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We are a general farm and ranch organization that has roots of representing family farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans since 1905. Our focus extends beyond plows and cows as we address consumer issues and offer insurance coverage for all Oklahomans.

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    Oklahoma Ag Report 02/22/18

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 02/22/18

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 02/15/18

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 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!

    Oklahoma Ag Report 02/08/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 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.

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    Country Journal 02/02/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 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 journal ag news step up oklahoma
    Oklahoma Ag Report 02/01/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 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 02/01/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Oklahoma Ag Report 01/25/18

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Country Journal 01/24/18

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 01/18/18

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 01/11/18

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 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 01/04/18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Oklahoma Ag Report 12/28/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017


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

    Special Edition 12/24/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Oklahoma Ag Report 12/21/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Christmas in the Country with George Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 12/14/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 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 12/07/17

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 11/30/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 11/23/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Oklahoma Ag Report 11/16/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Country Journal 11/13/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 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 11/09/17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 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 11/02/17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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 10/26/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Oklahoma Ag Report 10/19/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

    Country Journal 10/18/17

    Play Episode Listen Later 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

    Play Episode Listen Later 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.

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