Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, September 28, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
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Diamond Hats Gala Raises $206,000 to Support 4-H and FFA Youth at 2021 OYE
- Rural Renewal Topic of Upcoming Virtual Symposium
- CattleFax Leader Predicts Higher Calf Prices In Coming Months
- USDA Reminds Farmers of September 30 Deadline to Update Safety-Net Program Crop Yields
- Planting Treated Wheat Seed Good Investment Says Syngenta's Brent Besler
- USDA-NIFA Invests More Than $53 Million to Help U.S. Farmers Prosper
- Multi-state Coalition Aims to Advance Agriculture by Driving Research, Education, and Adoption of Nation’s First Perennial Grain Crop
- Check Out More Ag Stories Posted Last Week
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Diamond Hats Gala Raises $206,000 to Support 4-H and FFA Youth at 2021 OYE
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After months of isolation and social distancing and virtual events- the Diamond Hats went live and in person on Saturday night- as the 2020 Gala happened and lots of people came and brought their support for 4-H and FFA in a very big way.
Over 400 were in attendance at the 2020 Gala- and between the Sponsorships, the Silent Auction and the Live Auction- $206,000 was raised for the support of the 4-H and FFA members who will take part in the 2021 OYE.
By the way- OYE's Tyler Norvell told the full house that plans are going full speed ahead for the 2021 OYE in March- it may or may not look exactly like it has in years past- but he told the crowd- there WILL be a show.
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One of the highlights of the evening was the naming of the 2020 Diamond Hats Agricultural Woman of the Year- the group chose Jennifer Callahan as their 2020 honoree- Jennifer is an attorney who has helped advise the OYE and is an active part of the management of the beef cow herd that she and her husband Jarold operate. She is pictured here with OYE's Tyler Norvell and the Diamond Hats President Tammi Didlot (Jennifer is in the middle)
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Rural Renewal Topic of Upcoming Virtual Symposium
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Those interested in learning more about rural renewal should make plans to attend the virtual 2020 Rural Renewal Symposium. Slated Oct. 13, the virtual symposium will feature research presentations on the latest work in rural renewal and roundtable sessions for community leaders to discuss strategies that have worked in their own communities. This symposium will engage leaders and researchers in rural renewal from Oklahoma, the United States and the world.
In addition, the symposium provides an opportunity to raise awareness, attract resources and stimulate research toward solving grand challenges facing rural communities, said Audrey King, Rural Renwal Initiative’s communication coordinator at Oklahoma State University.
“Rural communities often are closely tied to agriculture and are being negatively affected by natural resource degradation, climate change and drought,” King said. “Those stressors, combined with limited economic opportunities contribute to poverty and a negative migration pattern.”
Tyson Ochsner, one of the Rural Renewal Initiative’s co-directors, said the stressors facing rural communities is leading to the depopulation of these areas, not only in Oklahoma, but across the country and globally.
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CattleFax Leader Predicts Higher Calf Prices In Coming Months
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Higher calf prices are expected in the coming months says Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, a global leader in beef industry research, analysis and information.
Blach was a featured speaker for the 2020 Virtual Cattle Raisers Convention recently held online.
You think about the timing of the Tyson fire we had last year, and the market was depressed in September and October, we had a backlog and the prices were cheaper than normal, Blach said.
It happened again with the pandemic, yet Blach said things could have been worse.
I have been pleased the market has been as strong as it has but it would have been higher if not for the negative events we’ve had, Blach said
I have been pleased the market has been as strong as it has but it would have been higher if not for the negative events we’ve had, Blach said.
The spring lows we made in the fed cattle, feeder cattle and calf market were the cycle lows, he said.
Prices are going to gradually improve and move higher through the middle of next year, Blach said.
It’s been unfortunate but we anticipate the economics are going to improve down the road, he said.
