Randy Gordon, National Grain and Feed Assoc. explains why the abundant fall harvest is posing a storage and transportation challenge. Rail transportation is especially a problem now as agriculture is not a priority. OPEN: "Even though catastrophic storms…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:38
FARMERS ASK FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
The National Assoc. of Wheat Growers, and other farm groups support the idea of an energy assitance package for farmers to offset the high energy costs. John Thaemert, NAWG officer, explains. OPEN: "The latest price forecast for a…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48
RURAL CANDIDATES SOMETIMES HARD TO FIND
Even in a rural state like Oklahoma, it is sometimes hard to surface candidates for public office, says Linda Johnson, AFBF Director of Public Policy. She recently helped conduct a campaign school in Oklahoma. OPEN: "State legislators claiming to be…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55
CAMPAIGN SCHOOL HELPS ELECT FRIENDS OF RURAL OKLAHOMA
At least it is supposed to, says Lori Peterson, Vice President of Public Policy for Farm Bureau. She recently coordinated a campaign school for anyone wanting to run for political office. OPEN: "The basics of running a political…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:34
DROUGHT, HURRICANES, ENERGY PRICES FORCE TRUCK SHORTAGE
Greg Lucas would like to use his truck to haul hay and other products into Oklahoma. But the Altus, Okla. young farmer and trucker says there is a shortage of trucks caused by a variety of factors. OPEN: "When the winter months…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:06
Focus on Agriculture
CATTLE WILL GET EXTRA HAY ON CHRISTMAS DAY! *air before Dec. 25
For Beggs, Okla. rancher Steve Kouplen, Christmas holds special meaning. But, the cattle still have to be fed so he might throw an extra bale or two out for them to eat. Merry Christmas! OPEN: "The cattle on Steve Kouplen’s…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54
ADEQUATE SUGAR SUPPLIES FOR CHRISTMAS BAKING
Despite the hurricane-damaged sugar fields, Jim Simon, American Sugar Cane League, says there is adequate supplies of sugar for consumers to bake all the holiday cookies and pies they want. OPEN: "Hurricane-damaged sugar cane fields are…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04
SEVERE COLD AND DROUGHT HURTING THE WHEAT CROP
OSU Extension Agronomist Roger Gribble says the drought and severe cold have really stressed the wheat crop. Spring rains will help but the yield has already been diminished. OPEN: "Below zero temperatures coupled…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:37
DROUGHT DEEPENS IN SE OKLAHOMA
Six months…that’s how long it has been since a good rain has fallen on Larry Boggs’ ranch near Wilburton in southeast Oklahoma. He is concerned about having enough hay and water for the livestock. OPEN: "June was the last time Larry…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:53
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