Adam and Nicole Martens, Fairview, Okla., joined other High Plains farmers longingly watching the rains pound the outside of the Opryland Hotel in Nashville. OPEN: (nat sound of rain) “As the rain pounded down…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Delegates at the AFBF convention Jan. 12-15, reaffirmed many of their existing policies, including the need for a new farm bill. AFBF President Bob Stallman explains. OPEN: “Voting delegates at the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

Rodd Moesel, Oklahoma City, has attended other national conventions but this was his first AFBF convention. He said the core principles of Farm Bureau are definitely present. OPEN: “Rodd Moesel has a…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Steve and Mindi Clark, Burlington, Okla., were recognized during the AFBF convention as top 10 finalists in the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award category. OPEN: “Burlington, Okla., is home to…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

A sizable contingent of Oklahoma farmers and ranchers represented the state at the annual AFBF convention in Nashville. In this report, OFB President Mike Spradling and voting delegate Mason Bolay explain their activities. OPEN: “The voice of Oklahoma farmers…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

Greg Graff talks about the impact water has on the economy of western Kansas. State law has forced them to establish LEMA’s to better manage dwindling water resources. OPEN: (nat sound of irrigation) “Greg Graff and his…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:12

Sara Mooney, show director for Ag Connect Expo and Summit, describes what farmers, ranchers and others will find at this year’s show in Ks. City’s Convention Center. OPEN: “Farmers, ranchers and…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

Oklahoma Fifth District Rep. James Lankford says the fiscal cliff legislation was about taxes, not spending. He emphasizes we must now do something to control spending. OPEN: “The fiscal cliff legislation…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

Economists expect higher feed costs to curtail poultry production. Not so for Mike Clark. He has five poultry barns near Poteau in southeast Oklahoma that will expand in 2013. OPEN: “As feed costs continue…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:40