No, says Texas A&M scientist Jackie Rudd, but that does not mean the wheat plant can’t be changed to yield more and have more nutritional value. He is excited about the future possibilities of new wheat varieties. OPEN: "What will the wheat plant…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

OSU’s Darrell Peel says consumers can find good bargains on the "middle meats", those cuts of meat between hamburger and New York strip. Cuts like the flat iron steak and sirloin are very affordable now. OPEN: "Now would be a good time…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

OSU Livestock Economist Darrell Peel explains how the cattle industry is struggling with low profitability and lack of consumer demand. The latest USDA report shows the fewest cattle in 36 years. OPEN: "The latest USDA…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

In may we watched Matt Muller plant cotton on his farm near Altus in southwest Oklahoma. After two months of hot, dry weather, we checked back to see how his crop has survived the difficulties. OPEN: (Nat sound of planting cotton) "We were there…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02

A few days after we talked with Gary Johnson it started to rain on his farm near Waukomis in central Oklahoma, but until then, this has been a very difficult summer. Hot, dry weather has wreaked havoc. OPEN: "I feel lke this is one of the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

Economist Bob Bixby says if you want to solve this country’s economic problems, start by listening to fiscal conservatives like farmers and ranchers. Bixby is a leading partner in the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour. OPEN: "As President Obama struggles…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

Yes, says Philip Lobo, Animal Agriculture Alliance. Just look at what has happened in California, Arizona and Florida. He encourages producers to explain their practices and make friends, not enemies. OPEN: "First there was Florida…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57