Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, July 20, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Road to Rural Prosperity--Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel on the Challenges of Covid-19, and High Speed Broadband for Rural Oklahoma
- NCBA Working With Congress To Get Additonal COVID-19 Relief For Producers, Including Extending April 15 Marketing Deadline Into June
- Study Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to U.S. Corn, Soybeans
- Nominations Now Open for Leopold Conservation Award
- The Plug on State Question 810 Has Been Pulled- Redistricting Will Not Be Voted on This November
- Chinese Customers Discuss Sorghum Outlook With U.S. Stakeholders
- Oklahoma 4-H’ers Look to Positive Experiences Despite Fair Cancellation
- Arkansas State Fair to Not Happen in 2020- Hope to Have a State Livestock Show That Same Week
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Road to Rural Prosperity--Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel on the Challenges of Covid-19, and High Speed Broadband for Rural Oklahoma
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On our latest Road to Rural Prosperity Podcast, We cover a lot of ground with the President of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau,
Rodd Moesel,
in this Episode.
Rodd talks about the challenges of COVID in the operation of the general farm organization, the nervousness created by the Supreme Court Decision against Oklahoma and the potential implications of the court’s ruling on landowners throughout eastern Oklahoma, his reasons for wanting to become President of Farm Bureau and his thoughts on the absolute necessity of high speed broadband across every part of Oklahoma.
Today's Podcast is powered by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association.
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NCBA Working With Congress To Get Additonal COVID-19 Relief For Producers, Including Extending April 15 Marketing Deadline Into June
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Cattle producers were included in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) but the April 15 cut off for marketed cattle severely limited payments.
Colin Woodall,
CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, recently told me they are working to correct that restriction.
The NCBA continues to work with Congress to get relief for producers who sold their cattle after April 15 deadline, Woodall said. Feeder and Stocker cattle over 600 pounds that were sold up to April 15th received CFAP Compensation of $139 coming out of the CARES act funds, while animals sold April 16th thru mid May were eligible for only $33 from the CCC Part 2 Payment Rate.
We know agriculture is likely to be a part of an additional COVID-19 relief package and we need to extend the April 15 date into June to help cover as many losses as possible, Woodall said.
We are optimistic we can get that done as the feedback we’ve received from Congress has been positive, he said
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Study Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to U.S. Corn, Soybeans
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Since 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans through beef and pork exports has been the fastest-growing category of corn and soybean use, delivering critical returns for corn and soybean farmers. These producers support the international promotion of U.S. beef, pork and lamb by investing a portion of their checkoff dollars in market development efforts conducted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
USMEF has released an updated version of the independent study aimed at quantifying the value red meat exports provide to U.S. corn and soybean producers. The original study was conducted in 2016 with updates also released in 2018 and 2019. Key findings from the latest version, which utilizes 2019 export data, include:
Value of Red Meat Exports' Feed Use of Corn and Soybeans
• In 2019, U.S. beef and pork exports used 480 million bushels of corn. Corn revenue generated by pork exports totaled $1.8 billion (480 million bushels x average annual price of $3.75/bushel).
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Nominations Now Open for Leopold Conservation Award
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Oklahoma farmers, ranchers and foresters who go above and beyond to care for and maintain the natural resources of their land by improving soil health, water quality and wildlife habitats are encouraged to apply for the 2020 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award.
The Sand County Foundation presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private Oklahoma landowners for their extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation. The $10,000 award is presented annually through cooperative efforts between Sand County Foundation, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Noble Research Institute, ITC Holdings Corp., Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Enel North America Inc., and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
“Within the last year, we have been reminded several times just how challenging it can be for producers to adapt to Oklahoma’s unique environments,” said David VonTungeln, OKFB Foundation for Agriculture president. “Even so, farmers, ranchers and foresters are resilient and continue to protect and preserve our natural resources. We at the foundation want to do our part in recognizing individuals for their conservation efforts, ensuring their lands are prosperous for generations to come.”
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We invite you to listen to us on great radio stations across the region on the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network weekdays-
if you missed this morning's Farm News - or you are in an area where you can't hear it- click below for this morning's Farm news from
Ron Hays and KC Sheperd on RON.
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The Plug on State Question 810 Has Been Pulled- Redistricting Will Not Be Voted on This November
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Word came Friday from the group known as People Not Politicians confirmed that they were giving up their efforts to get State Question 810 on the ballot.
This measure would have stripped the power of redistricting from the Legislature and would have established a nine-member independent commission comprising non-elected officials- putting Republicans, Democrats and Independents in equal numbers to sort out the every ten year process.
Andy Moore
. the Executive Director for the group told the Oklahoman on Friday “Between the unnecessary lawsuits by politicians and delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to make the ballot this year, and have thus withdrawn SQ810" adding "the fight is far from over."
