And Clara Wichert loves to share her farming life with teachers and students. The Fairview, OK farmer presented a workshop on wheat during the recent Ag in the Classroom summer conference in Moore, OK. OPEN: “In every piece of wheat…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Kitty Beavers, Duncan, OK, showed teachers at the summer conference how to use popcorn as a good tool to learn more about agriculture. Edmond teachers Deana Brookes and Michelle Berry thought it was great! OPEN: “We all love to eat…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Rocky Honeywell, Perry, OK rancher, about the impact of the current heat wave on his cattle. Honeywell strives to provide plenty of water and shade for his livestock. OPEN: “Summer in Oklahoma…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

James Fuser has 300 acres of corn near Afton in northeast Oklahoma and he reports it is looking good. Fuser says timely rains in May and June helped boost the yield about 50 percent above average. OPEN: “James Fuser is enjoying…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

All of James Fuser’s 300 acres of soybeans near Afton, OK were planted following wheat harvest in June and he says they are looking good. His crop is part of a record high of 480,000 soybean acres in Oklahoma. OPEN: “American farmers planted…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Young farmers and ranchers attending the OFB Young Farmers and Ranchers summer conference July 24-25 in Shawnee responded to an informal survey about the farm economy. 88 percent were optimistic. OPEN: “Oklahoma’s young farmers…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Young farmers at the summer conference toured the historic Shawnee Milling Company in Shawnee. Head Miller Mark Watts showed us around. It was pretty loud in some areas so listen closely. OPEN: (Nat sound) “The sounds and fragrant…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:10

Karolyn talks with Rusty Gosz, OSU youth livestock specialist, about the continuing tradition of judging livestock during the recent Big Three Field Days at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. OPEN: “Livestock field days…” CLOSE: “I’m Karolyn Bolay…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49