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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- As Winter Wheat Harvest Kicks Off, OSU's Kim Anderson says Yields are Above Expectations
- Drought Across Western Oklahoma Continues to Subside
- OCA Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey Believes Attorney General O'Connor is a Good Fit for Agriculture
- OKFB's Rodd Moesel Honored to Stand with Others in Ag Community to Support John O'Connor for Attorney General
- Oklahoma State Budget Includes Additional Funding for Ag Industry
- OKFB Ag PAC Endorses, Supports Federal and State Candidates ahead of June 28 Primary Election
- NAWG Reiterates Call to Consult USDA on SCOTUS Glyphosate Case Review
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As Winter Wheat Harvest Kicks off, OSU's Kim Anderson says Yields are Above Expectations |
This week on SUNUP is Dr. Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist. During this week’s edition, Anderson speaks on winter wheat harvest, crop conditions and provides guidance for producers.
Wheat harvest in Oklahoma was put to a temporary halt, Anderson said because as soon as the combines hit the field, the rain began.
In Oklahoma, Anderson said around 5 to 10 percent of the wheat harvest is complete(Oklahoma Wheat Commission's Harvest estimate is 12%). In Texas, he added, possibly 10 to 20 percent is complete.
“I think the quality looks good and the yields are above expectations,” Anderson said.
Anderson said there have been some reported problems. The delayed harvest is an issue, he added, and there are some weeds growing up to short wheat, so that may yield some potential problems.
“You wonder about quality, it is probably a little early to impact test weights and such,” Anderson said.
The European Union received rain on their winter wheat crop, Anderson said, but that is expected to increase yields and is part of the reason the price took a dive.
“Australia reported this week they will have another bumper crop, probably,” Anderson said. “Of course, it is a long time before Australia harvests that, but right now it is looking relatively good.”
Anderson said Russia may have a record crop. We know they have been shipping wheat, he added, but there is talk they are going to get that wheat shipment and wheat exports in line.
“The U.S. is supporting that to a certain degree because they will ship both wheat and fertilizer,” Anderson said. “We know we need the fertilizer around the world.”
Ukraine’s harvest, Anderson said, will probably be somewhere around 68 percent of last year’s harvest. We know they have a lot of excess in the bin, he added, and they are going to have problems getting that out in the market.
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Drought Across Western Oklahoma Continues to Ease |
According to the latest drought monitor, in Oklahoma, 515,746 people are affected by drought. Exceptional drought is 2.93% (last week was also 2.93% and last month was 10.4%) with Cimarron and Texas counties still facing exceptional and extreme drought.
Extreme drought or worse is at 17.16%, down from last week’s 18.25 % and last month’s 39.4%.
Severe drought or worse is at 34.82%, down from last week’s 35.97%.
Moderate drought or worse is 42.58 %, down slightly from last week’s 43.63%.
Abnormally dry or worse conditions are at 48.98%, down about 4 percentage points from last week’s 53.10%
The 6-10 day precipitation outlook map shows most of Oklahoma has a good chance of rain coming up in the next 7 days with southwest Oklahoma receiving anywhere from 1 to 7 inches.
Click the map above the story to see the full Oklahoma Drought monitor.
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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!
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OCA Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey Believes Attorney General O'Connor is a Good Fit for Agriculture |
In this edition of Beef Buzz, I am featuring comments from Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Executive Vice President, Michael Kelsey, as he talks about the OCA’s support for Attorney General John O’Connor in the upcoming election. Kelsey also talks about a political part of the upcoming 70th Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Convention and Trade Show on July 22 and 23 in Norman, OK.
The race for Attorney General has received an abundance of attention from the agriculture community in Oklahoma. Attorney General O’Connor, who is being opposed in the Republican primary by Gentner Drummond, has won the approval of some of the largest players in Oklahoma Agriculture, including the OCA.
“Back in our May board meeting, we went over the constitutional candidates- the statewide candidates- and our board unanimously supported Attorney General O’Connor,” Kelsey said.
John O’Connor will be facing off against Gentner Drummond for the GOP nomination to be Attorney General. The winner of that race will face Libertarian Lynda Steele in the November election. Meanwhile, 13 Republicans are running for the opportunity to fulfill the last two years of Senator Jim Inhofe’s term in the U.S. Senate.
It is almost certain there will be a Republican runoff in the race to fill Senator Jim Inhofe’s term and OCA plans to bring those top two Republicans to their convention for a special forum in the third week of July.
“We are probably most excited about the sense that we are right in the middle of the primary and the runoff,” Kelsey said. “We are going to extend an invitation to the two Senate candidates, Republican candidates, who make the runoff and so whoever those two people are, we want them to have a forum. Not a debate, but a forum, and introduce them to our members.”
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OKFB's Rodd Moesel Honored to Stand with Others in Ag Community to Support John O'Connor for Attorney General |
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, met up with Rodd Moesel, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President, at the Oklahoma National Stockyards as Farm Bureau joined two other ag groups in jointly endorsing John O’Connor to be elected for a four-year term as Oklahoma Attorney General.
