AFR On Air - American Farmers & Ranchers

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/22/18 Feb 22, 2018

On this week's show we talk about the just completed annual AFR convention with AFR President Terry Detrick and AFR Governmental Relations Director Steve Thompson. We also talk with NAWG Director Chandler Goule about the new mantra for wheat growers should be "Love Your Wheat". And one final news note about AFR giving their Ag Advocacy award to Francie Tolle, with the USDA's Risk Management Agency in Kansas City.

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/15/18 Feb 15, 2018

On this week's show we talk with Steve Thompson, director of AFR governmental relations, about the key issues on the minds of AFR members as they attend the annual AFR convention this weekend in Norman, Okla.; We also talk with Ryan Goodman, NCBA, and Matt Boyer, Claremore, Okla., rancher, about being an advocate for agriculture.

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/08/18 Feb 08, 2018

On this week's show we talk with Jackson Takach, director of economics and financial research for FARMER MAC; We also talk with Tim Lust with the National Sorghum Producers about grain sorghum as a great breakfast food!

Country Journal 02/02/18 Feb 02, 2018

On this edition of the AFR Country Journal podcast we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about the 2018 Oklahoma legislative session, which convenes Monday, Feb. 5. Specifically, we talk about the proposed Step Up Oklahoma plan to fill the state's budget deficit.

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/01/18 Feb 01, 2018

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about the proposed "step-up" plan to fix the state's budget deficit as we start the 2018 Oklahoma legislative session on Monday; we also talk with Dr. Jerry Fitch and OSU animal science student Alexandria Schut about the capstone class we are assisting with this semester.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/25/18 Jan 25, 2018

On this week's show we learn how the Oklahoma Ag. Department is controlling wild hogs. We also talk with State Sen. Eddie Fields about the plan to fix the state's budget hole.

Country Journal 01/24/18 Jan 24, 2018

On this edition of the AFR Country Journal Podcast, we talk with State Sen. Eddie Fields, assistant majority floor leader of the Oklahoma Senate and a Wynona, Okla., rancher. He brings us up to date on the latest activity of the "special" legislative session and what will happen when legislators convene for the "regular" legislative session on Feb. 5.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/18/18 Jan 18, 2018

On this week's show we talk with U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas about the the Wildfire Regulatory Relief legislation introduced by Sen. Inhofe to help farmers and rancher recover from wildfire disasters. We also talked with Lucas about the tax reform package and it's impact on farmers.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/11/18 Jan 11, 2018

On this week's show we talk about the AFR Farm and Ranch Forum at the Enid Agrifest Farm Show on Friday; we also talk with Dustin Tackett, Ft. Cobb,Okla., who has been in Washington, D.C. this week representing Oklahoma on the NFU Policy Committee; And, we have a farm update from Karl Jett in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/04/18 Jan 04, 2018

On this week's show we ask the question...will there be enough affordable propane to heat our rural homes and businesses this winter? We also visit with Tim Lust, National Sorghum Producers, about current conditions for grain sorghum producers.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/28/17 Dec 28, 2017

On this week's Oklahoma Agriculture Report we talk with Kansas rancher Bill Brodie about the recent auction in Oklahoma City to raise funds for the All American Beef Battalion. We also talk with Luther Marqwart, American Sugar Alliance, about the benefits of sugar.

Special Edition 12/24/17 Dec 24, 2017

I hope you enjoy this special Christmas Day poem by the late Edgar Guest and his son, Bud Guest.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/21/17 Dec 21, 2017

In this special Christmas edition of the Oklahoma Ag Report, we learn what it was like to celebrate Christmas in rural Oklahoma in the 1920's as we talk with the legendary George Stone. We also talk with Andy Cunningham, Laverne, Okla., rancher, about feeding cattle on Christmas and preparing for a winter storm.

