Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Dr. Tom Coon talks New Frontiers Progress, Plan for OSU and 2023 Farm Bill
- Holding Onto Your Cow Herd a Little Longer is Projected to Pay Off, says Randy Blach
- Pig Farmer Scott Hays Believes Prop 12 Has Become a Moral Battle- California Versus the Rest of the Country
- Expect Excellent Functional Quality In 2022 U.S. Hard Red Winter Export Supplies
- Oklahoma Beef Market LLC of Hulbert and 4T Ranch of Agra are Winners at Inaugural Stockyards Steak Out
- AFBF Establishes 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
- Oklahoma Land Lease Auctions This Week in Elk City, Lawton and Stillwater
- Southern Plains Perspective Blog on Increased Risk of Fire Danger During Drought
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Dr. Tom Coon talks New Frontiers Progress, Plan for OSU and 2023 Farm Bill
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KC Sheperd, Farm Director, caught up with the Dean of Agriculture at Oklahoma State University, Dr. Thomas Coon about the latest at OSU and the 2023 Farm Bill.
Now that the goal has been met for the New Frontiers project, Dr. Coon talked about the current state of the project.
“Construction has really been moving along,” Coon said. “I hate to say it but one of the advantages of a drought is that construction projects get ahead of schedule. We have been pouring a lot of concrete, the crew has been really efficient about that, so it is really starting to look like a building, and I think by Thanksgiving, we are probably going to see pretty much the basic outline of the building- all three stories- so, we are excited about that.”
As for President Shrum presenting her new strategy for OSU, Coon talked about the different parts of that strategy. Coon said President Shrum has identified four key priority areas for investing further.
“One of those is nourishing the world,” Coon said. “Another one has to do with helping to build sustainable energy sources for Oklahoma and beyond.”
Coon also talked about the upcoming 2023 farm bill and how he believes a research title is a key part.
“There is a separate title for research that authorizes the work that the National Institute of Food and Agriculture does- that is our partner at USDA,” Coon said. “That is where our federal funding comes from to support the Agricultural Experiment Station, and Cooperative Extension Service and then in addition, the National Ag Statistics Service is in that, the Economic Research Service and the Agriculture Research Service is all in that research title.”
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Now is the ideal time to contact the Midwest Farm Show Office at 507-437-7969 and book space at the 2022 Tulsa Farm Show. To learn more about the Tulsa Farm Show, click here.
Midwest Farm Shows is proud to produce the two best Farm Shows in the State of Oklahoma annually- the Tulsa Farm Show each December and the Oklahoma City Farm Show each April.
The Tulsa Farm Show is Oklahoma’s premier agricultural and ranching event- and returns to the SageNet Center (Expo Square) December, 8-9-10, 2022.
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Holding Onto Your Cow Herd a Little Longer is Projected to Pay Off, says Randy Blach
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In this episode of beef buzz back visiting with CattleFax CEO, Randy Blach, talking more about the current cattle market conditions and the influence of drought.
Blach said factors in the market environment such as drought, inflation, high corn prices, a strong dollar, and more have created challenges for American farmers and ranchers in 2022 and onto 2023.
“Fewer pounds of beef, fewer pounds of pork, fewer pounds of poultry,” Blach said. “There is going to be less meat out there and, again, our exports will slow down, we have got a record strong dollar, we are not going to export as much protein and so we will have a little more of that, that will flow back into our market, so it will balance out.”
Looking back to 2014 when there were record-high calf prices and fed cattle prices, Blach said he believes we will revisit those types of price levels again.
Bach said he sees benefits for those producers who are able to hold on to some of their cow herd.
“I do think you are going to have a good payday here and I know it’s difficult, it costs a lot to carry a cow right now, and it costs a lot to buy feed, but I do believe it will be worth it when we come through the other end of the funnel here over the next 12 months,” Blach said.
Cattle prices, Blach said, are expected to continue to rise, although high input prices may have cattle producers to come out slightly above break-evens.
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Missouri Pig Farmer Scott Hays Believes Prop 12 Has Become a Moral Battle- California Versus the Rest of the Country
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The officers of the National Pork Producers Council were among those in the public gallery of the US Supreme Court this past week when the nine Justices listened to the oral arguments over the legality of California's Proposition 12- which prescribes controversial space requirements for sows, veal calves and egg laying hens. One of those hog farmers was Scott Hays, President Elect for the organization. The Missouri producer talked after this unique experience with yours truly- saying he anticipated that it would be a once in a lifetime type experience- and it did not disappoint.
Scott Hays says that he came onto the NPPC board shortly after the initial passage of Prop 12- "this is an issue that I have worked on from the very beginning...I feel like I am getting to see it all the way through."
