Chef and national BBQ tour contestant Drew McNatt explains his secrets to good smoked BBQ ribs. He says it all starts with a good cut of meat. The tour ends Oct. 14 in Bentonville, Arkansas. OPEN: “Drew McNatt is proud…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51

As a public policy analyst for American Farm Bureau (and former Kansas farm girl!), Kelli Ludlum says farmers need to stay focused on agriculture issues and be distracted by Congress talking about the budget. OPEN: “Stay the course…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Ever the optimist, Brandon Webb eagerly checks the rain gauge on his farm near Canton in west central Oklahoma. It’s like the young boy at Christmas, anticipating gifts. And, after this interview, it rained! OPEN: “Each day Brandon…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:48

This year’s record heat and drought has not made Brandon Webb second guess his career choice. The Canton, OK farmer and rancher knows the weather changes come with the territory! OPEN “This year’s record heat….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

In this report, Gail Banzet talks with a young contestant, Morgan Davis, Marlow FFA, about competing in the recent OFB Youth Livestock Judging contest at the Oklahoma State Fair. OPEN: “For many students…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

It has rained in northeast Oklahoma but that does not mean they are not suffering from the drought. Gail Banzet talks with Greg Leonard, Afton, OK corn and soybean farmer about the drought’s impact. OPEN: “You may not think…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02