Christmas in the Country with George Stone Dec 20, 2017

We have a special treat for our listeners today! In this exclusive interview with Oklahoma legend George Stone, we take you back to Christmas time in rural Oklahoma in the 1920's. George is in the Oklahoma Ag Hall of Fame, was president of Oklahoma Farmers Union and National Farmers Union for many years, and at 98 years young, is still a respected voice for agriculture.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/14/17 Dec 14, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Oklahoma House Minority Leader Elect Steve Kouplen, a Beggs, Okla., rancher, about going back into session Dec. 18 to solve the budge deficit. Kouplen is blunt and specific about what can..or can't be accomplished with another special session. Also, we visit with Micaela Danker, AFR youth development coordinator, about a couple of year-ending contests for Oklahoma students.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/07/17 Dec 07, 2017

On this week's show we report on the AFR state youth speech contest held this past weekend in Stillwater. We talked with AFR President Terry Detrick and speech contestant Rayli Cunningham from Laverne, Okla. We also talked with Terry about AFR events at the Tulsa Farm Show this Friday and we have farm updates from the northeast and southwest parts of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/30/17 Nov 30, 2017

On this week's show we talk about America's native nut...the pecan! Our guest is AFR member Mike Spradling, a farmer and pecan producer from Sand Springs, Okla. He is also a member of the American Pecan Council. Spradling talks about the federal pecan marketing order aimed at increasing demand for pecans.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/23/17 Nov 23, 2017

On this week's how we talk with Tim Lust, CEO, National Sorghum Producers, about the great growing season many producers had this year and the many new uses of sorghum, including products made for human consumption.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/16/17 Nov 16, 2017

On this week's show we talk NAFTA and the new farm bill with NFU's Rob Larew; we also talk about the failed beef check off vote in Oklahoma with AFR leader and CBB chairman Brett Morris; And, we get farm updates from Chris Kolstad in Montana and Dale Schauer in Oklahoma.

Country Journal 11/13/17 Nov 13, 2017

On this edition of AFR Country Journal we talk with Betty Doke, Protect the Harvest, and Randy Gilbert, Tecumseh, Okla., rancher and trucking company owner, about the fast approaching Dec. 18 implementation of the federal Electronic Logging Device regulation. Most ag industry groups are opposed the rule. Here's why.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/09/17 Nov 09, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Terry Peach, former USDA State Director for the Farm Service Agency in Oklahoma. He explains the duties of the FSA director and comments on the recent appointment of Scott Biggs as the new state FSA director.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/02/17 Nov 02, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Andy Cunningham, a northwest Oklahoma rancher who was at the epicenter of the large wildfires last spring. Andy says the area has had a remarkable recovery.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/26/17 Oct 26, 2017

On this week's show we get an economic outlook for rural Oklahoma from Cortney Cowley, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City-Omaha Branch; We also spend some time in the soybean fields of southwest Oklahoma with farmer Bryan Vail.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/19/17 Oct 19, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Collin Woodall, VP of Government Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Assoc., concerning the need to add funds to the farm bill to prevent livestock disease; we also talk with Micaela Danker, AFR Youth Development Coordinator, about the upcoming district speech contests.

Country Journal 10/18/17 Oct 18, 2017

On this edition of the AFR Country Journal podcast we talk with Michael Kelsey, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Assoc., about the new beef checkoff vote now underway in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/12/17 Oct 12, 2017

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick regarding the recent Junior Livestock premium auction at the Tulsa State Fair; we also talk with Reese Langley, National Cotton Council about the new farm bill; and, we wrap up the show with a report on our work with OSU Animal Science Capstone class on animal advocacy...we talk with Clay Daily, OSU Animal Science student and Dr. Jerry Fitch, OSU Animal Science professor.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/05/17 Oct 05, 2017

On this week's show we report on the AFR Commercial Cattle Grading contest at the Tulsa State Fair; hear from Michael Kelsey, OCA, about the rib-eye sandwiches cattlemen are selling to fair goers and get an update on the new beef checkoff vote now underway in Oklahoma; and we hear from State Rep. John Pfeiffer about legislators going back into special session next Monday.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/18/17 Sep 28, 2017

On this week's show we talk about the possibility of Oklahoma cotton producers harvesting one million bales! Harvey Schroeder, Oklahoma Cotton Council, says it is a great crop. We also talk with State Sen. Paul Scott about the "abbreviated" special session of the Oklahoma Legislature and about his AFR Legislative Advocacy award.

