In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas, who, as chairman of the House Ag. Committee, has his hands full with a large group of new congressman with little knowledge of agriculture. OPEN: “Congressman Frank Lucas…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Maybe. Mark Hodges, executive director of Plains Grains, Inc., and Oklahoma Genetics, Inc., says recent rains could help the surviving wheat crop by adding weight to the grain. He also expects higher protein. OPEN: “He is hesitant to call it…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

The high demand for cotton has created a shortage for cotton planting and harvesting equipment, says Matt Muller, Altus, OK cotton farmer. Farmers are expected to plant more cotton this spring to meet demand. OPEN: (Nat sound of cotton harvesting) “That’s the sound of…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:11

Samuel Kazibwe is a broadcast journalist from eastern Uganda and he has spent the past several weeks studying Oklahoma agriculture as part of a U.S. State Dept. Food Security program coordinated by OSU. OPEN: “Samuel Kazibwe is a…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

And it’s broken! When Samuel visited Tony Kodesh’s farm near Red Rock, OK he saw a large John Deere combine. He said they have ONE of those in Uganda. Most of their crops are harvested by hand. OPEN: “When Samuel Kazibwe saw the large…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

Uganda’s climate is well suited for growing food, yet there are still food shortages. Samuel hopes he can influence politics with his writing and maybe someday Uganda will produce food like Oklahoma. OPEN: “Uganda is known as the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54