Mike Bolay, Perry, OK, is preparing his fields once again for dryland corn this spring. He hopes to harvest an even better crop than last year, but growing corn in north central Oklahoma can be a challenge. OPEN: "Last year it was a successful experiment…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44

During a recent Friday night at the Enid, OK Ramada Inn, Farm Bureau leaders from a 3-county area broke bread with their elected officials. It was a cozy environment for candidly discussing the issues. OPEN: "(Nat sounds of farmers…)"The meeting room at the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 3:32

Janet Howard, Chickasha, OK elementary teacher, was recently selected Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year during Ag Day at the Capitol. Howard says she has a ton of fun teaching the youngsters. OPEN: "How do you teach a 6-year-old about…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

Paul Jackson, Apache, OK, is the 6th veteran farmer and rancher to be inducted into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame. He said he just wants to make the world a better place. OPEN: "Okay, we’d like to call…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04

Legislators, farmers and the general public mingled during Ag Day festivities at the Capitol March 25. It was a big day for agriculture, said Steve Kouplen, Beggs, OK rancher and OFB President. OPEN: "Everything from barbeque sauce to…" CLOSE: "…for the Okalhoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:38

Congress recently passed legislation to help farmers recover from drought damage, but Richard Newpher, AFBF Washington, D.C. office, says implementing and funding the program could be a challenge. OPEN: "Congress recently passed a bill giving…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

That’s one of many positives surfaced from a recent survey of consumer attitudes on agriculture and the environment, says Karen Trent, who helped direct the survey for Phillip Morris Co.’s "Shared Soluntions." OPEN: "Memo to farmers and ranchers…consumers love you…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:10

Michael Fortino is a research analyst, author and TV commentator who says farmers need to embrace technology or be left behind. Rapidly changing technology can help farmers meet consumer demands. OPEN: "There is good news and bad news…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

The wheat is that good on Chad Budy’s Alva, OK farm. He has 1,500 acres that are in excellent condition right now. A 50 bushel/acre yield would be about 15 bushels more than normal for northwest Oklahoma. OPEN: "Chad Budy desperately needs to have a good…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55