A shrinking rural population does not mean the rural vote has less impact, says Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau president. He notes every U.S. Senator has at least some agriculture in his district. OPEN: "Farmers and other rural residents…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

Norma Cannady, FSA executive director for Mayes and Delaware (OK) counties, says the pace is picking up in her office as farmers begin the enrollment process for the new farm program. OPEN: "One of the more popular places in…" CLOSE: "…for the OKlahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

Paul Fischaber, Enid, OK is concerned the new media is spreading wrong information about the new farm program. He says this is confusing farmers and encourages everyone to be patient as the details emerge. OPEN: "Paul Fischaber doesn’t like what…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:09

The last few weeks have been extremely wet on Ryan Pjesky’s farm near Goltry in northwest Oklahoma. He now has hopes of planting wheat in September with a good soil moisture profile. OPEN: "I would say…10 inches…in last month…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:27

Farmers have until Aug. 31 to verify the accuracy of farm records currently on file at the FSA office. Joe Lyde, Oklahoma FSA specialist, talks about this and the need for new Power of Attorney contracts. OPEN: "Enrollment in the new farm…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:50

There is good news this week for the long-term future of agriculture. But what about the short-term? Bob Stallman, AFBF president, is confident Congress will pass a disaster relief bill later this fall. OPEN: "Grain prices have steadily climbed…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:55

Weekly rains have turned Phyllis Holcomb’s pastures near Kellyville, OK into a lush paradise. She can’t remember when the grass has looked this good on her family’s northeast Oklahoma ranch. OPEN: "Phyllis Holcomb is hesitant to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:42

Maybe in the ’50’s or perhaps the 1930’s but Nancy Bennett says she can’t remember when it’s been this dry on her family ranch near Beaver in the Oklahoma Panhandle. Less than 3 inches of rain have fallen this year. OPEN: "It is very dry in our part of the world…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma […]

Keeff Felty has 1,000 acres of irrigated and dryland cotton near Altus in southwest Oklahoma. It’s in good shape, but Keeff says more rain is needed because irrigation water is limited this year. OPEN: "Cotton loves hot weather…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:04