“We are hoping to create some momentum that will help propel the Attorney General into a full four-year term as Attorney General,” Moesel said.
With the 2022 state legislative session wrapping up last Friday, Moesel said most of his biggest wins have been keeping certain things from happening.
“There was a lot of defensives played in committees on the floor, so we were able to stop some counties owning initiatives and a number of other things were on the table that we caught at earlier stages,” Moesel said.
One of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s biggest successes was receiving extra funds for the animal diagnostic laboratory and vet school at Oklahoma State University.
For the 2023 farm bill, Moesel said his main goal is protecting what producers have and preserving the risk and insurance programs. Extension and research efforts, Moesel added, are also a priority.
“We are hard at work already, we have a committee at the federal level that is working on that and at the state level,” Moesel said. “It is probably not going to get really serious until the fall elections because most everyone expects a change at least on the house side.”
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Oklahoma State Budget Includes Additional Funding for Ag Industry |
Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry are extending their appreciation to Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma State Legislature for their approval of the state budget for the 2023 Fiscal Year and for their appropriation of funding to programs vital to the success of Oklahoma’s agriculture industry.
In addition to funding programs and services provided by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the budget includes funding to the following:
• $4,000,000 for the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
• $1,500,000 for the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to continue to protect our state’s herd health and respond against disease outbreaks
• $2,000,000 for Oklahoma State University Agricultural Extension Service county offices
• $1,000,000 for Oklahoma State University ag experiment stations
• $2,800,000 for rural fire defense through 80/20 reimbursement grants and for rural fire coordinator funding, as they are small communities first line of defense against fire disasters
• $330,000 to hire additional meat inspectors to serve state inspected meat processing facilities in Oklahoma
• $8,414,550 for rural fire operational grants to go toward maintaince, repair or construction of rural fire departments, fire equipment or other any related items needed for continued operation
• $513,325 for the Made in Oklahoma Coalition to continue to promote Oklahoma-based food and beverage companies
• $5,000,000 for communities impacted by the extreme winter weather in February of 2021
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OKFB Ag PAC Endorses, Supports Federal and State Candidates ahead of June 28 Primary Election |
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Ag PAC political action committee announced the endorsement of 13 candidates and financial support of an additional 26 in both state and federal races ahead of Oklahoma’s June 28 primary election.
The state Ag PAC board - a group of Farm Bureau members selected by their respective OKFB districts - met May 25 to discuss candidate support and endorsement based on feedback gathered from county and districtwide PAC meetings throughout the month of May.
The OKFB Ag PAC endorsed five candidates for United States Congress, three statewide candidates and five state Senate and state House of Representatives candidates.
“In an increasingly urban world, it is crucial to have elected officials who understand the importance of the agriculture industry and uphold the values of rural Oklahoma,” said Mike Schulz, OKFB Ag PAC chairman. “The Ag PAC is another way Oklahoma Farm Bureau gives a voice to farmers and ranchers through the grassroots process on which our organization is founded.”
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NAWG Reiterates Call to Consult USDA on SCOTUS Glyphosate Case Review |
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide whether to review a case that threatens federal preemption in the regulation of crop protection technologies, the National Association of Wheat Growers reiterates the need for the Administration to consult with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on the policy changes and the far-reaching agriculture implications of the case.
On May 10, the U.S. Solicitor General (USG) issued a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to deny review of a case involving glyphosate labeling, arguing that federal pesticide registration and labeling requirements do not preclude states from imposing additional labeling requirements, even if those requirements run counter to federal findings. The new policy, as articulated by the USG, reverses longstanding federal policy.
On May 26, while testifying before the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, Secretary Tom Vilsack confirmed USDA had not been consulted on the Solicitor General’s brief before it was issued.
“We believe it would be useful if the Administration consults with USDA on the ramifications of a patchwork approach to crop protection products,” said NAWG President and Washington wheat farmer, Nicole Berg. “We encourage the Solicitor General to withdraw the brief and consult with USDA.”
The dangerous reversal in position defies this federal statute, decreases access for farmers and other users to much-needed tools to produce food, fiber, and fuel safely and sustainably, and presents threats to science-based regulation and international trade.
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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 down 77 cents and Select Beef was up 72 cents on Thursday 06/02/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 7,074 head on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
USDA Market News reports- Compared to last week: Feeder steers 800 lbs and heavier sold 4.00-6.00 higher, lighter weight grazing type cattle traded mostly steady. Feeder heifers sold steady. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle as fat trade increased early in the week and sharp declines on new crop corn has encouraged buyers. Steer and heifer calves sold mostly steady on limited comparable offerings. Demand moderate for calves.
Meanwhile- OKC West Manager Bill Barnhart writes on their Facebook page- "The market trended higher again this week, many feeder steers as much as 5.00, thanks to another drop in corn prices. July Corn is now .80/bu. off of its highs just a few short weeks ago. Cattle futures responded with a big bounce back after yesterday’s lower market. On the other hand, fats traded lower in the Southern Plains at 135. The packers have plenty of finished cattle coming at them for the next 90 days. Good rains last week and again this week especially in western Oklahoma have been well received.
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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