During a recent visit to Steve Kouplen’s ranch near Beggs, OK, two West African journalists received a first hand look at animal agriculture. Kouplen hopes it will helps famers in Mali…and so do the journalists! OPEN: (Nat sound of calling the cattle) "The Hereford cattle on Steve…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:03

No we’re not talking about the messy debate going on now in Congress, but rather legislation stating animal waste in not a hazardous material. OFB’s Ericka McPherson explains this "common sense" bill. OPEN: "As the 2007 farm bill discussion…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

It helps to have friend in high places. OFB’s Ericka McPherson describes how two Oklahoma Congressmen have pushed legislation clarifying federal truck weight limits. OPEN: (Nat sounds of trucks) "Weight limits for Oklahoma trucks…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02

Probably not, says Dennis Flaming. He farms near Fairview in western Oklahoma and explains to Dustin Mielke why his wheat crop has been such a huge disappointment this year. OPEN: "I’ve been farming since…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58

Urban commuters drive past the Producers Cooperative Oil Mill in downtown Oklahoma City everyday without realizing ow valuable the plant is to our farmers. PCOM employee Cary Crawford explains. OPEN: (nat sound) "This is what we call the cleaning…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:07

OFB’s Dustin Mielke talks with Scott Dvorak, Perry, OK farmer, about how the frequent rains have helped his corn. Dvorak expects his corn to yield above average this year. OPEN: "As most Oklahoma…" CLOSE: "…I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

In this report by Dustin Mielke, we hear why Perry, OK farmer Bill Hafner has participated in his county’s ice cream social for 20 years! It gives area farmers a chance to discuss legislative issues. OPEN: "The July heat finally arrived…" CLOSE: "…I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58

It could happen this year on Ervin Mitchell’s farm in the Oklahoma Panhandle. He says timely rains have given his corn a chance to yield a record 300 bushels to the acre. Harvest should begin in late September. OPEN: "This is a year Ervin Mitchell will…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50