A national survey by the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee indicates farmers are optimistic this spring. The survey was coordinated by committee chairman Jerry Barr, Madisonville, TN. OPEN: "More than three-fourths of…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:40

As Beggs, OK rancher Steve Kouplen looks ahead to the spring growing season, he continues to be concerned about the lingering effects of the drought. But he remains optimistic because "that is what farmers do!" OPEN: "Despite recent rains that soaked…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

During Ag Week ceremonies at the capitol, Comanche County Farm Bureau leaders presented State Sen. Daisy Lawler with the Meritorious Service award. She said farmers are "her kind of people." OPEN: (Nat sounds of Sen. Lawler…) "Calling them her…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44

Theresa Balan teaches 6th grade students at Briarwood Elementary School in Moore, OK. On Ag Day she was named Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by Oklahoma Farm Bureau. OPEN: "It’s a challenge worthy of the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:32

That’s what the latest rain and snow event is worth to Oklahoma wheat producers. Maybe more, says Keith Kisling, chairman of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and a Burlington, OK wheat producer. OPEN: "Have you ever heard the expression…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48

If you want to put a face on optimism just look for a young farmer. In this report we asked Paul Fruendt, Guthrie, OK how he remains optimistic while staring down a months-long drought and possible crop failure. OPEN: "Look up the word optimist and…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

This is the first of several programs focusing onthe outlook of young farmers going into the spring growing season. Today we talk with Mike Clark who has a grain and poultry business near Spiro, Oklahoma. OPEN: "After a couple of good rains it is…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:43

Mike Clark expects to harvest 60 bushels to the acre on his 200 acres of wheat near Spiro in southeastern Oklahoma. Recent rains have given his crop new life and he is feeling better about the prospects this spring. OPEN: "Mike Clark has 200 acres of…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:37