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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Going Into the Latest Rain Delay- Plains Grains Says Oklahoma Wheat Was at 14% Harvested- Texas 24%
- Seth Byrd Says Replanting Cotton Seldom Results in Better Crop
- Cattle Numbers and Prices to be Impacted by Poor Pasture and Range Conditions
- Dairy MAX Celebrates National Dairy Month
- The EPA Releases Three Years of RFS Data Friday Afternoon-Renewable Fuel Supporters Cheer
- USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract
- Barchart Releases New Survey: The Future of Agriculture
- High School Students Selected to Attend OYLA Conference
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Going Into the Latest Rain Delay- Plains Grains Says Oklahoma Wheat Was at 14% Harvested- Texas 24%
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The 2022 hard red winter wheat harvest in Oklahoma and Texas has been predicted to be approximately a half a normal crop. Drought conditions last winter and fall has set us up for that scenario- and now that harvest has arrived for the wheat acres that got some timely rains earlier- we have faced harvest halting storms.
After a second round of rains this past week that forced the combines out of the fields- Plains Grains estimated that Texas was up to 24% of their crop harvested while Oklahoma stands at 14%.
In checking with several of the key areas on Sunday- little harvest has happened in Oklahoma since rains stopped us last Thursday and Friday.
And the chance of thunderstorms are sprinkled into the forecast for much of this week that we are starting.
Farmers with wheat to harvest will be checking their fields non stop and hope to get "just dry enough" conditions to get their 2022 crop out of the field.
This week- we will get several updates- later today- the USDA weekly Crop Progress report will give us a USDA based estimate on harvest progress.
The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is now planning on releasing their next harvest report on Tuesday afternoon as they hope that moisture levels in fields ready to cut will be down enough to allow combines to roll today.
Plains Grains will offer a HRW belt update this coming Thursday evening which we will post Friday morning- then on Friday morning at 11 am Central- we will get the June first crop estimate from USDA in their monthly Crop Production report.
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Seth Byrd Says Replanting Cotton Seldom Results in Better Crop
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KC Sheperd, Farm Director, visited with OSU’s Seth Byrd about the condition of the Oklahoma cotton crop and different seedling diseases brought on by environmental conditions.
There was a decent amount of cotton that was planted in the last week of May, Byrd said, prior to the rain most of the state received.
For areas in Oklahoma that received too much rain too quickly, Byrd said that is going to slow crop progress down. Cool conditions, plus excess moisture, can flare seedling disease issues, he added.
“That really all ties back to the conditions that we have been through,” Byrd said. “So, the cooler temperatures and the excess moisture tends to be why we will see flare seedling disease issues.”
When faced with seedling disease, Byrd said the producer might need to consider replanting if time allows and it makes sense financially.
“Oftentimes, it is a better call to keep a sub-optimal stand,” Byrd said. “Maybe it is hard to look at, but you lose more by trying to replant at a later calendar date because you don’t know what you are going to get later. You kind of know what you are dealing with now, and sometimes the evil you know is better than the evil you don’t know.”
If a producer has a substantial number of acres left to plant, with some sub-optimal stands already planted, Byrd said they may have the chance to plant enough cotton in a later window to make up for the sub-optimal stands.
“In my experience, in research trials and consulting with producers, more often than not, keeping a stand is safer and more rewarding financially than trying to replant,” Byrd said. “So, I think I would probably concentrate on the acres that I have not got planted yet and hopefully the moisture we are getting from this hangs around long enough to where you can get those acres into good conditions and take advantage of the moisture you have got.”
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Cattle Numbers and Prices to be Impacted by Poor Pasture and Range Conditions
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In this edition of Beef Buzz, I am featuring comments from Katelyn McCullock, Director and Senior Agricultural Economist at the Livestock Marketing Information Center. McCullock talks about what the next year may look like for cattle producers and the cattle market due to poor pasture and range conditions.
Like many individuals in the beef industry, McCullock is watching what is going on with our pasture range conditions across the country, including the Southern Plains. She is concerned with what these poor conditions will mean for our beef cow numbers down the road.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this year’s U.S. pasture and range conditions are worse than they were last year, which is maybe tough to believe and is disheartening,” McCullock said. “But it has moved around a little bit. Much more centered on the Southern Plains, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.”
