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

Joe Peeper farms near Enid, OK and after a week of severe cold weather he is wondering how his young wheat crop will survive. Peeper says he is optimistic the crop will be okay and thrive once spring arrives. OPEN: “A week of zero…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

The latest informal survey of retail food prices by the American Farm Bureau show prices declined in the fourth quarter of 2009. Economist Stephanie Gambrell says food prices should stabilize in 2010. OPEN: “Retail food prices ended…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

A K-State study showing agriculture could profit from proposed climate change legislation has drawn the ire of Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas. He is the ranking minority member on the House Ag. Committee. OPEN: “Agricultural economists at…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

In the first of a 3-part series on cloning animals, Dustin Mielke talks to Dr. Barry Pollard, owner of a registered Angus cattle herd near Enid, OK. Pollard says cloning plays a unique role in his production. OPEN: (Nat sound)”Can you tell which one…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

In part 2, Mielke continues his conversation with Dr. Pollard as Pollard explains how he uses cloning on his Angus cattle and why few beef cattle are actually cloned. OPEN: “Remember Dolly the sheep?…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

In the third and final part of his series on animal cloning, Mielke wraps up his conversation with Dr. Pollard. The Enid, OK rancher says cloning plays an important role but it actually is a very small part of his operation. OPEN: “America’s farmers and ranchers…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: […]