American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman explains why the current debate on immigration reform is important to farmers and consumers. As we write this, the Senate is working on the bill. OPEN: "Labor-starved farmers are closely…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:52
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH HEATHER BUCKMASTER
NO AVIAN FLU BECAUSE OUR PRODUCTION SYSTEM KEEPS IT OUT!
Richard Lobb, National Chicken Council, explains how our modern poultry production methods prevent introduction and spread of the dreaded Avian Influenza that plagues so many other countries. OPEN: "Avian Influenza has never been…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:37
FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION BILL COULD PROVIDE RELIEF FOR FARMERS
A bill sponsored by Oklahoma Congressmen David Boren and Mary Fallin, would make truck weight regulations more consistent. OFB Lobbyist Ericka McPherson explains. OPEN: "Oklahoma farmers and ranchers…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02
HIGH CORN PRICES MAKES HIM EXPLORE FEED OPTIONS
In this report Dustin Mielke talks with Chad Budy, Alva, OK, about the impact high corn prices are having on his cattle feeding business. Budy says he is not too concerned…yet! OPEN: "While four dollar corn seemed…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59
ATV’S POSE SERIOUS DANGERS FOR RURAL FARM KIDS
Long summer days provide plentiful opportunities for accidents, especially in rural areas where children often do chores with ATV’s. Dave Schweitz, director of Farm Safety Just For Kids, describes the dangers. OPEN: "Long days and warm…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46
OKLAHOMA WHEAT HARVEST ABOUT FINISHED
The harvest is about finished, in more ways than one! In this report OSU summer intern Shawna Allen talks with Mark Hodges, executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission about the harvest progress. OPEN: "From last year’s dry…" CLOSE: "I’m Shawna Allen…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:52
Focus On Agriculture
HIGH FUEL PRICES PINCHING HIS BOTTOM LINE
During harvest Tim Osborne can burn thru 600 gallons of diesel fuel per day. With fuel prices hovering just below $3 per gallon his fuel bill severely subtracts from the profit side of the ledger. OPEN: "You think you’ve got pain…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55
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