Business and education leaders want to increase property taxes to fund teacher salaries in Oklahoma. OFB’s Jeramy Rich says it would be better to use a broad-based sales tax rather than property taxes. OPEN: "Oklahoma lawmakers will again struggle with…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44

OFB Lobbyist Jeramy Rich describes several key issues, including proposals to increase property taxes during the 2004 Oklahoma legislative session which begins on Monday, Feb. 2 in Oklahoma City. OPEN: "The 2004 session of the Oklahoma…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51

Hugh Wayman has designed an automatic cattle feeder that makes it easier to feed his cattle 100 miles from his Oklahoma City residence. The invention was recently on display at the Farm Bureau convention. OPEN: "If necessity is the mother of…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:40

This is going to be a good year for grain farmers, says Bob Young, chief economist for the American Farm Bureau. And despite the BSE scare, cattle prices will give producers a chance to profit. OPEN: "With adequate, but not surplus growth…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

Monte Reese, director of the national beef check-off program describes several new beef products and how they will benefit consumers. Bob Eitzen, Fairview, OK also says the check-off is good for producers. OPEN: "Every time a beef producer sells…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:19

During the recent American Farm Bureau convention trade show, Hope Pjesky, Goltry, OK, explained the costs of producing an acre of wheat in northwestern Oklahoma. It was part of the Idea Exchange exhibit. OPEN: "What is the value of an acre of…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:37

Keith Kisling, Burlington, OK, wanted farmers from around the country to see his "Hydraulic Super Hopper" invention during the recent American Farm Bureau convention trade show. OPEN: "Like many farmers, when faced with…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:07

Bob Young, Farm Bureau chief economist, says a recent Farm Bureau survey on consumer beef consumption habits don’t surprise him. The BSE scare won’t impact consumption but it will impact price. OPEN: "A recent survey by the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54