Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Latest Road to Rural Prosperity Features OSU's Amarie Griffeth on her Passion for Agriculture and Helping Students fight Food Insecurity
- Oklahoma Included in Round Two of Feral Hog Control Projects by NRCS
- Dr. Derrell Peel on How High Grain prices Impact the Cattle Industry
- Bronough is the Nominee for USDA Deputy Ag Secretary, Janett McCabe to Be EPA's Deputy Administrator
- Dell Kerbs Remains as House Ag Chair- House Committee Assignments Made
- American Hereford Association Executive Jack Ward Proud of Breed's Genetic Improvements
- National Sorghum Producers, Advanta Seeds Partner for Grower Success
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Latest Road to Rural Prosperity Features OSU's Amarie Griffeth on her Passion for Agriculture and Helping Students fight Food Insecurity |
Oklahoma State University Junior Amarie Griffeth has a heart for people- and she tells Host KC Sheperd about a need she saw on campus in Stillwater to combat food insecurity. She was a part of a Task force- and out of that students came up with Pete’s Pantry, an anonymous way to help other students on campus needing a helping hand.
Amarie grew up in Cushing, Oklahoma- her dad is in the livestock marketing business, so she has grown up loving being involved in producing food- and she has discovered the joy of providing food to those in need as well.
Click or tap below to hear the latest Episode
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The vision of the Oklahoma Beef Council is to be a positive difference for Oklahoma's farming and ranching families and the greater beef community and its mission is to enhance beef demand by strengthening consumer trust and exceeding consumer expectations. To learn more, visit www.oklabeef.org. Also, don't forget to like its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/oklabeef for stories on Oklahoma's ranching families and great beef recipes.
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Oklahoma Included in Round Two of Feral Hog Control Projects by NRCS |
The Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) was established by the 2018 Farm Bill to respond to the threat feral swine pose to agriculture, native ecosystems, and human and animal health. USDA is focusing efforts through this pilot where feral swine pose the highest threat.
FSCP is implemented jointly by NRCS and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS). Total funding for the program is $75 million over the life of the 2018 Farm Bill. In the first round of funding, NRCS obligated more than $16.7 million for 20 feral swine pilot projects in ten states. APHIS and NRCS limited the first round of pilot projects to select areas of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Round 1 projects are currently ongoing and are a collaborative effort between APHIS, NRCS, and the selected partners. A second round of funding and projects have been selected. Projects to be included in round 2 of funding can be found in the below table and are expected to work in Alabama, Hawaii, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas.
Pilot projects will consist broadly of three coordinated components: 1) feral swine removal by APHIS; 2) restoration efforts supported by NRCS; and 3) assistance to producers for feral swine control provided through grants with non-federal partners.
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Dr. Derrell Peel on How High Grain prices Impact the Cattle Industry |
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 high grain prices impact the cattle industry.
Grain and oilseed prices have risen dramatically in the last three to four months. For example, the weekly cash price of corn reported for Dodge City, Kansas averaged $3.41/bu. from January-September, 2020. The price rose above $4.00/bu. by mid-October and by mid-January 2021 was reported at $5.44/bu. July corn futures are currently priced at $5.20/bu. Market prices for corn are increasing to ensure that demand is rationed to match available supplies and adequate corn is available until the next harvest. Corn demand comes from many different markets including livestock feed, industrial use (primarily ethanol) and exports. As corn prices rise each market will react to reduce corn use in varying degrees according to the economic claim each demand type makes on corn. With corn as the main driver, other feed grains and by-product feeds will all generally rise proportionally through market arbitrage.
The cattle industry will react to high feed prices somewhat differently than other livestock species. Unlike hogs and poultry, where their monogastric biology means that using less feed implies reducing production, the ruminant biology of cattle means that the industry will use less grain by changing how cattle are produced more than by changing production levels. Indeed, the supply of feeder cattle is mostly determined for 2021 and those cattle will go through the feedlot as usual but with a different production system.
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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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Biden Adds to his Nominee List including Deputies at USDA and EPA |
President-elect Joe Biden announced sub-cabinet positions today, including Deputy Ag Secretary nominee Jewell Bronaugh. Bronaugh currently serves as the commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She’s been a former State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency and a 4-H Extension Specialist. Bronaugh would be the first woman of color to serve in this role at USDA.
Blayne Arthur, Secretary of Agriculture gave the following statement on the Deputy Ag Announcement, "I was pleased to see my friend, Commissioner Jewel Bronaugh, nominated to serve as the new Deputy Secretary of USDA. Commissioner Bronaugh is a leader who understands agriculture, the land grant mission and is passionate about involving youth in agriculture. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry looks forward to working with her in her new capacity and I know that she will be a strong voice for agriculture producers. "
Meanwhile, Janet McCabe has been nominated by Biden to be the deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. McCabe is now a professor at Indiana University McKinney School of Law. McCabe previously worked at the EPA during the Obama administration.
