Oklahoma’s 5th District Congressman James Lankford says the Dept. of Labor’s proposal to restrict youths from working on farms and other businesses makes no sense. It is also upsetting farm families. OPEN: “The U.S. Department…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

American Farm Bureau’s market basket survey shows the typical Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost 13 percent more this year. Economist Bob Young says the reason is higher prices for turkeys, milk and pumpkins. OPEN: “Thanksgiving dinner is…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

During the recent OFB convention, voting delegates said they want the next farm bill to include a strong safety net. OFB President Mike Spradling says that it is important to have a solid crop insurance program. OPEN: “Oklahoma farmers want…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:43

The Oklahoma FARM (Farming and Ranching Matters) Foundation announced Nov. 15, it is part of a new Beef 4 Battle Coalition that will provide beef sticks for Oklahoma soldiers in Afghanistan. OPEN “Oklahoma soldiers stationed…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

As the discussion on the next farm bill concludes, many are pointing to crop insurance as the main segment of a safety net for farmers. Tom Zacharias, president of the National Crop Insurance Services Assoc., agrees. OPEN “Crop insurance is fast…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

Jeff Edwards, OK State University wheat scientist, talks about weeds and other stray debris that finds its way into Oklahoma fields following an outbreak of tornados. Edwards is seeing evidence of this in fields now. OPEN: “We are familiar with…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:57

Mark Leitman, Propane Education and Research Council, says diesel engines pushed them off the market, but he believes they make a good, environmental option if engineers can redesign the fuel tanks. OPEN: “In the late 1950’s….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:08

Yes, says Mark Leitman, Propane Education and Research Council. Leitman says the clean-burning propane is already powering some lawn mowers and small lawn maintenance equipment. OPEN: “Chainsaws, weed eaters…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58