OFB President Mike Spradling has been a vocal opponent of the federal proposal restricting teenagers from working on the family farm. Now that the DOL is reconsidering, Spradling gives Farm Bureau the credit. OPEN: “A proposal by the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:52

After introducing legislation last fall to allow Oklahoma farm trucks to move across state lines, 5th District Oklahoma Congressman James Lankford is inserting it into the U.S. transportation re-authorization bill. OPEN “Legislation that would make…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:40

Although he was pleased with his top-notch corn yield last fall, Scotti Herriman says he has already started making plans for an even better yield this year. He will plant about 700 acres on his N.E. Oklahoma farm. OPEN: “Scotti Herriman has just…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

How do you win a national yield contest during a drought? Just ask Scotti Herriman, S. Coffeville, OK corn producer, who won the no-till, dry land category with a yield of 120 bushels per acre. OPEN: “During last year’s drought…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

But as the Oklahoma legislative session gets underway (Feb. 6), State Rep. Don Armes says the deficit is considerably smaller than a year ago. He lists the deficit and water as two major issues this session. OPEN: “One year ago at …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

The Oklahoma Livestock Relief Coalition (OLRC) was announced during a Jan. 23 press conference at the capitol. Gov. Fallin praised the idea of a private group working to help abused or neglected large animals. OPEN: “It has been a tough…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:59

OLRC spokesperson Dr. Carey Floyd said her fellow veterinarians will work with law enforcement agencies to make sure large animals are properly cared for. The public can help by donating to the OLRC. OPEN “We’ve all seen news…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05