Everyone suffers, says OSU Sociologist Dr. Duane Gill. He notes victims suffer from all disasters and that is why he is revising the coping strategies manual he wrote for the BP oil spill to include drought victims. OPEN “It’s almost like the…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Greg “Machinery Peter” Peterson writes about used farm equipment for Successful Farming magazine and he says the good farm economy is causing the price of used machinery to hold steady or increase. OPEN: “When you sell a used…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:43

During a recent meeting at Oklahoma Farm Bureau, representatives of the cotton industry and Cotton Incorporated elected Steven Clay, Carnegie, OK to serve on the board. Gail Banzet has the details. OPEN: “Representatives of the cotton…” CLOSE: “I’m Gail Banzet…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

Greg Peterson says the relatively strong sales of new and used farm equipment is good news for dealers, especially when it involves used equipment. He writes a regular column for Successful Farming magazine. OPEN: “A healthy farm economy…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:59

Oklahoma Ag. Secretary Jim Reese estimates the state’s farmers and ranchers have lost at least $2 billion from the drought. He made the announcement at OFB’s drought summit Aug. 30 in Oklahoma City. OPEN: “We now know about how much…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau…” TIME: 1:41

Maybe, says climatologist Gary McManus. He notes that many Oklahomans today have never experienced the epic drought now gripping the state and it may lead to changes in how society functions. OPEN: “Predictions of a …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:38

Oklahoma Climatologist Gary McManus has some bad news…there is a better than 50 percent chance of the La Nina effect returning this fall and that could mean the drought will continue into next summer. OPEN “When Gary McManus…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:48

Mike Vache is trying to stay positive as he and his family come to grips with the historic drought. Vache’s ranch is near Randlett in southern Oklahoma, practically at the epicenter of the drought. OPEN: “Mike Vache has been…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:12