State Senator Daisy Lawler, Duncan, OK, is the first woman to chair the senate agriculture committee. She comes to the job well prepared after living ona farm and marrying an agriculture leader. OPEN: "For the first time in Oklahoma’s history…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

OFB’s Nicola Freeman interviews Susan Herring, USDA Conservation District Manager, concerning a Women in Ag Conference recently held in Perry, OK. Another conference is scheduled for April in Enid. OPEN: "Empowering and educating rural.." CLOSE: "…I’m Nicola Freeman…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

David McGuire’s job is getting easier. He is the biotechnology director for the U.S. Grains Council and he says many countries now accept U.S.-grown GMO corn and soybeans. But there is still work to be done. OPEN: "It’s getting easier for U.S. farmers…" CLOZE: "for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:33

U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn-OK told a group of Farm Bureau leaders this week he does not support a proposed 5.6 percent cut in agriulture mandatory spending cuts while other parts of the budget are cut less than 1 percent. OPEN: "President and USDA…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:34

When Don Jeans weighed a few cattle the other day he was suprised to learn they had gained so much, considering how muddy it has been on his farm near Blackwell, OK. He wants to soon begin planting corn. OPEN: "Like mot farmers Don Jeans welcomes…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TME: 1:38

Miss Oklahoma Elizabeth Kinney tells anyone who will listen, that it is our responsibility to help feed those less fortunate. She says no one should have to go to bed hungry in a state that grows so much food. OPEN: "One out of five Oklahoma children go to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: […]

Elizabeth Kinney, the current Miss Oklahoma, explains growing up in rural Mooreland, OK actually helped her prepare to wear the crown. After completing her education, she wants to return home as a TV journalist. OPEN: "Growing up in a rural area may…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44

Wet weather has kept Fred Wyatt out of the cotton fields near Frederick in southwest Oklahoma. He tells OFB’s Nicola Freeman he still has more than 600 acres of cotton to harvest, but time is running out fast! OPEN: "In southwest Oklahoma most cotton…" CLOSE: "…Nicola Freeman…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:45

As we continue our coversation with USDA Secretary Mike Johanns, he says the agriculture budget cuts are necessary to help President Bush eliminate the budget deficit. OPEN: "U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. TIME: 1:56