Frank Austin, Geary, OK, says there are many farmers who believe in taking care of the environment. He has won both state and regional environmental stewardship awards and is now competing for the national award. OPEN: "I don’t sell beef…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:34

There is language in the new energy bill for expanding domestic natural gas production. Farm Bureau energy expert Troy Bredencamp says that should help farmers and others heavily dependent on natural gas. OPEN: "We’re going to continue to see…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04

Farm Bureau energy specialist Troy Bredencamp says despite the current deadlock in the Senate over renewable fuels tax incentives, the new energy bill is alive and should be passed before the holidays. OPEN: "Although the new energy bill is stalled…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:02

Recent rains have helped Frank Austin’s wheat and grass but the Geary, OK farmer says it is still extremely dry. He estimates they have received only about 50 percent of normal precipitation so far this year. OPEN: "Autumn rains have turned…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56

Greg Lucas, a young Altus, OK farmer, is directing a statewide food drive this fall because he believes there is a natural connection between those who grow the food and those who need food the most – the hungry. OPEN: "There is a natural connection…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51

U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe from Oklahoma, believes the new energy bill will contain a renewable fuels standard as well as standards for fossil fuels. He also believes the bill will be passed before the end of this year. OPEN: "The new energy bill should include…" CLOSE "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51

OKFB’s crop insurance manager, Scott Bulling, explains the new livestock risk protection program and how it can help ranchers. He adds, beginning in November, the program will include hogs. OPEN: "Scott Bullinghas been spending…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:52