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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Most Crops Mature As Farmers Shift Into Harvest Mode In Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
- Danielle Beck, NCBA, Explains How Cattle Producers Can Receive Round Two CFAP Payments
- AFR/OFU Delegates Impact National Policy through 2020 NFU Fall Legislative Fly-In Wrap Up with Scott Blubaugh
- Governor Stitt and Officials Visit Seaboard Foods Processing Facility
- Dr. Derrell Peel on How you can Add Value to Your Calves this Fall
- USDA Seeks Public Comments on Recommendations for Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program
- OSU receives $1.5 million grant to develop Extension network for public
- Top Republican on House Ag Committee Offers Bill to Include CCC Funds in Continuing Resolution
- Check Out Our Marketlinks at the bottom of today's email- including our Monday Auction Barn Reports
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Most Crops Mature As Farmers Shift Into Harvest Mode In Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
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The latest USDA Crop Progress report is showing very little change in conditions from the previous week.
Farmers are moving into harvest mode for corn, soybeans and grain sorghum with cotton close behind.
Winter wheat plantings are rapidly advancing with some acres starting to emerge. Oklahoma has 15 percent of the 2021 crop now planted- even with the five year average.
In the 18 major corn producing states, 8 percent of the crop has been harvested which is 2 points behind the 5-year average.
The corn crop condition is rated at 61 percent good to excellent, 25 percent fair and 14 percent poor to very poor.
Soybean harvest stands at 6 percent in the 18 major states which is right on the average for this time of year.
The soybean crop condition is rated 63 percent good to excellent, 27 percent fair and 10 percent poor to very poor.
Approximately 11 percent of the U.S. cotton crop has been harvested, which is one percent ahead of the normal.
The cotton crop condition is rated at 45 percent good to excellent (same as last week), 28 percent fair and 27 percent poor to very poor.
Grain sorghum farmers have harvested 27 percent of the crop, 2 points behind normal.
The crop condition is rated at 51 percent good to excellent, 31 percent fair and 17 percent poor to very poor.
There has been a slight improvement in pasture and range conditions this week as they are rated 27 percent good to excellent (24 percent last week), 32 percent fair and 41 percent poor to very poor.
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Danielle Beck, NCBA, Explains How Cattle Producers Can Receive Round Two CFAP Payments
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Continued market disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic prompted President Trump and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to announce an additional $14 billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payments for agricultural producers.
Danielle Beck, senior director of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the $14 billion package includes an inventory payment for cattle producers.
We’re thrilled that more assistance is being paid to our cattle producers, Beck said.
The NCBA staffer said this second round of CFAP payments will be structured similarly to round one.
Any producer can calculate their payment by taking their highest known inventory of eligible livestock from April 16 to Aug. 31, using a rate of $55 per head, Beck said.
Breeding cows and bulls are not eligible. Only marketable cattle, including calves born this year, and replacement stock intended for breeding, are eligible.
Beck emphasized there are still some gaps for specific segments of the industry, and they are working with Congress to aid in future relief packages.
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AFR/OFU Delegates Impact National Policy through 2020 NFU Fall Legislative Fly-In Wrap Up with Scott Blubaugh
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American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) delegates took the fight for a better rural America to the steps of Capitol Hill virtually this week as they lobbied members of Congress during the 2020 National Farmers Union (NFU) Fall Legislative Fly-In Sept. 14-18.
While Oklahoma delegates lobbied on behalf of the AFR/OFU membership, their voices were joined by more than 400 NFU members from across the nation representing the Farmers Union organizations of various states and regions. In total, NFU members met with more than 130 members of Congress in one-on-one virtual sessions.
AFR/OFU delegates met with the entire Oklahoma congressional delegation including Sens. Jim Inhofe and James Lankford and Reps. Frank Lucas, Kendra Horn, Markwayne Mullin, Tom Cole and Kevin Hern. Delegates also met with congressional leaders from other states including members of the House Committee on Agriculture Reps. Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Austin Scott (R-Ga.) and Neal Dunn (R-Fla.).
