OKLAHOMA CITY—Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Sec. of Agriculture Blayne Arthur penned a joint letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland May 21. The letter expresses support for the ongoing U.S. Dept. of Justice antitrust investigation into the U.S. meatpacking industry. The letter deems the investigation necessary “to determine if any manipulation, collusion, or other […]
https://www.afrcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Justice-Market-scaled.jpg17072560Laici Neumannhttps://www.afrcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AFR_OFU_logo_2021-1500x871.pngLaici Neumann2021-05-24 14:09:512021-05-24 19:32:47AFR Applauds as Gov. Stitt and Ag Sec. Arthur Push for Further Cattle Market Investigation by DOJ
OKLAHOMA CITY—Five Oklahoma agriculture groups have formed a task force to develop solutions to the issues facing farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses from the exponential growth of the medical marijuana industry across Oklahoma. The Medical Marijuana Impacts on Oklahoma Production Agriculture Task Force—comprised of American Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative (AFR), Oklahoma Agribusiness Retailers Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s […]
https://www.afrcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Weed-scaled.jpg17082560Laici Neumannhttps://www.afrcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AFR_OFU_logo_2021-1500x871.pngLaici Neumann2021-05-21 14:51:432021-06-02 14:52:38Ag Groups Form Task Force to Tackle Issues from Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Industry
PHOENIX—It’s no secret that the last few years have been a roller coaster ride for cattle ranchers. The Coronavirus pandemic and other disruptive events have wreaked havoc on live cattle markets and left ranchers feeling out of control of their own industry, even as consumers clamor for more American beef. When the gap between live […]
PHOENIX—National Farmers Union (NFU) recently joined five other national organizations representing cattle producers to agree to work jointly on urgent issues in the cattle marketplace. The organizations convened at the request of Livestock Marketing Association in Phoenix, Ariz., May 10. This unprecedented meeting brought together diverse producer organizations to identify issues and discuss potential solutions. […]
https://www.afrcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/shutterstock_1505862701-Copy-scaled.jpg12802560Laici Neumannhttps://www.afrcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AFR_OFU_logo_2021-1500x871.pngLaici Neumann2021-05-17 22:41:312021-05-17 22:41:31AFR/OFU Cooperative President Represents NFU at Historic Cattle Industry Meeting
On Monday, May 10, 2021, member leaders of American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and the United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix, Arizona. These groups convened at the request of the Livestock Marketing Association to discuss challenges involved in the marketing of finished cattle with the ultimate […]
OKLAHOMA CITY—Following a year of unique challenges for the agriculture sector, American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) brought rural issues to the Oklahoma Capitol Building May 5. Nearly 100 AFR/OFU members from across Oklahoma convened to discuss agriculture and rural issues and meet directly with state lawmakers. “Because last year brought unprecedented circumstances to […]
AFR Applauds as Gov. Stitt and Ag Sec. Arthur Push for Further Cattle Market Investigation by DOJ
PressOKLAHOMA CITY—Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Sec. of Agriculture Blayne Arthur penned a joint letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland May 21. The letter expresses support for the ongoing U.S. Dept. of Justice antitrust investigation into the U.S. meatpacking industry. The letter deems the investigation necessary “to determine if any manipulation, collusion, or other […]
Ag Groups Form Task Force to Tackle Issues from Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Industry
Press, UncategorizedOKLAHOMA CITY—Five Oklahoma agriculture groups have formed a task force to develop solutions to the issues facing farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses from the exponential growth of the medical marijuana industry across Oklahoma. The Medical Marijuana Impacts on Oklahoma Production Agriculture Task Force—comprised of American Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative (AFR), Oklahoma Agribusiness Retailers Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s […]
Oklahoma Cattleman Represents NFU at Historic Cattle Industry Summit
PressPHOENIX—It’s no secret that the last few years have been a roller coaster ride for cattle ranchers. The Coronavirus pandemic and other disruptive events have wreaked havoc on live cattle markets and left ranchers feeling out of control of their own industry, even as consumers clamor for more American beef. When the gap between live […]
AFR/OFU Cooperative President Represents NFU at Historic Cattle Industry Meeting
PressPHOENIX—National Farmers Union (NFU) recently joined five other national organizations representing cattle producers to agree to work jointly on urgent issues in the cattle marketplace. The organizations convened at the request of Livestock Marketing Association in Phoenix, Ariz., May 10. This unprecedented meeting brought together diverse producer organizations to identify issues and discuss potential solutions. […]
JOINT STATEMENT OF LIVESTOCK ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING MARKET CONCERNS
PressOn Monday, May 10, 2021, member leaders of American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and the United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix, Arizona. These groups convened at the request of the Livestock Marketing Association to discuss challenges involved in the marketing of finished cattle with the ultimate […]
AFR/OFU Cooperative Takes Rural Issues to State Capitol
PressOKLAHOMA CITY—Following a year of unique challenges for the agriculture sector, American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) brought rural issues to the Oklahoma Capitol Building May 5. Nearly 100 AFR/OFU members from across Oklahoma convened to discuss agriculture and rural issues and meet directly with state lawmakers. “Because last year brought unprecedented circumstances to […]