Frustrated by the drought? Yes, but Scott Neufeld is also thankful for having good crops earlier in the growing season on his farm near Fairview in northwest Oklahoma. OPEN: "Scott Neufeld is frustrated by…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54
THEY’VE GOT A BUNCH OF STUFF ON THEIR MINDS
During a series of meetings around the state in August, farmers and ranchers discussed a basket full of issues. We took the roving microphone to the Enid, Okla. meeting and talked with Scott Dvorak, Perry. OPEN: (nat sound of farmers greeting and discussing the weather)…"It was 100…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:19
HOT SUMMER COST HIM MONEY
Keith Prater operates a family ranch near Marlow in southern Oklahoma. This summer’s hot, dry weather has reduced weight gain on his yearling cattle and that translates to lost income. OPEN: "The hot, dry weather is more than…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH MICHAEL KELSEY
HE’S AN ORGANIC FARMER
John Leonard grows organic vegetables on his El Reno, Okla. farm and he says it can be profitable, but it’s a lot of work. There are approximately 12,000 certified organic farmers in the U.S. today. OPEN: "Sweat drips from John Leonard’s…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:31
CATTLEMAN IS ADAPTING TO HIGHER MARKET PRICES
Mike Vache, Randlett, Okla., believes the Canadian BSE issue is responsible for higher cattle prices in the U.S. The southwest Oklahoma rancher is making changes to take advantage of the higher market. OPEN: "Cattle producers are enjoying…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:05
THIS FARMER’S MARKET IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE
The farmer’s market at Bethany, Okla. provides income for farmers, fresh produce for consumers and funding to help sick children. It’s one of 30 farmer’s markets in Oklahoma and 3,000 markets nationwide. OPEN: (Nat sound of sacking produce)…"100 degree temperatures couldn’t…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:42
LIFE IS GOOD ON HIS RANCH
That’s because it has rained occasionally! Wally Olson, Vinita., Okla., says everything is in good condition in northeast Oklahoma. He’s just waiting to buy cattle this fall and turn them out on the grass pastures. OPEN: "There is a reason why northeast…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:11
HE HAS MORE FAITH THAN RAIN
Ralph Meade’s grain sorghum is barely surviving this summer’s drought. He farms near Deer Creek in north central Oklahoma where some farmers have already started harvesting early-planted grain sorghum. OPEN: "When it rained in early June…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:05
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