Scott Neufeld predicts 2003 will be a great year for Oklahoma farmers. Neufeld farms near Fairview in northwest Oklahoma and he says crop conditions are excellent right now. OPEN: "This is going to be a great year…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

After failing to pass a energy bill with a renewable fuels component in 2002, Ron Heck, American Soybean Assoc., expects Congress to pass an even better bill in early 2003. It will be good for soybean producers. OPEN: "When Congress failed to pass…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Craig Brown, National Cotton Council, expects cotton prices to remain stable throughout 2003. Adequate world supplies will keep a lid on price jumps. Brown says consumers are getting a great deal! OPEN: "The good news is…cotton prices…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:40

Kim Anderson, OSU Agriculture Economist, says High Plains wheat producers probably won’t see $4 wheat in 2003. Large planted acres and stiff export competition will keep prices in the $3 to $3.50 range. OPEN: "$4 wheat is history, it’s gone…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Hard work is the key to a successful agriculture career, says Keeff Felty. The Altus, OK farmer has been named the OKFB Young Farmer and Rancher Achievement Award winner for 2002. OPEN: "It’s no secret why Keeff Felty…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04

As I sifted through the old memory bank I discovered this poem by Edgar A. Guest. It is recited here by his son, Bud Guest, former broadcaster for WJR, Detroit, Michigan. Good thoughts anytime, especially today. OPEN: "The thoughts and feelings in today’s…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

In 1990 I interviewed Emery Barton, a western Kansas rancher with fond memories of Christmas as a young lad on the farm. Emery has passed on but his memories are kept alive in this great story. OPEN: "We would go to church on a pile of hay…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:50