In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with T.J. Beach, Altus, OK, about 2010. Beach says it was a good year, especially for his cotton crop. Farmers are looking forward to having another good year in 2011. OPEN: “It’s the time of year when…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

Congressman Frank Lucas says his phone has been ringing nonstop since taking over as the new chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. He says the next farm bill will be one of many issues in the new year. OPEN: “Frank Lucas has always…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:12

The end product is still the same and hard to distinguish, says Jack Pettus, chairman of the American Sugar Alliance. Today he takes us thru the process of getting sugar from the field to the consumer’s table. OPEN: “When you put sugar in…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:16

Barry Nelson is media relations manager for John Deere and he says higher commodity prices translates into a better farm economy and more sales of farm tractors, combines and other machinery in 2011. OPEN: “With farm commodity prices…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:10

Jerry McReynolds farms near Woodson in northern Kansas and says after two months of dry weather his wheat is suffering. He is concerned the crop will have trouble surviving a harsh winter. OPEN: “High Plains wheat…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:38

Go ahead, bake all the Christmas cookies you want, farmers will provide you with enough sugar. Jack Pettus, chairman of the American Sugar Alliance, says there is plenty of the natural sweetener for everyone. OPEN: “As you prepare the….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

Dale Schauer and his family will spend Christmas Eve, maybe even Christmas Day, serving others. He farms near Pauls Valley, OK and he, along with wife Sherry and 7 children want to share their bounty with others. OPEN: “What will you …” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

Here is a really cool story from a rancher friend of mine. Monte Tucker, Sweetwater, OK, describes a very special Christmas gift. I hope your Christmas gifts are all just as special this year! OPEN: “As we sit down to celebrate…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:25