Water rights is the main issue on farmers and ranchers minds as they prepare for the annual Oklahoma Farm Bureau convention, Nov. 9-11, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City. OPEN: "Water, who owns it and what should…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:01

Dry weather this fall has reduced soybean yields on Greg Leonard’s farm near Afton in northeast Oklahoma. He is now trying to harvest the crop, but the rains have halted progress. OPEN: "As most Oklahoma farmers struggle…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:37

More than twice the normal precipitation has fallen on Jimmy Kinder’s wheat fields in October. He farms near Walters in southwest Oklahoma and he says it’s been good for the wheat, but enough is enough. OPEN: "The last two months, especially…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:46

Jeramy Rich says rural areas traditionally have a high voting percentage compared to urban areas. He expects that tradition to continue in the general election Nov. 5. OPEN: "The November general election…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47

Public Policy analyst Jeramy Rich explains why State Questions 698 and 687 are important. He encourages voters to closely study the questions’ language and seek additional information if necessary. OPEN: "On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Oklahoma voters…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:54

OKFB President Steve Kouplen, Beggs, OK, expresses his concern that Congress still has not passed a new energy bill or disaster relief legislation. Both are important to rural Oklahoma. OPEN: "Congress recently adjourned without…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

Oklahoma Farm Bureau donated water testing kits to help 4-H members learn more about clean water and celebrate the act’s 30th anniversary. Traci Morgan interviewed 4-H members, staff and an OKFB leader. OPEN: "The 30th anniversary of the Clean…" CLOSE: "I’m Traci Morgan…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:20