Scott Hays believes that the science shows that Prop 12 does not improve the lives of sows or their pigs so "all California was left with was their effort to impose their morals on the rest of the country." Several of the justices questioned the lawyers for California- asking them to explain how their state would respond if another state tried to impose a similar moral judgement on them. Scott Hays says the lawyers for the state had little to say in response. Chief Justice John Roberts questioned the validity of Proposition 12 based on the question of morality.
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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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The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association is the trusted voice of the Oklahoma Cattle Industry. With headquarters in Oklahoma City, the OCA has a regular presence at the State Capitol to protect and defend the interests of cattlemen and cattlewomen.
Their Vision Statement explains the highest priority of the organization- "Leadership that serves, strengthens and advocates for the Oklahoma cattle industry."
To learn more about the OCA and how you can be a part of this forward-looking group of cattle producers, click here for their website. For more information- call 405-235-4391.
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Expect Excellent Functional Quality In 2022 U.S. Hard Red Winter Export Supplies
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Even in the face of dry conditions across much of the central and southern production area, U.S. farmers produced one of the highest quality hard red winter (HRW) wheat crops in several years for 2022/23.
The new HRW crop has consistent kernel characteristics and protein across the export tributaries in the Gulf and Pacific. Flour quality attributes exceed last year and many of the 5-year averages, results that indicate this crop will make high quality end products. The 2022 crop meets or exceeds typical HRW contract specifications and should provide high value to the customer.
Plains Grains, Inc., and the USDA/ARS Hard Winter Wheat Quality Lab, Manhattan, Kan., collected and analyzed 524 samples from elevators in 11 states and the California Wheat Commission collected and analyzed 93 HRW samples in its state. The results are weighted by the estimated production for each of 40 reporting area and combined into Composite Average, PNW, Gulf and California values. This report shares Composite averages, but U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) will post the full Hard Red Winter Wheat 2022 Quality Survey, including data for each export tributary, on its website in late October.
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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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Sponsor Spotlight
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October is National Pork Month! Join us in celebrating our state’s farmers and the safe, affordable pork they put on plates of Oklahomans and people around the world! Learn more about the Oklahoma Pork Council here: www.okpork.org.
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Oklahoma Beef Market LLC of Hulbert and 4T Ranch of Agra are Winners at Inaugural Stockyards Steak Out
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The inaugural Oklahoma Best Beef Competition, a part of the 2022 Stockyards Steak Out was held over the weekend in Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and brought out plenty of tasty steaks from local producers into two categories: People's Choice and The National Judges Award. During the Oklahoma Best Beef Competition, Beef Producers were teamed with local dignitaries to cook their best steaks and offer up samples to the public. Governor Kevin Stitt, Debbie Harrison, Larry Stein, Jay Steagall, Bailey Ballou, and several others were on hand to help with the preparation of the steaks.
The champion as determined by the a team of national judges was Oklahoma Beef Market LLC of Hulbert, Oklahoma(seen below). The People's Choice Award was presented to 4T Ranch Beef of Agra, Oklahoma(seen above).
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AFBF Establishes 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
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The American Farm Bureau Federation today released its priorities for what may be the most consequential legislation for agriculture in 2023 - renewal of the farm bill. The priorities were identified by a working group of Farm Bureau members and staff from across the country.
AFBF’s overarching priorities include:
- Continuing current farm bill program funding;
- Maintaining a unified farm bill that includes nutrition programs and farm programs together;
- Prioritizing risk management tools that include federal crop insurance and commodity programs;
- Ensuring adequate USDA staffing and resources to provide technical assistance.
“The farm bill is the most significant piece of legislation that affects farmers and ranchers across the country,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Since enactment of the 2018 farm bill, farmers have faced significant challenges from market volatility, increased input costs and devastating natural disasters. Despite these headwinds, farmers and ranchers have met the needs of consumers both here and abroad while continuing to improve our environmental stewardship. We look forward to working with Congress to ensure the appropriate resources are available to craft farm policy that reduces food insecurity, bolsters national security and encourages long-term stability for all of our farm and ranch families.”
The priorities include more than 60 recommendations over multiple titles of the farm bill including reference price increases for commodities, more transparency for milk checks, funding for conservation programs, rural development, and streamlining of nutrition programs to get food to those who need it most.
The AFBF board of directors voted unanimously to approve the recommendations. Final approval of policy priorities will be accomplished by a vote of delegates at the AFBF Convention in Puerto Rico in January 2023.
Read AFBF farm bill priorities here
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Oklahoma Land Lease Auctions This Week in Elk City, Lawton and Stillwater
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The 2022 Oklahoma Land Lease Auctions will be taking place through October 24th.
