But Keeff Felty hedges his planting statement by saying it depends on the weather. Felty farms near Altus in southwest Oklahoma and right now there is not enough water in Lake Altus to irrigate cotton this summer. OPEN: “Most economists expect…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Tom Buchanan, chairman of the newly formed Oklahoma FARM (Farming and Ranching Matters) Foundation, says this is a good opportunity to tell the farm story to the public. OPEN: (nat sound of applause) “During a Feb. 20…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:45

That’s what Trent Loos tells farmers today who are concerned about the public misunderstanding agricultural production. Instead, Loos encourages them to speak out. He recently delivered that message to an OSU class. OPEN: “Trent Loos wants farmers…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

As a member of the Woodward County Conservation District, Duane Mote is concerned about President Obama’s proposal to cut $700 million out of the USDA budget for fiscal year 2013. OPEN: “When President Obama…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Duane Mote doesn’t care as long as it’s wet. He ranches near Sharon in northwest Oklahoma where subsoil moisture is lacking, despite winter rains. The drought has forced Mote to sell over half of his cattle herd. OPEN “I’d love to have…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Terry Fjeldheim’s Farm Credit office in S. Dakota covers 4 rural states where land values are increasing. He says land buyers today are mostly farmers who have experienced good commodity prices in recent years. OPEN: “We’ve had a doubling…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:40