Chris Ashworth says producers have to tell their story and explain modern meat production methods. Ashworth is a Ft. Smith, Arks. veterinarian and is chairman of the Animal Agriculture Alliance. OPEN: “Chris Ashworth is a…” CLOSE: “……for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

That is one of Chris Ashworth’s major concerns today as he travels the country telling the story of modern meat production methods. He is concerned further regulating the industry will put prices out of reach. OPEN: “Have you bought a pound of…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Tim Bartram, Executive Director, Oklahoma Assoc. of Wheat Growers, believes farmers could harvest a record 50 bushels per acre of wheat this year. The historical yield is around 35 bushels per acre. OPEN: “Oklahoma wheat producers…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

In this report Gail Banzet talks with Bill Mangels, Lenapah, OK rancher concerning his award from the Oklahoma Assoc. of Conservation Districts. He is the state’s 2012 Outstanding Landowner/Cooperator. OPEN “Nowata County cattleman…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Will Hundle, director of the USDA’s agricultural statistics office in Oklahoma, says work is underway on the 2012 Agricultural Census. Letters to producers will go out later this year and data collection starts in 2013. OPEN: “It happens every 5 years…” CLOSE: “……for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

Will Hundle steps out on a limb and predicts the census will show a continuing trend of more numerous and smaller farm businesses. Hundle is working on identifying ag producers for a census mailing later this year. OPEN: “Results of the 2007…..” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:06