McCullock said she can see excessive dryness causing an increase in the number of lightweight placements in feedlots. So far, she added, we have only seen the effects on the cow side by the substantial number of cows being liquidated.
Increased volume of beef cow slaughter, McCullock said, has boosted beef production because of the number of cows that are moving through slaughter. Looking ahead to July 1st or January 1st, McCullock added we can expect to see a large decline in calf crop.
“We are saying over two percent,” McCullock said. “I don’t quite know what that means yet, I keep watching the weekly numbers, but essentially, hay isn’t going to get any cheaper and unless you get timely rains, pasture and range conditions are a pretty dire situation already, and it is not even the hottest part of the 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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Dairy MAX Celebrates National Dairy Month
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For some, June is the beginning of summer when kids are out of school and families are planning a vacation, but for dairy farmers it is the start of National Dairy Month. This month-long celebration recognizes the commitment dairy farmers have to their animals, their land and their communities. Dairy MAX, a non-profit dairy council representing more than 900 dairy farm families across eight states, will commemorate the annual month-long event by sharing the great news of dairy –a delicious and nutritious, cost-efficient food produced by the original environmental stewards, farmers.
"From improved farming practices and the commitment to providing safe and nutritious dairy to our communities, Oklahoma dairy farmers know how important it is to feed our fellow Oklahomans,” said Angie Meyer, Oklahoma dairy farmer. “We hope you can join us in celebration of National Dairy Month.”
Dairy farmers are just as committed to giving back through their work as they are to giving back to the communities they call home. Dairy MAX will partner with regional blood centers for the tenth annual Passion for PintsBlood Drive to celebrate National Dairy Month. Local dairy farmers will be present at select drives to visit with community members about dairy foods and how milk is sustainably produced on the farm. As a bonus, blood donors will receive giveaway items, including a commemorative t-shirt, stress-relief cow squeeze toy, recipe book featuring dairy foods, and dairy products for post-blood donation recovery at select locations.
Not every month is dairy month, but let’s celebrate every day like it is. Join dairy farmers in celebrating National Dairy Month and visit DairyDiscoveryZone.com to learn more or for additional resources.
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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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The EPA Releases Three Years of RFS Data Friday Afternoon-Renewable Fuel Supporters Cheer
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On Friday afternoon- the EPA released a huge amount of Renewable Fuel Standard data for 2022, 2021 and 2020. Click here for the EPA webpage that details the information released.
Several renewable fuel supporters weighed in on the EPA data that was announced- here are a couple:
Quote from Chris Edgington, Iowa farmer and President of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA):
“More ethanol in the fuel supply saves Americans money at the pump and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Higher renewable fuel volumes for this year, which will increase and diversify our fuel supply, come at a crucial time as policymakers are working to lower fuel prices. When President Biden visited an Iowa ethanol production facility in April, he said ethanol reduces our reliance on foreign oil, creates choice and competition at the pump for better prices, creates good-paying jobs and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers agree, and the increased RFS volumes for 2022 and denial of pending refinery exemptions will advance these objectives and move renewable fuels forward.”
Quote from Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy:
“These last six months have been a rude awakening for those who have grown complacent about U.S. energy supplies. EPA’s 2022 renewable fuel blending requirements will deliver savings at the pump for working families, slash carbon emissions, and strengthen U.S. energy security by bringing more American renewable fuel into our fuel supply. In just the last few months, E15 has been a shield against skyrocketing fuel prices, saving drivers almost $0.60 per gallon in some areas while American biofuels cut greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent compared to gasoline. We applaud President Biden and his EPA for this action, which will set the direction of total and advanced renewable fuel volumes for 2023 and beyond.”
