Dustin Mielke spends some time in the combine cab with Chad Budy as Budy cuts around mud holes to finish wheat harvest on his farm near Alva in northwest Oklahoma. Budy’s family has about 3,000 acres of wheat. OPEN: (nat sound of combine) “This is what farmer…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” […]

Hope and Ryan Pjesky have just finished harvesting their 800 acres of wheat near Goltry in northwest Oklahoma. Hope says the protein was good, as was the yield. Unfortunately the price was not good. OPEN: “Hope and Ryan Pjesky can take…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

During a recent visit to Wisconsin, we talked with dairy farmer Bill Bruins. He said things are better now than a year ago. As we wrap up June Dairy Month discussions this is a “good news” feature. OPEN: “It’s a time of year…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05

There are more than 12,000 dairies in Wisconsin, more than in any other state. But as Bill Bruins explains, it’s not because of the warm weather! He keeps all of his 600 dairy cattle inside year around. OPEN: “As we swelter…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:41

In this report by summer intern Karolyn Bolay, we learn how important the local sale barn is to the community. She recently spent time at the Holdenville Livestock Market in southeast Oklahoma. OPEN: “The Holdenville Livestock…” CLOSE: “I’m Karolyn Bolay…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:45

Despite some difficult economic times in the dairy business, Will Gilmer remains an optimist. We asked the Alabama farmer how he remains optimistic and what are some of the challenges he faces today. OPEN: “As a dairy farmer the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57