The winters can be brutal in southwestern Wyoming, says Justin Ellis. That is where he farms and ranches with his family. He says dealing with the weather is tough but he loves the rural lifestyle. OPEN: “As a young rancher Justin…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

Chris Chinn farms with her husband in Missouri and this year she is chairman of the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers committee. She discusses some of the challenges they face and how to deal with the issues. OPEN: “It’s not easy being a young…” CLOSE: “ .. for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Bandy Silk farms with his family near Sayre in western Oklahoma and he says the toughest challenge is finding enough affordable land to continue farming and ranching. OPEN: “After the cattle are fed….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

You can see it in his eyes and hear it in his voice…Matt Rush is passionate about agriculture. This New Mexico young rancher says there is a bright future in this business and offers advice for others. OPEN: “It’s not easy fighting the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:39

Matt Rush is a young farmer and rancher from Dora, New Mexico and is a member of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. He believes it’s important to speak out for agriculture. OPEN: “When Matt Rush walks the halls…” CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Warmer weather has made us forget the bitter cold days of winter, but Veterinarian Jeff Pollock, Taloga, OK says the cold hurts cattle and wheat production in western Oklahoma. But it’s still better than last year. OPEN: “Really, really cold…” CLOSE: “…I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas reminds us the President “proposes” and Congress “disposes” legislation. That’s his way of saying Congress will be the deciding power on the 2007 farm bill. OPEN: “When it comes to the 2007 farm…” CLOSE: “ .. for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

That’s the spring forecast from cotton analyst Sharon Johnson with First Capitol Group, Atlanta, GA. She believes many cotton farmers will shift acres out of cotton into corn and other ethanol-producing crops. OPEN: “Cotton prices will stabilize this…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:42

Monte Tucker farms nears Sweetwater in western Oklahoma and when he is not fooling around with crops or cows, he’s writing a weekly newspaper column called “What’s Under My Hat.” OPEN: “Monte Tucker is a big man…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05