Common themes for AFR/OFU’s one-on-one congressional meetings quickly emerged as delegates began to voice concerns on the state of U.S. agriculture and rural America as a whole. Top-of-mind was the desperate need for additional pandemic relief for the still-reeling agriculture industry. AFR/OFU delegates thanked members of Congress for their role in providing direct assistance, but were clear in their message that it simply has not been enough. Underwhelming CFAP (Coronavirus Food Assistance Program) payments have plagued farmers and ranchers and negative returns and one-man operations have shut them out from Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) respectively.
Associate Farm Director, KC Sheperd Caught up with AFR/OFU President Scott Blubaugh, click below to hear them chat about the biggest issues.
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Each Weekday- Listen to Cotton Talk!
For our farmers who have either- always have had cotton on their farms- or those who have more recently have added the fiber crop to their operations- we have a new daily report starting to be heard on several of our Radio Stations- It's Called Cotton Talk- and we appreciate the Oklahoma Cotton Council for their support in making this a reality.
Click on the Button below to listen to our most recent report
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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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Governor Stitt and Officials Visit Seaboard Foods Processing Facility
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Earlier this month, Governor Stitt, Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur, Commissioner of Health Col. Lance Frye, M.D., Senator Casey Murdock and Representative Kenton Patzkowsky traveled to Guymon, Oklahoma, for a tour of the Seaboard Foods processing facility.
“Any day we get some facetime with Oklahoma elected officials is a good day,” said Roy Lee Lindsey, okPORK executive director. “And we were excited to welcome Governor Kevin Stitt, members of his cabinet and other elected officials to the Seaboard Foods processing plant.”
Oklahoma pork producers take pride in the work they do each day to provide others with a healthy protein. Even during a pandemic, those involved in the pork industry worked countless hours to ensure pork is available for people’s plates.
“I greatly enjoyed my recent visit to Guymon to learn more about how Oklahomans have been able to continue producing food for the world despite challenging times,” said Gov. Stitt. “Sec. of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and I applaud the team at Seaboard, the members of the Oklahoma Pork Council and producers across Oklahoma for innovating to keep their employees safe while continuing to protect our food supply.”
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Dr. Derrell Peel on How you can Add Value to Your Calves this Fall
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Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow Calf Corner" published electronically by Dr. Peel and Dr. Glenn Selk. Today, Dr. Peel talks about how to add value to your calves this fall.
Cow-calf producers can add significant value to calves prior to sale. A careful look at the auction reports reveals the value of calf production and marketing practices. Hopefully bull calves were castrated at branding time or earlier but, if not, castration should be done in plenty of time for steers to fully heal prior to sale. The most recent Oklahoma combined auction report shows that the average discount for bulls weighing 450-550 pounds was $62/head. The same applies to dehorning if needed. A research study from 2012 showed that horned cattle received a discount of $3.15/cwt. (1). The discount is likely higher in current markets.
Weaned calves bring significant premiums over unweaned calves. The recent auction data shows that weaned steers weighing 450-550 pounds brought an average of $49/head more than steers marked as unweaned. Unweaned heifer calves were discounted an average of $35/head. Weaning at least 45 days is the most common protocol for preconditioning programs and is considered a minimum in today’s markets. In the past couple of years, buyers have been observed paying additional premiums for calves weaned 60 days or longer. Part of the weaning process should include training calves to seek feed and eat from bunks
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USDA Seeks Public Comments on Recommendations for Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced it is seeking public comments on recommended improvements to the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Rainfall Index Crop Insurance Program by November 5, 2020. RMA contracted for an independent evaluation of the PRF program to determine its effectiveness as a risk management tool for livestock producers.
“We want to be sure that the recommendations RMA implements are good for the industry and good for livestock producers,” said RMA Administrator Martin Barbre. “We are always looking for feedback and making adjustments to ensure that our insurance products protect producers and help them manage their risk, including lack of rainfall, and protect the integrity of the program.”
In addition to the PRF program, the recommendations could be applied to other Rainfall Index programs such as Apiculture and Annual Forage, therefore RMA recommends that all interested parties submit comments by November 5, 2020. RMA will review all comments and determine what recommendations should be implemented for the 2022 crop year.
