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Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Mike Spradling says everyday should be considered “Agriculture Day” as a reminder of the tremendous efforts our farmers and ranchers put forth each day to provide food and fiber. OPEN: “March 15 is….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

But Greg Leonard is trying to be optimistic. Leonard farms near Afton in northeast Oklahoma and the last 30 days have been very wet. In fact, he is considering using an airplane to apply fertilizer because of the mud. OPEN: “I wouldn’t say…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05

Rep. Wade Rousselot says his bill will close a loophole in current law that allows someone to enter private property to retrieve their own animal without permission. Cattle thieves have taken advantage of the loophole. OPEN: “Honest sheriff, I am…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

Rep. George Faught says his bill, HB 1044, would require state agencies to get approval from the legislature before enacting fee increases. Faught says current law is basically “taxation without representation.” OPEN: “George Faught wants to…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

Between his own farm and his custom business, Greg Leonard expects to plant about 2,000 acres of corn near Afton in northeast Oklahoma this spring. That is slightly more than last year because of two key reasons. OPEN: “Greg Leonard wants to plant…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:44

We recently asked that question of Dan Smith, market analyst with Top Third Marketing. He says it all depends on Mother Nature and how many acres farmers will plant this spring. OPEN: “Grain prices have taken…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59