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

Commodity analyst Bob Brown says the higher prices paid to livestock producers this year could mean higher prices at the grocery store. And, it might not be temporary, as he sees a long-term situation developing here. OPEN: (Nat sound of auctioneer) “Higher prices in the sale ring…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Estelle Grasset, Fertilizer Institute spokesperson, says the proposed climate change legislation to could have a severe negative impact on the commercial fertilizer industry. OPEN: “Estelle Grasset is no fan of…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

Nancy Jackson, spokesperson for the Windpowering America program, talks about the growing potential for windpower in the High Plains. A major challenge is boosting the power grid. OPEN: “This is the biggest…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

If you ask Jimmy Wayne Kinder which crop he prefers…wheat or canola…he will tell you canola will be more profitable this year. He has 2,000 acres of each crop near Walters in southern Oklahoma. OPEN: “Jimmy Wayne Kinder and his family…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05

Antoine Ehouman lives in Ivory Coast, West Africa but he is studying agriculture at Cameron University, in Lawton, OK and recently told me this is helping him fulfill his dream of improving his country. OPEN: “Antoine Ehouman is a living…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Everywhere he looks, Antoine Ehouman sees wheat and cattle as he drives around Oklahoma. The Ivory Coast resident loves Oklahoma agriculture and hopes to use the knowledge to improve his country. OPEN: “In a country known more for…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

Audrey Harmon is traveling to Baltimore, MD June 24-26 to receive her award as the winner of the National Excellence in Teaching Agriculture. She teaches kindergarten at Morrison, OK elementary school. OPEN: “It’s a lot of fun…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48