Dr. Derrell Peel and Charlie Amos discuss all things Agricultural and how its products get to consumer's hands. They dive in to history of production and the influences Ag has had on modern society.
Derrell and Charlie discuss the strange and apparently true story of two wayward green colored youths in rural England.
Charlie and Derrell discuss the impact of the severe winter of 1886/87 and the challenges of the current cattle market. This episode was recorded in late 2022.
Charlie and Derrell discuss our 16th president and his reign as wrestling champion.
Derrell and Charlie discuss the history of barbwire. No blood was spilled in the making of this episode.
A blast of winter weather didn't keep Charlie and Derrell from getting together to bring Christmas greetings to the Farm to Market world.
Charlie and Derrell discuss the history of denim and the role of blue jeans in the development of the U.S.
Charlie and Derrell discuss how peddlers delivered products for rural folks in a world before Amazon.
In this latest edition of the Farm to Market 501 sessions, Derrell visits with Charles Nichols, educator and long-time rancher in Arnett, Oklahoma.
Derrell and Charlie discuss the life and work of Baxter Black.
Derrell welcomes Dr. Brett Carver, OSU Professor and Director of the Wheat Improvement Team to talk about how a constant stream of OSU wheat varieties provides better products for producers and consumers.
Derrell visits with Dr. Hannah Shear, whose Kentucky roots shape her agricultural teaching and research at Oklahoma State University.
In early May, Charlie and Derrell visited about manmade attempts at making rain. It must have worked because Oklahoma has had considerable rain since then.
Derrell pays a Memorial Day tribute to a neighbor rancher from his youth.
Derrell visits with Dr. Jared Taylor about his work in public health as a veterinarian.
Charlie and Derrell discuss the saga of the Bender family in 19th century Kansas.
Charlie and Derrell are back together again discussing roads past and future.
Derrell and Cody Peel discuss the role of fire and cooking in the development of modern man.
Derrell visits with Regents Professor Dr. Phil Kenkel about agricultural cooperatives.
Derrell visits with Dr. Trey Malone about his research on consumer behavior, food supply chains and food marketing.
Derrell and Cody Peel discuss the history, food and cultural melting pot that is New Orleans.
While in Florida, Derrell visits with Gene Lollis, ranch manager of Buck Island Ranch, about cattle ranching, conservation, and marketing local beef.
Derrell visits with Cliff Coddington, current president of the Florida Cattlemen's Association and manager of the Longino ranch, about diversified agricultural and conservation programs in Florida.
Derrell visits with Melaina Lewis, Director of Communications with the National Fisheries Institute about the seafood industry. Just so you know, the top ten species of seafood are shrimp, salmon, canned tuna, Alaska Pollock, tilapia, cod, catfish, crab, pangasius and clams
Derrell visits with Flint Johns, ranch manager for one of the largest cattle ranches in the country, about the challenges and opportunities of ranching in Florida's semi-tropical environment.
Derrell and Charlie count down songs about Oklahoma. Many you are familiar with and some you may have never heard.
Derrell and Charlie bring you another small town salute just in time for your 2022 Oklahoma travels.
Derrell visits with Brady Sidwell about his innovative development of local agricultural and food supply chains.
Derrell and Charlie get together for the third FM Christmas show. Merry Christmas!
After reminiscing about Charlie's garden adventures, Derrell visits with Casey Hentges, host of Oklahoma Gardening, about the challenges of gardening and landscaping in Oklahoma.
Don't just think of Los Angeles. California has a vibrant beef cattle industry with a rich history. Derrell visits with Clayton Koopmann, a fifth generation California cattle rancher.
Derrell visits with meat scientist Dr. Amanda Blair about her research on fetal programming and beef quality.
Derrell compares and contrasts feeder cattle auctions from Oklahoma to Nebraska to South Dakota.
Charlie and Derrell discuss the Dust Bowl and lessons learned.
In this episode Derrell visits with Kent Bacus, Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association about the growing importance of beef trade.
Derrell and Charlie discuss lowering overhead costs of feeding beef cattle.
Derrell and Cody Peel visit the historic town of Ingalls, Oklahoma, site of the little-known gun battle between lawmen and the Doolin-Dalton gang.
Derrell discusses the trends and cycles of the cattle industry since the Civil War.
Derrell and Cody Peel visit Cahokia, the largest Mississippian culture site in the U.S.
Sue Hancock Jones of the National Ranching Heritage Center visits with Derrell about the museum in Lubbock, Texas and the story of ranching on the high plains.
Derrell visits with Meghan Grebner, who is a rarity among the ladies - she is an aficionado and connoisseur of whiskey and beer. Enjoy this fun and informative conversation.
At the National Cattlemen's Beef Association convention, Derrell visits with author and speaker Dr. Jayson Lusk about food industry issues and trends.
Charlie visit with Scott Alls from USDA Wildlife Services about their plans to eradicate feral hogs.
Back in Montana, Derrell visits with Joe McDonald about the history of Fort Connah, the Mission Valley and the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Derrell listens as Charlie describes his recent visit to the Department of Public Safety. Spoiler alert, there's a rant in this episode.
Derrell and Charlie discuss recent family vacations and spots for you to check out.
Derrell and Charlie discuss recent cyber attacks and impacts on agricultural industries.
Derrell visits with Robert York, CEO of National livestock, about the history of the company and the growing array of financial and marketing services available for cattle producers.
The president of the Oklahoma City National Stockyards, Kelli Payne, visits with Derrell about the legacy and ongoing success of the last of the original stockyards.
Derrell visits with Natalie Shirley, President and CEO of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum about the history, mission, and programs of the museum. There is always something new to see at "The Cowboy".
The USDA Chief Economist, Dr. Seth Meyer, visits with Derrell about the role of the chief economist's office in USDA.
Tina Colby from the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service visits with Derrell about how market prices are reported for agricultural products.