First it was the drought, then rains slowed the harvest on Curt Roberts farm near Arcadia, OK. Roberts said the weather conditions forced soybean pods to open prematurely and scattered the beans on the ground. OPEN “The fall harvest is finally over…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

During a Dec. 5th auction at the Oklahoma City National Stockyards, almost $50,000 was raised to feed steak dinners to troops. The idea originated with Bill Broadie, Ashland, KS cattleman, order buyer and veteran. OPEN: (nat sound of auction…) “When the auctioneer’s chant faded…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 2:00

Candidates for public office learned the intricacies of running a successful political campaign during OFB’s Campaign School. Farm Bureau’s Cody Lyons explains why he helps conduct 34 schools in 28 states. OPEN: “So you want to be…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

David Leatherwood is going to do what he does every winter on his ranch near Stillwell in east central Oklahoma…tough it out! Rains have helped but the lack of hay this year will make it more difficult. OPEN “We’re gonna tough it…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

Just the thought of having full livestock ponds and overflowing creeks surprises Jeff Jaronek today. He farms with his dad, Dan, near Cordell in southwest Oklahoma, at the heart of the worst drought in history. OPEN: “If we can get a few….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 2:00

OSU scientist Jeff Edwards talks about a key lesson driven home during this year’s drought…wheat is a “dry weather” crop. He notes recent rains have boosted the condition of the winter wheat crop across the state. OPEN: “The old saying…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Like most young farmers today, Will Cubbage must work off the farm to help supplement the business. The Bartlesville, OK farmer recently won the OFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Ag. Award. OPEN: “Will Cubbage spends…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03