Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Hay Hauling Restrictions Suspended By Governor Stitt- OCA Cheers
- Winter Wheat Plantings in Oklahoma Fall Further Behind Last Year and the 5 Year Average- Pasture is Awful
- Derrell Peel Explains Why International Trade of Beef is Valuable
- North American Combine Harvesters Stay Positive, Tractors Gains Focus on Bigger Units
- AFBF and NPPC Present Interstate Commerce Issue Before Supreme Court
- NCBA Joins NPPC in Defending Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers
- Oklahoma School Land Lease Auctions- Today in Enid, Oklahoma
- OSU's Mark Johnson Poses the Question- Will Drought Give us an Opportunity Next Year With Heifer Retention?
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Hay Hauling Restrictions Suspended By Governer Stitt- OCA Cheers |
Today, Gov. Stitt signed Executive Order No. 2022-26, temporarily suspending restrictions on the size and weight of hay transported in the state. Executive order no. 2022-26 adjusts size and weight measurements for commercial hay loads, extending the width limit from 11’ to 12’, while maintaining high standards of safety.
Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Michael Kelsey, reacts to Governer Stitt's Suspension of Hay Hauling Restrictions:
“Feed, specifically hay, in Oklahoma is in such tight supply due to the ongoing drought. Kelsey said. “Many Oklahoma ranchers are trying to find it in other states. Further, with fuel prices going back up, the freight price on hay is tremendous. The Governor’s temporary suspension will allow many Oklahoma ranchers to secure much-needed forage and have it transported to their ranch more efficiently. OCA greatly appreciates the Governor’s efforts to provide relief to Oklahoma’s beef ranchers during this horrific drought.”
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Winter Wheat Plantings in Oklahoma Continue to Fall Behind Last Year and the Average- Pasture is Awful |
The nation's row-crop harvest - particularly the soybean harvest - picked up speed last week, pushing progress ahead of five-year averages, USDA NASS reported in its weekly Crop Progress report on Tuesday. The report is normally released on Mondays but was delayed this week due to the holiday.
Pasture and Range Conditions continue to reflect historic drought conditions- Oklahoma(3 to 2) and Nebraska(4 to 3) both dropped another point in good condition this week(nothing in the Excellent category)- Kansas improved two points to 8% in good condition and Texas fell four points to 14% good to excellent this week. The three worse states in the US when you use the poor to very poor numbers are Nebraska, Oklahoma and Kanas at 82%, 78% and 74% respectively.
Oklahoma:
Winter wheat planted reached 38 percent, down 10 points from the previous year and down 18 points from normal. Winter wheat emerged reached 20 percent, down 3 points from the previous year and down 9 points from normal.
Cotton bolls opening reached 89 percent, up 4 points from the previous year and up 9 points from normal. Cotton conditions reached 5 percent good to excellent, 47 percent fair, and 48 percent poor to very poor. (Since last week, good to excellent cotton conditions have dropped by 2 percentage points, but poor to very poor has also decreased- by 6 percentage points.)
Corn mature reached 97 percent, up 3 points from the previous year and from normal. Corn harvested reached 51 percent, down 7 points from the previous year and down 5 points from normal. Corn conditions rated 24 percent good to excellent, 31 percent fair and 45 percent poor to very poor. (Since last week, good to excellent corn conditions have dropped by 1 percentage point.)
To view the Oklahoma Crop Progress Report, click here.
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Derrell Peel Explains Why International Trade of Beef is Valuable |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am visiting with Oklahoma State University Livestock Marketing Economist, Derrell Peel about the value of imports and exports for the U.S. beef market.
Peel and his colleague, Dr. Glynn Tonsor of Kansas State University had the opportunity to work on a study researching the value of imports and exports of beef. The report was commissioned by the Kansas Beef Council, Oklahoma Beef Council, and the Texas Beef Council. Peel talks about their findings during this study as it applies to the beef industry.
“The bottom line is, there continue to be conversations in the industry about the value of trade and how that value has changed over time,” Peel said. “Sometimes we want to focus on exports, sometimes we focus on imports, but the fact of the matter is, in terms of the reality of trading in a global market, we have to do both.”
