Will Cubbage says his grass pasture and cattle are ready for the winter. The Bartlesville, OK young rancher says predictions of a dry, warm winter will make it easier on his cattle. OPEN: “The latest cold snap…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:46

As a young agriculturalist LaSheil Knowles says it’s important to keep up with the changes in her industry. The Keota, OK producer has been named OFB’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement winner. OPEN: (Music intro…) “Singer Bob …” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

But Riley Padgett will return after completing his one-year term as National FFA president. The Woodward, OK youth is now at the national headquarters in Indianapolis preparing to travel the world talking about ag. OPEN: “Riley Padgett is hard…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Clara Wichert is stepping down after 8 years as chairperson of the OFB Womens’ Committee but the Fairview farmer will continue to work with young kids, spreading the good news about production agriculture. OPEN: “Fifth grade students…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Marty Williams, Red Rock, OK, won the OFB discussion contest arguing in favor of the U.S. farmers and ranchers alliance. He will now represent Oklahoma at the AFBF convention Jan. 9 in Atlanta, GA. OPEN: “When Marty Williams is not…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

Voting delegates at the 69th annual meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau said they will continue to support the concept of direct program payments in the next farm bill. OFB President Mike Spradling has the details. OPEN: “The state’s largest farm…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

T.J. and Diane Beach, Jackson County, were named the OFB Farm Family of the Year, during the recent OFB convention. The Beaches farm near Altus in southwest Oklahoma and consider the award “special.” OPEN: “T.J. and Diane…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Greg Lucas farms near Altus and says so far the cotton harvest has been fantastic. Both yields and price are better than expected. Lucas also has a custom harvesting business that is keeping him busy. OPEN: “As cotton harvest winds down…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54