That’s part of the advice former OSU Dean of Agriculture Bob Whitson offered the search committee for his replacement before stepping down from the post July 31. OPEN: “Bob Whitson, former Vice President…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

As the drought continues to grip Don Hankins’ farm near Lawton, OK, he is making plans to sow wheat seeds this fall into a layer of dust…and pray for rain! OPEN: “Farmers will plant wheat…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

After last year’s record setting drought, anything would look better for Matt Muller. He says in comparison, his crops look much better than a year ago at this time. OPEN: “Compared to last year…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:01

Jody Sloan’s soybeans are struggling to survive amidst the heat and drought. Some plants have already died, but the majority of the crop will be okay…if it rains soon. OPEN: “Jody Sloan is hoping…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

The faucet shut off after June 1 for Jody Sloan’s farm near Vian. Sloan says the drought has reduced corn yields by at least one-third. He plans to start harvesting in early August. OPEN: “Once the faucet…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

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School children in Fairview, OK, call Clara Wichert “Miss Agriculture” because the farm leader spends many hours explaining agriculture in their classrooms. OPEN: “There’s a good reason…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

For more than 40 years the OSU Big 3 Field Days have been helping livestock producers, both young and old, to improve themselves. OSU’s Rusty Gasz and Farm Bureau’s Tim Taylor explain the importance of this traditional event. OPEN: (nat sound of livestock show) “Hundreds of young…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58