After they visited the state capitol, the young farmers spent the afternoon sorting and packaging food at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma City. Farmers Chad Selmon and Adam Marten explain why. OPEN: (Nat sound at food bank)”…Chad Selmon probably should…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

American Farm Bureau economist John Anderson explains why food prices were up 6 percent in the first quarter of 2010. Anderson says rising energy prices are the main reason. OPEN: “Food prices increased about…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau” TIME: 1:59

OFB’s Dustin Mielke reports on a town hall meeting sponsored by the Washita and Kiowa County Farm Bureaus. He has comments from farmer Gerald Nabors and State Sen. Tom Ivester. OPEN: (Nat sound of meeting)”…Have you ever wondered…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau TIME: 2:00

Charolette Halverson, National Education Center for Agriculture Safety, discusses the need for more programs on farm safety. The big push now is for programs on animals, tractors and ATV safety. OPEN: “Today’s farm can be a…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Scott Neufeld reports his wheat near Fairview in northwest Oklahoma is benefitting from the abundant winter moisture. However, the wet, cool, winter has delayed the crops’ progress by about two weeks. OPEN: “It’s been a good winter…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Jackie Harper, Cordell, OK wheat, cattle and cotton grower. Harper says the wet, cool winter forced him to feed all his hay, but the moisture should help with cotton planting. OPEN: “It’s been a long, windy…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Linda Gunsaulis teaches 4th graders in Fairview, OK and on March 25 was named the 2010 Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. She explains why this is important. OPEN: (nat sound of ceremony) “…And with that…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

That state legislature is asking the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to implement a $50 fee for water permits to irrigate crops. Farmers Dennis Slagel and Dean Smith explain why that is not a good idea. OPEN: “$50 doesn’t sound like…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58