Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- OKFB Partners With McAfee & Taft to Examine Oklahoma Foreign-Owned Land Law
- USDA Announces New Initiative to Quantify Climate Benefits of Conservation Reserve Program
- Dr. Derrell Peel Explains Challenges With Expanding Meat Processing Capacity
- NASDA Welcomes Tandy Kidd and Maria Martinez As New Staff
- OSU Extension Joins CDC In Vaccine Education Effort
- Sorghum Smart Talk with Sorghum Checkoff Agronomy Director Brent Bean On Last Minute Planting
- Recognizing the Importance of the Beef Cattle Industry to Corn
- 28th Annual Cattlemen's College Kicks Off 2021 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville- Registration Opens Next Tuesday
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OKFB Partners With McAfee & Taft to Examine Oklahoma Foreign-Owned Land Law |
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Oklahoma City-based law firm McAfee & Taft have created a ’video to provide answers on the states foreign-owned land statutes
The informational video was produced in response to questions about land ownership the organization received from members across the state.
Cole Marshall, an attorney at McAfee & Taft, explained the basic tenets of Oklahoma’s laws on foreign ownership of land in the short video.
Marshall said the Oklahoma Constitution and state statutes prohibit any alien - or person who is not a citizen of the United States - from owning land in the state.
“There’s a general prohibition on foreign persons or corporations from other countries owning land in Oklahoma, but they can become residents by taking up residency for individuals in Oklahoma or by qualifying to do business in Oklahoma,” Marshall said.
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Midwest Farm Shows is proud to produce the two best Farm Shows in the State of Oklahoma annually- the Tulsa Farm Show each December and the Oklahoma City Farm Show each April.
They would like to thank all of you who participated in their 2021 Oklahoma City Farm Show.
The Tulsa Farm Show is Oklahoma’s premier agricultural and ranching event which returns to the River Spirit Expo (Expo Square) December, 9-10-11, 2021.
Now is the ideal time to contact the Midwest Farm Show Office at 507-437-7969 and book space at the 2021 Tulsa Farm Show. To learn more about the Tulsa Farm Show, click here.
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USDA Announces New Initiative to Quantify Climate Benefits of Conservation Reserve Program |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced an initiative to quantify the climate benefits of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts. This multi-year effort will enable USDA to better target CRP toward climate outcomes and improve existing models and conservation planning tools while supporting USDA’s goal of putting American agriculture and forestry at the center of climate-smart solutions to address climate change.
“CRP is a powerful tool for implementing voluntary, measurable conservation outcomes to mitigate the impacts of climate change,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “Nearly 21 million acres currently enrolled in the program prevent the equivalent of more than 12 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. Further quantifying program benefits will allow us to better target CRP to achieve continued climate wins across environmentally sensitive lands while strengthening our modeling and conservation planning resources for all producers.”
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Dr. Derrell Peel Explains Challenges With Expanding Meat Processing Capacity |
Expanding meat processing capacity is one of those issues that falls under the heading of “easier said than done.”
Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist, said there are several major challenges with expanding processing capacity.
There is a lot of interest in these really small, local plants and honestly that is not going to change the overall numbers much, Peel said.
Some proposals for medium sized plants have been discussed but it will take at least two years to bring those plants online, he said.
There is really not much that can change in the short term, he noted.
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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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NASDA Welcomes Tandy Kidd and Maria Martinez As New Staff- Kidd Leaving His Post with ODAFF |
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is pleased to announce the hiring of Tandy Kidd as Manager, Events & Member Engagement and Maria Martinez as Coordinator, Programs & Grants for the NASDA Foundation. Kidd will lead all events hosted by NASDA, including planning and execution, in addition to facilitating member engagement.
"I look forward to engaging and working with NASDA members to amplify their voice for agriculture. I am excited to apply my skills in event planning to create opportunities for leaders to convene on issues facing our industry and serve NASDA members’ vision for sound national agricultural and food policy,” Kidd said.
Kidd most recently served as Special Project Manager for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. Working under Secretary Blayne Arthur, he has co-chaired the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture Conference and managed the Oklahoma State Fair, along with facilitating a variety of other projects for the department. He currently serves on the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program Advisory Council and brings international perspective through having participated in multiple exchange programs, including the U.S. State Department Professional Exchange Program.
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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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OSU Extension Joins CDC In Vaccine Education Effort |
Nearly $10 million in federal funds has been committed to vaccination education efforts through Land-Grant universities and national Cooperative Extension System participants such as Oklahoma State University Extension.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided the funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support an innovative approach to reach those rural communities in greatest need of vaccinations in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Our goal is to help people overcome their hesitancy and get as many people vaccinated as possible,” said Steve Beck, state 4-H program leader with the Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development program at OSU. “If we get even 10 more people protected as a result of these efforts, it’s a success for Oklahoma.”
