USDA Chief Economist Keith Collins says the cost of implementing new BSE regulations will be shared by everyone from consumers to beef producers to beef processors because everyone benefits from a safe food supply. OPEN: "I don’t think there is any question…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59
EPA RULE ON FUEL STORAGE TANKS SHOULD BE SHELVED
American Farm Bureau environmental specialist Dave Salmonson says teh new EPA rule requiring farmers to install expensive safeguards on above-ground fuel storage tanks is unnecessary. OPEN: "It started out as a good idea but…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02
100 PERCENT TESTING BSE IS NOT FAIL SAFE
State veterinarian Burke Healy says testing 100 percent of all cattle for BSE could actually increase the chance of an infected animal going undetected. He says this does ot guarantee BSE-free livestock. OPEN: "The USDA recently announced 5 more…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:40
SCIENCE, NOT POLITICS, SHOULD DECIDE BSE TESTING POLICY
Some livestock processors want to test 100 perecent of the animals they process using their own lab. The USDA says it must be USDA-approved. Burke Healy, state vetrinarian for Oklahoma, agrees with USDA. OPEN: "When a livestock processing plant…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH MICHAEL KELSEY
CONGRESSMAN CONCERNED ABOUT AG FUNDING
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas is concerned Congress will fail to live up to it’s promise in the 2002 farm bill to adequately fund all the programs, especially conservation programs. OPEN: "When Congress passed the 2002…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:42
CONSUMERS GETTING A GOOD DEAL FROM SUGAR PRODUCERS
Speaking on behalf of the American Sugar Alliance, Luther Marquat explains how farmers who grow corn, sugar beets and sugar cane are making life "sweeter" for American consumers. OPEN: "Hundreds of products today…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:41
SHE BRINGS AGRICULTURE INTO THE CLASSROOM
Students as Fairview, OK’s elementary school call her "Miss Agriculture." Clara Wichert, who farms near Fairview, often brings wheat and other ag commodities to school for a lesson about food production. OPEN: "Hello boys and girls, I’m Miss Clara…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55
YOUNG FARMERS AND RANCHERS SAFETY DAY CAMP
Scott Null farms near Hobart, OK and along with other young farmers recently coordinated a day long effort to teach school-age children how to lead safer lives. OFB’s David Turner assisted with the training. OPEN: "How do you teach 150 school…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56
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