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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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USDA Reminds Farmers of September 30 Deadline to Update Safety-Net Program Crop Yields
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USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farm owners of the September 30 deadline to update Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program yields for covered commodities on the farm. This is a one-time opportunity for producers to update yields, which are used to calculate 2020 through 2023 payments.
“Don’t miss this one-time opportunity to update yields for the Price Loss Coverage program,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “Please contact your FSA county office to schedule an appointment.”
Updating yields requires the signature of one owner on a farm and not all owners. If a yield update is not made, no action is required to maintain the existing base crop yield on file with FSA.
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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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Planting Treated Wheat Seed Good Investment Says Syngenta's Brent Besler
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As farmers transition from the summer growing season to full mode winter wheat planting, Brent Besler, agronomic service representative covering western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle for Syngenta, offers some advice.
Besler was recently interviewed by Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
Over the next few weeks where I think farmers can get the biggest bang for their buck from a wheat standpoint is seed treatments, Besler said.
A lot of guys overlook seed treatments which can help establish strong roots and protect against disease, he said.
Syngenta has a robust premix with herbicides and fungicides and other products that can help, Besler said.
Applying a good seed treatment is good for both grazing and grain harvest as it protects from insect and disease damage, Besler said.
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USDA-NIFA Invests More Than $53 Million to Help U.S. Farmers Prosper
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced grant investments of more than $53 million across three unique programs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, and military veterans to support American agriculture.
“Agriculture offers promising career opportunities, particularly in farming and ranching,” said Parag Chitnis, acting NIFA director. “Federal investments in programs that help new farmers get into the business, support military veterans who are considering farming and ranching as a new career, and address serious stress-related mental health issues among farmers, are critical to ensuring our next generation of food producers are able to successfully meet the challenges facing agriculture.”
While there are many excellent opportunities in agriculture, beginning farmers and ranchers have unique needs for education, training, and technical assistance. For those within their first 10 years of operation, it’s vital they have access to capital, land, and knowledge and information to help improve their operations’ profitability and sustainability. USDA-NIFA’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) awarded more than $16.7 million in 48 projects to deliver the support new farmers and ranchers need.
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Multi-state Coalition Aims to Advance Agriculture by Driving Research, Education, and Adoption of Nation’s First Perennial Grain Crop
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A multi-state coalition of researchers, farmers, educators, industry leaders, policy experts, and climate scientists was recently awarded a competitive 5-year, $10 million grant through USDA NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s (AFRI) Sustainable Agricultural Systems program to scale the research, production, awareness and commercialization of Kernza, the first commercial perennial grain in the United States.
Kernza is the trademark name for the perennial grain harvested from new varieties of intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium), a forage grass that has been used by farmers across the United States for decades. As a perennial, Kernza is planted once and provides several years of harvestable grain. Kernza has a deep root system that provides multiple environmental benefits, including improving water and soil quality and reducing soil erosion. Additionally, research has shown that this new perennial grain can increase farm income due to decreased inputs and costs from reduced tilling, pesticide requirements and nutrient runoff.
The project, formally titled Developing and Deploying a Perennial Grain Crop Enterprise to Improve Environmental Quality and Rural Prosperity, seeks to advance agriculture production by developing the blueprint for US agricultural systems to shift from annual row crop production that requires tilling and planting every year to perennial production. By building the support system necessary to successfully increase Kernza acres, this project aims to improve the environmental sustainability of food production and demonstrate the viability of new perennial crops as real economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities.
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Click on the buttons below to take a look at some of the other stories posted on our website this past week!
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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 offered a mixed bag on Friday- Choice Beef was up $1.86 while Select Beef dropped 76 cents.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 5,500 head last Monday, September 21st
Compared to the previous 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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Superior Video Livestock Market had 23,400 head that sold last week in their regular every other week video and online sale.
Compared to the last sale 09/09/10/2020: Feeder steers sold 2.00-4.00 higher in a light test. Feeder heifers were 4.00 higher in a light test. Steer and heifer calves not well test for current FOB trades.
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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Tim West
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405.317.6361
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