Stanley Reed’s cotton is in great shape as he expects to soon harvest more than two bales per acre (about 1,000 pounds). Reed farms near Marianna in the Delta region of southeast Arkansas. OPEN: "Stanley Reed considers cotton to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:37

Scott Neufeld says he is spending twice the fuel cost to cultivate his fields. The Fairview, OK farmer adds he can’t afford to double his costs because it will eventually eat away his equity. OPEN: "One year ago Scott Neufeld…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47

It’s a good thing cotton and sorghum are bred to withstand heat and drought, says Tom Null. He farms near Hobart in southwest Oklahoma and says the crops are okay but they are starting to show signs of stress. OPEN: "Despite the recent string of hot, dry…." CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:29

Jimmy Piercey regularly checks the rain gauge on his Dill City, OK farm but usually finds nothing but a dead fly or other debris. His area of southwest Oklahoma is more than seven inches below normal. OPEN: "The rain gauge on Jimmy…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:32

Northwest Oklahoma is one of the few spots in Oklahoma that is not severely impacted by the drought. J.T. Winters farms north of Woodward andsays recent rains have made his grain sorghum look good. OPEN: "There is one area of the state that…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56

The grass pastures on Raymond Temple’s ranch near Elmore City in southern Oklahoma are showing signs of drought stress. The area is more than eight inches below normal and Raymond is getting concerned. OPEN: "When the spring rains failed to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:39

Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas is spending his August recess recruiting support for agriculture spending. When Congress reconvenes in September they will begin work on appropriating funds. OPEN: "Congressman Frank Lucas…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50