OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry's Emergency Drought Committee has approved a new program to help local producers. Officials say the program is focused on offering drought assistance. This is the driest October on record in Oklahoma, with the statewide average rainfall total for the month being 0.09 inches. LOCAL NEWS: ‘Too much fire’: Logan County mother reacts following wildfire evacuation “This is the most drought we have seen (in Oklahoma) since February 2023,” Oklahoma State Climatologist Gary McManus said. “We have 79 percent of the state in drought right now and nearly 35 percent of that is extreme drought.” Starting November 12, producers can apply for the assistance on the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's website, or you can find applications at local conservation districts. According to the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, producers are eligible to apply when the total area in D1 drought in their county is at 25 percent. A list of eligible counties will be available at local conservation districts every Thursday at 9 a.m. Officials say eligible producers can apply for the following practices: pipeline, heavy use protection area, water well, pumping plant, watering facility, pasture tap, and pond cleanout.