This report looks at both beef imports and exports, Peel said, but strictly the meat part. The report asks a question, Peel said, of what would happen if we didn’t trade.
“We looked at it in two stages,” Peel said. “One was a ten percent reduction, and we sort of extrapolate that to what would happen if we just totally withdrew from the global market.”
A ten percent reduction in import and export trade, Peel said, would mean billions of dollars worth of losses for both futures and fed cattle sellers.
When running different adjustments for imports and exports together through the economic model, Peel said the net impact over a ten-year frame of a 10 percent reduction in trade was valued at over 12 billion dollars of impact on feeder cattle producers and over 6 billion dollars in the feedlot sector.
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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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North American Combine Harvesters Stay Positive, Tractors Gains Focus on Bigger Units |
Combine harvester sales grew in September for both the U.S. and Canadian markets, while total tractors fell in both countries according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
Total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the 5-year average for the second month since April 2022. U.S. total farm tractor sales fell 12.8 percent for the month of September compared to 2021, while U.S. self-propelled combine sales for the month grew 6.6 percent, slowing the previous month’s gains. The 100+ horsepower 2WD tractor segment was again the only positive segment in the U.S., up 9.6 percent, while mid-range tractors between 40 and 100 horsepower were down 10.2 percent, and the sub-40hp segment fell 16.3 percent. Total farm tractor sales are down 14.3 percent year-to-date, a slight improvement from the previous month, while combine harvester unit sales growth streak, now at four months, have the segment up 3.4 percent year-to-date.
“The ag equipment market, as with most markets for manufactured goods, is turbulent,” said Curt Blades, senior vice president, industry sectors and product leadership at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. “Farmers want to take advantage of the efficiency gains and technology that new equipment brings to their operations, especially with commodity markets being as positive as they are. However, supply chain difficulties continue to weigh on our member manufacturers’ deliveries.”
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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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AFBF & NPPC Present Interstate Commerce Issue Before Supreme Court |
The American Farm Bureau Federation and National Pork Producers Council presented oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court today, challenging the ability of one state to set agricultural production standards for the entire country. The case involves California’s Proposition 12 law that bans the sale of pork from hogs that don’t meet the state’s arbitrary production standards, even if the hogs were raised outside of California.
“Today’s arguments have implications not just for farmers and ranchers, but for businesses and consumers across the country,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “At the heart of this argument is whether one state can set the rules for the entire country. Proposition 12 has the potential to put small hog farmers out of business by requiring costly renovations and forces them to adopt practices that farmers and their veterinarians may find harmful to their animals.
“Farmers share California’s goal of ensuring animals are well cared for and raised in a safe environment. Unfortunately, Proposition 12’s misguided approach will ultimately cost every family through higher food prices.”
Meanwhile the National Pork Producers Council offered this post oral argument statement: “This is a historic day for American farmers. As we’ve contended since 2018, one state should not be able to regulate commerce in another state and set arbitrary standards that lack any scientific, technical, or agricultural basis. NPPC presented a strong case and is confident in its arguments presented to the Supreme Court Justices. We appreciate the support of the Biden Administration and look forward to the Court’s decision.”
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NCBA Joins NPPC in Defending Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers |
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) reaffirmed support for the National Pork Producer’s Council (NPPC) following Supreme Court oral arguments in the case NPPC v. Ross.
“While this case is not focused on cattle producers, the precedent set by the court will determine all producers’ ability to engage in interstate commerce,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “NCBA strongly supports economic freedom for all livestock producers to sell their high-quality protein from coast to coast and we join NPPC in urging the Supreme Court to reject unconstitutional mandates on agricultural production.”
Earlier this year, NCBA filed an amicus brief before the court arguing that California’s mandates on livestock production methods violated the dormant commerce clause of the Constitution. Opening the door to state-level mandates creates a patchwork of rules that unreasonably restricts cattle producers’ ability to conduct business across state lines.
