Beef Sales Increase As Demand Stays Strong

Lloyd Watsek has already written off at least one of his wheat fields near Medford in north central Oklahoma. Drought and cold never gave the wheat a chance to survive. OPEN: “It’s suffered a lot…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51

Tom Buchanan says Lake Lugert-Altus in southwest Oklahoma is at a record low level and he is concerned there will be no water to irrigate cotton this summer. OPEN: (nat sound of water flowing) “The sound of water…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Three New Beef Cuts Awarded Heart Healthy Label

Dr. Kayse Shrum, Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at OSU Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, is asking for state funds to help doctors practice in rural areas. OPEN: “Our solution…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

Alveta Taylor was honored at the state Capitol April 1 with induction into the Oklahoma Conservation Assoc. Hall of Fame. She farms near Thomas in southwest Oklahoma. OPEN: “We are honored…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Elisabeth Willis is the 2013 winner of the National Youth in Action Award to be presented April 18 at the 4-H Legacy Awards Gala in New York. Wills is a member of the Canadian, Okla., 4-H club. OPEN: “Elisabeth Willis will travel to…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

The grand champion steer at the recent Oklahoma Youth Expo sold for $62,000. Overall, $850,000 was paid for exhibited animals, most of which will go for scholarships. OPEN: (nat sound of auction) “A new record was set…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55