Probably not, says American Farm Bureau policy analyst Mary Kay Thatcher. But, she cautions famrers to watch the new administration closely to make sure agriculture is protected. OPEN: "How does the election of…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:43
THEY ARE THE FARM FAMILY OF THE YEAR
Scott and Carol Dvorak farm near Perry in north central Oklahoma and they have just been named Farm Bureau’s Farm Family of the Year. We asked them to explain what it takes to be a successful farm family. OPEN: "Scott and Carol Dvorak…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48
DISMAL PECAN HARVEST
Last December’s ice storm combined with an Easter freeze severely damanged Oklahoma’s pecan crop. Mike Spradling started harvesting his pecans near Catoosa, OK several weeks ago and the results are not good. OPEN: (nat sound of harvesting pecans)"Mike Spradling is trying to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH HEATHER BUCKMASTER
WHY SHOULD FARMERS RECEIVE GOVERNMENT PAYMENTS?
Farm Bureau’s Mary Kay Thatcher explains why agriculture is different from other businesses. She said the government support payments are small compared to the bail out packages being tossed around these days. OPEN: "$6.3 billion dolloars…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
USDA BOSS SAYS FARM ECONOMY IN GOOD SHAPE
USDA Secretary Ed Schafer addressed OFB members attending the annual convention Nov. 14 in Oklahoma City. Prior to his speech Schafer told us the farm economy is in good shape and food prices should stabilize. OPEN: (Nat sound of Spradling greeting Schafer) "Farm Bureau President Mike…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54
THANKSGIVING DINNER COSTS MORE THIS YEAR
American Farm Bureau economist Jim Sartwell explains why a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $2.35 more this year. Farm Bureau conducted it’s 27th annual national survey and found the dinner to cost $44.61. OPEN: "Your Thanksgiving meal is…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50
WET WEATHER DELAYS HIS FALL HARVEST
The corn is in the bin but Greg Leonard still has about half of his soybeans still in the fields near Afton in northeast Oklahoma. Leonard says it has just been too wet. OPEN: "Greg Leonard finally…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:45
OFB MEMBERS CONTINUE THEIR SUPPORT FOR RENEWABLE FUELS
During the OFB convention, Nov. 14-16, voting delegates reaffirmed support for renewable fuels, and other important issues. OFB President Mike Spradling has the details. OPEN: "Voting delegates at the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48
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