Legislators and rural leaders exchanged ideas during the recent tri-county legislative breakfast in Bartlesville. Macy Strom, Copan, Okla., and State Sen. Eddie Fields agree the meeting is beneficial. OPEN: “All across the state this spring…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

U.S. Representative Frank Lucas explains why he is concerned about the USFWS listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species. “It’s now more important than you.” OPEN: “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

Farmers are urging state senators to vote “no” on HJR 1092, which raises the property tax cap for school shelters. OKFB’s John Collison explains why it should be defeated. OPEN: “A bill that would raise…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

More than 50 OKFB leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. April 6-10 to discuss key issues such as business tax exemptions. Linda Taggert, Ft. Cobb, Okla., and Josh Emerson, Checotah, Okla., talk about the trip. OPEN: “Farmers and ranchers need…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

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Climatologist Evelyn Browning Garriss says California officials should take a cue from Oklahoma and plan for droughts. That means increasing water storage facilities. OPEN: “The severe drought in…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

OSU Extension Grain Sorghum Specialist Rick Kochenower predicts farmers will plant close to a half million acres this year. The USDA forecast is for 330,000 acres. OPEN: “Texas and Kansas are…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Chet Vogt has a ranch near Elk Creek in northern California, and unlike many of his neighbors, he actually plans for droughts. OPEN: “The California drought…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

Keeff Felty farms near Altus in southwest Okla., and he says his wheat is looking good, despite the extremely dry weather. He expects to harvest the crop in late May. OPEN: “The wheat on Keeff…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:35