And that is why Alex Avery with the Hudson Institute, believes Michael Pollon should not be advising President Obama on food production issues. The Hudson Institute is a conservative "think tank" in D.C. OPEN: "Michael Pollon, renowned author…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:40

In an effort to keep production costs affordable, Karen Brewer and her family are keeping a close watch on corn prices this year. Last year the Okemah, OK pork producer had to compete with the ethanol industry. OPEN: "Karen Brewer and her family are…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

Neil Dirks, National Pork Council CEO talks about their on-going efforts to research humane methods for handling and processing pigs. He says consumers want to know that pork producers care about their animals. OPEN: "Pork producers want consumers…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

State Rep. Don Armes and Sen. Mike Schulz explain legislation that will set standards for the care and handling of livestock. They hope to avoid a Proposition 2 from happening here as it did in California last year. OPEN: "Two bill that will protect…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed Feb. 16-20 as Farm Bureau week in Oklahoma. Gov. Henry explains why it is important to recognize the farm group. We also hear from OFB President Mike Spradling. OPEN: (nat sound of proclamation) "The greeting in the state…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:53

In this report by OFB’s Dustin Mielke, we visit a wheat research field near Marshall, OK and learn from OSU scientist Wayne Whitmore how new varieties are tested before seed is distributed to farmers. OPEN: "The process of getting wheat…" CLOSE: "I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58

Jane Hayden with Chicago-based Feeding America, is grateful for the help from farmers as her group struggles to feed hungry people who can’t afford groceries. She says no one should be hungry in the U.S. OPEN: "We have a land…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

In other words, will there be enough meat, at affordable prices, despite the tough times for cattle producers? Purdue’s Chris Hurt says food prices should rise by only about 2 percent compared to 6 percent last year. OPEN: "I don’t know if…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00