Although domestic consumers have not clamored for high-tech tracebility, foreign beef consumers are demanding it, says Mike Vache, Randlett, OK rancher and chairman of the Oklahoma Beef Council. OPEN: "More than 30 percent of all beef…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:18
COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELING CAN BE EXPENSIVE
Livestock economist Mike Sands explains why this requirement could actually hurt the cattle industry. The farm bill requires country-of-origin labeling by September 2004. OPEN: "It sounds like a good idea…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47
GUTHRIE, OK FARMER BRINGS FRESH WATER TO MEXICAN VILLAGE
On March 14th Kelly Hopfer and a few of his friends will install a water purification system in Marguerites, Mexico. They are also collecting farm hats for the village children. In this report he explains why. OPEN: "Sometime in mid-March the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:10
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH MICHAEL KELSEY
THEY’RE NOT HIRED HANDS!
Karen and Ralph Brewer contract with Tyson, Inc. to raise 15,000 baby pigs each year. Karen says it’s a good situation for both parties, but they are ready if Tyson does not renew their contract this year. OPEN: "Karen Brewer loves baby pigs…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
HE PREDICTS BETTER GRAIN MARKETS THIS YEAR
Bill Tierney, agriculture economist at Kansas State University, recently told a national Farm Bureau audience most grain markets hold good potential for higher prices this year, especially soybeans. OPEN: "The entire grain complex…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47
DON’T EAT THIS PIZZA!
They may look good enough to eat, but the pizzas recently made by a group of Oklahoma farm women are actually made from fabric. Judy Anglin, Enid, OK says the pizzas will be used to explain agriculture to kids. OPEN: (Nat sounds of sewing machine…)"It looks almost good enough…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." […]
DON’T LET BUDGET CONCERNS OVERRIDE OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
That’s the message Todd Hiett wants his fellow legislators to hear. The Kellyville, OK farmer is Minority Leader in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and is pushing for legal tort reform. OPEN: Todd Hiett has a message for…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:43
IS THE WHEAT GROWING TOO FAST?
Ideal conditions for Gary Johnson’s wheat fields south of Enid, OK is cause for concern. The wheat is "jointed" already, several weeks ahead of normal. Johnson is grazing most of the wheat for a higher profit. OPEN: "As Gary Johnson walks across his…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02
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