Country Journal 09/27/17 Sep 27, 2017

On this edition of the AFR Country Journal podcast we talk with Harvey Schroeder, executive director of the Oklahoma Cotton Council, about the Oklahoma cotton crop and an update on the crop damage in southern Texas following the recent hurricane.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/21/17 Sep 21, 2017

On this week's show, we talk with Oklahoma Ag. Sec. Jim Reese about the Made in Oklahoma store at the Oklahoma State Fair; we also talk with State Sen. Darcy Jech about his thoughts on the special legislative session starting Monday, Sept. 25.

Country Journal 09/15/17 Sep 15, 2017

On this special edition of AFR Country Journal we talk with AFR leader, rancher and trucking company owner Randy Gilbert about the proposed federal rule mandating truck drivers use electronic logging systems. He wants agriculture to be exempted and was with a group of Oklahoma farmers meeting with Congress this week in Washington, D.C.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/14/17 Sep 14, 2017

A group of AFR leaders has just returned from a lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. and on this week's show we talk about the trip with AFR President Terry Detrick and Randy Gilbert, Tecusmseh,Okla., rancher. We also have comments from U.S. Sen. James Lankford and USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue.

Oklahoma Ag Report 07/07/17 Sep 07, 2017

On this week's show we talk about the impact of the Oklahoma Legislature going into a special session on Sept. 25 to resolve the state's budget issues. We talk with Steve Thompson, AFR government relations; State Rep. Justin Humphrey (R-19); and State Rep. and minority party leader Steve Kouplen (D-24).

Oklahoma Ag Report 08/31/17 Aug 31, 2017

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about the AFR BBQ issue discussion series held in 5 locations around Oklahoma; we also talk with State Rep. Steve Kouplen about the AFR legislative advocacy award he received this week; and Jeremy Scherler says his cotton crop near Walters, Okla., is the best he has ever grown!

Country Journal 08/25/17 Aug 25, 2017

On this edition of the AFR Country Journal podcast we talk with State Rep. John Pfeiffer (R-38) about some of the key issues he sees impacting rural Oklahoma. We also ask him about a special legislative session to work on the state budget.

Oklahoma Ag Report 08/24/17 Aug 24, 2017

On this week's show we talk with farmers from around the state as AFR hosted a series of BBQ issue discussion meetings. The farmers include Karl Jet in the Oklahoma Panhandle, John Pfeiffer in northern Oklahoma and David Haben in central Oklahoma. We also talked with Pfeiffer about receiving the AFR legislative advocacy award. And finally we talked with AFR President Terry Detrick about the AFR golf tournament last week where we raised over $11,000 for the Farmers Veteran Coalition.

Oklahoma Ag Report 08/17/17 Aug 18, 2017

On this week's show we discuss the upcoming AFR BBQ issues discussion meetings with AFR President Terry Detrick; we also talk with NAWG President David Schem about planting the 2018 wheat crop and OSU Ag. Economist Kim Anderson tells us there is a chance for $5 per bushel wheat.

Oklahoma Ag Report 08/10/17 Aug 10, 2017

We have a full show this week! We talk with AFR Youth Advisory Council member Drew Hardaway, Emily Drover with St. Jude's Hospital, Cindy Cunningham with NPPC, Roy Lee Lindsey with Oklahoma Pork Council, Damona Doye, OSU Ag. Econ. about the Women in Ag Conference, and finally David Schemm, NAWG president.

Country Journal 08/09/17 Aug 09, 2017

On this edition we're talking about the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program and a special event they have coming up on Aug. 26 near Clinton, Okla. Our guest is Mike Schulte, executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and an alumni of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program.

Oklahoma Ag Report 08/03/17 Aug 03, 2017

On this week's show we talk EPA and cattle with NCBA President Craig Uden, a central Nebraska cattleman; we also visit with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt following his recent visit to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 07/27/17 Jul 27, 2017

On this week's show we talk with NCBA's Colin Woodall about fewer regulations coming out of D.C. these days; we also report from the AFR Leadership Summit going on this week at the Heartland Conference Center near Oklahoma City. We talked with 12-year-olds Rylee Glazier and Morely Griffith as well as AFR Youth Development Coordinator Micaela Danker.

