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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- GOP Primary Victory Propels Rep Frank Lucas Closer to Goal of Returning to House Ag Committee in 2023
- Governor Kevin Stitt and Senator James Lankford Lead Incumbents to Primary Election Wins
- The Runoff in August to Feature Multiple Clashes in State and Federal Races
- Is Your Livestock's Water Good Enough To Drink?
- Katelyn McCullock with LMIC says Interesting Summer Ahead from a Meat Case Perspective
- Nationwide Survey Reveals 81 Percent of Americans Want Clearer Product Labeling of Plant-Based 'Chicken'
- July Fourth is for Fireworks, not Foodborne Illness
- ICYMI: Lucas Joins House Ag Republican Leader Introducing Farm Input Costs & Barriers to Domestic Production Act
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GOP Primary Victory Propels Rep Frank Lucas Closer to Goal of Returning to House Ag Committee in 2023 |
Tuesday June 28th was a night for the incumbents in the Oklahoma Congressional delegation- Senator James Lankford, Congressmen Tom Cole and Frank Lucas and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice all piled up over sixty percent of the vote in their drive to secure the GOP Nomination on primary election night. Congressman Kevin Hern did not face a Republican challenger but will have a Democrat and Independent on the ballot across from his name in November.
I caught up with the former Chairman of the House Ag Committee Frank Lucas at a quiet election party on Tuesday evening. Lucas and his supporters were pleased with the results of the evening as Lucas secured just over 61% of the vote in the Third District GOP contest- beating retired Pastor Wade Burleson of Enid in most locations across the largest of the Congressional districts(based on geography) in the state.
Lucas was grateful for those who supported him in his bid for another two year term as the Congressman from the Third District.
Lucas was criticized during the campaign for no longer having a seat on the House Ag Committee- but Lucas was been telling ag groups for the last couple of years that he would be back on the Committee as a senior member when the actual writing of the next farm bill will take place. He told Hays Tuesday evening "I'll just repeat what the soon to be chairman of the Committee GT Thompson has said numerous times in public- and I consider it a compliment- He has said 'How can you write a farm bill without Frank Lucas?' That's high praise from the next chairman of the House Ag Committee."
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The vision of the Oklahoma Beef Council is to be a positive difference for Oklahoma's farming and ranching families and the greater beef community, and its mission is to enhance beef demand by strengthening consumer trust and exceeding consumer expectations.
And Check out this video below that helps you learn more about the Beef Checkoff- .
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Governor Kevin Stitt and Senator James Lankford Lead Incumbents to Primary Election Wins |
The 2022 Primary Election in Oklahoma resulted in politicians up and down the ballot advancing- some into a runoff that happens in August and many to the November general election.
At the top of the ballot in the race for Governor- Governor Kevin Stitt bested three challengers and collected almost a quarter of a million votes- winning 69% of the GOP votes in his race. He will now face Democrat Joy Hofmeister in November who claimed 60% of the Democratic vote for Governor- just over 101,000 votes.
Two state wide races for state office holders produced GOP nominees. Gentner Drummond squeezed out a win over acting Attorney General John O'Connor by 6,000 votes to gain the GOP nomination for Attorney General. Drummond will now face Libertarian Lynda Steele in the November general election, a race that is expected to be a mere formality. No Democrat filed for the position in 2022.
Cindy Byrd claimed 70% of the GOP to become the GOP nominee for State Auditor.
Meanwhile at the Federal level- U.S. Sen. James Lankford won Tuesday's GOP primary outright in his race for reelection to another six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
Lankford, 54, defeated Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer, 30, and Joan Farr, 67, of Broken Arrow and will be a heavy favorite to defeat the Democratic primary winner in November’s general election.
Lankford will face off against either Madison Horn or Jason Bollinger in November.
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The Runoff in August to Feature Multiple Clashes in State and Federal Races |
In the statewide and Congressional races- we have a handful of races to watch in August.
