That old cowboy saying is still true today as farmers and land owners struggle with their water rights. Jeff Krehbiel, Hydro, OK says current water law is okay, but it needs a few minor additions to make it better. OPEN: (Nat sound of water)… "It’s been said that…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: […]

A re-enactment of the Chisolm Trail cattle drive started Sept. 10 in southern Oklahoma. Wagon master Keith Hawkins, Medford, OK invites the public to attend the 3-week event. Go to www.cattledrive2007.com OPEN: "Looking for something fun…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:49

Bill Hendrix wants to reduce that number to zero. He works for the Regonial Food Bank of Oklahoma which has a program called "Food 4 Kids" where the kids get a free backpack stuffed with food every weekend. OPEN: "A lot of these children…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

OSU Ag. Economist Mike Dicks told the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Sept. 6 that they need to consider animal manure a resource, not a waste. OPEN: "Mike Dicks believes government officials…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04

Baling hay is a lot of work and consumes gallons of fuel. Kim Barker says there is a better way to feed cattle. The Waynoka, OK ranchers says managing grass lands for winter grazing reduces the need for hay. OPEN: "To survive, we’ve got to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46

Prescribed burning is a good tool for landowners to control weeds, but Waynoka, OK rancher Kim Barker prefers using burning only as an "emergency" tool. He wants to keep old grass on the soil to protect it. OPEN: "Burning grass lands to control…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

That’s how much Dr. Becky Brewer, Oklahoma Agriculture Dept., says can be saved if a animal disease outbreak occurs and can be quickly located. She strongly encourages producers to register animal’s location. OPEN: "They are terms that…" CLOSE: "I’m Dustin Mielke…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00

Wagon master Keith Hawkins, Medford, OK calls it the "last great cattle drive." The Centennial Commission calls it "Cattle Drive 2007." It all starts Sept. 10 at Fleetwood, OK and ends Oct. 5 in Caldwell, KS. OPEN: (Nat sound of moving cattle)…"Between the years of 1867…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44