Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Best Rain Event Since Early Fall
- Latest Crop Progress Shows Oklahoma Wheat 46% Poor to Very Poor
- Mike Schulte with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission Says 2022 Crop Hanging On
- Tighten Biosecurity to Prevent Avian Influenza
- Jack Ward with the American Hereford Association Says a Mid Year Fiscal Year Check Shows Business is Good
- Dr. Derrell Peel Discusses the Feeder Cattle Markets in Transition
- Fourth Generation Oklahoman Luke Holland Says He is the Man to Replace Jim Inhofe
- AND FINALLY- Let's Look at the Latest on Right to Repair
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Best Rain Event Since Early Fall |
The last few days have had it ALL- Wildfires, howling north Winds, Thunderstorms, Tornados, Snow(Amarillo NWS cancelled the Blizzard warning for our Panhandle last night) and RAIN.
Looking at the Mesonet map this morning(It's clickable and takes you back to the Mesonet for a real time update and a chance to see details on a location by location basis)- it's the best rain that Oklahoma has received since well back into the September- October time frame. It's not a drought buster- but you have got to think it has put a dent into the drought numbers for even this week- since the Drought Monitor folks use data up through Tuesday morning for their updates each Thursday morning. We shall see.
With this storm system- came a night of horror for a lot of our neighbors down in Texas- Tornados were reported in Jacksboro(northwest of Ft Worth), Taylor and Round Rock(Near Austin) and Madisonville(College Station area).
In southern Oklahoma- we had damage from an apparent tornado in Kingston (down close to Lake Texhoma)- Here's one of the pics shared on Twitter by News on 6 over in Tulsa
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And then- the weather ahead reminds us that we still could have a freeze of two left in the early days of spring- the national weather service predicts cold by Thursday morning |
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Latest Crop Progress Shows Oklahoma Wheat 46% Poor to Very Poor |
The rains of the last 24 hours or so caught a fair amount of the winter wheat belt in Oklahoma- and could help save the 2022 crop- which up to this point has been suffering with lack of moisture through late fall and the winter.
The latest Crop Progress numbers for our southern Plains States are out- and it shows the worry wheat farmers have as we start the sprint for harvest in a little over two months.
The latest numbers for Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas show a lot of the 2022 HRW crop has been hanging on- barely.
The Kansas crop is rated 36% poor to very poor this week- Oklahoma comes in at 46% poor to very poor and Texas stands at 79% poor to very poor.
Click on the Blue Button below for details of the reports issued by NASS in the three states.
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Mike Schulte with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission Says 2022 Crop Hanging On |
The 2022 Oklahoma Hard Red Winter Wheat crop is hanging on by a thread- even with rain falling in some locations across the state on Monday. Oklahoma Wheat Commission Executive Director Mike Schulte says that while parts of Oklahoma has wheat that was not grazed over fall and winter and still looks fairly good- but unless rain comes- many of those fields are starting to look blue and yield loss may follow.
Many locations across the the Oklahoma wheat belt have had little if any rain since Halloween- and that has made getting a bumper crop less and less likely. Schulte adds that the wheat has been grazed will be hard pressed to recover unless rain is widespread with amounts well above what seems to be in the forecast.
Schulte also says that this 2022 crop is a late crop. Wheat planted in early to mid October is likely at least two weeks behind normal- with wheat not planted until the final days of October into the first couple of weeks of November may be as much as four to five weeks behind normal.
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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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Tighten Biosecurity to Prevent Avian Influenza |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in backyard chicken flocks, commercial chicken operations or wild bird flocks in at least 12 states. The virus primarily infects birds and requires rapid response. Oklahoma has not had a positive case of HPAI detected at this time.
Officials at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry are working closely with Oklahoma State University Extension specialists and educators as well as veterinarians to monitor the situation and keep poultry growers informed on how best to prevent infection.
The USDA has confirmed cases of HPAI in Missouri and Kansas, and the states’ close proximity to Oklahoma has animal health officials on alert. The spread of HPAI from birds to other species, including humans, is rare and results from extensive direct contact. Barry Whitworth, DVM, OSU Extension southeast area food and animal quality health specialist, said although the virus has been detected in all four bird migratory flight zones, HPAI can still be prevented with strong biosecurity measures.
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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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Jack Ward with the American Hereford Association Says a Mid Year Fiscal Year Check Shows Business is Good |
Back in Oklahoma for the second time in three months- the Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association, Jack Ward, had his judging hat on in the middle of March as he judged the Market Steer show at the 2022 Oklahoma Youth Expo. I caught up with Jack and talked with him about the state of the Hereford breed midday through their current fiscal year.
Ward believes the Hereford breed is having a good year "our business is good- I'm happy to report that our (Fall) bull sales were up- we sold more numbers- the average price paid for the bulls that were reported to AHA was up and this spring has been no slow down" adding "it's really good- but we do have a lot challenges here in the beef cattle industry as the world changes and we talk about sustainability, environmental impact- those kind of things whether it's the consumer or whoever it is that is asking us to improve what we do."
