Non-irrigated canola, especially on no-tillage land, did not survive attacks by drought and aphids. OSU canola expert and scientist Tom Peepers explains why. OPEN: "Canola has been the hot…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Hope is about the best thing research scientists can give farmers as they struggle thru the drought. At a recent field day we talked with scientist Dr. Robert Whitson, Dean of the OSU College of Agriculture. OPEN: "We don’t tell people…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:07

We’ve been following the progress of Jeff Krehbiel’s wheat near Hydro in southern Oklahoma for the past 6 months. And now it’s harvest time. But it’s bittersweet as the yields are less than half of normal. OPEN: "It’s wheat harvesting time in the…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

AFBF President Bob Stallman says science and technology will come together to solve the delimma of what to do with animal manure. He supports legislation that would keep manure from being considered hazardous. OPEN: "Technology and education are…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Paul Schlagel, Director of Public Policy for the American Farm Bureau, says if the USDA is encouraging farmers to use manure as a fertilizer, how can that be bad for the environment?

That is why Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole supports common sense legislation that would not make manure subject to EPA’s Superfund laws. He adds, lawsuits against farmers will not help solve the issue. OPEN: "Veteran farmers and ranchers are…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59

…"I will suffer" says Raymond Temple. He has a cattle business near Elmore City in southern Oklahoma. He is concerned about the grass pastures and the overall poor condition of the rangeland. OPEN: "With forecasters predicting the…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:39

Drought stole his wheat crop and is threatening other spring crops. Matt Muller is hoping to steal some profit from Mr. Drought by planting drought-tolerant cotton. He farms near Altus in southwest Oklahoma. OPEN: "You will find no peanuts…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00