On this week’s show we report on the recent AFR golf tournament that raised funds to support a livestock show for special needs students. We also talk with Collin Woodall, NCBA, about how the trade war is impacting the beef industry.
On this week’s show we report on a recent crop gleaning event near Chickasha, Okla., that helps farmers improve soil health and feed hungry people at the same time. We also talked with Jim Rob, livestock economist, regarding the impact on agriculture of the increased trade tariffs.
On this edition of the AFR Country podcast we’re talking about feeding hungry people and improving soil health at the same time! We recently participated in a program called Farm to Food Bank, which is a partnership with farmers, Oklahoma Assoc. of Conservation Districts and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
On this week’s show we get a reaction from OFU President Terry Detrick regarding the U.S. Senate advancing its version of the 2018 farm bill. We also talk with Scott Biggs, USDA FSA state director for Oklahoma, about additional help for wildfire victims, and we wrap up the show with Susan Allen, Dairy Max, talking about June Dairy Month.
On today’s show we report direct from the Oklahoma wheat fields! We also report on a USDA roundtable discussion on opioid abuse held this week in El Reno.
On today’s podcast we take you along as we ride with farmer Brian Vail while he harvests wheat on his farm near Apache in southwest Oklahoma. We also talk with his father, Richard Vail, who says harvest is a family affair!
On this week’s show we preview the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom tour of farms and businesses along old Route 66, June 5-7. We also talk with Mary Waller, state director for the Oklahoma Monarch and pollinator collaborative, explaining how you can get a free milkweed plant to help the Monarch butterfly.
It’s all about wheat and the farm bill on this week’s show. We talk with Jimmie Musick, Sentinel, Okla., farmer and president of the National Association of Wheat Growers. We also talk with Michael Peters, Okarche, Okla., farmer and a member of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission.
May is Beef Month! Listen to our conversation with Heather Buckmaster, executive director of the Oklahoma Beef Council explain why we set aside the month of May to celebrate beef.
