Jane Hayden with Chicago-based Feeding America, is grateful for the help from farmers as her group struggles to feed hungry people who can’t afford groceries. She says no one should be hungry in the U.S. OPEN: "We have a land…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00
SHOULD CONSUMERS WORRY ABOUT TROUBLES FOR CATTLE PRODUCERS?
In other words, will there be enough meat, at affordable prices, despite the tough times for cattle producers? Purdue’s Chris Hurt says food prices should rise by only about 2 percent compared to 6 percent last year. OPEN: "I don’t know if…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00
IT’S GOING TO BE A ROUGH YEAR FOR CATTLE PRODUCERS
Purdue University economist Chris Hurt predicts income for cattle producers will drop 2 to 3 percent this year. It will be especially rough the first 6 months but by summer things should improve. OPEN: "We can’t be real…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:39
Focus On Agriculture
NO PROPOSITION 2 HERE IN OKLAHOMA
Legislation is being introduced that will prevent outside groups from supporting initiatives similar to proposition 2, which was passed last fall in California. Prop. 2 prohibits confinement of farm animals. OPEN: "Last November California voters…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55
PROPERTY RIGHTS TOP LIST OF 2009 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The 2009 Oklahoma legislative session kicks off Feb. 2 and the state’s farmers and ranchers will be watching closely to protect property rights and other important issues, says Lori Peterson, OFB’s top lobbyist. OPEN: "Protecting private property…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
THE BEEF REPORT WITH HEATHER BUCKMASTER
WHEAT PRICE MAY BE LOW NOW, BUT…
Alan Tracy says just wait until later this year. The president of U.S. Wheat Associates expects prices to improve but not enough to hurt consumers. U.S. Wheat Associates focuses on selling wheat around the world. OPEN: "If a product is priced…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
ALL IS NOT QUIET ON THE FARM
The winter landscape may seem quiet on the farm, but Matt Muller says there is always work to be done. The Altus, OK farmer says winter is a good time to repair machinery and other farm equipment. OPEN: "The landscape around Matt…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00
HE’S UPSET ABOUT PEANUT FOOD SCARE
When Matt Muller sells his peanuts, he knows they are safe and nutritious. The Altus, OK farmer says it’s frustrating when a processor, like the one in Georgia, fails to take steps to protect the consumer. OPEN: "The latest food scare…" CLOSE: "…for the Okalhoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:52
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