Country Journal 07/26/17 Jul 26, 2017

On this edition of AFR Country Journal we talk about the AFR Leadership Summit where this week about 200 of Oklahoma's best and brightest youth, ages 12-18, are learning leadership skills that will make them better human beings!

Oklahoma Ag Report 07/20/17 Jul 20, 2017

On this week's show we report from the OSU Big 3 Field Days livestock judging event in Stillwater; plus we talk about next week's AFR Leadership Summit, which will attract almost 200 of the state's top young leaders.

Country Journal 07/18/17 Jul 18, 2017

On this edition of AFR Country Journal we talk about how the AFR Women's Cooperative is helping a young ranching family near Woodward,Okla., recover from the devastating wildfires earlier this spring in northwest Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 07/13/17 Jul 13, 2017

On this week's show we report on the recent Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom summer conference and the recent visit to Oklahoma by a Vietnamese farm machinery salesman.

Oklahoma Ag Report 07/06/17 Jul 06, 2017

On this week's show we talk with State Rep. Harold Wright, Weatherford, Okla., and Speaker Pro Tempore for the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He looks back on the 2017 session and predicts we will have more revenue enhancing measures proposed in the next session.

Oklahoma Ag Report 06/29/17 Jun 29, 2017

On this week's show, we report on a recent visit to Oklahoma by a group of Nigerian and S. African grain millers and traders. We also participated in this week's Oklahoma State Capitol Centennial commemoration and visited with Gov. Fallin.

Country Journal 06/23/17 Jun 23, 2017

On this edition of AFR Country Journal podcast we talk about a new pilot project to help feed hungry Oklahomans. Jimmy Emmons, President of the Oklahoma Assoc. of Conservation Districts and a farmer from Leedy, Okla., explains how he is planting a "Chaos Garden." We also talked with the directors of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) and the Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (Tulsa). The project basically uses a mix of vegetables as a cover crop and then volunteers "glean" the veggies for the food banks.

Oklahoma Ag Report 06/22/17 Jun 22, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Oklahoma wheat producers as they wrap up the 2017 harvest. You'll here from Rodney Cowan, Watonga, Jimmy Emmons, Leedy, and Chris Zummallen, Kingfisher. We will also talk about a new pilot project with the food bank.

Oklahoma Ag Report 06/15/17 Jun 15, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Susan Allen, Dairy MAX, about June Dairy Month activities, and we cover this week's hearing at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture concerning the Oklahoma Cattlemen's petition to add $1 to the beef checkoff program. A vote on the beef checkoff is set for Nov. 1.

Oklahoma Ag Report 06/08/17 Jun 08, 2017

On this week's show, we report on the recent AFR LEAD Academy session at White Fields Boy's Home at Piedmont, Okla.; We also talk with a custom wheat harvester in a field near Kingfisher, Okla.

Oklahoma Ag Report 06/01/17 Jun 01, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Steve Thompson, director of governmental relations for AFR, about the 2017 Oklahoma legislative session which ended last Friday. He also gives us an update on the proposed federal budget cuts.

Oklahoma Ag Report 05/25/17 May 25, 2017

On this week's show we report on the "Funds for Fire Fighters" event at Woodward,Okla. last Saturday. The report includes interviews with AFR President Terry Detrick and Ted Bozarth, chief of the Laverne, Okla., fire department. AFR Insurance sponsored a hamburger cook-out and distributed more than $200,000 to the fire departments that helped put out the wildfires earlier this spring in northwest Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 05/18/17 May 18, 2017

On this week's show we get wheat updates from OSU small grains specialist Dr. Dave Marburger, Mike Shulte, Oklahoma Wheat Commission and Don Schieber, a farmer in north central Oklahoma. We also hear from State Sen. Roland Pederson about the state's "revenue" challenge heading into the final days of the legislative session.

