Dustin Mielke talks with Stillwater, OK, farmer Richard Pratz about the problems caused by frequent spring rains. Pratz is not complaining about the rain, but it has caused some disease problems for his wheat. OPEN: (Nat sound of rain) “It’s a sound that has…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Last December, a TV crew for the Discovery Channel spent several days on Matt and Kelli Muller’s farm north of Altus. We were there and asked Matt about the show and working with the California crew. OPEN: “With a variety of machinery…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

The Discovery Channel’s “Hazard Pay” TV show will feature an episode shot on Matt and Kelli Muller’s farm near Altus, OK. The show airs Wednesday, May 23rd at 7 p.m. We talked with host Curt Doussett. OPEN: “The inherent dangers of an Oklahoma…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

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* report by Dustin Mielke Oklahoma Cong. Dan Boren explains legislation that would change the definition of a commercial truck, increasing the weight limit. Farmers are concerned they could be ticketed unless the law is changed. OPEN: “Moving commodities and equipment…” CLOSE: “….I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

Montana sheep producer Bob Gilbert talks about the growing demand for lamb. He says typically Americans don’t eat much lamb, but a growing ethnic market both here and overseas is boosting demand and prices. OPEN: “Bob Gilbert has more than 100…” CLOSE: “ .. for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:44

Bob Gilbert, American Wool Council representative, explains new research that is making wool fire-proof and possibly resistant to shrapnel and bullets, too. This is good news for our military in Iraq. OPEN: “Sheep producers are helping protect…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:28

As Congress works on legislation making it illegal to process horse carcasses, Steve Kopperud says this will actually lead to more inhumane treatment of horses and is bad for the agriculture industry. OPEN: “Two bills now working….” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Steve Kopperud, Policy Directions, Inc., recently told an Oklahoma Farm Bureau group animal welfare activists want them to revert to production methods of a hundred years ago. OPEN: “Animal welfare activists want farmers…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59