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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Good to Excellent Corn Conditions Rise in Oklahoma while Cotton and Soybeans Decrease in Condition Ratings
- NCBA's Kent Bacus says the Loss of Prime Minister Abe is a Great Loss for the World
- Dr. Derrell Peel Says Smaller Beef Export Markets Are Growing
- Pork Industry Now Contributes $57 Billion to U.S. GDP
- Superior Livestock's Week in the Rockies Sale Off to Strong Start in Cheyenne
- 2022 Women in Ag Conference will Feature Inspiring and Motivating Keynote Speakers
- Joint Statement On FDA's Drought Tolerant HB4 Wheat Safety Conclusion
- AFBF EVP Transition Effective Today
- Industry Leaders Strengthen Collaboration on Food Security
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Corn Conditions Rise in Oklahoma while Cotton, Soybeans and Pastures Decrease in Condition Ratings |
According to the USDA's weekly crop progress report, U.S. corn conditions held steady and soybean conditions fell just 1 percentage point last week thanks to timely rains across much of the Corn Belt. However, a return of hotter, drier weather across the western, central, and northern U.S. later this week is likely to stress developing crops.
Perhaps the big story of the week is the slippage seen across our region in Pasture and Range ratings. Texas remains the worse state in the country when it comes to pasture range ratings with 83% of that state now in poor to very poor condition. Oklahoma slipped 14 points in the latest week in the poor to very poor ratings going from 18% to 32% poor to very poor- 37% is called good to excellent in Oklahoma this week- down 9 points from a week ago. Kansas has slipped four points in the good to excellent rating at 41% and jumped 15 points in the wrong direction to 32% poor to very poor this week. Double digit increases in the poor to very poor categories have also been reported in Arkansas and Missouri.
Oklahoma:
Corn silk in Oklahoma reached 38 percent, up 7 points from the previous year and up 1 point from normal. Corn crop conditions are rated 71 percent good to excellent, 21 percent fair and 8 percent poor to very poor.
Soybeans emerged reached 76 percent, up 10 points from the previous year and up 1 point from normal. Soybeans blooming reached 5 percent, up 3 points from the previous year but down 2 points from normal. Soybean conditions rated 65 percent good to excellent, 32 percent fair and 3 percent poor to very poor.
Cotton squaring reached 39 percent, down 3 points from the previous year and down 1 point from normal. Cotton condition was rated 35 percent good to excellent, 52 percent fair and 13 percent poor to very poor.
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NCBA's Kent Bacus says the Loss of Prime Minister Abe is a Great Loss for the World |
I had the chance to talk with the Senior Director for International Trade and Market Access for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Kent Bacus, as he reacts to the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan.
"The loss of Prime Minister Abe is a great loss for the world," Bacus said, "He was a good leader. Someone who not only cared deeply about people in Japan but really tried to bring Japan into a bigger leadership role to help steer the global economy in a positive direction."
Going back several years, Bacus said it was a pleasure working with Abe's staff on trying to expand trade between the United States and Japan.
"Japan is a big market for us, but it has always been a tough market for us," Bacus said. "Prior to Prime Minister Abe coming into power, it was a very protectionist market. He was really the one that spearheaded trade liberalization and really pivoted Japan from being that protectionist society and growing their economy through trade."
Bacus said the death of former Prime Minister Abe is a sad day for the world and a sad day for those of us in agriculture who had the pleasure of seeing the benefits of positive leadership that were taken away too soon.
"I take it as a challenge for us to continue to strive for better relationships with our trade partners, to use trade as a vehicle for a chance to change things in a positive way, and to strengthen relationships with our allies," Bacus said. "I know at NCBA that one of the things we will continue to try to do is to continue that legacy and to provide more opportunities for U.S. cattle producers."
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Dr. Derrell Peel Says Smaller Beef Export Markets Are Growing |
Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry as a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow Calf Corner" published electronically. Today, Dr. Peel talks about smaller beef export markets growing.
