Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Thursday, January 27, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma Rep. Dell Kerbs Hopes to Move Child Nutrition in 2022
- Justin Talley Chosen for Top Role in OSU's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
- CattleCon Coming- We Will Be There in Houston
- 2021 Cotton Crop Results Offer Insight for Producers Shopping for Seed Now
- Decades in the Making, Certified Angus Beef is Expecting to Have a Great Year
- USDA Urges Producers to Submit Applications for 2021 Grazing Loss Assistance by Jan. 31
- OKFB Sets Priority Issues Ahead of 2022 Legislative Session
- Southern Plains Podcast Explores the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef with Debbie Lyons-Blythe
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Oklahoma Rep. Dell Kerbs Hopes to Move Child Nutrition in 2022 |
The 2022 Oklahoma legislative session is set to begin Feb. 7. In the meantime, one of the ways Oklahoma lawmakers are preparing to represent their districts is by visiting with folks on the grassroots level. Recently, we spoke with Dell Kerbs, the representative for District 26. Kerbs is also serving as chair for the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.
Kerbs talked about what is on the agenda for the state agriculture committee and said there could be a big change coming to child nutrition in the state.
“This is big - we are also looking at the possibility of moving the nutrition system from the Oklahoma State Department of Education to under the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry,” Kerbs said. “It is in the early stages, but we have legislation filed for that.”
In Kerbs mind, it is a no-brainer to mirror the way the federal government manages Nutrition Assistance Programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
“When I think about education, I think about teachers and making sure they can do the job they need to do and not worry about anything else,” Kerbs said. “When I think about agriculture, I think of the farmer, the producer, the rancher - I think about food.”
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The Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation Program knows this is a hard time for farmers and ranchers. We want you to know we are still open, and we are still here for you. The Ag Mediation program is a free service that provides mediation to agriculture producers who may need help with ag-related disputes.
At Oklahoma Ag Mediation, we have been helping people in agriculture resolve conflicts since 1987. We know firsthand about working together to resolve conflicts, so you don’t have to go through the court systems. Let our professional mediators help you. Mediation is allowed for lease issues, farmer/neighbor disputes, family farm transitions, and more. These services are available at no cost for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers in all 77 counties. For more information, you can go to ok.gov/mediation, or give us a call at 800 248 5465.
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Justin Talley Chosen for Top Role in OSU's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology |
Longtime Oklahoma State University Extension livestock entomologist and professor Justin Talley has been selected to lead the OSU Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
The Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges officially approved the action during its Jan. 21 meeting. Talley began serving as interim department head on Jan. 1.
Thomas G. Coon, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture, said Talley’s effective leadership skills as a faculty member with OSU Extension are reflected in his research achievements and teaching responsibilities.
“A diverse set of stakeholders look to the department for expertise related to crop, livestock and food production, and natural resource management,” Coon said. “Dr. Talley’s experience with and appreciation for this breadth positions him well for advancing the work of department faculty, staff and students. I look forward to working with him in this mission.”
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CattleCon Coming- We Will Be There in Houston
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The 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is literally just a couple of days away and I am looking forward to covering what should be a memorable gathering of the cattle industry in Houston.
The location makes it relatively easy for cattle producers from our state to be a part of the festivities, from the American National Cattlewomen meetings, to Cattlemen's College to the policy meetings and Checkoff Committee meetings to the Cattlefax Market Outlook Seminar and of course the huge Trade Show.
There are several things we have highlighted in our list of "must cover" events- Wednesday will be a huge day as the Live Cattle Marketing Committee Meeting will review the 75% plan and look at what direction NCBA needs to go when it comes to mandatory cash cattle trade. Has there been adequate progress in expanding cash trade in key parts of the country, including the southern plains, to stay the course on the voluntary approach on price discovery? That conversation happens Wednesday afternoon.
That morning-we will be in the room to get the full Cattlefax Market outlook and share it with you via Twitter in real time.
There will also be lots of conversation about things like sustainability- both on the policy side as well as in the Checkoff Committees- Stillwater's Clay Burtrum, Chair of the Federation of State Beef Councils says the Federation and the Cattlemen's Beef Board members will be reviewing the checkoff investments now playing out in Fiscal Year 2022- and starting to look at what's next for the new fiscal year that starts in October of this year.
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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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2021 Cotton Crop Results Offer Insight for Producers Shopping for Seed Now |
As Oklahoma cotton producers wait for the last of the 2021 cotton crop to go to the gin, the Oklahoma Farm Report’s KC Sheperd spoke with Shane Osborne, Red River agronomist and sales representative for NexGen Cottonseed, about the 2021 cotton crop and what farmers can do now to get ready for the 2022 crop.
“We have had an outstanding year,” Osborne said. “One of our biggest varieties - 4936 - performed exceptionally well. We have had some yields that broke the five-bale mark and several four-plus yields this year. Man, what a deal to make that kind of cotton when the price is more than a dollar a bushel.”
Because of what a great year 2021 turned out to be for cotton, Osborne said he and many others have a lot of optimism for the 2022 crop. But, with the drought in the forefront of producers’ minds, they are questioning what the next right step is for the 2022 planting season.
“It is time to start thinking about cotton varieties - what did perform last year and the context in which those varieties performed, so (producers) can make the right decision moving forward,” Osborne said. “Going forward, I think the challenge this year will be to figure out how to utilize the necessary inputs and keep those costs down, while still producing a valuable crop.”
