The Oklahoma House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 2159 recently to designate wheat as the State Crop of the State of Oklahoma. Having now cleared both chambers with unanimous support, the bill now advances to the governor’s desk for final review.
The bill, by Senator Roland Pederson, R-Burlington, was passed in the House Wednesday, coinciding with Ag Day at the Capitol festivities.
“Seeing this bill pass on Ag Day is incredibly meaningful as we celebrated one of Oklahoma’s most vital industries,” Pederson said. “Wheat is a key part of our state’s agricultural economy and plays a big role in supporting our rural communities. On a day dedicated to agriculture, this designation underscores the importance of wheat and the producers behind its success across the state.”