And that means David Smith has his hands full. The Lindsey, OK farmer, who also has a job off the farm, has to make sure the baby calves and their mommas are in good shape, especially when a snow storm hits. OPEN: "This is a busy but enjoyable…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: […]

When a winter storm hits Tim Taylor groans. The Stillwater, OK young farmer must work twice as hard and long to take care of his cattle. But he appreciates the beneficial moisture the storm brings to his land. OPEN: "The Farmers’ Almanac nailed this one on…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:28

National Food Check Out Day is the day the average American consumer has earned enough income to buy enough groceries for the rest of the year. Here is how farmers celebrated the day in Oklahoma. OPEN: (nat sound of grocery store)…"As the cans of green beans…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:53

But Ray Brownfield says land values continue skyrocket. Brownfield is a real estate specialist from Chicago and he says investors are gobbling up land for recreation, not agriculture use. OPEN: "It’s an interesting…never seen…38 years…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48

Oklahoma State U. scientist Kyle Freeman has just returned from Mexico where he has been working on a three-year study of efficient nitrogen use. He says U.S. farmers should use less fertilizer at planting time. OPEN: "High Plains wheat producers…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47

Once again rural lobbyists will have to fight off proposals to increase fuel taxes in Oklahoma. Farm Bureau’s Jeramy Rich says proposals to add 5 cents on gasoline and 8 cents on diesel hurts rural areas the most. OPEN: "Oklahoma could have one of the higher…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:03

Steve Kouplen, Beggs, OK and OFB President, will join six other state Farm Bureau leaders in March on a trade mission to China. Kouplen talks about the goals of the trip and why he is participating. OPEN: "One point three billion people translates…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02

During a visit to Oklahoma (Jan. 25-27), Ambassadpr Yang Jiechi told agiculture and business leaders he wants to buy more of our products. Last year China purchased $58 million of Oklahoma goods. OPEN: "During a visit…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:20