The cost of energy is a major expense for farmers, says Jimmy Wayne Kinder, Walters, OK. His tractor will consume 150 gallons in a 10-hour day. Gary Johnson, Enid, OK, says he planted less wheat to save energy. OPEN: "As a motorist, you are well aware…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:22

Frank Austin loves this time of year when the wheat heads out, pastures green up and dozens of baby calves romp with their mothers. The veteran farmer and rancher says this puts a "bounce in his step." OPEN: "A broad smile breaks out beneath…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48

Not if State Representative Elmer Maddux, Mooreland, OK has anything to say about it. The tax exemption was a hot topic during a recent capitol visit by Chad and Dannielle Budy, a young farm couple from Alva, OK. OPEN: "Did my wife…many thanks…Representative Elmer…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04

Chad Budy, Alva, OK, says his wheat continues to look like a "bin buster." Timely rains have nourished the crop. It’s now headed out and should be ripe for harvest around the first week of June. OPEN: "One month ago Chad Budy…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:01

By the time you hear this report, Matt Muller will have already started planting peanuts on his farm north of Altus, OK. His peanuts eventually end up in candy bars and peanut butter. OPEN: "It’s time to plant peanuts on the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

Tired of watching his spring crops wilt under the hot Oklahoma sun, John Stotts, McLoud, OK, switched all his 800 acres to winter wheat and pasture grass. So far the decision is paying off. OPEN: "After consecutive years of dry…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

Charles Sloan, Vian, OK, knows he will have to answer to a "higher power" for his environmental stewardship. That’s why he is compassionate about using no-tillage on his 1,000 acres of spring crops. OPEN: "Environmental stewardship is a…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54