Mud, snow, rain…all have hammered much of Oklahoma, but Tyler Mayer is not complaining. The Guymon, OK young rancher rarely sees this kind of moisture and it is really helping the winter wheat crop. OPEN: “It’s been a wet, cold…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53
HIS FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR
Christmas is good but springtime is better says Tyler Mayer. The Guymon, OK young rancher enjoys seeing all the baby calves and the green wheat and grass. It makes him more optimistic about the future. OPEN: “Actually my favorite…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:36
HE HAS A 300 ACRE GARDEN!
His “garden” is actually much bigger than that, but Dennis Slagel has just finished planting 300 acres of potatoes on his farm near Weatherford in southwest Oklahoma. Most of his spuds will end up as chips. OPEN: “It’s spring and that means…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54
CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM FACING $6.9 BILLION CUT
OFB’s Crop Insurance Manager Scott Bulling has just returned from Washington, D.C. wehre he tried to convince the Obama administration they are wrong about cutting $6.9 billion from the program. OPEN: “Hail, wind, drought…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02
FARMING IS RISKY, SO WHY TAKE AWAY A RISK MANAGEMENT TOOL?
That is what Scott Bulling wants to know. He is working to stop a proposed a $6.9 billion cut int he crop insurance program that could actually lead to more, not less, government spending. OPEN: “Farming is a risky…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58
THE BEEF REPORT WITH HEATHER BUCKMASTER
NEW GUEST WORKER RULES IMPACT HIS BUSINESS
In this report, Dustin Mielke, talks with Chad Selmon, a pecan producer from Skiatook, OK concerning new federal H-2A rules. Selmon explains how this impacts the hiring of guest workers for his pecan business. OPEN: “The U.S. Labor…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58
NEVER GIVE UP!
Matt Roloff does not let his small stature prevent him from leading a fulfilled life. He was the guest speaker at the recent AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers leadership conference in Tulsa, OK. OPEN: “Matt Roloff has had…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47
KANSAS DAIRYMAN DISCUSSES MILK, ICE CREAM AND ANIMAL CARE
Steve Strickler, Iola, KS talks about milk consumption during the economic downturn, his own personal dairy consumption and explains why he takes good care of his dairy cattle. OPEN: “Steve Strickler and his family…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00
NUTRITIONIST ADVISES CONSUMING MORE DAIRY PRODUCTS
Nutrionist Tammi Larsen explains why everyone, especially children should consume more dairy products. She describes a partnership with dairy farmers, the NFL and schools to get more dairy products on the menu. OPEN: “Children jsut are not…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53
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