OFB President Mike Spradling testified July 9 before a U.S. House subcommittee on transportation that farmers and ranchers need regulatory relief when transporting their commodities across state lines. OPEN: "Agricultural producers should be…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:35

Anthony Flockavento, Executive Director of the Appalachian Sustainable Development, explains how farmers can succeed without farming 1,000 acres. He says his idea can work anywhere, including Oklahoma. OPEN: "Farmers don’t necessarily need…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

Lawnmowers powered by propane could one day replace today’s gasoline-powered machines, says Mark Leitman, Propane Education and Research Council. He says Propane is more environmental-friendly. OPEN: (Nat sound of starting lawnmower) "The common sound of a…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

The latest USDA planting survey shows U.S. cotton acres decreased to lowest level in 25 years as farmes switched to corn and soybeans. Not so in Oklahoma. Danny Robbins, Altus, OK explains why. OPEN: "Oklahoma cotton producers planted…" CLOSE: "I’m Johnna Stevenson…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56

According to the latest market basket survey by the American Farm Bureau, food prices increased 3.5 percent in the second quarter. AFBF economist Jim Sartwelle says the main reason is higher energy prices. OPEN: "If oil was $35…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

Scott Dvorak has just finished harvesting on his farm between Perry and Stillwater, OK. OFB’s Dustin Mielke was there on the last day of harvest and captured this story. OPEN: (nat sound of walking thru stubble) "Wheat stubble is all that…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58

Chad Budy, Alva, OK, told OFB’s Dustin Mielke that despite high crop prices, his profits are hampered by high energy costs. But he is still proud to be able to help feed the nation with his wheat. OPEN: "Consumers are feeling the…" CLOSE: "I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59