Clarence Leschied, North Star Agri Industries, talks about the proposed canola processing plant his company is planning near Enid, Okla. OPEN: “Clarence Leschied was glad to…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:06

“Unbelieveable” said Jeff Scott as he glanced at the crowd, estimated at almost 400, attending the canola conference in Enid, July 17th. Scott is President of the Great Plains Canola Assoc. OPEN: “If you would have told Jeff…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

While central and western Oklahoma received timely rains in mid July, Scottie Herriman was forced to watch with envy. His farm near S. Coffeeville, Okla, sits in a drought hole. OPEN: “Muddy Oklahoma pickup trucks…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Jimmy Wayne Kinder planted sesame seed on his farm near Walters in south central Oklahoma this summer with the goal of covering thousands of hamburger buns! OPEN: “Jimmy Wayne Kinder wants to…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

In this report by Samantha Smith, we learn how a recent Farm Bureau sponsored event helped young Oklahomans improve their agricultural leadership skills. OPEN: “Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s …” CLOSE: “I’m Samantha Smith…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

Cindy Huddleston, principal of Ardmore (Okla.) Middle School, recently participated in an Ag in the Classroom seminar where she learned to extract fruit DNA. She is excited about helping her students learn the “science” of agriculture. OPEN: “It was awesome and our…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

With her agriculture and legal background, LeeAnna Covington brings a ton of positive talent to help farmers and ranchers fight for critical agricultural issues. OPEN: “LeeAnna Covington plans…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

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Scientist Frank Hardin, Noble Foundation, recently demonstrated to Okla. school teachers how they could use household items to extract fruit DNA and help students understand more about agriculture. OPEN: “Extracting DNA from a strawberry…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04