U.S. beef exports increased 2.1 percent year over year in May, contributing to a 5.9 percent year over year increase for the first five months of the year. Beef exports are growing more slowly so far this year, but the increase is on top of record exports in 2021. Forecasts suggest that total beef exports for the year may end up about equal to last year or down slightly. The strong U.S. dollar may provide additional headwinds for beef exports going forward.
The six major markets for beef exports thus far in 2022 are: South Korea (23.6 percent share); Japan (22.6 percent); China/HK (19.0 percent); Canada (7.6 percent); Mexico (7.6 percent) and Taiwan (6.6 percent). Beef exports to the China/HK market are up 17.2 percent year over year for the year-to-date, still a robust rate of growth, but significantly slower compared to one year ago when exports were up nearly 163 percent over the same period in 2020. Exports to Taiwan are up 35.3 percent for the year to date and exports to South Korea are up 2.0 percent year over year so far this year. Exports to Japan are down 3.6 percent, with Mexico down 18.4 percent and Canada down 1.1 percent year over year for the year to date. The top six markets account for 87.1 percent of total beef exports so far this year, down from 89.7 percent last 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!
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Pork Industry Now Contributes $57 Billion to U.S. GDP |
Did you know that more than 66,000 U.S. pig farms sold more than 140 million hogs in 2021 worth over $28 billion in gross cash receipts? A new economic report from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) highlights how America's pig farmers are significant contributors to the agriculture and overall economy of the U.S.
"From farm to fork, the combined economic contribution from hog production and pork processing supports more than 600,000 American jobs and generates $178 billion of direct, indirect and induced sales that equate to $57 billion in value-added GDP," Holly Cook, NPPC staff economist, said in a release.
Looking at the past five years, the report highlights pork industry value chain contributions and growth.
Terry Wolters, NPPC president and owner of Stoney Creek Farms in Pipestone, Minn., said he is proud to see the impact he can have by being part of a thriving U.S. pork industry.
"It's vital to share this economic snapshot as America's pork producers continue to engage with regulators and policymakers, food companies and others to convey how our businesses directly and indirectly impact the larger economy," Wolters said.
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Superior Livestock's Week in the Rockies Sale Off to Strong Start in Cheyenne |
Day one saw stockers from across the country sell at Superior Livestock's Week in the Rockies sale- happening this year in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Over 206,000 head are selling this week at the 2022 renewal of the Week of the Rockies sale. (Pictured here is Auctioneer Ralph Wade on Superior Sunrise)
USDA reports that value added five weight steers ranged from $195 to $219 in the south central region- which includes Oklahoma and Texas.
Yearlings will be selling today from our region and beyond.
They are operating on Mountain time this week- so Superior Sunrise will be starting at 8:30 am Central time- and the sale begins at 9 am central.
Click on the blue button below to see results of day one as reported by USDA Market News.
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2022 Women in Ag Conference will Feature Inspiring and Motivating Keynote Speakers |
As the 2022 Women in Agriculture Conference in Oklahoma City approaches, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern, Cheyenne Leach, visits with Women in Agriculture Coordinator, Sonya McDaniel about sessions at the conference and what guest speakers will have to offer.
"We are really excited to have the conference back after a few years off due to all of the uncertainties around Covid and all of that," McDaniel said. "Our conference dates are August 4th and 5th, and our registration deadline is coming up right around the corner."
This year's keynote speakers, McDaniel said, are very powerful and motivational. "We are super excited to have Brooke Clay Taylor join us," McDaniel said. "Despite some setbacks and health issues, she is so excited to join and be with everyone at our conference this year, and of course, the title of her presentation is 'When life says Hold my Beer,' because sometimes you just don't know what is going to happen next and how you overcome those adversities."
An area of focus this year, McDaniel said, is providing more opportunities within the conference schedule for attendees to visit and network.
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Joint Statement On FDA's Drought Tolerant HB4 Wheat Safety Conclusion |
This is a Joint Statement by U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conclusion that it has no further questions regarding the safety of drought tolerant HB4 wheat developed by Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp.
The finding by the FDA is not an approval for this or any other transgenic wheat to be planted for commercial sale in the United States. To date, the HB4 wheat has been approved for commercial production within a closed system in Argentina only. The trait has been approved for human consumption by regulators in Brazil in the form of flour, and in Australia, New Zealand and now in the United States. Bioceres recently announced it will seek approval to plant HB4 wheat in Australia, but it has not announced plans to commercialize the trait in the United States.
