Steve Keinholz is concerned about the abundance of heat and the lack of rain on his farm near Red Rock in north central Oklahoma. Over half the country is suffering today. OPEN: “With over half the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

The damage to Steve Keinholz’s corn crop by the heat and drought is severe. The Red Rock, OK, farmer says the crop will yield only about half of a normal year. OPEN: “The damage has already…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

During the July 9th Noble County Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social, local politicians practiced their campaign speechs. Steve Keinholz said it was “democracy in action.” OPEN: “The chores were done and…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

But Wayne and Connie Whitmore are able to bring plenty of corn, cucumbers and canteloupe to local farmers’ markets. Wayne says it’s better than last year! OPEN: “Heat and drought are…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Summer Promo’s Aimed At Increasing Beef Sales.

Every Tuesday afternoon the parking lot at the Oklahoma Agriculture Department is turned into a farmers’ market. Wayne and Connie Whitmore, Coyle, OK, enjoy the opportunity to market their farm products to urban consumers. OPEN: (nat sound of market) “You could almost feel…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:09

During a recent tour of Ben LaCrosse’s fruit farm near Cedar City, Michigan, we learned that a late winter storm severely damaged his fruit trees. He says only grapes and blueberries escaped the erratic weather. OPEN: “The only …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:09

Beef Industry Maintains Positive Image Across The Globe.

Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Director of Public Policy, Kinsey Money, explains why Congress should fund USDA inspections of horse processing plants. “It’s the humane thing to do,” Kinsey says. OPEN: “The humane care of…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:44