The most recent market basket survey by American Farm Bureau shows a 72 cent drop from this same time a year ago. Economist Terry Francl says American consumers are getting a good deal at the grocery store. OPEN: "American consumers continue to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:08
HE’S READY TO PLANT WHEAT
Twice the normal rainfall this summer has created excellent wheat planting conditions on Edward Bard’s farm near Lawton in southwest Oklahoma. He is getting ready to plant about 400 acres. OPEN: "Our rain…get in the summer…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:42
MANY THINGS HAVE CHANGED SINCE 9-11
OKFB President Steve Kouplen was only blocks away from the Pentagon on 9-11. Today, he looks back and says…everything has changed since that fateful day. OPEN: (Nat sounds…sirens, etc.) "The sounds of 9-11 are still…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54
9-11 REMEMBERED (I WAS THERE!)
You may recall that a group of Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders were just blocks away from the Pentagon on 9-11. Today we re-broadcast the story we filed on 9-11-01. OPEN: "You don’t exactly celebrate an anniversary for…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 3:27
Focus On Agriculture
THE BEEF REPORT WITH MICHAEL KELSEY
COUNTER-CYCLICAL CONCERNS
The counter-cyclical approach of the new farm bill is catching some drought-stricken farmers in a bad place this year. We hear from two farmers…Ryan Pjesky, Goltry, OK and Paul Fischaber, Enid,OK. OPEN: "Most farmers and ranchers will agree…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:14
RANCHING CAN BE PROFITABLE
Research by South Dakota livestock economist Barry Dunn indicates ranching can return a comfortable profit. But you must be a good manager. He spoke at the recent Grazing Lands Conference in OKC. OPEN: "It’s not easy, says Barry Dunn, but…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:42
SOYBEANS GOOD FOR THE ENVIROMENT
Soybean producers are hoping the energy bill will contain a requirement for biodiesel fuels with soybean oil. Greg Leonard, Afton, OK soybean producer, explains why this is important. OPEN: "Greg Leonard wants to see his soybeans…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
PEANUT AND SOYBEAN CROPS IN GOOD CONDITION
Joe Wilson reports the peanut and soybean crops in the Durant, OK area are looking great. Some of the crops will be harvested beginning in early September. OPEN: "Summer rains have pushed the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46
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