Country Journal 05/12/17 May 12, 2017

In this special edition podcast, we hear from AFR leader Brett Morris, Ninnekah, Okla. beef producer and Chairman of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, who addressed news media this morning from Seoul, South Korea, where he is working with other beef board members to promote U.S. beef in the Asian market.

Oklahoma Ag Report 05/11/17 May 11, 2017

On this week's show we report on AFR Day at the Capitol and talk with AFR President Terry Detrick and State Sen. Darcy Jech. Also on this week's show we talk with Larry Hicks, Burneyville, Okla., rancher, regarding his support for TPP which Pres. Trump cancelled earlier this year.

Oklahoma Ag Report 05/04/17 May 04, 2017

On this week's show we report from the Oklahoma FFA convention. AFR President Terry Detrick explains why his organization is a title sponsor of the FFA. We also talk about the AFR Women's Cooperative blood drive at the FFA convention, and we talk with farmers in central Oklahoma and southern Oklahoma, two areas that are experiencing the opposite weather conditions this week.

Oklahoma Ag Report 04/27/17 Apr 27, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Jeff Jaronek, OCA Foundation, about their fund for helping victims of the wildfires in northwest Oklahoma; we also talk with one of the fire victims, Andy Cunningham, Laverne, Okla.,

Oklahoma Ag Report 04/20/17 Apr 20, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Col. Jerry Flowers, chief law enforcement officer for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, about the latest trend in equipment theft; we also talk with Micaela Danker, AFR youth development coordinator, about this week's livestock judging contest at Redlands Community College.

Oklahoma Ag Report 04/13/17 Apr 13, 2017

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about the recent commercial cattle grading contest in El Reno; Harvey Schroeder, Oklahoma Cotton Council, says farmers will plant more cotton this spring; and State Rep. Mike Sanders expresses gratitude for all those helping with the recent wildfires.

Oklahoma Ag Report 04/06/17 Apr 06, 2017

On this week's show with talk agriculture advocacy with Newcastle High School students; solving the budget challenge at the state Capitol with State Rep. Mike Sanders; and finding matching funds for conservation dams with State Rep. John Pfeiffer.

Oklahoma Ag Report 03/30/17 Mar 30, 2017

On this week's show, we talk with Joe Neal Hampton about Wheat Day at the Capitol; the new Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Debra Deskin; Anna Belle Wiedemann, Public Service in Ag award winner; and State Rep. Kevin Wallace, he recently addressed budget issues while meeting the AFR LEAD Academy members.

Oklahoma Ag Report 03/23/17 Mar 23, 2017

On this week's show, we wrap up OYE 17, the world's largest youth livestock show, and we talk with Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas about the new farm bill.

Country Journal 03/17/17 Mar 17, 2017

On this special edition of AFR Country Journal, we talk with Kodel Cunningham, as she explains how her family survived last week's wildfires that ravaged their ranch, and the ranchland of their neighbors in northwest Oklahoma. This is especially important as a special auction will be held tonight at OYE to help restore livestock lost for children of fire victims. This is a compelling story you will want to hear.

Oklahoma Ag Report 03/16/17 Mar 16, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Pam Livingston, AFR Women's Cooperative, about their successful blood drive at OYE, and we visit with Kodel Cunningham, about how her family survived the wildfires that ravaged the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Oklahoma Ag Report 03/09/17 Mar 09, 2017

On this week's show we report directly from San Diego, CA, where we have spent the week attending the National Farmers Union convention. Among the issues covered, we talked about the farm bill, conservation, and ag mediation programs.

Oklahoma Ag Report 03/02/17 Mar 02, 2017

On this week's show we talk with State Sen. Larry Boggs, Chmn. of the Senate Ag. Committee, about sales tax proposals; Jim Chamberlin, environmental engineer, OU WATER Center, about recycling waste water; and, Rob Larew, NFU policy/communications VP, regarding the farm bill.

Country Journal 02/23/17 Feb 23, 2017

Today we're talking about the large number of sales tax proposals faced by the Oklahoma legislature. Our guest is Charles McCall, Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/23/17 Feb 23, 2017

On this week's show we recap the recent AFR convention with audio from AFR President Terry Detrick, State Rep.'s Scott Biggs and Kyle Hilbert, and well known ag advocate Trent Loos.

