Monte Tucker says he is axle-deep to a Ferris wheel in mud on his farm near Sweetwater in western Oklahoma. But he is not complaining as he waits on the wheat fields to dry for harvest. OPEN: "There’s gonna be lots of combines stuck…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55
TOO MUCH RAIN HAS HURT HIS WHEAT
An estimated 15 inches of rain has fallen on Chuck Tolle’s wheat fields nera Deer Creek in northern Oklahoma in recent months. We talked to him as he was just beginning to harvest the water-logged crop. OPEN: "When is too much rain a bad…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH HEATHER BUCKMASTER
FARMERS TEACH KIDS ABOUT DAIRY PRODUCTION
Report by summer intern Shawna Allen June is the traditional time to celebrate the dairy industry. In this report OFB intern Shawna Allen talks with Phyllis Holcomb, Kellyville, OK about the need to educate children where their milk comes from. OPEN: (nat sound of kids) “The sound of children learning…” CLOSE: “I’m Shawna Allen….for the […]
NOW IS THE TIME TO WORK ON COMBINE SAFETY
In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with OFB’s safety expert Justin Grego about the need to put safety on the priority list as you begin harvesting wheat. Weather delays may trick farmers into ignoring safety. OPEN: “As we head into wheat harvest….” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke.. for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52
TRESPASSING BILL BOTH A VICTORY AND A DEFEAT
There were two key “no trespassing” bills this session. One passed. One didn’t. OFB’s Lori Peterson explains each bill and why one was a victory and one was a disappointment for farmers and landowners. OPEN: “When can you have victory and…..” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47
LAWMAKERS PASS BIOFUELS BILL
Another legislative victory for farmers was the so-called “Thad Doye” biofuels bill. Lawton, OK farmer Thad Doye explains why the bill was named after him. (At broadcast time, Gov. Henry has not yet signed this bill). OPEN: (Nat sound of diesel engine) “When Thad Doye fired up…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00
MANURE BILL TOPS LEGISLATIVE VICTORY LIST
When the 2007 Oklahoma legislative session ended May 25, farmers and ranchers were pleased they accomplished their number one goal. OFB’s Lori Peterson explains. OPEN: “Going into the 2007…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:39
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