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  • Allendale's Rich Nelson Says USDA Increases Corn and Soybean Ending Stocks for 2021-22 in Latest WASDE

  • OSU's Derrell Peel Talks Latest on Beef Exports and Previews Cattle Inventory Report

  • Oklahoma Wheat Farmers Match Year Ago Wheat Seedings at 4.4 Million Acres for 2022 Crop

  • Another Congrats to OSU for Winning Livestock Judging- and Today's Highlights at Cattlemen's Congress

  • RC Brown Named ODWC Landowner of the Year

  • Masters of Beef Advocacy Program Reaches 20,000 Graduates- Oklahoma grads key to reaching that total

  • How to Set Up a Solar-Charged Polywire Paddock

  • Superior Livestock's Bellringer XXXIV Continues Live from Oklahoma City
Allendale's Rich Nelson Says USDA Increases Corn and Soybean Ending Stocks for 2021-22 in Latest WASDE
The monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report was released today. This was released with the normal companion report, Crop Production. The next change to US production numbers comes on the January 12 Annual Production Summary. Farm Director, KC Sheperd spoke with Allendale's Rich Nelson and he said the numbers on this report were within reason, "One thing that does stand out is the US corn ending stock number raised from 1.493 billion to now 1.540 And that came was a good drop for export sales, which is actually surprising because we've been above the previous December numbers, so maybe a little disagreement with USDA's bearish looking corn stock number."

Nelson said Wheat also showed some interesting news, "USDA did recognize wheat export sales are a problem, so they raised US Wheat stocks. Also on this report, unique to the other markets we actually did see winter wheat plantings reported and really USDA's moderate 700,000 acre increase for Winter wheat plantings were relative with the trade expectations. So on most of these numbers, except for corn export sales, USDA's numbers meet the expectations here."
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OSU's Derrell Peel Talks Latest on Beef Exports and Previews Cattle Inventory Report
Last week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation released the November report for U.S. beef and pork exports. Staying on-trend, beef exports continued to break records as 2021 neared its end. Derrell Peel, an extension specialist for livestock marketing at Oklahoma State University, met with us to go over the details.

“On the beef exports side in November, we were up about 8% on a year-over-year basis,” Peel said. “For the year-to-date basis through November, so the first 11 months of the year, we were up about 18%.”

The previous record for U.S. beef exports was in 2018 and set on an annual basis. According to Peel, U.S. beef exports in 2021 are already about 9% higher than in 2018. With no doubt that 2021 has set new records, Peel and the rest of the industry are eagerly waiting for the December numbers to come in so they can see just how big the year was for U.S. beef exports.

Japan, South Korea and China/Hong Kong, the three largest importers of U.S. beef, are each set up to account for $2 billion of sales in 2021.
Oklahoma Wheat Farmers Match Year Ago Wheat Seedings at 4.4 Million Acres for 2022 Crop
Several USDA Reports were released on Wednesday that offer us more information on both our 2021 and 2022 crops in Oklahoma. The fall seedings report gives us a look into 2022 production of winter wheat and winter canola.

According to USDA, Oklahoma wheat producers planted the same number of acres in the fall of 2021 as they did a year earlier- 4.4 million acres. Our neighbors- Texas and Kansas- both saw increases in wheat plantings last fall- Texas increased their plantings by 100,000 acres while Kansas upped their planted acres by 200,000 acres- Texas at 5.6 million acres and Kansas at 7.6 million acres.

In recent years- winter canola seedings had been falling more and more- but a slight uptick in planted acres in both Oklahoma and Kansas shows that a few farmers continue to believe in the rotational benefits of the oilseed crop. Oklahoma Canola seedings were estimated at 20,000 acres, up 67 percent from last year, while Kansas increased to 11,000 acres of canola from 7,000 a year earlier.

Besides the Seedings report- we also got the Annual Crop Production Summary Report for 2021 crops. For Oklahoma- the spring planted crop that has grabbed the most acres in recent years is cotton.

Oklahoma Upland cotton production was estimated at 710 thousand bales, 12 percent higher than 2020. Yield averaged 783 pounds per acre, compared with 702 pounds last year. Acreage harvested, at 435 thousand acres, is unchanged from last year.

There's more to check out from a total of three reports released by NASS on Wednesday- click on the button below for our story giving you Oklahoma details from all three.
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Another Congrats to OSU for Winning Livestock Judging- and Today's Highlights at Cattlemen's Congress
We reported yesterday that the Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging team dominated the Senior Team division in the Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest at Cattlemen's Congress on Tuesday- we didn't have a picture yesterday morning- but now we do- congrats to OSU on a great start to 2022!

As for our Thursday lineup at Cattlemen's Congress- In ring one of the Jim Norick Arena, the Brahman Open Show is set to begin at 8 a.m. Later, the Miniature Hereford Junior Show is set to begin at 12 p.m.
 
In ring two of the Jim Norick Arena, the Santa Gertrudis Jr. & Open Show is set to begin at 8 a.m. Later, the Braford Open Show followed by F1 Open Show is set to begin at 1 p.m.
 
The Unified Elite Prospect Steer Sale is set to begin at 5 p.m. in the Super Barn Sales Arena.
 
While all this goes on, Open Prospect Heifer & Steer cards are due online!