Country Journal 02/17/17 Feb 17, 2017

On this edition of AFR Country Journal, we have a candid discussion with State Rep. Scooter Park, Chairman of the Oklahoma House Ag and Rural Development Committee, concerning the tax increases and decreases proposed by Gov. Mary Fallin.

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/16/17 Feb 16, 2017

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about the AFR annual convention this weekend in Norman, and we visit with Trey Lam, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, about the similarities between the California dam that is threatening to burst and long-neglected dams in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/09/17 Feb 09, 2017

On this week's show we have exerts from Gov. Fallin's state-of-the-state address and comments from AFR lobbyist Steve Thompson on the critical issues he sees impacting rural Oklahoma during the 2017 Oklahoma legislative session which started this week.

Oklahoma Ag Report 02/02/17 Feb 02, 2017

On this week's show we talk with Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tem Mike Schulz about some of the critical issues he sees on the front burner during the 2017 legislative session, which starts Monday, Feb. 6.

Country Journal 01/30/17 Jan 30, 2017

On this edition of AFR Country Journal, we talk with Dr. Thomas Coon, Dean and Vice President of the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Oklahoma State University, about the challenge and opportunity of possible budget cuts during the 2017 Oklahoma legislative session.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/26/17 Jan 26, 2017

On this week's show we report on a press event with the USDA's NRCS and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes. The event focused on an agreement to share technologies to improve soil health on a 70-acre demonstration field near Concho, Okla. We also talked this week with OSU Ag Dean Dr. Thomas Coon about budget challenges during the upcoming Oklahoma legislative session.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/19/17 Jan 19, 2017

On this week's show we're talking cotton with Steve Varett, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., and Kim Kitchens, Cotton Inc.; We also talk with Burton Pfliger, American Sheep Industry Assoc., about how wool is protecting our soldiers on the battlefield.

Country Journal 01/12/17 Jan 12, 2017

In this special edition of AFR's Country Journal podcast, we have an extensive interview with Oklahoma Senate Pro Tem Mike Schulz concerning issues he sees as important to rural Oklahoma during the upcoming Oklahoma legislative session, which starts Feb. 6. Schulz is the first farmer to lead the Senate in more than 30 years.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/12/17 Jan 12, 2017

On this week's show, we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about AFR's Farm and Ranch forum at this weekend's Enid farm show; Oklahoma Ag. Sec. Jim Reese explains why he supports Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt's nomination for EPA director; Luther, Okla.., farmer David Habben says his wheat needs moisture; and we hear from Jean Lam, the newest member of the Cattlemen's Beef Board.

Oklahoma Ag Report 01/05/16 Jan 05, 2017

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick and NFU President Roger Johnson about the 2017 outlook for agriculture. We also give a brief promo for the AFR Farm and Ranch Forum, Jan. 13, at the Enid AgriFest farm show.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/29/16 Dec 29, 2016

On this week's show we talk sugar and okra! Luther Marquart, American Sugar Alliance, explains sugar, in any form, has gotten a bad rap, and Alan Mindemann, who farms near Apache, in southwest Oklahoma, explains why he is harvesting okra seed.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/22/16 Dec 22, 2016

On this week's show, we talk about the All American Beef Battalion auction, reindeer and memories of a country Christmas.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/15/16 Dec 15, 2016

On this week's show we talk with the new mayor of Tulsa about the vital role of agriculture in the Tulsa economy, and vice versa; we also spend some time on the OSU campus, wrapping up another semester of helping teach animal ag advocacy, and helping sponsor the AGR fraternity's livestock show for disadvantaged kids.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/08/16 Dec 08, 2016

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about the recently completed AFR youth state speech contest, the youth livestock handling contest and the rural to urban outreach reception at the Tulsa farm show on Friday. We also get a farm update from Karl Jet in the Oklahoma Panhandle.

