Beef industry should focus on consumer demand

During a recent visit to Oklahoma, USDA Under Secretary of Agriculture Edward Avalos, said he understands farmers’ concerns with burdensome regulations. OPEN: “As USDA’s Under…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Bayli Hyde, Burlington, Okla. high school student, presented her award winning 4-H speech on water conservation Oct. 23, at the annual Governor’s Water Conference. OPEN: “Bayli Hyde is …” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:08

Young farmer Jared Hohmann says recent rains have improved conditions for his family’s wheat and canola crops north of Enid, Okla. OPEN: “Jared Hohmann grows…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Carrie Reddick farms with her husband Mark near Beaver, Okla., and she is hoping for a wet winter to reduce the impact of the on-going drought in her area. OPEN: “For Carrie Reddick,…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

Volunteer Farm Bureau leaders from around Oklahoma gathered in Norman, Oct. 22-23, for the annual state resolutions committee meeting. Chairman Jimmy Wayne Kinder said the farm group reaffirmed their positions on critical rural issues. OPEN: “After two days of…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Fairgoers receive beef message

Loren Kruse says the future for agriculture and the need to tell the farm story is brighter than ever. About the only thing that has changed is the tools journalist use to report the story. OPEN: “The tools journalist use…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:08

Loren Kruse, retired editor-in-chief of Successful Farming magazine, says telling the farm story is more important today than ever before! OPEN: “When Loren Kruse talks…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56