That’s the name of a new non-fiction book chronicling the 35 years Joe Neil has been a grain and livestock producer in northeast Oklahoma. The book is in the final editing stages now and will soon be on the shelf. OPEN: "35 years of fighting the weather…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

Joe Neil looked at the new environmental regulations for his Welch, Okla. feedlot and decided it was going to cost too much to make the necessary changes. So, he closed the door and moved on. OPEN: "Sometimes you have to know when to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02

Like giant bug eyes in the dark, High Plains wheat producers have been shining their tractor lights on dusty fields, rushing to get the crop planted. In this report we talk with Biron Shirley, Alva, Okla. OPEN: "Driving through High Plains farm country…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

In central Oklahoma, near Crescent, Bruce Carlson has delayed planting 800 acres of wheat, hoping for a rain. It has been several months since measurable rain has fallen on his farm and he’s concerened. OPEN: "Bruce Carlson has farmed…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:01

"You can’t hug a cow," says Eddie Mandrell. He raises goats, horses and dogs on his small ranch hear Mountain View in southwest Oklahoma. This is a fun story as Eddie talks aobut his goat herd. OPEN: (nat sounds of bells around teh goats’ neck)…"When Eddie Mandrell wants to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." […]

Despite high prices, Roger Stinchcomb is buying cattle tp feed this winter on his ranch near Ada in southeastern Oklahoma. He reduces price risk by using the futures market. OPEN: "Record high prices…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:06

Calvin Brady’s soybeans near Welch in northeastern Oklahoma need one last drink before harvest. Meanwhile he harvests the early beans adn the results are only average. Nicola Freeman has the story. OPEN: "Welch farmer Calvin Brady…" CLOSE: "…I’m Nicola Freeman…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:32

Curt Roberts knew better but he was in a hurry to harvest teh soybeans on his Luther, Okla. farm. When the combine was plugged by weeds he tried to unclog the header by himself, but slipped and fell into the header. OPEN: "It had been a long day in the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm […]