Mark Leitman, Propane Education and Research Council, says diesel engines pushed them off the market, but he believes they make a good, environmental option if engineers can redesign the fuel tanks. OPEN: “In the late 1950’s….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:08

Yes, says Mark Leitman, Propane Education and Research Council. Leitman says the clean-burning propane is already powering some lawn mowers and small lawn maintenance equipment. OPEN: “Chainsaws, weed eaters…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will celebrate the group’s 70th anniversary at their annual convention Nov. 11-13 at the Cox Convention Center, OK City. OFB President Mike Spradling says it’s an important meeting. OPEN: “Living a legacy….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:57

Gov. Mary Fallin kicked off the 2nd annual Feeding Oklahoma food drive Nov. 1 at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. We have comments from her and OFB President Mike Spradling, one of the drive’s partners. OPEN Gov. Mary Fallin kicked off…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Rodney Bivens, executive director, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, talks about the great generosity of Oklahoma farmers. He notes this helps connect those who grow the food with those who need it the most. OPEN: (Nat sound) “As workers scurried about the…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Nancy Fitz, EPA chemical engineer, was recently in OKC to explain new rules on handling and transporting farm chemical containers. She said the industry is doing a good job of protecting the environment. OPEN: “The EPA is working…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Eric Aasmundstad, NDFB President, is leading the charge on a proposal to amend ND’s Constitution. He wants to protect modern agricultural practices from attack by outside groups. It could be on the 2012 ballot. OPEN: “It’s a big deal…..” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53