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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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Dell Kerbs Returns as House Ag Chair as House Committee Assignments Announced |
House of Representatives committee assignments and schedules for the 58th Oklahoma Legislature have now been made.
The House will operate with 30 standing committees and 10 appropriations and budget subcommittees for the two-year session now underway.
Among the Assignments that were released by House Speaker Charles McCall- Dell Kerbs returns as the Chair of the House Ag Committee- the members of that committee include:
Agriculture and Rural Development
· Rep. Dell Kerbs, R-Shawnee, Chair
· Rep. Kenton Patzkowsky, R-Balko, Vice Chair
· Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee
· Rep. Trey Caldwell, R-Lawton
· Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene
· Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton
· Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell
· Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane
· Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber
· Rep. John Pfeiffer, R-Orlando
· Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh
· Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener
· Rep. Jose Cruz, D-Oklahoma City
· Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City
· Rep. Trish Ranson, D-Tulsa
Click on the button to see the full list of Committees and the members serving on them.
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American Hereford Association Executive Jack Ward Proud of Breed's Genetic Improvements |
Having logged over 20 years of experience with the Hereford cattle breed, Jack Ward, executive vice president of the American Hereford Association, said there has been tremendous genetic improvement in the cattle.
I am just so very proud of our members and what they have done and accomplished in terms of genetic improvement, Ward said during an interview with me.
We have a Certified Hereford Beef program that has added value to the breed, Ward said.
We’re not here to dictate what breeders use but provide the necessary tools for them to be profitable, he said.
More than 20 years ago the association had the insight to adopt whole herd reporting, which is an unbiased genetic evaluation, Ward said.
Typically, nearly 90 percent of our registered cattle come through that program, he added.
Our breeders understand the importance of genetic evaluation and improvement, Ward said.
We have one of the most comprehensive young sire test programs there is in the industry, Ward said.
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Advanta Seeds Upps Their Commitment to the National Sorghum Growers |
Advanta Seeds US , a global seed company and parent of the premium seed brand Alta Seeds is upping its commitment to National Sorghum Producers increasing its support as a Gold Level sponsor through the NSP Industry Partner program.
“We have always appreciated Advanta’s support of NSP and sorghum farmers through its mission to provide high yielding, quality seed through premier research and development,” NSP CEO Tim Lust said. “Their innovation has played a key role in driving the sorghum industry forward, and we are excited about the new opportunities offered through this continued partnership.”
This next-level partnership will place greater emphasis on grower education, productivity and profitability while continuing to support NSP advocacy efforts. Today, NSP and Alta Seeds launched two resources for growers focusing on forage sorghum and sugarcane aphid (SCA) management
“Advanta/Alta Seeds has long supported NSP’s mission of legislatively advocating and building profitable markets for sorghum growers across the country,” Barry Lubbers, North America Business Director for Advanta, said. “We believe our increased sponsorship, which includes the creation of the SCA and forage sorghum management resource pages on the association’s website, will further help sorghum productivity and profitability while underscoring our commitment to the sorghum indust
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Last Call- Register Online for Jan. 20-21 Red River Crops Conference
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Oklahoma State University Extension and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are again teaming up to present the annual Red River Crops Conference on Jan. 20-21 - virtually.
“We’re still in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and so will be offering the conference as an online experience,” said Gary Strickland, OSU Jackson County Extension agricultural educator and regional agronomist for southwestern Oklahoma.
Rather than wait in line for nametags, participants will be allowed entry into the online meeting beginning at 6:30 a.m. each day. Speakers will host sessions focused on crop production in southwestern Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains region from 7-10 a.m.
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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 go higher- Choice Beef was up $2.12 and Select Beef was up $2.76 on Monday January 18th.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 17,500 head on Monday- one of their biggest runs in recent memory.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 4.00 lower with most declines being seen on plainer type cattle. Steer and heifer calves under 500 lbs 2.00-6.00 higher; over 500 lbs steady to 2.00 lower. Demand to moderate to good for all classes , especially for 4 weight and under steers. Quality average to attractive. Commodity boards closed today for the Holiday. Last week slaughter cattle trade was lower as beef prices moved higher. Much of the state has dried up some after the New Year snow and temps are more normal, however cattle continue to carry a fair amount of mud
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 11,730 head fon Monday January 18th.
Compared to last week, steers traded steady to 3.00 lower. Heifers also traded steady to 3.00 lower. Supply moderate with good demand. Good buyer attendance.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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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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