They could have been planting spring crops, but this group of young Oklahoma farmers and ranchers chose to spend time sorting and stacking food at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. This is their story. OPEN: "Let’s go out to the warehouse and…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02
4 DAYS IN CUBA – MY IMPRESSION
This this report, we depart from our normal news feature format and spend a few minutes commenting about what this journalist experienced as he accomplanied a group of Oklahoma famers to China. OPEN: "This is not a news story as much as…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:45
HE WAS IMPRESSED WITH CUBA
Like many Americans, Matt Muller, Altus, OK, had preconceived ideas about Cuba. That all changed after the young farmer spent four days traveling around Cuba, visiting with their people and viewing their culture. OPEN: "After spending four days…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02
THIS WAS A GOOD TRIP!
U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe-OK, returned from a trade mission in Cuba with a better understanding of the need to sell Oklahoma agriculture products to Cuba and lift travel restrictions for Americans. OPEN: "I don’t think any state…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
IMPROVING TRADE RELATIONS WITH CUBA
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Steve Kouplen tells of the recent trade mission he led to Cuba. Kouplen returned with the promise to work on a trade agreement between Cuba and Oklahoma. OPEN: "Improved trade relations between…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04
Focus On Agriculture
HE GROWS GRAPES IN SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA
Joel Garrison talks with Nicola Freeman about his vineyard near Hollis in southwestern Oklahoma. His is one of 110 vineyards in the state. Grapes thrive on soils poorly suited for growing traditional crops. OPEN: "Joel Garrison is a typical…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47
ANIMAL I.D. IS MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas says the livestock identification issue is the most important item right now and he is convinced it will happen this year. However, Kelly Ludlum, AFBF lobbyist, says maybe not! OPEN: "It will be the most…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46
DESPITE FOCUS ON RISK MANAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT FAILS TO RE-OPEN LRP
In the latest farm bill, Congress said it wanted more risk protection tools for agriculture producers, yet the LRP program remains closed. Keith Collins and Dale Moore, high level USDA officials explain why. OPEN: "Managing risks in today’s…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:23
HE’S CONCERNED ABOUT THE LOSS OF LRP PROGRAM
Scott Bulling, manager of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s crop insurance program, explains why he is concerned the government has not re-opened the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) Program. OPEN: "The day after the BSE incident…" CLOSE: "…for the OKlahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51
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