State Rep. David Derby, Owasso, OK, says HB 1296 would protect rural property rights by preventing cities from improperly annexing property. The bill passed the House and now awaits action in the Senate. OPEN: “State Rep. David Derby says…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

Marketing analyst Dan Smith, Top Third Marketing, says high soybean prices could tempt farmers in the Delta region to plant more soybeans and less cotton. OPEN: “With soybean prices playing…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

In this report by Dustin Mielke, we learn from Shannon Schlecht, U.S. Wheat Associates, that Nigeria is the number one customer of hard red winter wheat, the type grown here in Oklahoma. OPEN: “The Nigeria story is…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

Late winter and early spring rains have perked up the wheat on Adam Martens’ farm near Fairview in northwest Oklahoma. He is optimistic for a better crop and a better future for agriculture. OPEN: “Adam Martens is surprised…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

That was the theme for the youth speech contest sponsored by Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. We hear from contest chairman Mason Bolay and contestants Amber Allen and Colton Budy. OPEN: “I believe in…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

When Stuart Henderson left his ranch near Lawton to visit the state capitol March 15th, he and his neighbors were warmly greeted by legislators Ann Coody and T.W. Shannon. Henderson said it was worth the effort. OPEN: Long time no see….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Rep. Steve Kouplen recently received OFB’s Meritorious Service Award and said he was deeply honored and humbled. The Beggs, Oklahoma, rancher is a former OFB president and is now a state legislator. OPEN: “Steve Kouplen is a…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

State Sen. Brian Crain may represent a large urban constituency, but he is a strong supporter of rural issues. That is why he recently received OFB’s Meritorious Service Award. OPEN: “State Sen. Brian…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53