Approximately 690 Oklahoma youngsters competed in the annual OFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Judging event at the Oklahoma State Fair Sept. 14. OPEN: “4-H and FFA ….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:53

The fictitious city of Agtropolis was a good place to learn about agriculture during the Oklahoma State Fair. It was run by volunteers, such as the Prague, Okla., FFA chapter. OPEN: “Visitor at the Oklahoma…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

Check Off Program Funds 2 New Beef Items.

Despite record heat and drought this summer, Charles Sloan was still able to produce a decent corn crop on his farm near Vian in east central Oklahoma. OPEN: “As an example of just how…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

Brent Straub would like to see a week of light rain…not just a few hours. Straub farms near Hobart in southwest Oklahoma and he needs rain before he can plant wheat. OPEN: “A light rain was falling…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

A variety of baby animals attracted fair goers to the Birthing Center in Barn #3 at the Oklahoma State Fair. Veterinarian Dr. John Gilliam explains the purpose of the exhibit. OPEN: (nat sound of livestock at the fair) “There were plenty of…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

During a Sept. 12 rally in Washington, D.C., AFBF President Bob Stallman said the nation’s farmers need a new farm bill now. OFB President Mike Spradling agreed. OPEN: “Farmers want a new…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:05

OFB President Mike Spradling says Oklahoma producers are accustomed to dealing with difficult weather conditions and the current drought is no exception…but we will prevail! OPEN: “As the old saying goes…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Tom Stephens farms in the arid Oklahoma Panhandle so he knows about droughts. Today he offers advice for dealing with droughts, but says this one is the worst..ever! OPEN: “We’re used to droughts…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55