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

Another week in the High Plains…another snow storm. For Will Cubbage that means another week of fighting mud on his ranch near Bartlesville in northern Oklahoma. He notes the cattle handle it better than the humans. OPEN: “Muddy….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:38

Celebrate March as national nutrition month with a handful of peanuts! That’s the word from Ryan Lepicier with the National Peanut Board. He says peanuts are packed with protein and vitamins. OPEN: “March is…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Roger Merkel, associate professor at the American Institute for Goat Research, Langston, OK. Merkel says goats play an important role in the lives of many third world citizens. OPEN: “In the U.S….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Nancy Jackson, spokesperson for Windpowering America, a wind energy promotion program for the U.S. Department of Energy, says the High Plains is well suited to produce power needed for electric cars. OPEN: “This is the windiest time…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau” TIME: 1:43

Nancy Jackson says they can co-exist without harming the environment. Some wildlife officials are concerned the turbine towers confuse ground-nesting birds that may consider the towers as “predator perches.” OPEN: (nat sound of hawk)..”That’s the sound of..” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01