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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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Decades in the Making, Certified Angus Beef is Expecting to Have a Great Year |
Demand for quality Angus beef is at an all-time high, but the success of the Certified Angus Beef program did not happen overnight. Decades of research, selective breeding and good and old-fashioned marketing created the consumer demand for Angus beef. That demand is what John Stika, president of Certified Angus Beef, said drives the program’s success today.
“We are looking like we are going to be on pace to match one of our best years ever,” Stika said. “It is a little early to tell, but things are really bright. We feel fortunate that we have been at this for more than 42 years and work with some of the best companies in the world to deliver high-quality Angus beef to consumers.”
Over the last couple of years, Stika said he has learned that the relationships that the Angus brand has been able to foster with breeders, feeders, all the way to the retailer and restaurateur make it possible to get through hard times together.
“We are going to reap the benefits of those strong relationships moving into 2022,” Stika said.
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USDA Urges Producers to Submit Applications for 2021 Grazing Loss Assistance by Jan. 31 |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminds ranchers and livestock producers that they may be eligible for financial assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program for 2021 grazing losses due to a qualifying drought or fire. The deadline to apply for 2021 LFP assistance is Jan. 31, 2022.
“Ongoing, widespread drought conditions have resulted in significant financial losses for agricultural producers, causing stress across rural America,” Zach Ducheneaux, Farm Service Agency administrator, said. “I want to emphasize that the FSA is here to help offset these economic hardships and help producers rebuild with resilience. I’d like to encourage producers who suffered 2021 grazing losses to file their LFP applications as soon as possible to expedite payments. Timely filing is doubly important this year, as information gathered may be used to deliver upcoming disaster assistance.”
LFP provides payments to eligible livestock producers and contract growers who also produce forage crops for grazing and suffered losses due to a qualifying drought or fire during the normal grazing period for the county. Eligible livestock include alpacas, beef cattle, buffalo/bison, beefalo, dairy cattle, deer, elk, emus, equine, goats, llamas, reindeer or sheep that have been or would have been grazing the eligible grazing land or pastureland during the normal grazing period.
To expedite the application process, producers are encouraged to gather and submit records documenting 2021 losses. Supporting documents may include information related to grazing leases, contract grower agreements, and more.
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OKFB Sets Priority Issues Ahead of 2022 Legislative Session |
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has set the organization’s top legislative priorities for the 2022 Oklahoma Legislative Session. These priority issues are brought forth and voted on by Farm Bureau members in all 77 counties.
This year’s top priorities include medical marijuana, livestock and crop production, rural infrastructure, landowner advocacy and issues concerning Oklahoma’s future.
Medical Marijuana
A new priority issue for 2022, the regulation of medical marijuana is expected to take center stage in the upcoming legislative session. With the recent surge in medical marijuana operations around the state of Oklahoma, many Farm Bureau members have voiced their concerns on industry regulation and the impact it could have on production agriculture.
OKFB supports increased legal compliance and enforcement for marijuana growing operations as well as increased transparency regarding ownership of marijuana facilities.
Click or tap the blue button below to read where OKFB sits on the following issues:
- Livestock and Crop Production
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Southern Plains Podcast Explores the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef with Debbie Lyons-Blythe |
In this episode of Southern Plains Podcast, Clay Pope visits with Debbie Lyons-Blythe, a Kansas cattlewoman and the incoming chair of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, about how the roundtable works to help farmers and ranchers analyze their operations and work to improve their profitability while protecting our natural resources base.
Listen to this episode by clicking or tapping the blue button below.
The podcast deals with climate change, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that was released recently and the role research, specifically LTAR, can play in helping Agriculture deal with what's heading our way.
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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 fell yesterday. Choice Beef was down $ 2.92 and Select Beef was down $3.60 on Wednesday, 01/26/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 10,981 head of cattle this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
USDA Market News reports that compared to a week ago- Feeder steers sold 3.00-7.00 lower. Feeder heifers traded mostly steady. Demand light for steers, moderate for heifers. Steer and heifer calves sold mostly 5.00-8.00 higher. Demand good.
OKC West Manager Bill Barnhart adds his thoughts on the market this week on their Facebook page- "The market was all over the place this week at the auction. Stockers on Tuesday were steady to 5.00 higher again while feeder cattle on Wednesday sold steady to 8.00 lower. Western Kansas and Colorado had snow early in the week taking some feedyards out of the market. But most are reporting pen space is getting tight much of which is being caused by the slowdown in production at the plants. The futures and the equities markets have been extremely volatile this week also adding to the cattle feeders uncertainty."
Click below for the complete closing report.
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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/Ranch Broadcaster and Editor
KC Sheperd, Farm Director and Editor
Dave Lanning, Markets and Production
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
Chelsea Stanfield, Farm News and Email Editor
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Our Latest RRP is an end of year conversation between Oklahoma Third District Congressman Frank Lucas and Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Senior Farm/Ranch Director Ron Hays.
They talk about the recently passed extension of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Measure as well as the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021, the continued wait on the US Department of Justice investigation into the major meat packers, Congressman Lucas' work on the Science Committee, his continued intentions to return to the House Ag Committee in time to be a part of writing the next Farm Bill and a comparison of Congress when he first arrived in Washington in the mid 1990s and today.
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Tim West
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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