he 2010 Oklahoma legislative session kicked off it’s first week…

Economist John Anderson, Mississippi State University, expects all sectors of the livestock industry to improve in 2010, especially the dairy industry which saw huge losses in 2009. OPEN: “If you can ignore the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:45

Ryan McMullen believes renewable energy holds the key to rural Oklahom’s future. McMullen is director of USDA’s rural development agency and is responsible for improving the rural infrastructure. OPEN: “When Ryan McMullen rubs…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

That green stuff growing on bodies of water in the summer holds great potential for the ethanol market. Ryan McMullen believes green algae has many advantages over other sources for extracting ethanol. OPEN: “I’ve got a lot of that…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

Eldon Merklin describes how he prepares his cattle for a major winter storm. Merklin has a farm and ranch near Woodward in northwest Oklahoma. The key is have plenty of feed and fresh water. OPEN: “When old man winter…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Keeff Felty harvested a bountiful crop of cotton in 2009. In fact, he is still ginning part of that crop! But it’s now time to plan this springs’ crop. The Altus, OK farmer will plant 750 acres beginning in early May. OPEN: “Keeff Felty is still…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

As Speaker of the House, Rep. Chris Benge will have his hands full dealing with a huge state budget deficit. Benge says the budget will dominate the legislative session which starts Feb. 1. OPEN: “There are three things…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Speaker of the House Chris Benge says balancing Oklahoma’s budget will be difficult be he is optimistic because our economy is not as bad as in many other states that are dealing with large budget deficits. OPEN: “You’ve all heard about…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Annette Riherd farms with her husband Tom and two teenage sons near Oolagah in northeast Oklahoma. She was recently appointed to the 15-member USDA National Organic Standards Board. OPEN: “Last fall Annette Riherd introduced…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02