Owing to Sen. Jim Inhofe’s impending retirement, two Senate seats are up for election in Oklahoma this year. In Tuesday’s special election to succeed Inhofe, U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin fell just shy of winning 50 percent of the popular vote, meaning he will face former Oklahoma House Speaker T. W. Shannon in an Aug. 23 runoff.
With all but one precinct reporting, Mullin and Shannon received 43.63 percent and 17.54 percent of the vote, respectively.
The winner of the Republican primary runoff will face Kendra Horn, the former representative of Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District, in November to determine who inherits Inhofe’s unexpired term.
As for the race to fill Congressman's Mullin Second District seat- Emerging from a 14-candidate Republican primary, former Sen. Josh Brecheen (R-Coalgate) and current Rep. Avery Frix (R-Muskogee) will face each other in a 2nd Congressional District runoff election Aug. 23.
Frix garnered 14.74 percent of the vote, and Brecheen received 13.75 percent of the 76,869 total votes cast after all 546 precincts reported. Because no candidate received more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff election will be held for the open 2nd Congressional District seat.
There are four statewide state races in the Republican party that will be decided in August via a runoff.
They include:
State Treasurer- Todd Russ (48.5% of the vote) versus Clark Jolley (34% of the vote)
Superintendent of Public Education- Ryan Walters (41%) versus April Grace (30%)
Commissioner of Labor- Lesley Osborn (48%) versus Sean Roberts (38%)
Corporation Commission- Kim David (41%) versus Todd Thomsen (26%)
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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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Is Your Livestock's Water Good Enough To Drink? |
This week in the weekly series, "Cow Calf Corner", published electronically by Paul Beck, OSU's Dr. Rosslyn Biggs and Dr. Brianne Taylor talk about providing a safe water source for livestock.
Providing access to water can be challenging especially for operations enduring drought conditions. Water related toxicities and fatalities may be seen with greater frequency under hot and dry time periods. Warnings of toxicity often develop rapidly, and animal death may be the first clinical sign. Common water related toxicities include water deprivation, sulfates, blue-green algae, and nitrates.
Water Deprivation
The common history of water deprivation is an automatic water stops functioning or the pump at the well quits working unbeknownst to the rancher. With good intentions, the cattle are given immediate and full access to water. Unfortunately, this approach often leads to rapid imbalances in electrolytes and salt toxicosis. It is important to note that salt toxicosis in this instance is not the over consumption of salt.
Animals that have been without water have elevated sodium levels in their tissues, including the brain. When animals are given free or rapid access to water, the fluid rushes to the high levels of sodium and essentially floods the brain. Cattle rapidly show neurologic signs including incoordination, weakness, seizures, and death.
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Katelyn McCullock with LMIC says Interesting Summer Ahead from a Meat Case Perspective |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, feature the Director and Senior Agriculture Economist at the Livestock Market Information Center, Katelyn McCullock. McCullock who speaks about the latest cattle on feed numbers as well as the cold storage report from the USDA.
The latest cattle on feed numbers released last week showed large numbers as of June 1.
"We had a record number of cattle on feed, and that is surprising and probably a little worrisome when you think about what is fed cattle price going to do, because that means it is higher than we were when we were backing up cattle in 2020 and it's higher than we were in 2021," McCullock said.
As for the cold storage report, McCullock said beef tonnage was higher, when normally you would see beef stocks decline in the summer months.
"We are increasing the number of stocks on hand for beef and the cutout hasn't started falling, but I think when you are looking at that stock number we are pointing towards, we are probably going to see lower prices or we are going to see some bigger export numbers," McCullock said.
McCullock said consumers are facing some fairly unprecedented pessimism in their lives right now. The Consumer Sentiment Index for June, a survey that asks consumers how they are feeling toward the future, is the lowest on record back to 1978, she added.
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Nationwide Survey Reveals 81 Percent of Americans Want Clearer Product Labeling of Plant-Based 'Chicken' |
The National Chicken Council (NCC) today announced findings from a recent national survey* of Americans regarding consumer attitudes about chicken and plant-based 'chicken' alternatives. Survey participants included individuals who consume meat and animal products, along with flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans. The results indicate the majority of Americans want clearer product labeling and separate shopping sections for plant-based products.
