After sitting thru the recent farm bill hearing in Wichita, KS, Scott Neufeld, Fairview, OK farmer, said he supports a multifaceted approach that includes direct payments and crop insurance. OPEN: “During a recent farm bill…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:12

Bill Kinney can remember when a 60 watt light bulb was a big deal on his farm southwest of Guthrie, OK. Today his farm runs on electricity provided by the Cimarron Rural Elect Co-op, the oldest in Oklahoma. OPEN “Bill Kinney has lived…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

The Cimarron Rural Electric Co-op in Kingfisher celebrated its 75th anniversary earlier this month. General Manager Mark Snowden talks about the co-op’s early years when a chicken was traded for a membership. OPEN: (music intro…”Pennies from heaven”)… “Bing Crosby’s….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” (music fades out) TIME: 2:20

The drought has abated somewhat for northeast Oklahoma but Tom Holcomb’s ranch near Kellyville is still feeling the impact of the worst heat and drought in the state’s history. Gail Banzet has the details. OPEN: “It’s the same story…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05

Gail Banzet talks with Tom Holbcomb about his recent induction into the Oklahoma Ag Teacher Hall of Fame. The Kellyville rancher and retired teacher remains passionate about agriculture. OPEN: “Kellyville, OK ….” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

Mark Snowden, general manager of the Cimarron Rural Electric Co-op, explains how the co-op has grown from providing power to just rural areas to now cooling homes in suburban areas such as Edmond. OPEN: “When the Cimarron Rural…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47