As we continue our coversation with USDA Secretary Mike Johanns, he says the agriculture budget cuts are necessary to help President Bush eliminate the budget deficit. OPEN: "U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. TIME: 1:56

During an exclusive interview with USDA secretary Mike Johanns, we learned he will proceed with plans to allow Canadian cattle less than 30 months of age enter the United States beginning March 7. OPEN: "On March 7 the U.S. border will once again…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:06

During a recent live performance in front of Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders, veteran singer and entertainer Jerry Reed announced he is retiring. In this interview he explains why he likes country people. OPEN: "When I get out there…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:19

Greg Lucas, Altus, Okla. and Chad Budy both agree it would not be in their best interest to allow the import of Canadian cattle right now. The USDA wants to reopen the border March 7. OPEN: "Oklahoma cattle producers are…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44

As Chad Budy prepares for spring he optimistically says he wants to farm land near his Alva, Okla. farm. It may not work out, but he never second guesses himself. OPEN: "The long, cold winter days…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:22

It has been raining on Damon Doye’s farm near Lawton, Okla. almost constantly since last summer. They are more than 8 inches above normal. He talks about the impact of the wet weather on his farm and ranch. OPEN: "I never starved to death…" CLOSE" "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02

Food Check-Out Day Feb. 7 means the average consumer has now earned enough income to buy groceries for the whole year. OFB women leaders celebrated by donating food to the Ronald McDonald Houses. OPEN: (nat sound of clerk scanning groceries at check-out) … "Rural farm women all across…" CLOSE: "for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: […]