OSU Extension Livestock Economist Derrell Peel says tight beef supplies means higher prices for consumers. He explains the current situation has been building for years. OPEN: “It’s very tight…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Cattle Handling Seminar Set For Sept. 27 In Elk City.

OSU economist Derrell Peel says the drought is causing higher food prices, but adds, worldwide demand is putting too much pressure on supply. Don’t blame farmers! OPEN: “What happens after…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

The past 60 days have been tough for Trey Lamb. He farms near Pauls Valley in south central Oklahoma and he has watched the drought swallow his pasture and soybean fields. OPEN: “It’s been a tough…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

I know that is hard to believe, but it’s a fact, says Tom Stephens. He farms near Guymon in the Oklahoma panhandle and says it’s hard to grow much without irrigation. OPEN: “It’s been…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:46

Marc Curtis, Mississippi soybean farmer and chairman of the United Soybean Board, says soybean demand is growing, spurred in part by new soy foam products used in cars. OPEN: “The demand for…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

Trey Lamb, Pauls Valley, and Tom Stephens, Guymon, are getting ready to plant wheat despite the extremely dry conditions. They are hoping rains will fall on the parched soil. OPEN: “Despite the hot, dry…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

Beef Quality Shows Room For Improvement.

Charlie Arnot, Center for Food Integrity, explains how a bacteria-carrying canteloupe can be bad news for both farmers and consumers. OPEN: “When someone gets sick…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:36