Philip Hays with the American Sugar Alliance, says farmers harvested an “average” crop this fall. He notes that current conditions are good for both the farmer and consumer. OPEN: “Farmers are …..” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:42

Philip Hays assures consumers that despite the tight global supplies of sugar, there is enough U.S. supply to meet all your holiday baking needs. So, go ahead and bake all the sugar cookies you want! OPEN “Naturally produced sugar……” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:41

When 78-year-old Billy Gibson thinks of Christmas, one of his fondest recollections is about a family activity when he was only ten years old. Gibson has a ranch near Ada, OK and that is where the event occurred. OPEN: “Billy Gibson is preparing….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:40

As an Air Force pilot in 1968, Billy Gibson was flying missions in war-torn South Vietnam, a long ways from his Ada, OK ranch. This story reminds us of the sacrifices military troops make during the holidays. OPEN: “It was Dec. 24, 1968…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:41

I stumbled across this tape the other day and thought it would be a good Christmas program. The poem is read by the late Bud Guest, whose father, Edgar A. Guest was a famous poet. I hope you enjoy it. OPEN: “It’s always fun to…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:14

After struggling to grow corn and soybeans the past several years, Curt Roberts has decided to try something else in 2012. The Arcadia, OK farmer believes oats would be a good option. OPEN: “As Curt Roberts makes plans…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

Brian Numrich, spokesman for the propane industry, says there is more than an adequate supply at a good price to heat our homes and businesses in rural America this winter. OPEN: “We’ve already experienced…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57