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Dr. Derrell Peel Discusses the Feeder Cattle Markets in Transition |
Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. Today, Dr. Peel talks about feeder cattle markets in transition.
Feeder cattle auction prices recovered some last week as Live and Feeder futures increased from the lows following the outbreak of war in the Ukraine. The pre-war highs in February may be the seasonal spring peak in calf and stocker prices, although another run at spring peaks could happen in the next month. Moreover, a strong uptrend in feeder prices is reflected in Feeder futures prices at this time, which may offset typical seasonal patterns.
Feeder cattle markets have been in transition for several months and more transition is ahead. Since November, prices for feeder cattle weighing up to 600 pounds have increased roughly ten percent, while prices for feeders over 800 pounds are currently about six percent lower. Using current prices, it would appear that the value of stocker gain has dropped dramatically since last fall. For example, in mid-November, the value of 300 pounds of gain from 500 to 800 pound steers calculated out to $1.24/lb., roughly in line with the increase in feedlot cost of gain in 2021. However, current Oklahoma auction prices suggest that the value of 300 pounds of gain from 500 to 800 pounds has dropped to about $0.73/lb. This seems to fly in the face of high feed prices and increasing feedlot cost of gain. This value of gain makes no sense and would certainly make summer stockers very unattractive.
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Fourth Generation Oklahoman Luke Holland Says He is the Man to Replace Jim Inhofe |
Since the news of Republican Senator Jim Inhofe s impending retirement, several candidates have expressed interest in taking over that senate seat.
Former Inhofe Chief of Staff Republican Luke Holland is a fourth-generation Oklahoman who has decided it's time to make a run for the seat. Holland wishes to replace the retiring Senator who will wrap up his term in 2023 with a special election. I sat down during the OYE and talked with Holland about his decision to make this political run.
Currently, Holland is one of four Republicans who has expressed an interest in Inhofe's seat.
Senator Jim Inhofe has endorsed Holland, and Holland says that endorsement is the honor of a lifetime, "He's just done such an incredible job advocating for Oklahoma and everything we need. Whether it's protecting our military bases, there's hardly a highway you can drive down that doesn't have his fingerprint. He's done a phenomenal job of keeping the true north, the true north, while at the same time delivering results for Oklahoma."
Holland knows he has big shoes to fill and that this is a big job. Still, he says his priorities will be focused on 1) Rebuilding our Military, 2) Prioritizing Rural Oklahoma, and 3) Being a bold witness for the values we cherish in Oklahoma. Holland says if we are going to find unity as a country, we have to get back to the basics, "We have to cherish everything that the Lord has given us. Whether loving our neighbor or protecting the unborn, all these things need champions in Washington, and that's what I want to do."
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AND FINALLY- Let's Look at the Latest on Right to Repair |
Last week- several Senators joined forces to offer the Fair Repair Act of 2022, which will protect consumers, farmers, and small businesses by ensuring the right to repair. This bipartisan legislation will level the playing field by ensuring that manufacturers do not lock out owners and independent service providers from providing repairs by denying access to parts, tools, and documentation.
If signed into law, the Fair Repair Act will require manufacturers of electronic equipment to make the same tools, parts, and documentation available to owners and independent repair providers, covering a variety of industries such as agricultural equipment, consumer electronics, medical equipment, and motor vehicles.
Click here to read more about this proposal from Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)
Meanwhile- John Deere has announced in a news release yesterday that they are expanding the availability of "self repair tools" for the ag industry.
According to the release- Their plan "will enhance the capabilities of existing diagnostic tools and expand their availability. In 2023, the company will roll out an enhanced customer solution that includes a mobile device interface, and the ability to download secure software updates directly to embedded controllers on select John Deere equipment with 4G connections."
More immediately- the release also says "In addition, John Deere announced today that coming this May it will expand its offerings by giving customers and independent repair shops in the U.S. the ability to purchase Customer Service ADVISOR directly through JohnDeereStore.com.
“We recognize our customers’ desire for more autonomy in managing their equipment,” said Luke Gakstatter, Senior VP Aftermarket & Customer Support. “Quality and uptime are essential to their operations. That’s why we’re expanding the point-of-sale options for Customer Service ADVISOR to include the John Deere Store website, which will give our customers and independent repair shops direct access to additional self-repair tools.”
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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 were higher- Choice Beef was up 34 cents and Select Beef was up $1.85 on Monday March 21, 2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 8,700 head on Monday- March 21, 2022.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers unevenly steady. Steer and heifer calves lightly tested, unevenly steady. Quality average to attractive. Demand moderate to good.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 7,034 head on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Compared to last week feeder steers traded 3.00- 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 575 lbs. traded 5.00-13.00 higher with heavier weights trading steady. Supply moderate with very 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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