Maybe, says market analyst Darrell Holaday. He is concerned wheat prices could drop almost $1.50 per bushel if the corn crop is a large as some predict. (This was recorded prior to USDA’s March 30 report.) OPEN: “Corn and soybean farmers …” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

OFB President Mike Spradling appreciates efforts by U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, and others, to pass a farmer-friendly transportation bill. Now it is up to the U.S. House to pass it before the March 31 deadline. OPEN: “The U.S. Senate has…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:45

At the just-concluded Oklahoma Youth Expo, the grand-champion steer brought $60,000. Oklahoma Ag. Sec. Jim Reese and OFB President Mike Spradling said the premium money is an investment in our youth. OPEN (Nat sound of auction) “The grand-champion…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

Growing wheat in southwest Oklahoma is a tough job – drought, wacky temperatures, and now Brent Straub is concerned about a late freeze. The Hobart farmer says a freeze-damaged crop could be mowed for hay. OPEN: “If it thunders in…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

The hay-hauling business has slowed as rains have greened up the pastures, and that means Brent Straub can let his two 18-wheelers rest for awhile. He has been rolling all winter bringing hay to southwest Oklahoma. OPEN: (Nat sound of semi-trucks…) “Brent Straub has…” CLOSE: “……for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

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Gail Banzet talked with U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe during a March 16 book signing at an Oklahoma City bookstore. Inhofe was promoting his book dispelling myths about global warming. OPEN: (nat sound of book store…) “In the quiet …” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

OFB President Mike Spradling explains why his organization is a strong supporter of the Oklahoma Youth Expo, which wrapped up March 19 with over 7,000 youth competitors. OPEN: (Nat sound of livestock show) “The world’s largest…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56