In this report, Dustin Mielke talks with Joe Bates, Altus, OK cotton farmer. Bates, who has over 5,000 acres of cotton, reports the crop looks great, especially the irrigated fields. Harvest should start in late September. OPEN: “Down in southwest Oklahoma…” CLOSE: “I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

The oil from soybeans is being used in many different and intersting ways today. Karen Fear, soybean producer from Indiana, describes several new uses, including soybean polymers for foam seat cushions. OPEN: “Did you know that you can…” CLOSE: …for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

In his new book “The Truth About Organic Foods”, author Alex Avery writes about some of the myths associated with organic foods. Avery also works for the consevative think tank, the Hudson institute. OPEN: “Organic foods are always…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

Yes says Alex Avery. In his controversial new book, “The Truth About Organic Foods,” Avery explains how some so-called envrionmental-friendly methods can actually do more harm than good. OPEN: “Perhaps you’ve heard that…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

The Payne County fair in Stillwater this year featured a special bucket calf show sponsored by the Young Farmers and Ranchers. The winndr describes how he “connected” with his “blind” calf with no tail. OPEN: (nat sounds of county fair) “The Payne County fair in…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

Not really. But John Grundman is passionate about pecans. The Shawnee, OK famer says this could be a very good year for pecan production in Oklahoma. We could be a top 5 producing state this year. OPEN: “John Grundman is…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Richard Wild talks about his good-looking peanut crop hard by the Red River in southern Oklahoma. Unfortunately peanut prices are not so good and he expects a 20 percent income reduction. OPEN: “The Red River meanders back…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

Maybe, says Rick McCarty, VP of issue analysis for the National Cattleman’s Beef Association. The NCBA conducted a recent survey that shows consumers are concerned about climate change and beef production. OPEN: “What consumers say is…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

According to the NCBA’s latest consumer survey, beef consumption slows when the economy slows. Rick McCarty talks about why consumer demand appears to be flagging now but could soon pick up. OPEN: “The slow economy is…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. TIME: 1:53