Many wheat farmers will agree with that! We spent some time this week riding along in the combine with Chuck Tolle on the family farm near Deer Creek in northern Oklahoma. So far it has been a great harvest! OPEN: “Harvest is my favorite…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

OFB’s Gail Banzet recently talked with Amy Harris as her husband Zac harvested wheat near Hobart in southwest Oklahoma. Amy explains her role in the farm as the “heart and soul”…always there when needed. OPEN: “The life of a farm…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

As Chuck Tolle watches the golden wheat pour into the truck he realizes this will help feed a hungry world. That job could get tougher as the UN says farmers will need to produce 70 percent more food by 2050. OPEN: “As Chuck Tolle steers his…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

Listen to what happens when one of Chuck Tolle’s combines has a minor breakdown. He may have an air-conditioned cab but when breakdowns occur, that means working outside in 105 degree heat. OPEN: “It was 105 degrees…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:10

As Chuck Tolle pilots his large John Deere combine across the field in northern Oklahoma it looks like he is driving thru a sea of wheat. He enjoys the view from his seat 10 feet above the waving heads of wheat. OPEN: (Nat sound of combine…) “It’s harvest time on…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm […]

OFB’s Gail Banzet spent some time this past week on Zac Harris’s combine near Hobart in southwest Oklahoma. Harris said he is “blessed” by better than expected yields. One field yielded 37 bushels/acre! OPEN: “Zac Harris …..” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Brent Bolen’s broiler chickens are now weighing about 8 pounds apiece, twice what they used to weigh. The Idabel, OK producer explains how he teamed up with Tyson to efficiently produce more high quality food. OPEN: “Brent Bolen is doubling the…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Sarah Hubbart with the Animal Agriculture Alliance, believes livestock producers need to better explain their story to combat the growing trend of anti-animal agriculture activists spreading misinformation. OPEN: “Sarah Hubbart is concerned…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:45