Keith Collins, USDA chief economist, explains why farm income could equal or exceed last year’s record high income levels. But he cautions there are "transitory" factors that could alter his prediction. OPEN: "$63 billion…that was the net cash income…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:01
FARM INCOME EXPECTED TO BE GOOD AGAIN THIS YEAR
SHE IS AG IN THE CLASSROOM TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Cheri Long explains how teaches food and fiber production to 6-year olds in her Moore, OK classroom. Long says it’s fun and easier tan ou might think to explain agriculture to these young city kids. OPEN: "how do you teach a 6-year…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:41
BIOTECHNOLOGY REVEIVES MIXED REVIEWS IN CHINA AND JAPAN
After visiting China and Japan, Steve Kouplen is convinced they need American agriculture to feed their people. However, there is some resistance, especially by Japanese consumers. OPEN: After getting an up close and.." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.’ TIME: 1"59
KOUPLEN STRESSES BIOTECHNOLOGY TO ASIAN AUDIENCE
During a 10-day tour of China and Japan, OFB President Steve Kouplen discussed using biotechnology to feed their growing populations. Kouplen was joined by three other Farm Bureau leaders on the trip. OPEN: "Traditional farming methods cannot feed…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47
WHEAT CROP ENTERS THE ”ROOT” STAGE
Roland Peterson farms near Burlington in northwest Oklahoma and explains his wheat is now entering the "boot stage" of growth. If the crop continues to progress he should harvest 50 bushels/acre in early June. OPEN: "His wheat is in the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:45
Focus On Agriculture
FAIR TAX WOULD ELIMINATE SOCIAL SECURITY AND INCOME TAXES
Thomas Wright, executive director of American for Fair Taxation, explains legislation that would return us to the way our founding fathers said we should be taxed. He proposes a naitonal sales tax for everyone. OPEN: "No more income or…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57
OKLAHOMANS SEND 400 PROTEST LETTER TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Weary of government pulication, OFB leaders wrote more than 400 letters protesting new rules allowing the EPA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to duplicate risk assesment for pesticides. OPEN: "Farmers do not want the U.S. Fish…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57
THEY’RE GLAD TO SEE FOLKS FROM HOME!
How does Congress react when their constituents visit the Capitol? After a recent visit from OFB leaders, Rep. Frank Lucas, Cheyenne, and Rep. John Sullivan, Tulsa, descrive their reactions. OPEN: (Nat sounds of Lucas addressing the crows…) "The small committee hearing room…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:15
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