Congress is currently debating renewing the blenders tax credit for bio fuels that expired Dec. 31, 2009. That is good news for soybean producers, says Greg Leonard. He expects the credit to boost soybean prices. OPEN: “The Obama administration supports…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59
HE’S CONCERNED ABOUT FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
Rural landowners looking for technical help to protect land from erosion and improve water quality could be waiting awhile, says Gene Schmidt, National Association of Conservation Districts. There’s no money. OPEN: “One of the best things…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03
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Focus on Ag
PLENTY OF CORN AND WHEAT
Following the latest USDA production report, we talked with Farm Bureau’s Chief Economist, Bob Young, for an analysis. Young says the abundant production forecast should keep most food prices stabilized. OPEN: “There should be more than…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52
WHAT EXACTLY DOES “ORGANIC” MEAN?
Annette Riherd, Oologah, OK, has recently been appointed to the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board. We asked her to define “organic” and discuss traditional versus organic farming methods. OPEN: “Annette Riherd doesn’t have…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00
QUARTER HORSE MARKET HIT HARD BY SLOW ECONOMY
In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Connie Mason, manager for Terry Bradshaw’s quarter horse ranch in Thackerville, OK. She says the slow economy is having a negative impact on the horse industry. OPEN: “As the economy goes, so goes…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau TIME: 1:54
CAN WE GROW 100 BUSHEL TO THE ACRE WHEAT IN OKLAHOMA?
Absolutely! That’s the firm answer from OSU wheat scientist Bret Carver. He says the genetics are there but Mother Nature seldom cooperates to allow the wheat plant to maximize its potential. OPEN: “In a typical year the average…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00
WHAT WILL THE FUTURE WHEAT PLANT LOOK LIKE?
If you’re thinking a genetically-modified wheat plant will look like a tomato, think again, says OSU wheat scientist Bret Carver. He says the plant will look the same but hopefully produce more “offense.” OPEN: “When you ask Bret…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58
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