When Keeff Felty checked his wheat the other day he noticed it had been “burned” by the severe cold. But the Altus, OK farmer says the actual crown of the plants are okay and should recover when the weather improves. OPEN: “It looks like Keeff Felty’s…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

Ryan McMullen, state director of the USDA’s Rural Development Agency, uses a medical term to describe the health of Oklahoma rural economy. He says federal stimulus funds are helping the economy recover. OPEN: “Rural Oklahomans have been…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

For those old enough to remember when electricity came to rural Oklahoma, Ryan McMullen says it was a great boost to the infrastructure. The USDA official says the same things will happen with Internet access. OPEN: “Ryan McMullen believes…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

In this report Dustin Mielke talks with Roger Merkel, associate professor, American Institute for Goat Research, Langston, OK. Merkel describes how he is working on new uses for goat milk. OPEN: “Milk might make a…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Farm Bureau economist Terry Francl says wacky weather conditions can influence the market, as indicated by the brutal winter in many parts of the country. His advice: pay close attention to the markets and react quickly. OPEN: “We all know how unsettled the weather…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:41

It might surprise you to learn that peppers, cabbage, spinach, potatoes are all grown commerically in southwest Oklahoma. Merlin Schantz grows some of those crops on his century-old farm near Hydro. OPEN: “Potatoes, spinach, cilantro…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Large grain surpluses around the globe could mean lower grain prices according to AFBF Economist Terry Francl. But Francl says there are other factors to consider in addtion to large supplies. OPEN: “Most farmers harvested…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59