Derrick Arndt, assistant state climatologist, says the recent weather pattern is ot an indication of any major climate changes and is not pointing to global warming. OPEN: "Much of Oklahoma is suffering…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:41

Jim Kukuk decided not to plant soybeans or grain sorghum this year on his farm near Perry, Okla. That decision has turned out very prophetic for the north central Oklahoma farmer. OPEN: "Earlier this spring, when it was time…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:52

The soybeans and alfalfa on David Smith’s farm are suffering because of the hot, dry weather conditions. His farm is near Lindsey in south central Oklahoma which has received about half of normal precipitation. OPEN: "Extreme heat and no rain is a bad…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Farmers came in from the triple-digit heat to discuss issues and tell stories at the recent Noble County Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social in Perry, Okla. This is a good example of a typical country get-together. OPEN: (nat sound of scooping ice cream)… "The thermometer registered 104…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:20

The recent OSU Field Days at Oklahoma State University was a good experience for more than one thousand young people from across the country. It was co-sponsored by the OFB Young Farmers and Ranchers group. OPEN: "Take a thousand…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:51

A new gas station opens July 22 in Oklahoma City and the main fuel is E-85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent unleaded gas. Oklahoma Sec. of the Environment Miles Tolbert says it’s good for farmers. OPEN: "A new gas station has just opened in…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: […]

Eldon Merklin, Woodward, Okla. is concerned about the extreme hot temperatures and dry weather now settling in over Oklahoma. No significant rain has fallen on his western Oklahoma farm in over 30 days. OPEN: "Triple digit temperatures with no rain…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54