Oklahoma Fourth District U.S. Rep. Tom Cole says immigration reform legislation could be overshadowed by the ongoing budget issues, but that does not diminish its importance. OPEN: “There has been a …” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

OKFB President Mike Spradling says the August meetings going on now around the state provide a good opportunity for OKFB members to discuss critical rural issues. OPEN: “For the next several weeks…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

During a town hall meeting in Woodward, Okla., Aug. 7, U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Ag. Committee, told us the farm bill is his number one priority. OPEN: “There is only one thing…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Beef Producers Partner With OK Academy Of Family Physcians

OKFB President Mike Spradling accompanied a group of OSU students to South Africa in late July. The students were participants in the Oklahoma Youth Expo scholarship program. OPEN: “A group of 10…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

During the wet July, John Pfeiffer’s cattle were able to “fatten up” on the green, lush grass and full ponds. It’s almost like they were transported to another state, Pfeiffer said. OPEN: “John Pfeiffer has just…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

AFBF’s Mary Kay Thatcher says farmers will be pressing Congress to take action on the farm bill, immigration reform and Mississippi River locks and dams during August recess. OPEN: “There are three key …” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:07

He’s no Gene Kelly, but John Pfeiffer, Mulhall, Okla., is very happy about the wet July. He says he is getting reacquainted with mud…and enjoying it! OPEN: “Pick a song…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:12

July rains, especially a late-month 4 incher, could be a profitable “game changer” for southern Oklahoma farmers, says Don Armes, Faxon, Okla. OPEN: “Total game changer…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00