Will Cubbage received about 20 inches of snow on his ranch near Bartelsville in the Feb. 1 snow storm. More snow has fallen on top of that and he says it creates extra work but it is his duty to care for the animals. OPEN: “The first February storm…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” […]

In the first of four reports this week on the new legislative session, we talk with OFB’s Tyler Norvell and he says the tight budget is grabbing all the headlines but there are still policy issues to discuss. OPEN: “The Oklahoma legislative…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

OFB’s Tyler Norvell says a Farm Bureau-backed legislative proposal would make it more difficult for out-of-state groups to influence Oklahoma issues. It would require a broader, statewide sign up for the petitions. OPEN: “A bill that would reduce…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

Tyler Norvell says a proposed law this session would prevent state agencies from implementing rules without the approval of the state legislature. This would be especially important for rules that increase fees. OPEN: “Under current Oklahoma…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:31

In our final legislative report this week, Norvell says this session could be one of those that requires agriculture and rural groups to spend time “protecting” interests rather than advancing other issues. OPEN: “It appears that…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:37

That’s the message the National Football League, USDA and dairy farmers are telling kids. At a Jan. 31 media event in Bethany, OK, kids, farmers and NFL quarterback Sam Bradford talked about the program. OPEN: (Nat sound of kids singing) “Young kids entertained…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:13

This is the smallest world supply of grain in 20 years says Gerald Bange, chairman of the USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board. He is optimistic grain prices will remain high for another year. OPEN: “I think this….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

USDA’s Gerald Bange says cotton producers in the U.S. Delta region might plant soybeans and corn instead of cotton this spring. That is not an option for most Oklahoma cotton producers. OPEN: “With cotton prices…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:37