Yes, says Oklahoma State U. Economist Michael Dicks. But how can that be true when farmers are dealing with high input costs and severe drought? Dicks explains it’s a matter of keeping costs of fixed assets low. OPEN: "Rising energy costs, land values…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:33

JoAnn Cunningham, Cashmere, WA discusses a new organization she is working with call Ag Com. She explains their goal is to dispel myths about agriculture. OPEN: "JoAnn Cunningham is a concerned…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

OFB President Steve Kouplen says "it’s a good thing" when asked about the request for federal disaster designation for all 77 Oklahoma counties. The Beggs rancher says he can’t remember a drier period. OPEN: "Calling it the driest he has ever…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

It’s not a suggestion, rather a strong order, says Jim Phillips, former business editor for Progressive Farmer magazine. Phillips recently told a group of Oklahoma farm leaders they need to work with the media. OPEN: "Farmers must get public opinion…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56

Steve Suther, Director of Industry Information for Certified Angus Beef (CAB) says branded beef products are gaining popularity, lead by the high quality of CAB products. OPEN: "In an attempt to set themselves apart…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

But not very quickly in Oklahoma as there are only 2 E-85 fueling stations in Oklahoma City. Michelle Kautz, National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition, talks about this fuel blend of 85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gas. OPEN: "Automobile owners are learning…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56

Barry Barth farms in Doran, MN but he and his family have been making the annual trek south to custom harvest wheat in northern Oklahoma for 65 years. He discusses some of the challenges. OPEN: "My grandpa…in 1941…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56

It was a busy, hectic time around the Saltfork branch elevator near Lamont in northern Oklahoma as the wheat trucks rolled in to dump their cargo. In Mike Bobbitt’s fields nearby, the yields were better than expected. OPEN: "Oh yeah…good time…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00