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Farmers Market Season Renewing Community Spirit Statewide |
Much like the annual food festivals and hometown celebrations that center on Oklahoma’s bountiful harvests, farmers markets are kicking off their summer schedules in communities across the state.
Each market varies, but for most weekly popup events, opening weekend is held in late April or May and runs through August or October. As the COVID-19 pandemic loosens its grip on the country and safety protocols are lifted, organizers remain diligent in their attempts to protect vendors and customers.
There are some great Farmers Markets across Oklahoma- and one outstanding example can be found in Weatherford. In Weatherford, event coordinator Ed Crall said the town’s opening weekend in April was postponed last year due to the pandemic, but the market’s organizers learned the delay wasn’t a bad thing.
“Waiting until the first Saturday in May allowed vendors to offer more fresh items from their gardens,” Crall said.
Weatherford’s market is home to eight vendors and typically draws from 85 to 120 customers. Located a block off Main Street, the market’s peak summer produce options include sweet corn, tomatoes and melons along with custom products such as goat’s milk soap and fresh cut flowers.
The Oklahoma Ag Tourism website has a complete list of Farmers Markets that can be found across Oklahoma- that information is available here.
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Recognizing the Importance of the Beef Cattle Industry to Corn |
May is National Beef Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate than to recognize our largest animal ag customer and throw a sirloin on the grill. One out of four bushels of added corn demand is due to beef and pork exports. With such demand, NCGA recognizes the value of industry partnership with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the U.S. Meat Export Federation. NCGA has continued to be the sole sponsor of NCBA’s Cattlemen’s Education Series, a partnership that strives to bring the latest and greatest industry information to producers while highlighting the value that corn and corn products, such as DDGs, bring to beef rations.
“Not only do corn growers benefit from the beef cattle industry’s consumption of corn, but adding corn into the diet promotes faster growth, increases feed efficiency in the rate of daily gain and produces steaks with a higher marble score,” said Market Development Action Team Chair Bob Hemesath.
With more than 20 million beef cattle in the U.S., the beef industry consumes more than 1,250 million bushels of corn and provides $5.7 billion in value to the corn industry.
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28th Annual Cattlemen's College Kicks Off 2021 Cattle Industry Convention in Nashville This Coming August- Registration Opens Next Tuesday |
Tune in to Tennessee for the 28th annual Cattlemen’s College, Aug. 9-10, which kicks off the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show in Nashville, Tenn. Cattlemen’s College, sponsored by Zoetis, brings thought-provoking, stimulating sessions that can help generate better returns for operations.
“We’ve designed Cattlemen’s College with the producer in mind and have created the best education experience available based on past attendee feedback,” said Josh White, executive director of producer education & sustainability with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “Our goal is to offer a variety of topics and feature the best speakers, providing great value for producers.”
The event includes two days of learning, idea sharing and networking. In addition to Monday’s “producer’s choice” sessions which provide a preview of Tuesday’s educational experience, risk management is the headlining topic. Sessions will focus on the basics of business risk and tools and resources available for producers as well as a deep dive into Livestock Risk Protection and diversification.
Registration for the 2021 Cattle Industry Convention opens June first- next Tuesday.. The Convention was originally set for February- but COVID-19 concerns pushed it to August- still at the Opryland in Nashville.
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OKC West is our Market Links Sponsor- they sell cattle three days a week- Cows on Mondays, Stockers on Tuesday and Feeders on Wednesday- Call 405-262-8800 to learn more.
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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$2.09 and Select Beef was up 87 cents on Tuesday May 25th..
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final count of 8,471 cattle for their Monday May 24th ale.
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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OKC West in El Reno had a run of 1,000 calves for their Tuesday Calf sale on May 25th- the yearlings will sell today.
Compared to last Tuesday: Steer and heifer calves that were weaned and in condition to be turned out on grass sold with good to very good demand. Rainfall has swept across the trade area and is in the forecast for the rest of the week.
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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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 affecting rural America.
The Road to Rural Prosperity is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
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.
Today's Road to Rural Prosperity Podcast is sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
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Our thanks to Midwest Farms Shows, P & K Equipment, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Ag Mediation Program, Great Plains Kubota, Stillwater Milling Company, Oklahoma Cotton Council, National Livestock Credit Corporation, Oklahoma Beef Council, Oklahoma AgCredit, Union Mutual Insurance, the Oklahoma Cattlemens Association, and KIS Futures for their support of our daily Farm News Update.
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