OSU’s Larry Sanders believes many people have become too dependent on groups to lobby for them instead of contact lawmakers themselves. This could be hampering the democratic process. OPEN: "Larry Sanders believes…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:41

Perhaps, says Larry Sanders, Agriculture Economist at Oklahoma State Univeristy. Lawmakers have been able to appease the groups by funding their needs but money is tight. Now what? OPEN: "There will come a time, says…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:42

Jon Leeds will soon be planting corn on his farm near Webbers Falls in eastern Oklhaoma. He would like to have the new farm bill in place before planting. So would his Congressman, Dan Boren. OPEN: "About one month from now…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Buereau." TIME: 1:50

At the Agricultural and Rural Development Summit, Jan. 18-20, St. Louis, MO, participants gave Oklahoma’s SB709 (the manure bill) the Distinguished Award for Legislation. State Sen. Ron Justice talks about the bill. OPEN: "Last year Oklahoma lawmakers…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

Stacy Simunek is excited about the prospects of his wheat crop. The Ponca City, OK wheat producer says the crop conditions are better than a year ago. Now if we can just get the perfect conditions to continue! OPEN: "The wheat crop is…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46

U.S. Ambassador and trade official Richard Crowder says the continuing stigma of BSE (Mad Cow disease) is a major obstacle for U.S. livestock producers. But Crowder said he is optimistic of increasing exports. OPEN: "With record high feed…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51

Keith Collins, the just-retired chief economist for the USDA, received the Distinguished Service to Agriculture award during the recent AFBF convention. He told us the farm economy looks bright. OPEN: "For the past several weeks…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:06

Once again the wonderful smell of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls attracted huge crowds to the Oklahoma booth during the recent AFBF convention in New Orleans. Keith Kisling, Burlington, OK, coordinated the booth. OPEN: (Nat sound of visitors to booth) …"Keith Kisling had just…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Barry Bushue, an Oregan fruit and ornamental horticulture producer, has been chosen by voting delegates as the new vice president of the nation’s largest farm organization. He’s no stranger to Oklahoma. OPEN: "Barry Bushue is a…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02