On Tuesday- the first of three Lease auctions this week will be in Elk City featuring parcels in Beckham, Caddo, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita Counties.
The next land lease auction will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, October 10th in Lawton at the Comanche County Fair Grounds for Comanche, Cotton, Grady, Jackson, Stephens, and Tillman Counties.
On Thursday, October 20, another land lease auction will be held at 10 a.m. in Stillwater at the Payne County Expo Center for Logan, Noble, Payne, and Pawnee Counties
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Southern Plains Perspective Blog on Increased Risk of Fire Danger During Drought
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“Fire danger will be elevated at times this week, and not just because of the deepening drought. Dry and windy conditions will lead to fire conditions that could be very high to extreme Tuesday, with more high fire danger possible Wednesday and Thursday.”—KVOE radio, Emporia, Ks.
“The Texas A&M Forest Service raised the State Wildland Fire Preparedness Level to Level 2 this week due to increased wildfire activity, particularly in the eastern half of the state. The Texas preparedness level has been raised due to dry conditions across the state. Preparedness Levels 1-5 are planning assumptions and actions dictated by fuel and weather conditions, fire activity and fire suppression resource availability in the state. Level 5 is the highest level of wildland fire activity and indicates heavy resource commitment.”—Texas A&M Agri-life today.
“More than half of the counties in Oklahoma are under a burn ban. Right now, 46 counties are under a burn ban in our state. Oklahoma has had a record-breaking year for wildfires, ranking 4th in the nation for acres burned. Dry conditions with no end in sight have firefighters around Oklahoma on high alert.”—Ponca City (Oklahoma) Now.com
These are just a few of the headlines a quick internet search of fire conditions in the Southern Plains turned up this morning. As the drought continues to deepen in the region, the specter of wildfire is one of the many dangers that we have to be mindful of and careful about. If fact, people and their activities cause more than 90 percent of all wildfires in Texas alone, according to Texas A&M and most of the things that cause these fires are preventable. In fact, the largest number of these human-caused wildfires are the result of careless acts—things like debris burning in a drought, sparks from welding and grinding equipment, carelessly discarded smoking materials, the exhaust systems of vehicles and, of course, arson. All activities that can easily be avoided.
Not all causes of wildfire though, are due to human carelessness. There also exists the threat of fire from things like lightning strikes, downed powerlines, or accidental sparks from vehicles or trains. Even with our best efforts, we still are at risk of being impacted by an out-of-control fire; that’s why we have to take what precautions we can to be as well prepared as possible if and when a fire breaks out.
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OKC West is our Market Links Sponsor- they sell cattle three days a week- Cows on Mondays, Stockers on Tuesday and Feeders on Wednesday- Call 405-262-8800 to learn more.
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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 45 cents and Select Beef was up $1.48 on Friday 10/15/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had around 6,000 head Sunday late afternoon- and ONSY President Kelli Payne says they expect to start with approximately 6,500 head or so this morning- the auction will begin at 6:30 AM this morning.
From the October 10th sale: Compared to 10/03: 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.
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Meanwhile, on Tuesday of this past week- the ONSY slaughter cow and bull sale had 1,379 sold versus 1,346 a year ago.
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows steady to 4.00 lower. Slaughter bulls sold steady on a light test. Demand moderate. Several large drafts of cows included. The drought continues, leaving no choice for the rancher but to sell. Hay supplies are limited or priced high making it not
worth it to winter cows. Wheat prospects also very dim with just over 50 percent of the crop planted and with no rain the chances of it making
is very low.
Click below for Feeder Report as well as the Cow-Bull report.
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Here's our new feature that is now a part of the Monday Daily Email- market commentary from Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing.
Bob is talking Fridays with our own KC Sheperd with his commentary and will be posted on our website-- OklahomaFarmReport.Com.
We will share a link to it Mondays here in our market section of the daily email.
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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.
The Road to Rural Prosperity is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
KC Sheperd shares the story of Joey Carter, a hard-working farmer who was widely regarded as a model citizen in a rural North Carolina town. Carter is the focus of a movie coming out in October called Hog Farmer- the Trials of Joey Carter.
He was not the type of person who ever expected to find himself caught up in the middle of a federal lawsuit involving some of the nation’s most ruthless trial lawyers and one of the world’s largest food companies.
But that’s exactly what happened when Joey’s family farm became the focal point in a series of nuisance trials that attracted national and international media attention. While his neighbors leveled charges of environmental racism in hopes of winning multi-million-dollar verdicts, Joey was left wondering how this could happen to a man who has always taken pride in playing by the rules.
Search for Road to Rural Prosperity and subscribe on your favorite Podcast platform.
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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