At broadcast time, the Senate had completed work on a Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) amendment to the new energy bill. OFB President Steve Kouplen, Beggs, Okla., says this is good for agriculture. OPEN: "Congress is working on legislation…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:38

One day we’re talking with Clara Wichert, Fairview, Okla., about her 50 bushel wheat yields, and then suddenly it’s all gone. Here’s the interview before the storms hit. OPEN: "The wheat looks awesome…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:03

As part of the "May is Beef Month" celebration, the Oklahoma Beef Council recently donated 35,000 all-beef hot dogs to the school lunch program in Oklahoma City. Misty Henson explains the event. OPEN: "35,000 all-beef hot dogs were…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:06

Earlier this year we thought they would adjourn before the scheduled closing day of May 30. Lobbyist Jeramy Rich says now that doesn’t seem possible…there are just too many issues unresolved. OPEN: "It now appears the Oklahoma…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:40

Hot, dry winds have pushed the wheat crop to maturity in southwest Oklahoma and combines could start any day now, says Mike Schulz. He farms near Altus, Okla., and he says the crop does not look promising. OPEN: "The combines could be rolling…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Jim Hadwiger, Cherokee, OK, says alfalfa is more profitable than wheat but it is considerably more work. He adds the hay market is lower today as the spring grazing season typically reduces demand. OPEN: "He is never going to complain…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:01

Frank Austin has devoted much of his 66 years on this earth to conservation efforts. The Geary, OK farmer recently received the Oklahoma Beef Council’s Environmental Steward Award. OPEN: "It will take five years for…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55