Monosem Precision Planters was the first North American vacuum seed planters and during a recent tour we learned of a connection between ag and NASCAR. OPEN: “Tucked into an industrial…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

If you can, you’re a liar!, says Dr. Lowell Catlett, economics professor and dean at New Mexico State U. He says we can’t predict the future, but we can be ready for it! OPEN: “Dr. Lowell Catlett believes…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

During a recent tour of Lavender Valley Acres farm near Apache in southern Oklahoma, we learned how this aromatic plant can be used for many purposes. OPEN: “When you think of…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

After U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor’s defeat, some said immigration reform is dead for now. Not true, says Kristi Boswell, director of congressional relations for American Farm Bureau. OPEN: “When U.S. Rep….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Rural fire departments being targeted by EPA rule…

Dr. Lowell Catlett, economics professor and dean at New Mexico State U., says the world can afford more food…and complain about it at the same time! OPEN: “We’re living in a…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

The month of June was the 23rd wettest June on record for Oklahoma. Gale Thompson’s farm near Erick, Oklahoma, benefited from some of that welcome moisture! OPEN: “For the past four…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

The EPA says surplus military trucks, a long time source for rural fire departments, do not meet new emission standards. OKFB’s John Collison says this makes no sense. OPEN: “Remodeled military trucks…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05

Gale Thompson has 250 acres of irrigated potatoes on his farm near Erick in southwest Oklahoma. The land is leased to Premium Source Ag., which works with Frito Lay. OPEN: “Wheat, cotton, grain…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:06

During potato harvest in southwest Oklahoma, I talked with Mark Lynch, Premium Source Ag.,which handles the contract work of planting, harvesting and transporting spuds for Frito Lay. OPEN: (nat sound of potato digger) “A large red…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53