State Rep. Don Armes, chairman of the subcommittee on natural resources and regulatory services, expects election year politics to play a major role during the 2014 Oklahoma legislative session. OPEN: “Election year politics …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Bryan Rupp, meteorologist for KFDX-TV, Wichita Falls, TX, says the drought in southwest Oklahoma will continue into the summer months…and perhaps even longer. OPEN: “We just finished one of the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:09

OKFB President Tom Buchanan talks about some of the key ag issues that will be discussed during this year’s legislative session, Feb. 3 to May 30. OPEN: “The 2014 Oklahoma…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

OKFB President Tom Buchanan says it’s not perfect, but there is a lot to like about the new farm bill. Matt Muller, Altus, Okla., farmer, also says he can live with this bill. OPEN: “High Plains farmers and…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:14

And with that one word, U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, R-OK, Chairman of the House Ag. Committee, summed up his feelings as the House finally passed a new farm bill. OPEN: “Amazing…That’s how…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:07

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OKFB President Tom Buchanan, Altus, Okla., is saddened by the lack of funding for horse processing plant inspections. He owns horses and believes this is the best option. OPEN: “When Congress passed …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

When Congress passed the spending bill, there was no money to fund USDA inspections for horse processing plants. U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe and State Rep. Skye McNiel believe that’s a bad idea. OPEN: “The good news is…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

U.S. Rep. James Lankford, R-OK, announced Jan. 20, he will run for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tom Coburn. In this exclusive interview, he talks about the key issues he is working on for rural Oklahoma. OPEN: “Passing a new farm bill…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57