The leader of the Oklahoma Senate,
Greg Treat
, issued a statement on Friday in reaction to the news- “The whole idea that redistricting in Oklahoma is broken is a made-up narrative from out-of-state liberals looking to turn Oklahoma into the next California. Democrats never complained about redistricting until Republicans were in charge. Their complaints now are a totally transparent attempt by liberals and progressives to try and gain a political edge in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Senate will continue to carry out its redistricting responsibilities in a professional and thorough manner.”
Last fall
as this concept was being kicked around in the state- it looked like it might be State Question 804 and we talked to Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel at that time- he told us last November that the Oklahoma Farm Bureau had joined the coalition filing the two challenges to the Initiative Petition that would end up being SQ 810 with the Oklahoma Supreme Court- and told us the delegates at their 2019 state convention passed a resolution stating the general farm organization's opposition to State Question 804. He adds that their Legal Foundation had made a contribution to the legal efforts opposing IP 420.
You can read more from our story from last November and hear our conversation on this with Moesel by clicking on the link below.
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Chinese Customers Discuss Sorghum Outlook With U.S. Stakeholders
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The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) connected key sorghum customers in China with U.S. sorghum industry stakeholders during a webinar last week focused on U.S. sorghum production, logistics and supply and demand factors.
“Continued engagement is really important for the Chinese market,” said
Reece Cannady,
USGC manager of global trade. “This webinar was very timely as harvest is beginning in South Texas and is just around the corner throughout the rest of the sorghum belt.”
Roughly 50 industry stakeholders from China attended the event as well as USGC staff in China and the United States and other U.S. sorghum industry representatives. Attendees had a lively discussion on the outlook for the 2020 U.S. sorghum crop - including concerns about drought - pricing and other topics.
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4-H’ers Look to Positive Experiences Despite Fair Cancellation
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The state fair is more than an opportunity to eat a deep-fried candy bar, take a ride on a roller coaster or just sit back and watch people. The Oklahoma State Fair and county fairs statewide historically have been opportunities for Oklahoma 4-H’ers to exhibit their work from the last year and compete for a coveted blue ribbon.
However, the crowds at county fairgrounds this year will be much thinner or entirely absent. Officials with the Oklahoma State Fair announced the annual event will not be held this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But all is not lost for 4-H’ers who were planning exhibits and prepping show animals for the fair season, said Steve Beck, state 4-H program leader.
“The fair is an opportunity for club members to show mastery of their project, but it’s the experience of working on and completing the project where much of the learning of life skills comes from,” Beck said. “While it’s certainly disappointing not being able to show projects at the county or state fair this year, the work and effort are still front and center. The youth still had opportunities to bond and work with caring adults. Not participating in the fair doesn’t negate all of the learning and building of life skills that has already taken place.”
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Arkansas State Fair to Not Happen in 2020- Hope to Have a State Livestock Show That Same Week
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From the
Arkansas State Fair website
- word has come that the event won't happen this year. "T
he board of directors for the Arkansas Livestock Show Association, the organization that produces the annual Arkansas State Fair, announced today the cancellation of the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"This year’s event was scheduled for October 16 – 25.
"General Manager Doug White said the board voted to authorize the cancellation of the 2020 fair, while leaving the door open for a possible livestock show during that same ten days in October."
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Today's First Look:
Ron on RON Markets as heard on K101
mornings with cash and futures reviewed- includes where the Cash Cattle market stands, the latest Feeder Cattle Markets Etc.
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Wholesale Boxed Beef Prices continue to show weakness- Choice Beef was down 33 cents at $200.47 while Select was off 99 cents to $190.31.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Each afternoon we are posting a recap of that day's markets as analyzed by
Justin Lewis of KIS futures
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click below
for the latest update on the Livestock and Grain Futures Trade..
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Okla Cash Grain:
Daily Oklahom
a
Cash Grain Prices- as reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture
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The report available after the close of the Futures Trade for that day.
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Our Oklahoma Farm Report Team!!!!
Ron Hays,
Senior Farm Director and Editor
KC Sheperd,
Associate Farm Director and Editor
Dave Lanning, Markets and Production
Sam Knipp
, Farm News Editor
Pam Arterburn,
Calendar and Template Manager
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Rural Oklahoma is full of some of the greatest success stories throughout the entire state and are a main reason Oklahoma is on track to become a top 10 state.
The
Road to Rural Prosperity
will dive into these stories each week bringing you insight into the great things happening in and to rural Oklahoma. We will bring you stories covering rural life, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism and politics all affecting rural America.
The
Road to Rural Prosperity
is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
Episode 41 features a conversation with Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel as he and yours truly talk about the continuing challenges of COVID-19 and some of the priorities of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau- today and in the days ahead.
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