Oklahoma’s Panhandle has been hot and dry most of the summer. Rains covered the area in mid-August along with some hail, according to Beaver County farmer Ervin Mitchell. OPEN: "It’s been a long, dry summer…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Farmers and ranchers have gathered over the past month to duscuss the ag policy issues that are on their mind. Their ideas will eventually turn into one organization’s policy. OPEN: "Grassroots – it’s talking to people…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47

Beef Council Hosts Future Dieticians

In the final installment of our carbon series, Lowell Mesman of Agra Gate explains the legislation behind carbon trading and the ongoing process of perfecting the system. OPEN: *Lowell Messman* "We think there is going to be a carbon…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

People in and around agriculture understand the mirage of the "perfect year." So what happens to a farmer if he or she sells carbon, then has no plants to absorb it from the atmosphere? Lowell Mesman explains. OPEN: "We’re out here trying to put.." CLOSE: "…with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Is carbon trading merely a way to help society feel better about itself? Agra Gate’s Lowell Messman explains how cabon credits are traded and how individuals can purchase credits. OPEN: "If Al Gore…or anyone…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04

Agriculture isn’t immune to fads and trends – is taht all carbon sequestration is? Lowell Messman explains how accountability is essential to a successful carbon program. OPEN: "You can’t actually see carbon itself…" CLOSE: "..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." Time: 1:42

This week we feature a five-part program covering carbon sequestration. In the first part of our series, we talk to Lowell Mesman with Agra Gate about how his company’s program works. OPEN: "To plow…or not to plow…that is the question…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54