California farmer and rancher Doug Mosebar discusses which one makes the most money for his place, which is often the backdrop for TV commercials and movies. OPEN: "You may have seen Doug…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:05

During an address to the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Assoc. last week, William Perry Pendley, President of the Mountain State Legal Foundation, said he is concerned about the growing threat to property rights in the U.S. OPEN: "William Perry Pendley looks like…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

And that is good news says rancher John Pfeiffer, Jr. After months of negotiations, the Japanese agreed to lift their ban on U.S. beef. In 2003 American beef producers sold $1.4 billion worth of beef to Japan. OPEN: "The Japanese are once again…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:53

John Pfeiffer, Jr. ranches near Mulhall in central Oklahoma and says the drought is forcing many ranchers to sell cattle because there is no feed and water. Most of the state is listed in the "Extreme Drought" box. OPEN: "Oklahoma, as does much of…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME:1:48

It is for many High Plains farmers and ranchers. Raymond Temple’s ranch is near Elmore City in southern Oklahoma and he says the drought has drastically reduced hay production. Ranchers may have to sell cattle. OPEN: "It’s so dry…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

Doug Mosebar has a diversified vegetable farm and ranch in southern California. He must hire migrant labor to harvest the crops and he is a strong supporter of a guest worker program being considered by Congress. OPEN: "Immigration reform appeared dead for…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51

Old-fashioned fellowship flavored with ice cream made for a comfortable mix during the recent candidates forum sponsored by the Noble County Farm Bureau in Perry, Okla. Intern Ruth Bobbitt has the story. OPEN: "It was a termometer-popping 104…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48

Eldon Merklin can’t remember a hotter, drier period in his more than 50 years on the farm and ranch near Mooreland in northwest Oklahoma. If it continues, he may have to sell some cattle. OPEN: "Triple-digit heat and drought…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48