Beef Industry Maintains Positive Image Across The Globe.

During a recent tour of Ben LaCrosse’s fruit farm near Cedar City, Michigan, we learned that a late winter storm severely damaged his fruit trees. He says only grapes and blueberries escaped the erratic weather. OPEN: “The only …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:09

After Ben LaCrosse surveyed the damage to his 750 acres of fruit trees he had to call his workers and tell them “don’t bother coming to my farm this year.” OPEN: “Here is the High Plains…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:12

Gary Crawley says although his pastures look good right now, there are still some bald spots where last year’s drought killed the vegetation. OPEN: “We’re just hoping……” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman has been involved in farm bill legislation for decades, but says this is the most challenging one yet. He explains why in this report. OPEN: “Well this is…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:06

AFBF President Bob Stallman says erratic weather and market conditions make it difficult to say all of U.S. agriculture is great, but many areas are having a good year. OPEN: “As president of the…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

The grass pastures on Gary Crawley’s ranch near McAlester, OK, are in good condition considering the widespread drought in much of southeast Oklahoma. OPEN: “Gary Crawley’s ranch…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:40

Scott Neufeld, Fairview, OK, is chairman of OFB’s farm bill committee, and after the Senate passed it’s version of the farm bill June 21, said he was disappointed with the bill. OPEN: “The U.S. Senate’s…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

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