It's summer internship day on the show, but we begin by Lee asking Sec. Arthur about the summer focus of raising cattle in Oklahoma (0:00). OSU students Gus Ward and Aiden Davis join the show to talk about their experience in ag. Both are involved in summer internships, so they talk about what they've learned and what they hope to do in the future. Topics include how to get out accurate information to people, swine, how young people consume news, and much more (7:40)! Sec. Arthur and ODAFF PIO Lee Benson recap the interview and talk about prior internships they had in college (38:30).

Sec. Arthur and Lee Benson talk about Rush Springs, OK and it's title of "Watermelon Capital of the World". Turns out several other cities claim to be the premier place for watermelon. How does Rush Springs stack up (0:00)? A pair of watermelon experts from Rush Springs join the show. Kinley Bratcher and Lillyan Ball talk about why Rush Springs is the place for watermelon, the magic of the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival, how to know when a watermelon is good to eat, the art of growing giant watermelons, and so much more (4:45). Lee and Sec. Arthur recap the conversation with Kinley and Lilly (34:35) and in honor of the 4th of July jump into the world of hot dog eating contests (42:20).

Sec. Arthur and Lee Benson briefly discuss some Oklahoma Agritourism sites they visited recently in NE Oklahoma (0:00). Callen Veit of Morrison FFA and Lynlee McCurry of Salina FFA join the show to talk a little about their experience at Oklahoma Farm Bureau Capitol Camp. Turns out watermelons were a big topic on the floor. Both are active in speech as well. Lynlee talks about horse judging and Callen has a passion for trying to prolong beef shelf life (3:35). Sec. Arthur and Lee Benson recap the interview and Lee talks about his first time experiencing wheat harvest (33:50).