The ethanol industry is forcing some unique questions on the livestock industry says Kendell Keith, National Grain and Feed Assoc. Keith says feedlots could leave the High Plains to be closer to the ethanol plants. OPEN: "Will the cattle feedlots that…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50
HORSE SLAUGHTER PREVENTION ACT IS A BAD IDEA
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act might sound good but according to OFB’s Ericka McPherson the legislation could actually lead to more animal abuse, not less. It could cause problems for horse owners. OPEN: "It sounds like a good idea but…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48
WINTER WEATHER TOUGH ON BABY CALVES
It’s the beginning of calving season on Steve Kouplen’s ranch near Beggs in northeast Oklahoma. The ice, snow and cold have combined to make life difficult for man and beast alike. So far, he has lost only one calf. OPEN: "Steve Kouplen’s father once gave him…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIme: 1:50
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH HEATHER BUCKMASTER
USDA ANIMAL ID DATABASE SHOULD HELP PRODUCERS
OFB’s Dustin Mielke talks with USDA undersecretary Bruce Knight about the government’s database system for identifying livestock. Knight says there should be no undue hardships for producers. OPEN: "As the United State Department of…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59
SHE WILL TAKE CARE OF RURAL OKLAHOMA
As we prepare for the opening of the 2007 Oklahoma legislative session Feb. 5, new Lt. Governor Jari Askins pledges her continued support for agriculture and rural Oklahoma. OPEN: "Jari Askins will stay true to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:43
IS WTO A THREE-LETTER WORD?
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is not a highly regarded thing in U.S. farm country today, but U.S. trade negotiator Richard Crowder says cotton and wheat producers should be okay with the latest talks. OPEN: "WTO…it’s a three-letter…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04
RETURN TO THE ’70’S
Disco music, high interest rates and high farm prices. Okay, strike disco music and high interest rates. AFBF economist Terry Francl (frank-el) believes we could be entering an era of high farm prices, just like the ’70’s. OPEN: (Disco music into) "Oh yeah, the 1970’s…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51
NASTY WINTER WEATHER CAUSING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP FOR FARMERS
Snow, ice and high feed grain prices are causing economic challenges for livestock producers says Jim Sartwelle, livestock economist for the American Farm Bureau. It’s also slowing herd expansion. OPEN: "Increased demand for corn and nasty…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:45
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