Vice Versa? OFB President Mike Spradling told USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack during a meeting in El Reno, OK Sept. 16, he is concerned farmers are becoming too dependent on the health of rural community. OPEN: “There is concern that…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:45
Focus on Agriculture
Focus on Agriculture
FARMERS DEPENDENT ON RURAL ECONOMY, OR…
WILL CLIMATE CHANGE BILL INCREASE COSTS FOR FARMERS?
Yes, says USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, but not as much as some critics say. During his stop in El Reno Sept. 16, Vilsack discussed the bill and learned farmers in the crowd disagreed with him. OPEN: “During his Sept. 16 visit to…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59
WHO IS OUR BIGGEST CUSTOMER OF DAIRY PRODUCTS?
According to Margaret Speich with the U.S. Export Council, Mexico is our number one customer. She adds China is quickly gaining ground as they are also a major buyer of U.S. dairy products. OPEN: “U.S. produced cheese…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04
OUR FAVORITE NUT IS….THE PEANUT?
Absolutely! Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board tells us consumers perfer peanuts over all other nuts. That is a good thing too, because this year Oklahoma farmers planted 17,000 acres to peanuts. OPEN: “With apologies to pecan and…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05
JUST ABOUT ANYTHING CAN BE TURNED INTO CELLULOSIC ETHANOL
Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association, discusses the various products that can be used to make cellulosic ethanol. The long list includes wood, grass, even garbage. But, he says it is expensive. OPEN: “Grass, trees, garbage…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52
THE BEEF REPORT WITH HEATHER BUCKMASTER
CAN GRASS-FED BEEF PRODUCTION HARM THE ENVIRONMENT?
Yes says Alex Avery. In his controversial new book, “The Truth About Organic Foods,” Avery explains how some so-called envrionmental-friendly methods can actually do more harm than good. OPEN: “Perhaps you’ve heard that…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47
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