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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Exceptional Drought Increases Across the State with a Chance of Storms in the Forecast
- OSU's Kim Anderson says Crop Conditions are Worst We've had in the Past 20 Years
- CHS Foundation Awards Precision Agriculture Grants to OSU and Redlands
- Introducing Blake Janssen of the Amber-Pocasset FFA Chapter, Your 2022 Southwest Area Star in Agricultural Production
- Tanner Beymer Says NCBA Pleased with Messages Delivered to Congress by Volunteer Cattle Leaders of the Group
- Biden Administration Asks Congress for $33 Billion to Help Ukraine- Included is $500 Million for US Ag
- Coyote Hills Production Sale Saturday April 30
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Exceptional Drought Increases Across the State with a Chance of Storms in the Forecast |
The greatest concentration of severe weather occurred on April 22 from South Dakota to northern Texas. In contrast, little or no precipitation fell during the week across the nation’s southwestern quadrant, leading to further drought intensification. As the drought-monitoring period ended (on the morning of April 26), a significant rain event was winding down across parts of southern and eastern Texas.
In Oklahoma:
Currently 11.03% of the state is in Exceptional Drought compared to 9.43% last week. 39.49% is in Extreme drought compared to 36% a week ago. 55.30% is in Severe Drought, 65.40 is in Moderate drought, 77.27% is Abnormally drought, and 22.73% of the state shows no drought conditions. One year ago we had no counties in Oklahoma with Exceptional Drought.
Click on the Map Graphic above to see more details of Oklahoma Drought Conditions as of Thursday morning.
Last night and throughout the morning several areas of the State received rainfall. In Beaver they received 1.84 inches of rain which is more than they've received in the previous 196 days combined! According to State Climatologist Gary McManus additional rain chances over the next week or so will give us the opportunity to really relieve some of these drought areas across parts of western OK. Maybe not everybody, but increased relief does appear possible as we go through early next week.
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The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association is the trusted voice of the Oklahoma Cattle Industry. With headquarters in Oklahoma City, the OCA has a regular presence at the State Capitol to protect and defend the interests of cattlemen and cattlewomen.
Their Vision Statement explains the highest priority of the organization- "Leadership that serves, strengthens and advocates for the Oklahoma cattle industry."
To learn more about the OCA and how you can be a part of this forward-looking group of cattle producers, click here for their website. For more information- call 405-235-4391.
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Don Schiefelbein tells U.S. House Ag Committee that Freedom to Market Matters |
For the second day in a row, the cattle industry and cattle markets are in the spotlight in Congress. First on April 26, the Senate Committee, then yesterday, April 27, the House Agriculture Committee. One of the individuals testifying before the House Ag Committee was the president of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Don Schiefelbein.
The Senate hearing was focused on the Price Transparency Act being put forward by Deb Fischer and Charles Grassley from the Senate. The House was looking at the markets, but also the meat packers, but Schiefelbein said it was important that he got a word in about the Grassley-Fischer bill.
Schiefelbein said Freedom to market matters and has allowed cattle producers like himself to respond directly to consumer needs. If the government were to erode this freedom or completely take it away Schiefelbein said everyone suffers.
“Government, please stay out of our markets,” Schiefelbein said. “We mentioned earlier that the marketplace is an incredibly complex situation in agriculture. I don’t know if any of you recall the 1986 dairy buy-out when the government decided to put its finger into the marketing place. I was a victim of that. That was the most awful disruption of beef cattle prices in the history of the beef cattle industry.”
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OSU's Kim Anderson says Crop Conditions are Worst We've had in the Past 20 Years |
This week on SUNUP, Dr. Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist. During this week’s edition, Anderson speaks on different factors influencing today’s grain markets.
“I think the lead story has got to be the wheat stocks,” Anderson said. “We came into the marketing year with tight stocks and especially for the exporters around the world and we had very strong demand.”
Then you’ve got the wheat crop conditions, Anderson said, which are influenced by the weather.
“We probably got the poorest crop conditions,” Anderson said. “Actually, I think they are the second-worst conditions we have had in probably the last 20 years.”
In the western half of the United States, Anderson said there is a drought, and in the eastern half there is too much rain, so nothing is progressing very well.
"Then, you look at Russia and Ukraine,” Anderson said. “I think the big news we have to watch is Russia’s wheat exports were lower this year. Their production is projected to be 250-300 million bushels above last year’s level.”
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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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CHS Foundation Awards Precision Agriculture Grants to OSU and Redlands |
The CHS Foundation, funded by charitable gifts from CHS Inc. (NASDAQ: CHSCP), announced today six grants totaling $829,000 to support development, education and sustainable benefits of precision agriculture. The CHS Foundation supports agricultural and energy-related projects at colleges and universities across the CHS trade area through its annual competitive grant program. In 2021, that program focused on precision agriculture and cooperative education
Colorado State University is the largest recipient of the 2022 grants, receiving more than $250,000 to develop a new precision irrigation curriculum for high school ag students and educators.
"The CHS Foundation recognizes the continuing strength and importance of precision agriculture and remains committed to supporting education that develops future ag leaders," says Nanci Lilja, president, CHS Foundation. "The world depends on agriculture, and the industry has never been more important than it is today. We need innovation and technology advancements to drive agriculture forward and attract the best possible talent to our industry."
The CHS Foundation has committed more than $3.1 million since 2018 to support new and expanding precision agriculture programs at colleges and universities around the U.S.
