Elizabeth Hodge, Foundation for Biomedical Research, explains why she believes animal activists could disrupt life saving medical research. Hodge stresses scientists humanely care for the research animals. OPEN: “Medical researchers are…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Not exactly but it was worth shouting the expression as a seldom seen thunder storm rumbled across southern Oklahoma at the same moment our microphone was pointed towards Jimmy Wayne Kinder, Walters, OK. OPEN: (nat sound of thunder) “Thunder rolled across the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51

The area around Eddie Sutton’s ranch at Loco, OK is more than 14 inches below normal precipitation and is classified in the exceptional drought category. He may be forced to sell his cattle as grass and ponds dry up. OPEN: “Officially the area around…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Because, Jimmy Wayne Kinder says, if you don’t plant the seed, there is not much chance of harvesting a crop. The Walters, OK farmer has planted grain sorghum and sesame despite the continued drought. OPEN: “If it has not rained in…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Our summer intern, Kirk Kimmelshue, filed this report on the recent 43rd annual OFB youth safety seminar in Stroud, OK. He talked with Safety Director Justin Grego and participant Noah Schenider, Stillwater, OK. OPEN: “Educating the rural youth…” CLOSE: “I’m Kirk Kimmelshue…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

No, says OSU wheat scientist Bret Carver. But it could double today’s yield. Carver says new varieties will need greater management but the potential yields easily justify the higher management costs. OPEN: “If farmers are expected to feed…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00