Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Thursday, August 18, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Roller-Coaster Weather has not Helped this Year's Cotton Crop According to OSU's Seth Byrd
- Dr. Glenn Tonsor Sees Red Ink Disappearing Soon in His Latest Feedlot Closeouts
- Farm Bureau Survey Shows the Impact of Drought on U.S. Agriculture
- Early Voting Begins Today for Runoff Primary
- Congressman Lucas Announces August Town Hall Meetings in Central Oklahoma
- Country Music Singer and Songwriter, Lee Brice, Celebrates Farmers in his New Song
- Membership in National FFA Organization Reaches All-Time High- Oklahoma at Record Numbers, too
- Final OKFB August Area Meeting Tonight
- R-Calf Convention Underway in South Dakota- You Can Watch on the Internet
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Roller-Coaster Weather has Slammed This Year's Cotton Crop According to OSU's Seth Byrd |
Farm Director, KC Sheperd, caught up with Oklahoma State University’s Seth Byrd talking about the latest on Oklahoma’s cotton crop.
“Not a lot of great success stories out there,” Byrd said. “I will say, there are pockets of good cotton. Obviously, in a year like this, it is going to be irrigated, but there is a lot of cotton that is obviously suffering because of the weather.”
Relative to the year, Byrd said there will be some decent yields, but there will also be a fair number of fields that are not harvested. The fields that are harvested, Byrd said, will yield lower than the average.
Byrd said that most of the cotton crop that was planted did not get enough moisture.
“It was a crazy six-week period- late May through the end of June- most of our cotton in terms of insurance plant windows was planted by the 20th of June hopefully before coverage,” Byrd said.
Looking back at farm trial data from over the years, Byrd said they are typically finished planting irrigated cotton by late May or early June. Dryland, he added, is usually planted by the first 10 days of June.
“This year we didn’t start planting dryland until I think June 15th because of all the rain we got in late May and early June,” Byrd said. “I think what was crazy to me is how wet we were. We were saturated, with standing water in fields and a lot of areas in early June, and by the time we were planting, which really wasn’t a week later, we were kicking up dust, the fields were drying out, and we had poor stand establishment and skippy rows.”
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Dr. Glenn Tonsor Sees Red Ink Disappearing Soon in His Latest Feedlot Closeouts |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am featuring comments from Kansas State University Extension Livestock Market Economist, Dr. Glynn Tonsor, talking about profitability and demand. Tonsor’s latest feedlot closeout numbers he has posted are showing better times ahead for the feedlot industry.
“Negative returns or break-even returns, small losses, are projected for cattle leaving here in August as well as September, but then starting in October all the way through currently April of 2023, the furthest out month that my projections look at, are all positive returns and real narrowly, the months of November through January,” Tonsor said. “So, cattle will be leaving feed yards- the returns are north of 100 dollars- that is the positive projected return I am talking about.”
Tonsor said is worth noting how those notably improved margins are developing.
“One, is these projections show a lower cost of gain, so corn prices and the like coming back some and moreover output prices,” Tonsor said. “So, the price you are going to get for your finished animal is projected to go up notably for animals leaving the yard.”
One of the key factors for cash cattle prices to improve is the continued demand by the consumer. Tonsor said that is especially the case when you look at the retail beef demand.
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AFBF Reports Drought in Western States Hitting Farmers and Ranchers Hard |
Persistent drought continues to hammer farmers and ranchers in Western, Central and Southern Plains states, with far-reaching implications for not only farmers’ and ranchers’ bottom lines, but also food availability and affordability. The third edition of AFBF’s Assessing Western Drought Conditions survey illustrates many ground-level drought impacts, including expected reduction in yields, removing or destroying orchard trees or multi-year crops, and selling off portions of herds and flocks.
The survey- available here- includes responses from Texas but does not include Kansas or Oklahoma input in the 2021 report.
The survey, which was also conducted in June 2021 and October 2021, included more than 600 responses from county and state Farm Bureau leaders, staff and members in 15 states from Texas to North Dakota to California.
Nearly three out of four respondents rated a reduction in harvest yields as prevalent or higher, while two out of three respondents reported prevalence of selling off portions of herds or flocks.
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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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Early Voting Begins Today for Runoff Primary in Oklahoma |
Early voting for the August 23 Runoff Primary begins Today for voters in all seventy-seven (77) counties. Early voting is available Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting will also be available Saturday, August 20, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax reminds voters that Oklahoma is a closed primary state. “In order to vote in a party’s primary or runoff primary, you must be a registered voter of that party. While the Republican Party has chosen to keep its primaries and runoff primaries closed for the 2022 and 2023 election years, the Democratic Party has made an exception for Independent voters. If you’re an Independent voter you may ask for a Democratic Party ballot for the runoff,” Ziriax said. (No Libertarian primaries were held this year.)
It is important to remember, that voters without a runoff primary election are still eligible to participate in all non-partisan elections on the ballot.
Sample ballots are available in the OK Voter Portal. The election list and list of early voting locations are available on the State Election Board website. Voters must vote in the county where they are registered to vote.
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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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Congressman Frank Lucas Announces August Town Hall Meetings in Central Oklahoma |
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Creek, Osage, Kay, Pawnee, and Payne Counties on Monday, August 22nd and Tuesday, August 23rd. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.
Lucas will be discussing recent work in Congress, taking questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and seeking input on legislation currently before Congress.
