Larry Crews says it’s okay to put a power plant or refinery in his back yard. He farms near Boise City in the Oklahoma panhandle and he believes we desperately need more refineries and power plants. OPEN: "Larry Crews has a solution for the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57
NO TILLAGE CONVERSION IS NOT EASY!
Gary Straub is in the process of converting his wheat land near Lone Wolf in southwest Oklahoma to 100 percent no tillage. But it has not been easy…or cheap! His main reasons..save fule and protect the soil. OPEN: "It’s been said the only person who…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
MORE OKLAHOMA FARMERS ARE DISCOVERING AGRI-TOURISM
As director of Oklahoma’s Agri-Tourism department, Francie Tolle says the state’s farmers and ranchers are discovering a variety of ways to attract tourists to their land. OPEN: "Farmers and ranchers may take…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47
KOUPLEN CONCERNED ABOUT BIO SECURITY IN THE U.S.
When Steve Kouplen returned from his trip "down under" he was shocked by the stark contrast with customs agents here compared to Australia and New Zealand. He is concerned our bio security is too lax. OPEN: "When Beggs, OK rancher Steve…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:28
OKLAHOMA AND AUSTRALIA HAVE MUCH IN COMMON
OFB President Steve Kouplen has just returned from a 10-day trip to Australia and New Zealand and he says their farmers have much in common with Oklahoma producers. OPEN: "32 hours and numerous time…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46
Focus On Agriculture
WHY SHOULD WE PERMANENTLY ELIMINATE ESTATE TAXES?
AFBF tax expert Pat Wolff says the current elimination of estate taxes "sunsets" in a few years that that means we need legislation making estate taxes permanent. She says it is an unfair tax that hurts family farms. OPEN: "Permamnent elimination of the federal…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02
WE NEED MORE OIL REFINERIES
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas is a strong supporter of the new energy bill which provides incentives for new refineries. Lucas will discuss energy and the new farm bill during the OFB Convention Nov. 12. OPEN: "There has not been a new…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:43
YOUNG OKLAHOMA FARMER ELECTED NATIONAL FFA PRESIDENT
Travis Jett, Laverne, Okla., has been selected to lead the nation’s largest agriculture youth organization. He is the 7th Oklahoman to be named national FFA President, more than from any other state. OPEN: "For the first time since 1981…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:45
FARMERS SUFFER LOSSES ON THE EAST AND SOUTH COASTS
This has not been a good fall season for farmers in the east and south. In this report we hear of weather-related damage in Florida, Vermont and Maine. OPEN: "Mother Nature has dealt…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:19
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