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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- 96-0!!! SB 422 Heads to the Governor
- Latest USDA Crop Progress Report Shows Corn And Soybean Planting Ahead of Schedule While Oklahoma Wheat Crop Deteriorates
- OSU's Derrell Peel Believes Latest Cattle on Feed Report Shows We Are Continuing to Work Through a Large Number of Cattle
- Ag Groups Applaud Governor Stitt for voicing Concerns of Oklahoma Cattle producers
- Beef Digital Advertising Catching Eye of Oklahoma Consumers
- Foliar Diseases Seen In Oklahoma Wheat As Harvest Nears
- John Deere Announces MY22 S Series Combine and Front-End Equipment Updates
- Oklahoma Pork Council to Host Pre-Memorial Day Blood Drive
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96-0!!!
SB 422 Heads to the Governor
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After a 45 to 0 vote in the Oklahoma Senate- the House followed suit and turned in a 96 to 0 vote for SB 422- the bill that will provide Oklahoma farmers and ranchers multiple ways to document to the Oklahoma Tax Commission and County Assessors that they deserve an Ag Sales Tax Exemption. The measure heads to the Governor's desk where it is expected that it will be signed into law.
We traded text messages with Steve Thompson of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau after the vote was held- and he was clearly pleased- "This is a big win. For several years, we have been told we need to give up something as far as the ag sales tax exemption goes, because the urban majority legislature was going to take it away if we didn't. Well, this demonstrates we aren't dead yet! And it shows the value in us all sticking together and getting loud in coordination with each other."
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Latest USDA Crop Progress Report Shows Corn And Soybean Planting Ahead of Schedule While Oklahoma Wheat Crop Deteriorates
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The nation’s corn and soybean farmers continue to outpace the average planting progress and Oklahoma’s winter wheat condition deteriorated according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report.
In the 18 major corn producing states, farmers have planted 90 percent of the crop with Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska all at 95 percent or better completed.
The average for this date is 80 percent.
Approximately 64 percent of the corn crop has emerged compared to the average of 54 percent.
Same story with soybeans as farmers have planted 75 percent of the crop, compared with the average of 54 percent for this date.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma winter wheat crop is getting closer to the start of harvest- but the good to excellent ratings for the crop took a hit in the latest week- now at 51 percent in good to excellent condition.
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OSU's Derrell Peel Believes Latest Cattle on Feed Report Shows We Are Continuing to Work Through a Large Number of Cattle
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Analyzing the numbers from the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report, Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist, said we are slowly working our way through a large number of cattle.
The May Cattle on Feed report showed April placements at 127.2 percent of a year ago, Peel said.
Marketings during April were 132.8 percent and total on-feed at 104.7 percent.
Keep in mind the pandemic was raging one year ago and that makes it difficult to compare numbers, Peel said.
It’s going to be a challenge for the next several months comparing these numbers to a year ago, he said.
Comparing the latest numbers to earlier this year gives us an indication of the large number of cattle carried over from last year, Peel said.
My read of this latest set of numbers is we are making progress, he said, but we still have three or four months to work through the backlog of fed cattle.
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Ag Groups Cheer Action from Governor Stitt on Voicing Concerns of Cattle Producers
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Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Sec. of Agriculture Blayne Arthur penned a joint letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland May 20. The letter expresses support for the ongoing U.S. Dept. of Justice antitrust investigation into the U.S. meatpacking industry. The letter deems the investigation necessary “to determine if any manipulation, collusion, or other illegal activity may be occurring and ensure market transparency.”
“We are extremely grateful to Gov. Stitt and Sec. Arthur for recognizing the potential for antitrust behavior in the beef industry and calling upon the U.S. Attorney General to continue to take action,” said American Farmers & Ranchers (AFR) Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh. “Oklahoma ranchers have been begging for relief from a dysfunctional marketplace. Once again, Gov. Stitt has shown he is in touch with our state’s ranchers and is listening to our concerns.”
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel issued the following statement after Gov. Kevin Stitt and Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the U.S. Department of Justice to continue its investigation into the meatpacking industry.
“Oklahoma Farm Bureau is grateful to Gov. Kevin Stitt and Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur for voicing the concerns of Oklahoma cattle producers by urging the Department of Justice to continue investigating the nation’s meatpacking industry and beef supply chain.
