Gatlin Goodson’s grand champion steer sold for a record $101,000 at the recent Oklahoma Youth Expo. OKFB President Tom Buchanan explains why the farm group participated in the premium auction. OPEN: (nat sound)“And when the auctioneer’s gavel…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Approximately 58 farmers and ranchers from around the state participated in this year’s OKFB commodity tour in northeast Oklahoma. Charlie Coblentz’s family dairy near Chouteau, was one the selected stops. OPEN: “A bus load of farmers…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

State Sen. Jason Smalley and State Rep. Tom Newell explain why they support HJR 1012, the “right to farm” reslution that has passed the Oklahoma House and now goes to Senate Rules Committee. OPEN: “State Rep. Tom….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Both county and state Farm Bureau leaders lobbied state legislators March 24 to support HJR 1012, which would guarantee Oklahomans the right to use modern farming and ranching methods. OPEN: “Oklahoma farmers and…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Consumers Consider Beef A Comfort Food

John Morris is a young farmer and rancher near Walters, Okla., who believes timely rains the past several months, will be enough to help his pastures survive this year. OPEN: “Timely rains the past…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

For Jimmy Smith, Elk City, Okla., the prospects of a continuing drought this spring are discouraging. In this report he talks about his options, which could mean not planting cotton. OPEN: “After four years of…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:37

James Gammil, Oklahoma Rural Water Districts Assoc., talks about their concerns as the drought continues to grip much of the state. OPEN: “The on-going drought…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:40

We talked with several lawmakers participating in the annual Oklahoma Youth Expo Legislative Day, March 17. This is the world’s largest youth livestock event, celebrating it’s 100th anniversary this year. OPEN: (nat sound) “State Rep. Scott …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01