Oklahoma Ag Report 12/01/16 Dec 01, 2016

On this week's show we talk with Dalton Henry, U.S. Wheat Associates, as he shares some encouraging words about U.S. wheat exports. We also introduce Holly Carroll, AFR's new western Oklahoma field representative.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/24/16 Nov 24, 2016

On this week's show we offer thanks for all our great farmers and ranchers, making sacrifices so we can eat! We talk corn and soybeans with Ron Ohlde, Palmer, Ks., and wheat and cattle with Benji White, Putnam, Okla.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/17/16 Nov 17, 2016

On this week's show we talk with NFU President Roger Johnson about the impact of the national elections, Brian Klippenstein, Protect the Harvest, talks about why SQ777 failed, and we hear from Steve Verett, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., about the great cotton harvest in the High Plains.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/10/16 Nov 10, 2016

On this week's show we review election results, talk about Woman of the Year, and AFR youth speech contests.

Oklahoma Ag Report 11/03/16 Nov 03, 2016

On this week's show we talk with Clint Abernathy, Altus, Okla., area farmer and a member of the Oklahoma branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, about the ag economic outlook. Abernathy also talked about the one-day tour of the cotton industry around Altus for staff of Oklahoma congressional delegation, and updated us on the cotton harvest. We have additional comments from Thomas Lewis with Cong. Tom Cole's office about the ag tour.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/27/16 Oct 27, 2016

On this week's show we talk about the slow farm economy, trade with China and growing pumpkins on a century farm.

Country Journal 10/25/16 Oct 25, 2016

On this edition of AFR Country Journal, we talk with former U.S. Sen. Dr. Tom Coburn about his strong support of SQ777, Right to Farm. He is currently featured in TV and digital ads supporting SQ777.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/20/16 Oct 20, 2016

On this week's show we talk with State Rep. Kevin Wallace concerning the interim legislative study on feral hogs, Blayne Arthur, executive director, Oklahoma 4-H Foundation, talks about the many great things 4-H does for rural youth, and Don Scheiber talks about the soybean on his farm in northern Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/13/16 Oct 13, 2016

On this week's show we talk with AFR President Terry Detrick about last week's premium livestock auction at the Tulsa State Fair, we once again talk with an Oregon dairy farmer, and we spend some time harvesting peanuts near Ft. Cobb, Okla.

Oklahoma Ag Report 10/06/16 Oct 06, 2016

On this week's show we report on the AFR Ag and Historic conference in Oregon and this week's AFR sponsored Cattle Grading Contest at the Tulsa State Fair.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/29/16 Sep 29, 2016

On this week's we show we talk with U.S. Rep. Steve Russell (R-OK) about trade with Taiwan and the TPP. We also visit with Mike Weaver, a farmer from Ft. Cobb, Okla.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/22/16 Sep 22, 2016

We're at the Oklahoma State Fair for part of this week's show. We visit the fictional town of "Agtropolis" where visitors can learn more about agriculture. We talked with several of the FFA students who were working in the exhibit during our visit. We also have comments from U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), regarding the latest report on EPA overreach.

Senate Passes WRDA 09/16/16 Sep 16, 2016

In this exclusive audio clip, U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, explains why the Senate passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), is important for farmers in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/15/16 Sep 15, 2016

On the week's show we report from Washington, D.C. where AFR leaders have spent the week lobbying Congress on critical issues such as the sluggish farm economy, the farm bill and export markets.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/08/16 Sep 08, 2016

We talk this week with AFR's Steve Thompson about the AFR lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. next week.

Oklahoma Ag Report 09/01/16 Sep 01, 2016

We devote this week's show to feral hogs! We talked with Wade Free, asst. director of operations, Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation, concerning the latest rules for hunting feral hogs in Oklahoma. It's a big deal as there are an estimated 1.3 million feral hogs in the state causing millions of dollars worth of damage to crops.

Oklahoma Ag Report 08/25/16 Aug 25, 2016

On this week's show we talk with U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas about the issues discussed during his town hall meetings; Charlene Patton, Home Baking Assoc., talks about educating kids to bake at home; and Jon Leeds, Webbers Falls, talks about his great corn harvest.

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