During an Oklahoma visit, John Berge, Director of the National Food and Agriculture Council, voiced his support for a strong income safety net for farmers and ranchers. OPEN: “As Congress debates….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:37

In this report, Gail Banzet and Dustin Mielke team up to report on the impact of late season rains on Rod Grimmett’s farm near Beggs in east central Oklahoma. OPEN “Oklahoma finally got that…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:07

County Farm Bureau offices throughout the state will serve as collection points for Gov. Mary Fallin’s food drive Nov. 1-22. Gov. Fallin explains what she wants to accomplish with the food drive campaign. OPEN: “Oklahoma Gov. Mary….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:48

As we continue our conversation with John Berge, we talk about the drought’s impact on Oklahoma and the need to convince the general public that farmers and ranchers need their support. OPEN: “When John Berge talks…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

In this report, Gail Banzet talks with Matt Muller, Altus, OK farmer, about a new scholarship program sponsored by Monsanto. Muller is on the selection committee that will award grants to rural schools. OPEN: “Schools and especially…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:06

During the state resolutions committee meeting, members hammered out a proposed policy that focuses on a safety net with crop insurance and a revenue assurance program. Scott Neufeld of Fairview, OK explains. OPEN “A resolution calling for…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

OFB President Mike Spradling talks about the work of the OFB Resolutions Committee as they completed another step in the policy development process Oct. 18-19. The next step…OFB convention, Nov. 11-13. OPEN: “Grass roots policy…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:37