Shawn Classen is a young farmer who believes in working hard and taking chances. That’s why the Fairview, OK resident recently started a new custom agriculture business. OPEN: "The entrepreneurial spirit is alive…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47

Jeramy Rich certainly hopes so! Farmers and ranchers are not asking for more money but they do believe some things can be done that won’t cost the state any money. Liability reform is one example. OPEN: "Oklahoma farmers and ranchers don’t…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:01

Farm Bureau’s Jeramy Rich expects agriculture to suffer equally with other segments of Oklahoma’s economy as lawmakers grapple with the budget defecit this year. The session ends in late May. OPEN: "I think you’re gonna see…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

A dry winter so far is causing concern for Tom Buchanan. He farms near Altus in southwest Oklahoma. OPEN: "It’s been a dry winter so far…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02

That’s what many people say about factories and industrial development. But Ralph Meade says it’s just fine to put an ethanol plant near his farm in north central Oklahoma. OPEN: "Factories, refineries, warehouses…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:38

Economic case studies indicate north central Oklahoma is a good place for an ethanol plant. Todd Sneller, Nebraska Ethanol Board, says Oklahoma has many positive reason for building the plant. OPEN: "Oklahoma is a good place for…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:05

Ralph Meade planted 30 acres of winter barley on his farm near Medford, OK. He plans to use the crop as seedstock for an ethanol plant. His enthusiasm for ethanol is contagious. OPEN: "In mid winter it looks just like wheat…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

Economist Mike Sands, Sparks Commodities, says all the ingredients are there for a good marketing year. Supplies are down, demand is steady to rising for beef and pork producers. OPEN: "Supplies are down, demand is…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:39

When cold weather hits, Mike Vache is ready. The Randlett, OK farmer and rancher says the recent cold snap did not cause any problems for his cattle. He would prefer 60 degree temperatures and so would the cattle! OPEN: "He’s not exactly laughing at the cold, but…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:39