Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Angus Claims Both Supreme Open Champions at the 2022 Cattlemen's Congress
- Farm Bureau's Rodd Moesel Describes Cattle Markets Debate at AFBF Policy Session
- OSU's Seth Byrd Says Cotton Farmers Need to Be Strategic With High Input Costs
- American Breeds Time at Cattlemen's Congress
- Clint Rusk on the Sometimes-Underestimated Value of Charolais Beef
- Agriculture and Green Industry Groups Reaffirm Glyphosate Safety & Public Benefits Following Court Oral Arguments
- Tuttle FFA Livestock Judging Team Takes Home National Western Championship
- Oklahoma State Wins Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at Cattlemen's Congress
- Superior Livestock Bellringer XXXIV Video Auction Begins Today!
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Angus Claims Both Supreme Open Champions at the 2022 Cattlemen's Congress |
Supreme drives at the major national cattle shows in the US were not a part of the landscape until the Cattlemen's Congress brought the concept south from Canada in 2021. The 2022 Cattlemen's Congress featured it's Supreme Drive on Tuesday evening in the Jim Norick Arena at the OKC Fairgrounds
The Angus breed came away with two of the three top awards- with the Champion Angus Bull shown by Seldom Rest Farms of Niles, Michigan being named the Supreme Open Bull of Cattlemen's Congress.
The Supreme Champion Open Class Heifer was also the Champion Angus Heifer- shown by Rob Oakley of Livingston, Tennessee. (Supreme Open Champions are pictured above)
Finally- The last female left standing in the Junior Supreme drive was the Champion Maine Anjou Junior Heifer- owned and shown by Ramey Yoakam of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. The Supreme Junior Heifer is pictured below.
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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 Tulsa City Farm Show.
Up next will be the Oklahoma City’s premier spring agricultural and ranching event with returns to the State Fair Park April 7-8-9, 2022.
Now is the ideal time to contact the Midwest Farm Show Office at 507-437-7969 and book space at the 2022 Oklahoma City Farm Show. To learn more about the Oklahoma City Farm Show, click here.
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Farm Bureau's Rodd Moesel Describes Cattle Markets Debate at AFBF Policy Session |
A total of 346 Delegates from across the U.S. came together on Tuesday in Atlanta, for the final day of the 2022 American Farm Bureau Convention to set policy for the general farm group for the coming year. Rodd Moesel, president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, led Oklahoma delegates. He told us two issues commanded the most were cattle market issues and the Biden Administration's proposals to advance their 30 by 30 agenda.
The cattle market debate resulted in AFBF coming down on the side of letting markets work without government interference. Delegates from Iowa Farm Bureau attempted to have language on this stance removed in floor debate yesterday morning.
"After several hours of what I would call very spirited and passionate debate, a resolution opposing government mandates in the beef marketing area passed," Moesel said.
The resolution, approved by a 178 to 159 vote reads, "we oppose government mandates that force any livestock slaughter facility to purchase a set percentage of their live-animal supply via cash bids."
Regarding the 30 by 30 agenda, AFBF delegates established their opposition to the proposals. Many in agriculture consider President Joe Biden’s goal of conserving 30% of the nation’s land by 2030 a “land grab.” OKFB also has policy opposing the 30 by 30 agenda.
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OSU's Seth Byrd Says Cotton Farmers Need to Be Strategic While Input Costs are High |
The 2021 Oklahoma cotton harvest is well over. Right now, cotton farmers and experts are waiting on recently harvested cotton to be classed. According to the latest report, about 350,000 bales of Oklahoma cotton have been classed, meaning cotton folks still have a way to go before they can see exactly what kind of crop they produced last year.
Seth Byrd, a cooperative extension cotton agronomist at Oklahoma State University, said that information helps farmers see how the tactics they employed paid off.
“That (information) always helps us understand, beyond yields, things that could have happened and whether that is related to a variety or selection, or if it something we can address going into the 2022 season,” Byrd said.
Other than waiting for cotton to be ginned, farmers are also beginning to plan for the 2022 cotton planting season. In the past, some growers use this downtime to test soil and shop for fertilizers and other inputs. With input costs so high right now, Byrd suggests growers be as informed as they can be before purchasing inputs for the 2022 crop.
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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 daily report heard on several of our Radio Stations- It's Called Cotton Talk.
Click on the Button below to listen to our most recent report
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It's American Breeds Time at Cattlemen's Congress |
In ring one of the Jim Norrick Arena, the IBBA Western National Brangus Open Show & Jr. Show is set to begin at 8 a.m. Later, the Beefmaster Jr. Show is set to begin at 2 p.m.
In ring two of the Jim Norrick Arena, the Brahman Junior Breeding Heifer Show is set to begin at 8 a.m. Later, the Braford Junior Show followed by F1 Junior Show is set to begin at 12:00 p.m. After that, the British White Junior Show followed by the Open Show is set to begin at 4 p.m.
The Mini Magic Mini Hereford Sale is set to begin at 3 p.m. in the Super Barn Sales Arena.
While all this goes on, Belted Galloways, Junior Market Steers and Prospect Heifers and Steers are set to begin their arrival at Cattlemen's Congress!
