Brent Haken is a young farmer and vocational agriculture teacher at Morrison, Okla. He recently represented Oklahoma as a finalist in the AFBF discussion contest. OPEN: “Brent Haken is back at work…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

After she received AFBF’s distinguished service award, we talked with Temple Grandin about the animal ag advocacy class at Oklahoma State U. She supports the class and we must admit both the good and bad animal ag practices. OPEN: “Temple Grandin’s name…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Marty and Crystal Williams were recognized at the recent AFBF convention as one of the top young farmers in the country. The Williams farm near Red Rock, Okla. OPEN: “Marty and Crystal…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

AFBF President Bob Stallman talks about some of the key issues voting delegates reaffirmed their strong stance on, including the EPA, farm data and interstate commerce. OPEN: “Voting delegates at the just…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

More than 4,500 farmers and ranchers from throughout the country attended the American Farm Bureau convention in San Diego, CA. OKFB President Tom Buchanan said the business session was “calm and mild.” OPEN: “Calm and mild…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

2014 was a good year for promoting beef…

Veteran rancher Jay O’Brien, Amarillo, TX, says even in the semi-arid plains, grazing livestock actually improves the land. OPEN: “Should ranchers …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:06

Yes, it can be done, but Dr. Brett Carver, OSU wheat breeding scientist, says the rain has to fall at the right time for the high tech genetics to kick in. OPEN: “The Holy Grail for wheat…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

Now in it’s fifth year, the class, taught by Dr. Jerry Fitch, is training tomorrow’s animal agriculture leaders to be industry advocates. OPEN: “Five years ago…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00