The annual bucket calf event at the Payne County Fair in Stillwater, OK teaches young kids how to properly handle livestock. We talked with one of the sponsors, Rachel Chillas, and participant Karen Weckler. OPEN: (nat sound of county fair)… “Just another typical…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:23

OSU Livestock Economist Darrell Peel explains the effects of hot, dry weather on our cattle and the implications for consumers. Peel says it could be much worse than it is today if not for early rains. OPEN: “Cattle don’t like…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

OSU’s Darrell Peel says the robust cattle market should remain strong thru the end of this year as supplies are low and demand is steady. He adds the fall weather could change his prediction. OPEN: “The cattle market has been good…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Andrea Hutchinson, known as “Andy” or “Chain Ranch lady”, explains why she uses the social media to defend her industry. She believes groups like PETA want to destroy animal agriculture. OPEN: “Andrea Hutchinson has…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Andy Hutchinson and her family have more than 100 years of experience humanely caring for cattle on their ranches in Oklahoma and Kansas. She takes every opportunity to tell her story. OPEN: “Andy Hutchinson grew up on the famous…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

OSU Extension Agronomist Roger Gribble advises farmers to wait for cooler soil temperatures before planting wheat. Many varieties will not germinate properly when the soil temperature is 100 degrees. OPEN: “When the air…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53