In 1944 Nellie Fern Nelson was a young Enid, Okla. farm wife attending her first Farm Bureau meeting. For her many years of service to the farm group, OFB have her the Distinguished Service to Farm Bureau award. OPEN: (Opens with 1944-era music) "The year was 1944…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:22

U.S. Sen Jim Inhofe says he is concerned about so-called eco-terrorists attacking animal scientists. He let us listen to a recording of recent testimony before his committee from an animal rights activist. OPEN: "During recent Congressional hearings…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:38

U.S. Senator Him Inhofe received OFB’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture award during their recent convention. The state’s senior senator says it is a great honor and holds special meaning for him. OPEN: "He has spent much of his time…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:49

Roland and Terry Pederson, Burlingotn, Okla. have been chosen Farm Bureau’s 2005 Farm Family of the Year. They credit their faith and hard work for their success on the northwest Oklahoma farm. OPEN: "One their first date together…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

Rains have not graced Oklahoma since August and for Paul Fruendt that means his Guthrie, Okla. farm is almost 12 inches shy of normal. He says the wheat is suffering, but for now there is water for the cattle. OPEN: "The wet, warm days of August are…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:53

During testimony before the House committee on energy and commerce, OFB President Steve Kouplen said animal manure should be considered fertilizer, not hazardous waste, as some politicians would claim. OPEN: "Animal manure is fertlizer, not…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

Voting delegates at the just-completed annual OFB convention pass resolutions on a variety of topics, said OFB President Steve Kouplen. In addition, they re-elected Kouplen to his fourth term as president. OPEN: "Re-enforcing the concept that…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:39

When Steve Kouplen returned from his trip "down under" he was shocked by the stark contrast with customs agents here compared to Australia and New Zealand. He is concerned our bio security is too lax. OPEN: "When Beggs, OK rancher Steve…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:28