Cheryl Hyde teaches elementary school in Lexington, Okla., and she was one of numerous teachers that followed the four farm families blogging on OFB’s website. OPEN: “During the 2012 growing season…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

OSU Extension Livestock Economist Derrell Peel says higher corn prices have forced livestock producers to turn to other grains. That’s okay for beef, not so for pork and poultry. OPEN: “For many years….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

The inaugural season of the OFB Harvest Watch blog ended Nov. 26 with a gathering of the farm families, news media and teachers following the blog all season. OPEN: “Last March, as the Oklahoma…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Tyler Mayer is confident it will rain or snow in the coming months. The precipitation will greatly improve prospects of 2013 being a better year for the young rancher. OPEN: “It’s a good thing Tyler…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:46

Tyler Mayer ranches near Hardesty in the Oklahoma Panhandle, an area hit hard by two years of drought. Mayer says 2012 was tough, but better than last year. OPEN: “With the extreme drought…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Beef Producers A Big Hit In The Big Apple

During the recent OSU “boot camp” for livestock producers, Extension educators trained 50 producers on a variety of production skills. OSU Extension’s Will Cubbage explains. OPEN: (nat sound of training) “The correct way to handle…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

OFB President Mike Spradling recently joined a group of Farm Bureau leaders from around the country to study the U.S. water navigation system and the Panama Canal. OPEN: “After almost 100 years….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:12