Economist Steve Myers, Paragon Economics, Inc., expects all pork prices to improve this year and possbily even parallel the beef market. That would be a substantial improvement over the last 12 to 16 months. OPEN: "The next 12 months are…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44

Randy Renbarger is a mid-sized, independent pork producer in Lexington, OK. He is cautiously optimistic pork prices will improve this year. Today he is caught between rising energy costs and lower market prices. OPEN: "We’ve been selling…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:06

If state lawmakers pass a temporary one cent sales tax, Farm Bureau lobbyist Jeramy Rich says it could generate $3 million to help ease the education budget crisis in Oklahoma. He says it’s the best option. OPEN: "It’s only one penney, but if you add…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51

With help from the state’s news media, Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders celebrated National Food Check-Out Day Feb. 6. It’s patterned after Tax Freedom Day. This report features many of those who participated. OPEN: "…The Oklahoma Farm Bureau is going to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:36

In his first major address to Farm Bureau leaders, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry encouraged farmers to work together to improve Oklahoma. He also proclaimed the week of Feb. 17 as "Farm Bureau Week." OPEN: "Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry wants…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:03

Jeramy Rich certainly hopes so! Farmers and ranchers are not asking for more money but they do believe some things can be done that won’t cost the state any money. Liability reform is one example. OPEN: "Oklahoma farmers and ranchers don’t…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:01

Farm Bureau’s Jeramy Rich expects agriculture to suffer equally with other segments of Oklahoma’s economy as lawmakers grapple with the budget defecit this year. The session ends in late May. OPEN: "I think you’re gonna see…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57