That is the question drought-plagued Oklahoma farmers are asking after snow and rain in late December drenched the parched wheat fields. Tim Bartram, Oklahoma Assoc. of Wheat Growers, says "Yes." OPEN: "The ideal planting time for winter wheat…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58

We talked to Bobbie Apple, Kenton, OK on Jan. 3 and he was still snowed-in but he was more worried about his 900 cows. The Oklahoma Panhandle was covered in 3 feet of snow with 20-foot drifts. OPEN: "We pray that by the time your hear this…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:37

That is one of the major discussion topics this week as 80 Oklahomans join 5,000 other farmers in Salt Lake City, Utah for the annual AFBF convention. OFB President Steve Kouplen says "don’t expect much change." OPEN: "The 2007 farm bill is a major…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

High Plains farmers were “skunked” by Mother Nature in 2006, but farmers in the corn and soybean belt harvested bumper crops. U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn says this is why it’s so difficult to design farm programs. OPEN: “2006 was one of those years that…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

AFBF President Bob Stallman predicts 2007 will provide many good opportunities for farmers. This is a preview of his annual address to the nation’s farmers during the upcoming AFBF Convention Jan. 7. OPEN: “What does the future hold for….” CLOSE: “ .. for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51

As the new Congress convenes Jan. 3, AFBF President Bob Stallman says it may be too early to predict, but he expects it to be more open to helping farmers and ranchers. OPEN: “There should be no adverse…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:54

Beggs, Okla., rancher Steve Kouplen says he believes next year is always going to be better. He says farmers must think that way to stay in business. Never was that more true than now as they hope 2007 will be better. OPEN: “No matter how good or bad things are…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm […]

The 88th annual American Farm Bureau convention starts Jan. 6 in Salt Lake City, Utah. OFB President Steve Kouplen says the new farm bill leads the list of discussion topics for the 5,000 farmers expected to attend. OPEN: “About 80 Oklahoma farmers and ranchers… CLOSE: “…..for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:51