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THE BEEF REPORT WITH MICHAEL KELSEY

February 16, 2004

HERBICIDE USE CAN INCREASE INCOME BY 41 PERCENT, BUT…

February 16, 2004

Thad Willis doubled his income without using any crop protection products last year. The Big Sandy, MT farmer grows organic wehat and sells to a miller for $6.50/bushel, about twice the regular wheat price. OPEN: "A recent national survey by the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:49

TOUGH TIMES FORCE YOUNG FARMER TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER JOB

February 16, 2004

David Smith lost soybean and alfalfa crops to drought last year on his farm near Pauls Valley, OK. Now he must work full time off the farm to support his wife and two daughters. OPEN: "Last year was not a good year for…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58

WITH SO MANY FUNDING NEEDS, WILL AGRICULTURE BE LEFT OUT?

February 16, 2004

That is a major concern for Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas, chairman of the House subcommittee on conservation. He supports funding the military but considers farm program payments just as important. OPEN: "Money for increased livestock inspections…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:38

WORKERS COMP REFORM GOOD FOR RURAL OKLAHOMA

February 16, 2004

State Senator Scott Pruitt, Tulsa, has introduced a workers compensation reform bill that would make Oklahoma more business friendly and bring more jobs to the state without reducing worker benefits. OPEN: "Oklahoma needs more taxpayers, not more…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:53

U.S. BEEF EXPORTS TO RESUME SOON?

February 16, 2004

Oklahoma State U. livestock economist Darrell Peel predicts 2 to 4 weeks and Mexico will be the first to jump back into the market. Wendy Umbarber, Colo. State U. economist says the export market is critical. OPEN: "U.S. beef could soon be back on the menus…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

Focus On Agriculture

February 12, 2004

WINTER MONTHS ARE USED TO PLAN FOR SPRING GROWING SEASON

February 9, 2004

Steven Clay grown irrigated corn, cotton and peanuts on the family farm near Carnegie in southern Oklahoma. Right now he is planning for the spring growing season with a huge dose of optimism. OPEN: "All is quiet on Steven Clay’s…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:39

IT’S CALVING SEASON!

February 9, 2004

And that means David Smith has his hands full. The Lindsey, OK farmer, who also has a job off the farm, has to make sure the baby calves and their mommas are in good shape, especially when a snow storm hits. OPEN: "This is a busy but enjoyable…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: […]

HE DOESN’T LIKE WINTER!

February 9, 2004

When a winter storm hits Tim Taylor groans. The Stillwater, OK young farmer must work twice as hard and long to take care of his cattle. But he appreciates the beneficial moisture the storm brings to his land. OPEN: "The Farmers’ Almanac nailed this one on…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:28

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