Deborah Reed, University of Kentucky, was recently in Oklahoma talking to farm safety experts about the consequences of older farmers having more accidents. OPEN: “The average age of farmers today…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:11

In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Marty Williams, Red Rock, Okla., about the great start Williams’ summer crops have and the good potential for an excellent fall harvest. OPEN: “Summer time will…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:34

Deborah Reed continues her discussion of accidents for older farmers and notes many are forced by physical limitations to use ATVS around the farm. OPEN: “The solution…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

Feedyard Foodie Attracting Large Audience

Dustin continues his conversation with Marty Williams, as they discuss the use of a “stripper” header that allows Williams to harvest wheat faster and more efficiently. OPEN: (nat sound of combine) “…When you step into a…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Marty Williams, Red Rock, Okla., as Marty talks about harvesting one of the better crops he can ever remember. OPEN: (nat sound) “Walking through a …” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

The technology exists today for a farmer to sit in his pickup at the edge of the field and use his laptop to direct the combine to unload into a grain cart and haul to a nearby truck. OPEN: “Imagine a farmer sitting…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:08

Charlie Arnot, Center for Food Integrity, says consumers definitely want to know more about their food. Robert Stelle, Blanchard, Okla., farmer, agrees. OPEN: “Consumers want to know…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:07

Yes, says Ian Barin-Gould, with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colo. He notes every energy source can have an environmental impact. OPEN: “Is that a wind turbine…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58