Oklahoma Fifth District Congressman James Lankford has introduced a bill that would make it easier for farmers and ranchers to transport their goods to market. He hopes this will reduce government regulations. OPEN: “Oklahoma Congressman James…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

E.J. Snider has spent most of his 74 years observing the weather on his farm and ranch near Chelsea in northeast Oklahoma and he says he can’t recall a time of more extreme weather conditions. OPEN: “At 74 years of…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Gail Banzet talks with Charles Sloan, a corn and soybean farmer from Vian in northeast Oklahoma. Sloan reports his corn and soybean crops are okay but need a rain soon if the crops are to survive the summer. OPEN: “The long days of…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

American Farm Bureau economist Bob Young says there should be enough grain to meet the growing demand for food and fuel. Young does not expect large food price increases, but Mother Nature has the last word. OPEN: “With Mother Nature playing…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Merlin Shantz is farming the same land his family first cultivated in 1908 and they cannot recall a time when it was this dry. He farms near Hydro in southwest Oklahoma and describes the condition of his crops today. OPEN: “It’s as dry and hot as….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

During a recent tour of Oklahoma agriculture, Ireland’s First Secretary of Agriculture Dr. John Dardis, visited with Gail Banzet about his passion for agriculture. This is the first of three reports Gail filed on the visit. OPEN: “First Secretary of…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

In this final report on the Irish Ag. Secretary’s visit to Oklahoma June 22-23, Banzet has comments from Dr. Dardis about the commonalities of the 2 areas. Also, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb explains his view of the visit. OPEN: “First Sec. of…..” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51