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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RC Brown Named ODWC Landowner of the Year
Rick “RC” Brown has worked steadily on improving his 6,732-acre ranch in Woods County since around 2000 but really turned it up a notch in 2010. The ranch consists of native rangeland with grasses like big bluestem and side oats grama, forbs like western ragweed and croton, and shrubs like sand sagebrush and sand plum.

Technical assistance and funding for his habitat improvements have come from the Wildlife Department’s Private Lands Programs and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services’ Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. He has an active wildlife management plan that he follows for lesser prairie-chicken and other upland species. This includes grazing exclosures that help see how much grass has been grazed. Practicing a “take half leave half” policy has left vertical structure (taller grasses) for the next spring’s nesting season.

Like many in western Oklahoma, Rick had a big problem with eastern redcedar encroachment. The biggest reason for eastern redcedar encroachment is the suppression of fires that were a natural occurrence historically. Eastern redcedar is a highly invasive tree that drinks copious amounts of water, reduces grass, and also increases fire intensity.

Rick runs a cow-calf operation and having more grass is important for grazing. More native grass and no eastern redcedar are also positives for northern bobwhite, lesser prairie-chicken, wild turkey, and white-tailed deer.
Masters of Beef Advocacy Program Reaches 20,000 Graduates - Oklahoma Graduates Key to Reaching that Total
The Masters of Beef Advocacy (MBA) program hit 20,000 graduates this week with Oklahoma represented as the leading state in the nation for graduates. Created in 2009, the MBA program is a free, self-guided online course that provides members of the beef community - from farmers and ranchers to students, supply chain members and consumers - with the tools and resources needed to become a strong advocate for the beef community.

“We have championed the MBA program in Oklahoma since it launched and we are grateful to all the Oklahoma MBA graduates,” said Heather Buckmaster, OBC executive director. “The MBA program empowers cattle producers to share their stories in a way that resonates with consumers.”

One of the biggest partnerships for MBA here in Oklahoma is the FFA program. This partnership provides an incentive for FFA educators for incorporating MBA into their classroom instruction.

After completing the course, MBA graduates can remain involved in the growing community with monthly newsletters and access to a variety of resources and additional lessons of beef’s nutrition, sustainability, and animal welfare. Graduates can also join the program’s Facebook community where updates are given on the latest consumer trends.
How to Set Up a Solar-Charged Polywire Paddock
Paul Luna, Noble ranch/facility assistant, details how to set up a solar-charged polywire paddock and shares a few tips and tricks he’s learned along the way in an article posted on the Noble Research Institute website:.

Four Things to Consider Before Building Your Paddock

1. Before installing a large paddock, train your cattle on the polywire line by setting up a small electric fence near a watering trough. Remember, polywire is only a psychological barrier.

2. Look at the grade of the area where you are going to build your paddock. Grade will determine the kind and number of posts you use.

3. In some cases, you may need to add a second polywire line below the main one, especially where stockers will rest and in low-lying areas where cattle could travel under a single line.

4. Weight of stockers, number of head, stocking density and forage availability are the main determining factors when deciding the size of the paddock.
Superior Livestock's Bellringer XXXIV Continues Live from Oklahoma City
The Superior Livestock Bellringer XXXIV video auction moves to it's second of online cattle selling this morning.

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 this week.

Today- there will be Steer and Heifer Yearlings from the western parts of the US- (Region 1 and 2) as well as a large lineup of Beef-Dairy Crosses, a few Holsteins and Bred Stock.

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.
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mornings with cash and futures reviewed- includes where the Cash Cattle market stands, the latest Feeder Cattle Markets Etc.
Wholesale Boxed Beef Prices continue to go higher. Choice Beef was up $1.71 and Select Beef was up $2.35 on Wednesday, 01/12/2022.

Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
OKC West in El Reno had a total run of 11,319 head for January 11th and 12th..

USDA Market News Reports Compared to last week: Feeder steers under 750 lbs sold 1.00-3.00 higher, over 750 lb 2.00-3.00 lower. Feeder heifers traded 2.00-4.00 lower. Demand moderate to good for lighter weight yearlings. Steer and heifer calves sold 2.00-6.00 higher. Demand remains good despite the continuation of dry weather.

OKC West Manager Bill Barnhart also offers his thoughts on the market this week from their Facebook Page- "Lots of nice calves and feeders on offer this week at the auction. Most of the weaned calf offerings are showing lots of condition and are selling to excellent demand. Up another 2.00-5.00 this week on most. The feeder market has seemingly stalled for the time being, mostly steady to 4.00 lower. The futures have drifted lower since the end of 2021 and fat cattle are off their highs, trading so far this week at 136-137, 1.00-2.00 lower. Packers are having their way again as choice boxes are on the rise as fat cattle get cheaper. Feedyards are reportedly still very current, but labor issues at the plants are putting a damper on beef production, meanwhile packers margins are increasing."

Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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..
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.
Our Daily Market Wrapup from the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network - analyzing the Futures Markets for that trading day- as reported by KC Sheperd.
Slaughter Cattle Recap: 
The National Daily Slaughter Cattle Summary- as prepared by the USDA Market News
TCFA Feedlot Recap:  
Finally, here is the Daily Volume and Price Summary from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.
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