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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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Beef Digital Advertising Catching Eye of Oklahoma Consumers
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It’s the halfway point in the Oklahoma Beef Council’s FY2021 digital advertising campaign. So far, digital ads showcasing beef have been viewed 3,778,484 times in Oklahoma.
These digital ads and videos cover the topics of beef sustainability, feeding beef in the early years, holiday beef recipes, and quick and easy beef recipes.
“I think a highlight of our digital advertising this year has been our sustainability video series,” said Heather Buckmaster, OBC executive director. “These are white-board explainer videos that simply tackle the complicated topic of sustainably in a way that consumers can relate.”
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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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Foliar Diseases Seen In Oklahoma Wheat As Harvest Nears
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Stripe rust infections in some Oklahoma wheat fields continue to activate, mostly triggered by recent rains, heavy dew and moderately cool weather conditions, said Oklahoma State University experts.
“Texas had more stripe rust develop than leaf rust this year, and that’s what has moved northward in terms of foliar diseases,” said Bob Hunger, OSU Extension wheat pathologist. “There’s been some powdery mildew, some leaf spotters, but stripe rust has been the most widespread.”
There have even been reports of stripe rust occurring in wheat heads in southwestern Oklahoma. As far as OSU experts have been able to determine, the grain is not infected; it is the plant tissue surrounding the grain.
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John Deere Announces MY22 S Series Combine and Front-End Equipment Updates
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John Deere has made several key updates for model year 2022 S Series Combines while celebrating 75 years of manufacturing and selling self-propelled combines. To recognize the historic milestone, a 75th anniversary decal will be applied to each new combine leaving the factory.
For MY22 several new factory-installed options are available to order for the S Series. These options include:
· Automation Activation 4.0 with Generation 4 Machine Sync and AutoPath™.
· New LED lighting packages - the same lights offered on the larger X Series Combines.
· Factory-installed, flat-tooth comb chaffer (formerly high-performance chaffer) - available for S and X Series.
· Three new reside management offerings:
Extra-fine cut chopper for S780 and S790 Combines.
Advanced PowerCast™ tailboard with deluxe residue management for soybeans.
Premium residue management that includes the tough crop kit.
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Remote grease line for the combine’s final drives.
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Oklahoma Pork Council to Host Pre-Memorial Day Blood Drive
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For the past 15 years, the Oklahoma Pork Council and the Oklahoma Blood Institute have teamed up for the annual Pre-Memorial Day Blood Drive. This year’s event will be held on May 27-28 at all Oklahoma Blood Institute Donor Centers and at two mobile locations.
“We urgently need people to give before the Memorial Day weekend. The lives of patients could easily be in jeopardy without help before this first summer holiday,” said John Armitage, M.D., president and CEO of Oklahoma Blood Institute. “We are truly grateful for those who take just an hour of their time to help patients in our area.”
Participate by giving blood at your local Oklahoma Blood Institute Donor Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also donate at the mobile locations at Tinker Federal Credit Union in Moore on Thursday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Lowe's North off Pennsylvania Avenue and Memorial Road on Friday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.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 $2.66 and Select Beef 8was up $1.09 on Monday May 24th
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 8,600 head on Monday, May 24th.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00-4.00 higher. Feeder heifers 4.00-6.00 higher. Demand good for feeder cattle. Steer and heifer calves lightly tested last week and few this week sold with a higher undertone. Quality average to attractive with several large strings of cattle offered. Rains fell throughout much of the state in the last week and very heavy in some areas. Temperatures remain fairly cool for this late in May. The May wheat run is on despite the somewhat lighter numbers. Many cattle did sell earlier in the year, especially after February's winter storm.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 5,878 head for their sale on May 24th.
Compared to last week, feeder steers traded $3.00 - $7.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 3.00 - 5.00 higher.
Supply moderate with good demand.
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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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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At the 2021 Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association annual meeting on May 4th, we recorded the lunch time conversation between OGFA CEO and President Jeff Hickman and Oklahoma State University President Designate Dr. Kayse Shrum, who will officially become the 19th President of OSU on July first. Learn more about who Dr. Shrum is- personally and professionally- and what her early priorities will be when she takes the reins as President on July first.
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Tim West
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405.317.6361
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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