With global demand for wheat increasing every year the need to produce more wheat in sustainable ways is clear. Drought had already reduced world wheat supplies and pushed prices higher before the invasion of Ukraine cut off supplies from the world's fifth largest wheat exporting nation. A trait such as drought tolerance in wheat could help wheat growers in increasingly arid regions be more productive and ease food security concerns. Bioceres says the HB4 drought-tolerance technology has been shown to increase wheat yields by an average of 20% in water-limited conditions.
The U.S. wheat industry recognizes the benefits and value that can be created through the prudent application of modern biotechnology. USW and NAWG are guided by jointly approved "Wheat Industry Principles for Biotechnology Commercialization," which lay out specific steps expected from plant breeding companies if they wish to commercialize transgenic wheat in the United States.
In addition, USW and NAWG support the ability of domestic and overseas customers to make purchases based on their preferences for specific wheat traits, classes, qualities and characteristics.
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AFBF EVP Transition Effective Today |
Joby Young officially joins the American Farm Bureau Federation today as its executive vice president. Young will serve as AFBF President Zippy Duvall's top advisor, lead AFBF operations across departments and work closely with state Farm Bureaus to achieve federation goals.
"I am excited to now be part of the Farm Bureau team," Young said. "Dale Moore has been an exemplary public servant and leader in the agriculture community. I'm thankful to enter this role with Dale's service as a guide and the tremendous resource of dedicated teammates both at AFBF and in the Farm Bureau network nationwide. I look forward to working alongside them in the days ahead to achieve great outcomes for America's farm families and rural communities."
Young is replacing Moore, who has served in leadership roles at AFBF for a decade, first as vice president of public policy and since 2018 as executive vice president. Moore is retiring after more than 40 years of working on behalf of America's farmers and ranchers.
Moore said, "It has been an honor and privilege beyond words to serve America's farmers and ranchers for the past four decades. I am deeply grateful for the incredible opportunities I've had on Capitol Hill, at USDA and at AFBF to support agriculture. Most of all, I cherish the many friendships this kid from rural Kansas has been blessed with throughout my time in D.C. I look forward to staying in touch as I open this new chapter of life focused on family."
Moore's retirement was announced March 9. Young's selection was announced June 24.
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Industry Leaders Strengthen Collaboration on Food Security |
The North American Meat Institute's (NAMI or the Meat Institute) Executive Board voted unanimously late Friday to designate food security a non-competitive issue, strengthening industry-wide efforts to end hunger and ensure families in need have access to nutrient-dense meat.
"Meat is one of the most needed products for families in need, and the Meat Institute's members give generously nationally and locally to meet this need," commented Julie Anna Potts, President and CEO of the Meat Institute. "Ending hunger requires even greater collaboration. Declaring food security a non-competitive issue will allow the Meat Institute and its members to freely share best practices, an especially important step as the industry prepares to support the September 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health."
Through the Protein PACT for the People, Animals and Climate of tomorrow, the Meat Institute has committed to fill the protein gap by 2025, ensuring families in need have enough high-quality protein to meet U.S. dietary guidelines. The Protein PACT encompasses the Meat Institute's sustainability framework and aligns the entire animal protein supply chain to accelerate achievement of global goals for healthy people, healthy animals, healthy communities and a healthy planet.
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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 25 cents and Select Beef was up $1.15 on Monday 07/11/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 9,500 head on Monday, July 11th.
Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers and heifers 3.00 - 5.00 higher. Steer calves steady to 3.00 lower. Heifer calves 1.00 -4.00 higher. Demand moderate to good. Quality average to attractive. Most of the region has been impacted by extreme heat and very dry conditions.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 12,031 head of cattle for their sale on Monday, July 11th.
Compared to the sale 2 weeks ago, feeder steers traded 2.00-6.00 higher with feeder heifers trading 2.00-5.00 higher. Very dry conditions in many areas brought more cattle to market. Supply was heavy with 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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