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Country Music Singer and Songwriter, Lee Brice, Celebrates Farmers in his New Song |
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, got the chance to visit with country music singer and songwriter and the newest brand ambassador for Case IH, Lee Brice. Sheperd and Brice talk about his new song, “Farmer” which recognizes those working in the agriculture industry to provide for the world.
With over 3 billion on-demand streams, and over 3.6 billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he's taken nine radio singles to Number One: "A Woman Like You," "Hard to Love," "I Drive Your Truck," "I Don’t Dance," "Drinking Class," “Rumor," “I Hope You’re Happy Now," “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.”
Growing up in South Carolina, Brice said he was raised with a family in agriculture and has always had a deep appreciation for the work farmers do. Because of his background, Brice said it was important to him that his children grew up the same way.
“I was able to get a small farm out here south of Nashville,” Brice said.
Instead of his children asking for an iPad or another electronic, Brice said he wanted his kids to spend time outside learning how to work and figure things out.
“Learning on your own and being out and exploring- that is something that I don’t think a lot of kids these days are getting, and I feel like it’s a real-life lesson later down the road,” Brice said.
The song “Farmer”, Brice said, is written specifically to lift up the farmers who work hard so that people can go to the grocery store and find the things they need for their families- something many take for granted.
“People don’t realize how hard folks work and how much they do,” Brice said. “No farmer is running around being a millionaire. They are working, and we appreciate them.”
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Membership in National FFA Organization Reaches All-Time High- Oklahoma at Historic Highs, too |
As the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country understand the vital role it plays in everyday life. No more is this more evident than in the growth of membership in the National FFA Organization.
Today, the National FFA Organization announced a record-high student membership number of 850,823, an increase of 15% from last year. In addition, chapter numbers increased by 178, resulting in 8,995 chapters in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Interest in FFA and agricultural education continues to grow as membership and the number of chapters increase. The top five student membership states are Texas, California, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Oklahoma has fallen out of the top five states and is now the sixth largest State FFA, according to Trevor Lucas, State Executive Secretary. FFA membership in Oklahoma now stands at 27,892.
It appears that a drive by National FFA to get states to report all Ag Education students as members of the FFA has pushed membership sharply higher in several states- and may be the reason that states like Tennessee and North Carolina are now in the top five mentioned above- even though FFA participation may not reflect the numbers reported.
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Final OKFB August Area Meeting Tonight |
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members have gathered at 10 different locations so far this month as the general farm organization has held their 2022 August Area Meetings.
Pictured above a pic from the McAlester meeting on Monday evening of this week.
Tonight's District 6 meeting will conclude the OKFB August Area Meetings.
These meetings allow members to consider and discuss some of the pressing issues facing agriculture and rural Oklahoma as they prepare for the development of organizational policy for the upcoming year.
Tonight's meeting will be held in Pryor at Moore Farm's Event Barn at 6 p.m.
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R-Calf Convention Underway in South Dakota- You Can Watch on the Internet |
The 2022 R-Calf Convention is underway and has several familiar names in the agenda of their meeting that is being held in Deadwood, South Dakota.
One highlight later today will be comments from Zach Ducheneaux Farm Service Agency Administrator, USDA- he will be detailing drought programs for livestock producers.
Perhaps the most recently famous speaker on the agenda is Harriet Hageman- a trial lawyer who has gained fame as the winner in the Republican primary in Wyoming- she effectively has ousted Liz Cheney from Congress with her win this past Tuesday. Hageman is scheduled to speak on The Legal and Constitutional Challenges That We Face; How To Fight Back- her slot on the program is at 12:30 pm Central time.
You have the ability to watch their meeting later today and tomorrow on the Cattle USA website- you will have to log in if you have credentials for that site- or create a free account if you don't.
Once you get signed up with the site- you scroll down and find the R-Calf listing(things are alphabetical) and click on.
Click here for their agenda- please note that Deadwood is in the Mountain Time Zone.
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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 $1.10 and Select Beef was down $1.23 on Wednesday 08/17/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 8,419 head on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
USDA Market News Reports- Compared to last week: Feeder steers 3.00-8.00 higher. Feeder heifers 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand extremely good for feeder cattle. Quality average, few attractive. Several thin fleshed cattle available. Cattle futures moved higher both Tuesday and Wednesday, helping to boost demand. Steer calves over 450 lbs steady to 5.00 higher; under 450 lbs and where tested, 10.00-20.00 higher. Heifer calves over 500 lbs steady; under 500 lbs 8.00-15.00 higher. Demand very good for steer calves and all light weigh calves; moderate to good for heifers. Weather hot and dry on Tuesday, but a cool front moved in over night and several chances of rain are in the forecast for late weekend and early next week.
Meanwhile- via Facebook- Bill Barnhart offers this insight- "With the futures market in the midst of making another run higher, stockers and feeders sold higher as well this week at the auction. Calves sold 5.00-15.00 higher Tuesday with the most upward action on lightweight calves. Producers are being forced to sell early because of the drought. Hay is scarce. Cooler weather with chances of rain are forecast for next week.
Feeder cattle Wednesday sold 3.00-8.00 higher responding to a higher futures trade and the dwindling feeder cattle supply. The fat market is now poised to finally move higher with tighter supplies of finished cattle just ahead. Demand for product has been robust throughout the Summer’s big kills and cattle feeders are finally gaining leverage."
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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