"When shopping for chicken to grill this Fourth of July weekend, people shouldn't have to waste time at the grocery store dissecting whether they're about to purchase real chicken or an imitation product, let alone discover they've wound up with the wrong product when they get home," said NCC Senior Vice President of Communications, Tom Super. "This study shows there is overwhelming support for clearer packaging and separate store placement for imitation 'chicken,' and that the term 'chicken' should be reserved only for food products made from the actual animals."
One in five Americans (21 percent) have reported that they accidentally purchased the plant-based product, believing it to be real chicken. Consumers who have experienced such confusion point to plant-based packaging and labeling as imitating those of authentic chicken products too closely. Only 14 percent of Americans think that 'chicken' is the appropriate name for plant-based 'chicken.' 69 percent of Americans agree the term 'meat' should only refer to products made from animals.
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July Fourth is for Fireworks, not Foodborne Illness |
Pull out the grill and your red, white, and blue because the Fourth of July is here. This means gatherings, outdoor festivities, and good times with family and friends. As the meat sizzles on the grill, don't let food safety fizzle out of your memory.
"Wherever you go this summer, don't forget to bring your safe food handling practices along for the adventure," said U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Sandra Eskin. "As temperatures rise, the risk for foodborne illness does too. Always remember that whether you're grilling for the Fourth of July, camping, or boating, you should wash your hands before and during food prep."
Whether you're eating at home or outdoors at a park this Fourth of July, sanitation is key to combat foodborne illness. Be sure to wash your hands and sanitize your cooking area before preparing food. Safe food handling practices also help to avoid cross-contamination. Summertime brings additional unique challenges to food safety because of the warmer temperatures. Be sure to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold this Fourth of July, and don't forget your food thermometer.
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ICYMI: Lucas Joins House Ag Republican Leader Introducing Farm Input Costs & Barriers to Domestic Production Act |
Recently, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson, Republican Leader of the House Committee on Agriculture, in introducing H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill requires the Biden Administration to reverse its regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production and provide immediate relief to families across the country.
"Across the U.S. and the globe, the agriculture industry is facing continuing supply shortages, burdensome regulations enacted by the Biden Administration, and increasing costs that are hampering the financial strength of countless family farms and rural communities," said Congressman Lucas. "As a lifelong farmer and former Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, I know, given the regulatory confidence and certainty, Oklahoma's- and America's- agriculture producers can ease rising costs for consumers at the grocery store and alleviate global food instability, which is why I'm proud to co-sponsor and introduce with House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member GT Thompson the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. In a moment of economic crisis and global disruptions, Congress and the Biden Administration should be enacting policies that support America's farmers and ranchers- not hinder them."
"The U.S. and the world face a disrupted global food system resulting in increased energy prices, fertilizer cost spikes and shortages, and worsening food scarcities in developing countries. We're in a crisis moment, and we need concrete, immediate policy actions to help mitigate impacts both at home and abroad. American agriculture, if given the right tools and regulatory confidence, can serve a vital role in alleviating global food instability and mitigating costs for consumers, said House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader GT Thompson.
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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 lower- Choice Beef was down $1.54 and Select Beef was down $1.93 on Tuesday 06/28/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final count of 7,633 head of cattle that were sold on Monday, June 27th.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers over 800 lbs 2.00-6.00 higher; under 800 lbs steady to 2.00 lower. Feeder heifers 1.00-4.00 lower. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle. Steer and heifer calves 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand good for calves. Cool front moved in and temps in the mid-80's, however summer will return mid-week.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had1,800 calves for their Tuesday sale on June 28th.
Special Note: *** No sale next week 07/04-05/22, all cattle will sell Wednesday 07/06/22 ***
Compared to last Tuesday: Steer calves traded 3.00-6.00 higher. Heifer calves sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand moderate to good.
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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