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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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Clint Rusk on the Sometimes-Underestimated Value of Charolais Beef |
Cattlemen’s Congress is more than just a world-class cattle show; it is an opportunity for folks from all over the U.S. to gather and network. On the same note, a variety of top-breed officials have visited the show, including Dr. Clint Rusk, the executive vice president of the American International Charolais Association (AICA).
Rusk recently made the switch from academia, recently heading the Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University, to take over for AICA. We sat down with Rusk to see how the first couple of months off-campus has treated him.
“In my first 60 days, the concern that I have heard from folks that are using Charolais bulls is they have started hearing packers telling their buyers to only buy black-hided cattle,” Rusk said. “(Those folks) know that their cattle have value, they have been told by the people who feed their cattle that they love feeding Charolais crossed cattle, so I do not think it is a matter of convincing the feeders.”
He said the key there is to educate packers and consumers to know that white-hided cattle have value and cross well with other desired breeds.
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Agriculture and Green Industry Groups Reaffirm Glyphosate Safety & Public Benefits Following Court Oral Arguments |
Groups representing agricultural growers, retailers, landscaping, and golf course professionals responded with strong support for continued access to glyphosate following Monday’s oral arguments in litigation regarding the registration of glyphosate. The 10 groups are all parties in the case supporting glyphosate’s continued registration. Glyphosate remains one of the safest, most effective tools growers, landscapers, golf course professionals and other users have to manage economically-damaging weeds and maintain important conservation practices.
The groups remind the Court that nearly every pesticide regulatory body in the world that has studied glyphosate-including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, itself, has found that the herbicide is non-carcinogenic and can be used safely. As one of the most widely-studied chemistries in the world, the body of scientific literature on glyphosate is robust and in strong consensus regarding its safety. The groups strongly agree with EPA’s finding that, when used according to the label, glyphosate does not pose a risk of concern to human health.
Glyphosate is an essential tool for agricultural, landscaping, recreational, and other professionals around the world that must contend with weeds. In agriculture, weeds left unchecked can rob up to half of a farmer’s crop yield. In landscaping and recreational purposes, weeds can destroy important infrastructure and ruin greenspaces. Further, many important conservation practices are supported by glyphosate, such as reductions in field tillage, which cuts greenhouse gas emissions, conserves water, and improves soil health. In addition, creating wildlife habitat and watershed buffers can be enhanced by having access to safe and effective herbicides like glyphosate. The groups look forward to continuing their support for continued access to glyphosate as the case progresses.
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Tuttle FFA Livestock Judging Team Members Take Home National Title |
Tuttle FFA Livestock Judging Team members won High Overall Team at the National Western Stock Show judging contest in Denver, Colo this week. CL McGill, the students’ FFA teacher and coach, said of all the teams he has coached over the years, this one is one of the best.
“They did an awesome job,” McGill said. “They are competitive - very competitive.”
The team is made up of Chyann Emerson, Destyn Emerson, Laney Harryman, Brody Scroggins and Nicholas Reed. Not only did the Tuttle team win the title by a whopping 69 points, but three members also place as first, second and fourth highest individuals at the event.
Chyann Emerson, a senior, won first high individual; Laney Harryman, a junior, won second high individual; and Destyn Emerson, a junior, won reasons.
“They were one, two and four individuals,” McGill said. “They are all feeling pretty good today - ten feet tall and bulletproof!”
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Oklahoma State Grabs Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest Championship at Cattlemen's Congress |
Oklahoma State ran away from the other 16 Four Year Universities at the second annual Cattlemen's Congress Livestock Judging contest.
OSU bested Texas A&M by 23 points to take home the Championship. Behind OSU and TAMU came Iowa State, Texas Tech and Colorado State to round out the top five.
Cal Schultz of OSU was the high individual in the Senior Division while Kyler Vernon of OSU placed third overall.
In the Junior College competition- Blackhawk of Iowa was the champion- followed by Butler Community College of Kansas and Redlands College of El Reno placing third.
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Superior Livestock Bellringer XXXIV Video Auction Begins Today!
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The Superior Livestock Bellringer XXXIV video auction begins today!
You can attend in person- or watch the auction live from the Embassy Suites on south Meridian in Oklahoma City, Okla. on the Dish Network, channel 997 or at the Superior Livestock website, here.
Superior Sunrise is set to start at 7:30 a.m. CDT and the auction is set to begin at 8 a.m. In all, the sale is offering 139,500 head of cattle.
Today- there will be Steer and Heifer Yearlings from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Kansas and the eastern half of the US (Regions 3,4, 5 and 6) selling all day.
You can see the catalog, watch specific lot videos and even get an estimation of when a specific lot is expected to sell for your ease of purchasing! Get all the information you need by clicking the blue button below. Good luck!
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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 climb! Choice Beef was up $2.18 and Select Beef was up $2.13 on Tuesday, 01/11/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final number of 16,260 head on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Compared to last Monday- Feeder steers unevenly steady. Feeder heifers 2.00 - 4.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves steady to 3.00 higher. Demand remains very good for calves and stocker cattle despite the continued very dry weather.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had a calf run on January 11th of 4,500 head.
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves sold 2.00-6.00 higher. Demand remains good despite the continuation of dry weather.
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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