During a biofuels field day last month on Burton Harmon’s farm near Stillwater, OK, farmers learned they can be fuel self sufficient. We talked with both Harmon and Paul Freundt about turning crops into fuel. OPEN: (Nat sound of oil seed crusher) … “Watching the canola oil…” CLOSE: “… for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: […]

Paul Freundt believes this is going to be a great year for Oklahoma farmers. Freundt farms near Guthrie, OK and believes his diverse cropping plan will give him many marketing options. OPEN: “This is just…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:42

A group of 59 rural Oklahoma women brought baked goods to the state capitol April 15 for the 30th annual Farm-City Festival. OFB Women’s Committee chairperson Clara Wichert coordinated the event. OPEN: (Nat sound….welcome to…) … “Clara Wichert farms near…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Grain elevator managers have been stressed worrying about meeting the demands of farmers forward contracting wheat. American Farm Bureau Economist Bob Young says harvest should ease the stress. OPEN: “With only about one month left before…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

USDA Ag. Sec. Ed Schafer says the farm bill should contain a permanent disaster provision because farmers are constantly faced with weather disasters that are out of their control. But will there be enough money? OPEN: "If Ed Schafer has his way, he…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

That’s what USDA Sec. Ed Schafer told me during an exclusive interview in his office April 3. He said consumers don’t often understand just how good a deal the farm bill is for them. OPEN: "As Congress struggles to put…" CLOSE: "…for the Okalhoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58

During our visit to Washington, D.C. last week I interviewed Dale Moore, Chief of Staff for USDA Ag. Sec. Ed Schafer. Moore, a former Kansas farm boy, said he is optimistic the bill will be complete by April 18. OPEN: "April 18…that’s the deadline…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

In this report, OFB’s Dustin Mielke talks with Scott Neufeld, Fairview, OK. Neufeld says his wheat looks too good to be true. But there is a long time yet before harvest in June. OPEN: "Hold your breath…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

A group of 75 Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders visited Washington, D.C. March 30-April 3. Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas welcomed the visit. OFB President Mike Spradling said it was worth the effort. OPEN: (nat sound of meeting)… "Oklahoma Congressman Frank…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04