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Oklahoma School Land Lease Auctions- Today in Garfield, Oklahoma |
Today, another land lease auction will be held at the Garfield County Fairgrounds in Enid. Counties that have leases in the Enid auction include Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, and Kingfisher Counties.
The next land lease auction will be next week on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. in Elk City at the Elk City Conv. Center. Counties that have leases in that sale include Beckham, Caddo, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita Counties.
To see more details of the leases for each auction, click the blue button below!
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OSU's Mark Johnson Poses the Question- Will Drought Give us an Opportunity Next Year With Heifer Retention? |
In his analysis in the weekly Cow-Calf Corner from OSU- Mark Johnson asks the question we have in our headline above.
Johnson writes "After a couple months of dealing with drought and heat related topics it’s time to look ahead at some of the financial opportunities on the horizon. Cattle producers need to act as business managers and assess inventories of all resources and commodities on hand to determine the best course of action to maximize their profit potential over the next several years. Regardless of what you have done in the past, now is the time to prepare for the financial opportunities that lie ahead in the cattle business. This week we address the upside of heifer retention.
"Consider the following:
"Drought has resulted in cyclically low cattle inventories. The laws of supply and demand dictate that when cattle inventories are low the future value of cows, calves, yearlings and feds will increase. Feedlot placement data shows more heifers going on fed as opposed to being retained as replacements. What opportunities does this create? The opportunity to market bred replacement heifers at premium values in the future."
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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 $2.12 and Select Beef was down 97 cents on Tuesday 10/11/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final number of 8,521 head of cattle sold on Monday, October 11th.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00 to 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers unevenly steady. Demand moderate to good. Quality mostly average. Steer calves unevenly steady. Heifer calves 2.00 to 4.00 lower. Demand moderate for calves. Some of the region received much needed moisture over the weekend with more in the forecast early this week.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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Also at the Oklahoma National Stockyards- cow liquidation continues- with receipts for the Tuesday cow and bull turn were 1,526 versus 825 head a year ago.
Compared to last week: Slaughter cow sold 11.00 - 15.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold 10.00-13.00 lower. Demand was moderate to low, with some of the regular slaughter accounts currently out of the market. . Slaughter cow numbers are up with the ongoing drought and no rain in sight.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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The Tuesday calf run at OKC West in El Reno featured 2,500 head- They are expecting 4,000 feeder steers and heifers for today- October 12.
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves that were un weaned sold steady, long weaned calves traded 2.00-3.00 higher. Demand moderate. Most of the trade area has received moisture over the early parts of the week with more in the forecast.
Click here for the USDA Market News Report from OKC West in El Reno.
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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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Our Oklahoma Farm Report Team!!!!
Ron Hays, Senior Farm/Ranch Broadcaster and Editor
KC Sheperd, Farm Director and Editor
Dave Lanning, Markets and Production
Reagan Calk, Farm News and Email Editor
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
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Rural Oklahoma is full of some of the greatest success stories throughout the entire state and is a big reason why Oklahoma is on track to become a top 10 state.
The Road to Rural Prosperity dives into these stories, bringing you stories covering rural life, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism, and politics affecting rural America.
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KC Sheperd talks educational issues impacting Oklahoma with State Secretary of Education Ryan Walters. Walters is also the GOP Nominee running for the State Superintendent of Education in the November General Election.
Walters tells Sheperd that “I believe in parents. I believe in our rural communities and our rural schools. I believe they are the backbone of the education system in the state of Oklahoma. I am going to do all that I can to continue to empower them and to make sure they are strong. The governor and I pushed and passed the Redbud Act which put over 38 million into stabilizing our most rural schools. That is something we thought was very important.”
In rural communities, Walters said, a concern from parents is access for their children to different programs such as FFA, for example, or work in an internship or externship. Rural schools are unique, Walters said, because of how involved the staff and community are.
There are many questions over whether or not money from medical marijuana and the lottery are being used for education in Oklahoma when so many schools are still underfunded throughout the state. Because of this reason, Walters said, he has already called for an audit.
“Taxpayers need to see where their money is going and we need to make sure it is being utilized,” Walters said.
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