Ask Dr. Temple Grandin how the livestock industry should work with animals and you’ll get a simple answer- “get rid of the mystery…show the public what you do.” The famous scientist is coming to OSU Sept. 15. OPEN: “With all the concern…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

Billy Gibson’s pastures near Ada in east central Oklahoma have basically gone dormant after 6 weeks of hot, dry weather. However, Gibson says his cattle are surviving and everything will be okay. OPEN: “It has been more than…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

The hot, dry weather is not putting a damper on Rodney Sutterfield’s attitude. The Seminole, OK livestock producer is staying positive although some of his cattle are battling dust pneumonia. OPEN: “Rodney Sutterfield considers…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

One month ago Keeff Felty was concerned about the lack of heat but now says everything is okay on his Altus, OK cotton and wheat farm. The irrigated cotton can handle hot days but dry land is suffering. OPEN: “The hot, dry weather…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:46

It’s still a little early but Larry Null has been busy the past few days cleaning seed wheat. He grows and sells certified seed wheat near Hobart, OK. Null says there will be plenty of seed wheat this year. OPEN: (Nat sound of scooping grain) “Larry Null is busy…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” […]

Summer intern Karolyn Bolay talks with Janene Atchley, southwest Oklahoma health care professional, about ways farmers and ranchers can avoid the damaging effects of summer sunshine. OPEN: “When most farmers…” CLOSE: “I’m Karolyn Bolay…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:37