Oklahoma FFA members stopped by the Farm Bureau booth during the recent FFA convention and filled out a brief survey. Many said they are concerned about the economy and too much government involvement. OPEN: “The economy, too much…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

A 25-member team of beef producers competed in the April 25 marathon to spread the message about beef and a healthy lifestyle. We talked with several team members prior to the race. OPEN: “I have logged over…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51

Rural issues are important to Lt. Gov. Jari Askins and that is why she took time to visit with a group of Farm Bureau members gathered in Enid April 22. Enid farmer Joe Peeper said it was “democracy in action.” OPEN: “Late afternoon thunderstorms…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

Richard Castle had never planted wheat in December but the Jett, OK farmer was forced to this past winter because it was too wet in October. Castle has 3,000 acres and he says it is looking decent right now. OPEN: “When Richard Castle…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau” TIME: 1:57

In the first of two reports on the 75th anniversary of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Dustin Mielke visits with NRCS Director David White. They focus on conservation efforts in Oklahoma. OPEN: “75 years of conservation…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau TIME: 1:43

In this segment, Dustin continues his conversation with David White. The focus is on voluntary efforts in cooperation with farmers and ranchers being critical to protect natural resources. OPEN: “Taking care of the land…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:38

During the mid-April trip to Washington, D.C., Dustin Mielke corralled Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas and they talked about climate change legislation, the EPA, crop insurance and 2010 elections. OPEN: (Nat sound…) “The halls of the U.S….” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau TIME: 1:56

Angie Gaines, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, explains the details of the annual letter carriers food drive May 8. She says they are hoping to receive more than 800,000 pounds of non-perishable food goods. OPEN: “When you go to the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49