Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas discusses the Obama administration’s proposal to raise MPG requirements for trucks, including the class of many trucks used on today’s farm and ranch. OPEN: “The EPA’s proposal…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas, most likely the new chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, explains plans to work on the next farm bill in 2011. Oklahoma could be a key battleground for the bill. OPEN: “We are still…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Jay Cowart, director of warehouse operations for the Plains Cotton Cooperative, about the various marketing options for cotton. Cotton harvest is past the halfway point. OPEN: “As cotton pickers roll…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

After two days of discussion, the OFB state resolutions committee passed a proposal to continue direct program payments in the next farm bill. OFB President Mike Spradling explains why that is important. OPEN: “Oklahoma farmers want to…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51

Recent rains have revived John Swihart’s hopes for a decent wheat crop. He farms near Gotebo in southwest Oklahoma, an area that has suffered several months of dry weather. He will start planting soon. OPEN: “John Swihart watched it rain……” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Riley Pagett, Woodward, OK, was elected national FFA president in late October. Before the election, he explained some of the duties and why he wants to lead the nation’s largest agriculture youth organization. OPEN: “Primarily I want too…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Ashton Mese, Kingfisher, OK, studied the estate tax situation before competing in the FFA extemporaneous speech contest. Her efforts paid off as she won first place. She said estate taxes are bad for agriculture. OPEN: “The estate tax hurts rural…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:46

In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with David Britt, a director for the Route 66 flywheelers association about the popularity of the old engines that used to power this country years ago. OPEN: (nat sound of old engine) “This is the sound of history…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05