As we bake that holiday pie, Philip Hayes, American Sugar Alliance, says there is a global surplus of sugar right now. OPEN: “This is the traditional time…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Bill Broadie, Ashland, Ks. rancher and founder of the All American Beef Battalion, says his group’s efforts pale in comparison to that of the troops they are feeding. OPEN: “We’re just buying a…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:32

A record amount of money was raised during the All American Beef Battalion auction at the Oklahoma City Stockyards, Dec. 15. AABB founder Bill Broadie is thrilled with the more than $61,000 donated. The group feeds steaks to troops returning from deployment. OPEN: (auction sounds) “More than $61,000 was…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” […]

Beef checkoff returns a great gift to producers…

Small, but frequent rains have turned Chuck Tolle’s wheat fields into a thick, lush green carpet covered with hungry cattle. Tolle farms near Deer Creek in northern Oklahoma. OPEN: “Many of Chuck Tolle’s…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Amanda Urbanek works for the USDA Appeals Division and she urges farmers to contact her when there is a disagreement with FSA, NRCS or RMA. OPEN: “The USDA Appeals Division is…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

A late spring freeze severely damaged the pecan trees on Randy Bryant’s farm near Ada in southeastern Oklahoma. He harvested less than 10 percent of a normal crop this year. OPEN: “If you are a big fan…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Summer hail storms weakened the crops on Pat Long’s farm near Hooker in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Long is struggling to pick up the last of the crop before Christmas. OPEN: “Pat Long is hoping to…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Consecutive days of wet, foggy weather have delayed the cotton harvest on Adam Bohl’s farm near Chattanooga in southwest Oklahoma. OPEN: (foghorn open) “Wet, cool…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00