Stories for week of March 26, 2006
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Show # 0613
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Brazil-An Overview View Story - Small file Large file
Slightly larger than the U.S., Brazil is fast emerging as a force in global trade and an agricultural superpower.
Brazilian Beef View Story - Small file Large file
When it comes to exports, U.S. Beef producers have long held the edge in world market shares. A growing challenge is coming from Brazil, a country that has become the world's largest producer of beef.
OALP Interview View Story - Small file Large file
Members of Oklahoma's Agricultural Leadership Class (OALP) traveled to Brazil recently, to see first hand, the country's agricultural resources. Scott Eisenhauer and Harlen Hentges, two members of OLAP, share their experiences.
OALP Interview II View Story - Small file Large file
Joe Williams, OALP's executive director, talks about the importance of the leadership program.
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Ag leadership members reflect on Brazil, and the impact the program has had on their lives.
Final Thoughts View Story - Small file Large file
Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of March 19, 2006
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Show # 0612
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Wildfire Coalition View Story - Small file Large file
As we reach the peak of fire season, the Department of Agriculture and Oklahoma Bureau of Indian Affairs have created Public Service Announcements to help prevent wildfires. Insurance companies hope this will not only lower insurance rates but also save lives.
Wildfire - The Human Cost View Story - Small file Large file
Feeling fortunate to be alive, three Prague, Oklahoma families talk about their losses and their efforts at recuperation. Those families are Jason and Shelly Wilson; Glenn and Paula Brauer; Larry and Margo Weger.
Animal ID View Story - Small file Large file
An animal identification database is becoming a reality according to the newly formed United States Animal Identification Organization (USAIO).
Animal ID-Interview View Story - Small file Large file
Oklahoma's State University Veterinarian Dr. Becky Brewer, explains the importance of animal tracking and the benefits of animal ID.
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Scott Dewald, executive director of the Oklahoma Cattleman's Association talks about animal ID.
Plan for the Future View Story - Small file Large file
Bill Cordes, author of “YOGOWYPI Factor – You Only Get Out What You Put In” coaxed career-planning thoughts from 900 area sophomores at the 2nd PLAN for the Future Conference sponsored by Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in Ardmore. Students also took pre-ACT tests and learned about required academics for different career interests.
FFA is going to the Birds View Story - Small file Large file
It's not all about sows, plows, and cows, for the Drummond FFA Chapter. Some of the students are getting a different kind of agricultural experience
Capitol Insight View Story - Small file Large file
Oklahoma Public Radio's Rachel Hubbard reports legislative highlights.
Final Thoughts View Story - Small file Large file
Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
Stories for week of March 12, 2006
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Show # 0611
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Cowgirl Hall of Fame View Story - Small file Large file
Tricia Taylor Dixon, the curator of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, talks about the cowgirl spirit, the first cowgirl, Lucille Mulhall from Ponca City, and the youngest cowgirl, Oklahoma's ten-year old Ann Lewis.
For more information visit the website at: http://www.cowgirl.net/
Cattle Marketing View Story - Small file Large file
Derrell Peel, agricultural economist and nationally recognized expert in cattle marketing from Oklahoma State University, provides a cattle market analysis.
Beef Check-Off Turns 20 View Story - Small file Large file
American cattle producers see the Beef Check-Off paying off after 20 years according to Jo Ann Smith, the first Beef Check-Off chairman who started the program; the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Beef Council Heather Buckmaster; Oklahoma cattle producer Mike Vache; Pat Blum at the American Dietetic Association Expo and Neva Cochran, chairman of the foundation.
Healthy Beef Cook Book View Story - Small file Large file
To tell the story of beef nutrition a cookbook was recently developed by the Oklahoma Beef council with the help of the American Dietetic Association.
Oklahoma Beef Council chef Susan Allen cooks up a favorite recipe from the hew Healthy Beef Cook Book.For more information visit the website at: http://www.oklabeef.org/
Investment Incentives View Story - Small file Large file
The Quality Investment Act can help companies retool, keeping jobs in the state, according to Ronn Cupp, senior vice president of government affairs, from the Oklahoma State Chamber of Commerce.
Women in Agriculture View Story - Small file Large file
Barbara Tessman grew up on a farm, she now runs her own operation, continuing the family tradition.
Women in Agriculture View Story - Small file Large file
Although Jane Whitfield didn't grow up on a farm, she now enjoys the day-to-day operations of running the family farm while her husband works away from home.
Women in Agriculture View Story - Small file Large file
Gail Holland, a local USDA director and organizer of the Women In Agriculture and Small Business Conference talks about the upcoming Women in Agriculture conference in Oklahoma.
Stories for week of March 5, 2006
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Show # 0610
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Market Access View Story - Small file Large file
Japan has long been the number one purchaser of U.S. beef, but with the discovery in late 2003 of a single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, or mad cow disease in this country, U.S. exports plummeted. What's happened since then may well set the future standard for exporting meat in global markets.
Interview-Beef Impact View Story - Small file Large file
Scott Dewald, executive director of the Oklahoma Cattleman's Association talks about future beef markets.
Workforce Demand View Story - Small file Large file
A recent global survey revealed there is a shortage of qualified engineers in the job markets. In Oklahoma work is underway to help steer students into job fields that require specialized training in this area.
Interview-Pre Engineering View Story - Small file Large file
Robin Shott, pre engineering coordinator at Oklahoma Department of CareerTech talks about the purpose of the program.
Food Check Out View Story - Small file Large file
Each year the Farm Bureau celebrates food check-out week, a time when the average american has earned enough income to buy food all year long.
Farm Family of the Year View Story - Small file Large file
This years Farm Bureau's Farm Family of the Year, Terry and Roland Pederson.
Final Thoughts View Story - Small file Large file
Executive producer Rob McClendon gives a final thought on this weeks show.
