OSU Extension Agronomist Roger Gribble says the August heat did not dent the grain sorghum and corn yields, but certainly has lowered the yield on soybeans, especially the late-planted crop. OPEN: “Above average temperatures…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:08
TOO HOT TO PLANT?
OSU Extension Agronomist Roger Gribble advises farmers to wait for cooler soil temperatures before planting wheat. Many varieties will not germinate properly when the soil temperature is 100 degrees. OPEN: “When the air…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53
FOOD PRICES IMPACTED BY HOT WEATHER?
Not really, says OSU’s Roger Gribble. There are adequate supplies of wheat and corn. He is concerned about lower soybean yields buy says there are more acres planted so there should be good soybean supplies. OPEN: “Should consumers be…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47
DUST HAPPENS!
That is what U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe would like to tell the EPA about dust regulations but the EPA won’t listen. Inhofe is ranking minority leader on the senate committee on environment and public works. OPEN: “We’re not in the position…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53
THE BEEF REPORT WITH JEFF JARONEK
Focus on Ag
RAIN MAKES GRAIN!
A cool, wet day in the Oklahoma Panhandle was greeted with optimism Aug. 16. Leon Richards farms south of Guymon and the 3 inches of rain that fell will dramatically improve his 1,800 acres of grain sorghum. OPEN: “Leon Richards has…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:45
NO FLUFF STUFF FOR THIS LADY
Dr. Temple Grandin is world renown for her humane treatment of livestock and she says ranchers need to show how they are taking care of their livestock…don’t sugar coat it with big, fancy words! OPEN: “I think we need to show…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:06
HER IDEAS ARE GOOD!
Raymond Temple has been using Dr. Grandin’s animal behavior methods on his ranch near Elmore City, OK for years and believes her ideas are right on the mark. Raymond is an example of a rancher doing things right! OPEN: “Her ideas are…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:44
A SIMPLE ANSWER
Ask Dr. Temple Grandin how the livestock industry should work with animals and you’ll get a simple answer- “get rid of the mystery…show the public what you do.” The famous scientist is coming to OSU Sept. 15. OPEN: “With all the concern…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52
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