Gov. Fallin’s executive order allowing for larger loads of hay on the state’s highways will help livestock producers. That is why State Sen. Mike Shulz urged the governor to issue the order. OPEN: “Oklahoma Governor Mary…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:49

But it is not easy, says Adam Martens, a young farmer and rancher near Fairview in western Oklahoma. Martens understands the dry weather just goes with the territory and this is why it is tough to grow food. OPEN: “I’m believing with my whole heart…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

The drought has forced Adam Martens to sell some of his cattle and that is a tough choice to make. But Martens says it is the humane choice because he does not want his animals to suffer. OPEN: (Nat sound of moving cattle) “Livestock sale barns …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

A freak storm blew down a 70-year-old tree on Merlin Shantz’s farm near Hydro but the elder Shantz is not too upset. The storm also brought badly needed rain to the drought-stressed crops. OPEN: (nat sound of chain saw) “Merlin Shantz, senior planted…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

That is a difficult question to answer for Adam Martens. The Fairview, OK farmer and rancher doesn’t want to think about what will happen if it does not rain. He knows it could force him to make a tough decision. OPEN: “The long range weather….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:46

If the drought continues into fall, what will that do to farmers and ranchers? We asked Matt Muller that question and he tried to stay positive. Muller adds, “Only God knows when the drought will end.” OPEN: “Everyday Matt Muller empties the dust…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:04

For Matt Muller the drought started last fall on his farm near Altus in southwest Oklahoma. Muller and his neighbors are struggling with an “exceptional drought”… the highest category on the U.S. Drought Monitor. OPEN: “10 months…that is how long…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00