speak with several of the lawmakers.

State legislators participate in youth livestock show

Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders lobby state legislators to support HJR 1012.

All Around Oklahoma Ag 3 - 26 - 15

Forrest Lucas, founder of Lucas Oil, and Protect the Harvest, talks to OFB's Sam Knipp about animal rights activists and protecting Oklahoma agriculture.

All Around Oklahoma Ag 3 - 31 - 15

U.S. Rep. Steve Russell (OK-5), talks with OKFB's Sam Knipp about boosting the state's rural infrastructure.  Cong. Russell includes water transportation in the discussion.  He will be meeting this week with a group of OKFB leaders in D.C. to dicuss this and other important rural issues.

Congressman Russell Wants To Boost Rural Infrastructure

During the 80th anniversary of Black Sunday, Oklahoma Dust Bowl survivors talked about what it was like on that fateful April day in 1935. The event was held at the state Capitol in Oklahoma City.

Black Sunday Survivors Tell Their Story

A group of 53 Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders were in Washington, D.C. this week, lobbying elected officials on a number of issues, including the EPA’s WOTUS rule.

OKFB LEADERS TALK EPA, NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES IN D.C.

Oklahoma Senate passed HJR 1012, Right to Farm, this week.  In this podcast, you can hear part of the floor debate by State Sen. Jason Smalley, the primary author on the Senate side, and by State Sen. Mike Schulz.  Also included in this report are comments from OKFB Pres. Tom Buchanan.

Right to Farm Jumps Another Hurdle

Good news for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers this week as state and federal lawmakers worked on positive legislation.  Most of this report focuses on a U.S. Senate proposal, Federal Water Quality Protection Act, that was announced by Sen. Jim Inhofe Thursday in Washington, D.C.

Two important legislative measures make headlines this week

On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation repealing the EPA's proposed Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rules.  But in this exclusive interview with Oklahoma's 2nd District Congressman MarkWayne Mullin, we learn that the EPA may attempt to implement the rules anyway, perhaps as soon as Memorial Day.

House passes repeal, but EPA says we will take action anyway!

We interviewed Mike Schulz, majority leader of the Oklahoma Senate and a Altus, Okla., farmer today just as he was headed to the field.  The first question, how does he view the just completed Oklahoma legislative session?

Quiet but beneficial legislative session for rural Oklahoma

U.S. Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma told us today the EPA is the most hated federal agency in his district which includes parts of the Oklahoma City metro and rural areas in southern and southwest Oklahoma.

EPA Is Most Hated Federal Agency

Piper Merritt of Owasso, Oklahoma, visits with OKFB after winning the 2015 YF&R High School Discussion Meet on Nov. 12.

2015 YF&R High School Discussion Meet Winner

Interviews with the winners of Oklahoma Farm Bureau's 2015 awards, which were announced at the OKFB annual meeting on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015.

Kerry Givens - Golden Eagle Award Winner

Isaac Fisher - Comanche County YF&R - Charles Roff Award

Charlie Coblentz - YF&R Discussion Meet Winner

Tyler And Beth Norvell - YF&R Excellence In Ag Award

Clint and Jessica Wilcox - YF&R Achievement Award

Matt and Kellie Muller - Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Family Of The Year

Shannon Graves - OKFB Secretary Of The Year

We recently sat down with Sen. Jim Inhofe to discuss the passage of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act and how it will affect Oklahoma agriculture.

Sen. Jim Inhofe discusses FAST Act

OKFB Vice President of Public Policy visits with Mike Dain about the upcoming legislative session on his First Oklahoma Ag radio show. 

Water is focus for 2016 legislative session

Oklahoma Farm Bureau's All Around Oklahoma Agriculture audio series features news and views from rural Oklahoma and Oklahoma's agriculture industry. From farmers and ranchers to rural residents and policymakers, we share what is happening across our state.

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