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OSU receives $1.5 million grant to develop Extension network for public
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Oklahoma State University has received a second year of funding worth nearly $1.5 million to further develop the national Enhancing Electronic Extension project for improving Extension’s capacity to serve the public with new programs and digital tools.
The funding is available via the New Technologies for Ag Extension cooperative grants program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Enhancing Electronic Extension, or E3, is a collaborative effort of OSU, the nonprofit eXtension Foundation, Eduworks and North Carolina State University. Thomas Coon, OSU vice president of agricultural programs, serves as the principal investigator for the project; Damona Doye, director of OSU Extension, is project co-investigator.
“We are honored to host the NTAE partnership for our Cooperative Extension colleagues across the Land Grant systems,” Coon said. “The need to shift to more online delivery during the pandemic reinforces the importance of having Extension professionals ready to deliver programs using the latest technologies. And being able to share online content across these universities shows the full impact and efficiency of having an integrated network of Extension professionals.”
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Top Republican on House Ag Committee Offers Bill to Include CCC Funds in Continuing Resolution
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Mike Conaway has kept busy in his final months in Washington as a lawmaker from Texas- the former Chairman of the House Ag Committee and the current ranking member was livid on Monday concerning the House Democrats’ Continuing Resolution (CR) that maintains funding for all of the U.S. government but defunds the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to carry out critical Farm Bill programs or further COVID-19 economic relief:
Conaway issued a statement saying “Today, the House Democratic majority produced a CR that funds all facets of government but denies funding to critical Farm Bill programs and USDA efforts to provide ongoing COVID-19 relief to America’s farmers, ranchers, and dairy producers.
"Under the Democrats’ plan, which fails to replenish USDA funds in a timely fashion, commodity, conservation, and trade promotion payments required by the Farm Bill beginning in October cannot be paid. If House Democrats get their way, there will be no Price Loss Coverage, Agriculture Risk Coverage, Marketing Loan Assistance, sugar or dairy program benefits, or livestock disaster program assistance. And House Democrats also tie USDA's hands in providing any further COVID-19 relief.
“Today, I offered an amendment to fully restore USDA funding so farmers, ranchers, dairy producers, and rural America gets the help they need and hope it garners the bipartisan support it deserves."
Farm Bureau's Zippy Duvall also weighed in on the CCC funding issue- “We’re disappointed that Congress has not reached an agreement on replenishing the Commodity Credit Corporation. For years, both parties have come together to ensure the CCC provides a safety net for America’s farmers and ranchers. A fully funded CCC is as important as ever as farmers are suffering through a pandemic, trade imbalances and severe weather.
“The impact of the CCC is far reaching. Without immediate CCC replenishment, programs laid out in the farm bill, including conservation and rural development, as well as supplemental funding for nutrition programs, are all at risk. We strongly encourage members of Congress to put their differences aside in order to address the needs of rural America.”
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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 had a second day in a row of higher prices- Choice Beef was up 58 cents while Select Beef went $1.88 up.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 5,500 head on Monday-
Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 800 lbs 1.00-3.00 lower; over 800 lbs 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 700 lbs 1.00-3.00 lower; over 700 lbs steady to 2.00 higher. Weaned steer and heifer calves lightly tested and few sold steady.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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Joplin Regional Stockyards had 5,69 on Monday.
Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves steady, yearling steers steady, yearling heifers steady to 3.00 higher with the increase on the 600 weights. Demand moderate to good, supply moderate. The offering a mix of un-weaned and wean vac calves, along with several yearlings. Dry conditions continue to persist in southwest Missouri, with the U.S. Drought monitor showing Abnormally Dry to Moderate Drought conditions.
Click below to check the full report.
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Each afternoon we are posting a recap of that day's markets as analyzed by Justin Lewis of KIS futures - click below for the latest update on the Livestock and Grain Futures Trade..
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Okla Cash Grain:
Daily Oklahoma Cash Grain Prices- as reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture- 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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