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USDA to Allow Producers to Request Voluntary Termination of Conservation Reserve Program Contract
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) participants who are in the final year of their CRP contract to request voluntary termination of their CRP contract following the end of the primary nesting season for fiscal year 2022. Participants approved for this one-time, voluntary termination will not have to repay rental payments, a flexibility implemented this year to help mitigate the global food supply challenges caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and other factors. Today, USDA also announced additional flexibilities for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
“Putin’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine has cut off a critical source of wheat, corn, barley, oilseeds, and cooking oil, and we’ve heard from many producers who want to better understand their options to help respond to global food needs,” said Steve Kouplen USDA’s Farm Service Agency State Executive Director in Oklahoma. “This announcement will help producers make informed decisions about land use and conservation options.”
FSA is mailing letters to producers with expiring acres that detail this flexibility and share other options, such as re-enrolling sensitive acres in the CRP Continuous signup and considering growing organic crops. Producers will be asked to make the request for voluntary termination in writing through their local USDA Service Center.
If approved for voluntary termination, preparations can occur after the conclusion of the primary nesting season. Producers will then be able to hay, graze, begin land preparation activities and plant a fall-seeded crop before October 1, 2022. For land in colder climates, this flexibility may allow for better establishment of a winter wheat crop or better prepare the land for spring planting.
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Barchart Releases New Survey: The Future of Agriculture
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Barchart, a leading data and technology partner trusted by over 600 agribusinesses representing over 4,000 grain facilities, has released the results of a new collegiate survey: The Future of Agriculture. This 22-page comprehensive report compiled by surveying agriculture focused students from 18 universities across the country helps agribusinesses in the commodity industry better understand where the future of ag is headed from the perspective of forthcoming professionals and leaders.
"Our latest survey outlines how college students who are studying various ag programs across the country view the future of the agriculture industry," says Barchart CEO Mark Haraburda. "Through the responses we received, we were able to uncover a significant amount of information which can be used by agribusinesses to guide them in better understanding how the current university generation perceives the current and upcoming landscape of ag."
The report outlines multiple conclusions, including: which tools are most essential to benefitting tomorrow's producers; where the most opportunity for technology disruption lies; how conservation impacts decisions for the upcoming generation; and, how technology and data will influence the industry's future.
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High School Students Selected to Attend OYLA Conference
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Thirteen incoming high school seniors were recently selected to attend the 2022 Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture conference June 14-17.
The conference, hosted by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers, is designed to prepare high school students for a future career in agriculture and to advance leadership skills.
Attendees will have the chance to hear from exciting speakers, participate in a team-building ropes course and communications training, complete a service project at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, visit farms and ranches and much more.
Selected students are among the top, well-rounded students in their class, and have an interest in furthering their education at the post-secondary level.
Participants attending the conference have a wide variety of career aspirations and plan to pursue degrees in agricultural communications, animal science, agribusiness, diesel mechanics, mechanical engineering, plant and soil science, agricultural education and health sciences.
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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 61 cents and Select Beef was up 39 cents on Friday 06/03/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 6,500 head of cattle on hand on Sunday evening- and Stockyards President Kelli Payne expects 7,200 head this morning as they begin their regular Monday sale after taking last Monday off for Memorial Day. Kelli says they will start their sale this morning at 6:30 AM.
On May 23rd- Compared to the previous sale : Compared to last week: Feeder steers 2.00-4.00 lower. Feeder heifers unevenly steady. Steer and heifer calves 6.00-8.00 lower. Demand moderate. Quality average to attractive.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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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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Ron Hays, Senior Farm/Ranch Broadcaster and Editor
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Our Latest RRP takes us to Altus, Oklahoma. Farm Director, KC Sheperd, talks with Carl Josefy, the Jackson County, Oklahoma FSA Executive Director about all things FSA-related. Josefy explains various FSA programs available to producers and contradicts the misconception that these programs are only available to a small number of operations.
“It is always a pleasure to be able to get in front of producers to let them know what is occurring with the Farm Service Agency,” Josefy said. “We have a lot of programs going on, and it does overlap.”
The newly announced Emergency Relief Program, Josefy said, is aimed at aiding commodity and special crop producers. This program, he added, includes 10 billion dollars in assistance to agricultural producers that were impacted by wildfire, drought, hurricane, winter storms, and other eligible disasters that occurred across the country during the calendar year of 2021.
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