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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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Introducing Blake Janssen of the Amber-Pocasset FFA Chapter, Your 2022 Southwest Area Star in Agricultural Production |
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report is spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA that are among the highest achievers in the organization.
This week, we spotlight the five area stars in Agricultural Production in 2022.
This week, our coverage of the 2022 Oklahoma FFA Star Award Finalists concludes with Agricultural Production competitor Blake Janssen of the Amber-Pocasset FFA chapter representing the Southwest Area.
Janssen’s project involved raising registered commercial cows, primarily registered Red Angus females.
“I raise these cattle to show and sell and the majority of my time spent outside of school is spent on this project,” Janssen said.
After high-school graduation, Janssen plans to attend Redlands Community College on a livestock judging scholarship, then transfer to Oklahoma State University to pursue a double major in Agribusiness and Animal Science. He hopes to use his degrees to become a pharmaceutical representative for the livestock industry.
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Tanner Beymer Says NCBA Pleased with Messages Delivered to Congress by Volunteer Cattle Leaders of the Group |
After two days of hearings on the cattle markets, mandated cash cattle trade and the big four meat packers- I talked with Tanner Beymer, Senior Director for Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association about what he heard from the many hours of testimony that came from both the Senate Ag Committee and House Ag Committee hearings.
Beymer said he appreciated the questions raised by the ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee, John Boozman of Arkansas, about Senate Bill 4030 which has been revised multiple times by its authors, Senator Deb Fischer of Nebraska and Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa.
Senator Boozman quizzed the USDA officials testifying about how that might be implemented and seemed dissatisfied with their answers- Beymet says he thinks the doubts raised by Senator Boozman are really valid points.
Beymer says NCBA member Shawn Tiffany of Kansas offered strong arguments why the organization opposes the cattle trade mandates that are featured in the Grassley- Fischer Bill.
Beymer adds that when it comes to the meat packers- NCBA is taking a wait and see approach on their behavior and what might be done to make sure they aare playing fair with cattle producers until the Department of Justice reports on their investigation- he points out that Don Schiefelbein's testimony and later his answers to questions from the Senators both decried the slowness of the investigation by the DOJ by the Big Four Beef Packers.
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Biden Administration Asks Congress for $33 Billion to Help Ukraine- Included is $500 Million for US Ag |
The Biden administration is calling on Congress for $33 billion in additional support for the people of Ukraine, who are still struggling under the Russian attack. Included in that proposal is $500 million in domestic food production assistance.
The funds will support the increased production of U.S. food crops that are experiencing a global shortage due to the war in Ukraine, including wheat and soybeans. In a release from the White House, the administration says, “Through higher loan rates and crop insurance incentives, the request provides greater access to credit and lowers the risk for farmers growing these food commodities while lowering the cost for consumers.”
Additional funding will also allow the use of the Defense Production Act to expand domestic production of critical minerals and materials disrupted by the war in Ukraine. The administration says these proposals help address economic disruptions and reduce price pressures at home and around the world.
Chandler Goule with the National Association of Wheat Growers offers two thumbs up on help for wheat farmers. “We would like to see wheat production encouraged throughout the nation and incentivize both spring and winter wheat growers,” said NAWG CEO, Chandler Goule. “It is important that we take a holistic approach to ensure that we have an adequate supply of food crops to meet the emerging humanitarian needs. U.S. wheat farmers produce the best, highest quality wheat and should be supported during this time of global food insecurity.”
Click here for the statement from NAWG on this request.
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Coyote Hills Annual Production Sale Saturday April 30 |
Coyote Hills Annual Production Sale
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Noon
At the Coyote Hills Ranch
Chattanooga, Oklahoma
Breed Leading Genetics
SELLING 100 LOTS LIMOUSIN & LIM-FLEX
All black, All polled
55 FALL-CALVING COW/CALF PAIRS - with big fall calves to be split sale day. Many show heifer prospects that are TLA Shoot-Out eligible
20 SPRING-CALVING FEMALES - with calves at side
15 FALL-CALVING BRED HEIFERS - All Lim-Flex
10 BREEDING-AGE LIM-FLEX BULLS - All Black, All Polled
SEMEN PACKAGES AVAILALE ON CHR HARD ROCKS 151H
For more information on cattle, contact:
Bruce Lawrence - 806/790-2535 or
Clendon Bailey - 580/704-6739
Click here for videos of the cattle selling (This is also the link to Live Auctions.TV where you can participate remotely)
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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 mixed- Choice Beef was up 69 cents and Select Beef was down $1.29 on Thursday 04/28/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Weekly Cattle Auction Reports
The buttons below allow you to check out the weekly Cattle Auctions in the region that we post on our website and here in our daily email update.
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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
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Our Latest RRP features Don Schieber, the 2022 winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award, which is the highest award given by the Governor of Oklahoma to honor distinguished Oklahoma agriculture producers. This prestigious award honors leaders in the agriculture industry who exemplify personal values, performance, and achievement.
Governor Kevin Stitt presented Schieber his award during the Oklahoma celebration of Ag Day on March 24th- after riding with the honoree in a mule drawn wagon up Lincoln Blvd to the front steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol.
Schieber is the 25th award winner and becomes the newest inductee into the Oklahoma Ag Hall of Fame. Ron and Don talk about his career in production agriculture- his work on behalf of wheat farmers with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and US Wheat Associates that included traveling to 26 countries taking the Oklahoma wheat production story to buyers of wheat around the world. Don is a major supporter of the wheat breeding work of Dr. Brett Carver- having provided ground on his farm in Kay County for an OSU wheat Variety Field Plot for 17 years.
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