Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Thursday, October 27, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Democrat Hoffmeister a No Show to Answer Questions from Rural Oklahoma
- The Third "Beef. It's What's For Dinner 300" Promotes the Beef Industry on a National Level
- Oklahoma Ag Expo Coming up November 7-9 in Norman, Oklahoma
- Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Events Set for Woodward and Muskogee
- OACD Presents Short Film on their Conservation Agriculture Reach Everyone Program
- USDA Offers Live Tribal and Rural Community Webinar
- Wrap Up the Year with FAPC: Upcoming Training Opportunities Available
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Democrat Hoffmeister a No Show to Answer Questions from Rural Oklahoma |
Governor Kevin Stitt participated in the Governors Forum on Agriculture on Wednesday- hosted by the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau in Lawton, Okla.
Gov. Stitt confirmed his participation for this free, public event several weeks ago, while the Democratic nominee chose to not attend and be questioned on-the-record by moderator Ron Hays about her plan to advance the well being of rural Oklahoma.
“When Joy Hofmeister couldn’t see a path forward for her personal political career in the Republican party, she joined Joe Biden’s Democrat party,” said Gov. Stitt as he addressed the critical role a governor provides of appointing hundreds of Oklahomans to agencies and board seats. “A vote for Hofmeister is a vote for Drew Edmondson as the next Secretary of Agriculture.”
The two groups that organized the Forum asked me to moderate the Forum- and you can hear the complete conversation that we had with the GOP nominee for Governor- incumbent Kevin Stitt- it's our latest Episode on our podcast series- the Road to Rural Prosperity.
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Oklahoma AgCredit supports rural Oklahoma with reliable and consistent credit, today and tomorrow. We offer loans for land, livestock, equipment, operating costs and country homes (NMLSR #809962) to farmers, ranchers and rural businesses across 60 counties. As a cooperative, we are owned by the members we serve. Through our Patronage Program, we have returned more than $74 million to our members since 1997.
For more information on our services or to find a location near you, visit our website here.
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Third "Beef. It's What's For Dinner 300" Promotes the Beef Industry on a National Level |
This February, on the opening weekend of NASCAR, ahead of the Daytona 500, the third Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300 NASCAR race will take place in Daytona Beach, Florida. In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am visiting with the Director of Beef Marketing and Promotion at the Florida Beef Council, Deann Maples, about the Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300 NASCAR race and how it came to fruition.
“Anytime you are looking for new ways to connect with consumers, this was an area that we had never played in before, but I certainly knew the sport and recognized these are our customers, and these are people who love beef,” Maples said.
The Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300, Maples said, gives the Beef Council the opportunity to connect with consumers in the beef industry and show their appreciation for them. The race allows for the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. to be promoted on national television.
Whether producers are a fan of NASCAR or not, Maples said the event has been a hit because producers enjoy seeing their brand attached to something.
“They have come out; they have helped us on the ground,” Maples said. “So yeah, we have seen great impressions, but we have also just had the contact on the ground that has just been awesome too.”
Maples also talks with us about her working with Oklahoma Beef Council's Heather Buckmaster and then officer of the Federation of State Beef Council's Clay Burtrum of Stillwater- saying Clay, who's a fan of NASCAR, was a key player in winning over other beef producers and State Beef Council execs who were less familiar with the unique NASCAR brand and the millions of fans who are loyal beef eaters.
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Oklahoma Ag Expo Coming up November 7-9 in Norman, Oklahoma |
Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, got the chance to visit with the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association’s Director of Communications and Special Events, Ashley Tucker, and the Director of Member Services, Tammy Ford-Miller, about the upcoming Oklahoma Ag Expo, which will be held on November 7-9 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma Ag Expo, Tucker said, is put on by the Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association and the Oklahoma Agribusiness Retailers Association each year. This year’s expo will feature a golf tournament, a trade show, a silent auction, many guest speakers, and allow visitors to obtain Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors.
“We pride ourselves in being able to create an event that reaches a lot of different individuals in the industry,” Tucker said.
Tucker said the event will kick off with a golf tournament on Monday, November 7. After the tournament, Tucker said individuals will have the opportunity to register and take some fumigation courses.
To register for the golf tournament, Tucker said visitors can visit oklahomaag.com.
“That golf tournament is for scholarships,” Tucker said. “We see the importance in investing in our young people who want to invest and have a career in agriculture, so that is what those golf funds will be for.”
The expo and trade show, Tucker said, will become live on Tuesday, November 8. The expo will feature many different speakers who will present information on pest management, storage and transportation of fumigants, pollinators, disease management, and more.
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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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OKC West Livestock Market is a modern facility with improved ways of handling livestock. OKC West was designed with producers in mind, and truck drivers and buyers alike.
We are proud that 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- or click here for their website.
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Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Events Set for Woodward and Muskogee |
Oklahoma State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program is partnering with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry to host two unwanted pesticide disposal days in Woodward on Nov. 16 and Muskogee on Nov. 17.
The Oklahoma Unwanted Pesticide Disposal Program events will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Woodward County Fairgrounds, 108 Temple Houston Dr., in Woodward, and the Muskogee County Fairgrounds, 1440 S. Cherokee, in Muskogee.
Farmers, ranchers, applicators, pesticide dealers and homeowners may bring up to 2,000 pounds of pesticides to the drop-off sites for proper disposal at no charge. A fee is required if bringing more than 2,000 pounds of pesticides.
ODAFF has contracted with Clean Earth, a licensed hazardous waste company, to collect and properly dispose of waste pesticides. Pesticide dealers are asked to preregister through the OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program because of the potential for large quantities of pesticides coming in from multiple dealers. Applicators and agricultural producers are not required to preregister. Paint, batteries, oil or fertilizer will not be accepted.
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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
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization working to improve the lives of all Oklahomans by supporting our state’s agriculture community. As Oklahoma’s largest general farm organization, OKFB advocates for farmers and ranchers at the state Capitol and in Washington, D.C., to ensure our way of life continues for generations to come. With leadership events, supporting our state’s agricultural youth and connecting consumers with agriculture, Farm Bureau promotes and sustains Oklahoma agriculture in numerous ways. Join with OKFB today by becoming a member at okfarmbureau.org/join. Together, we are rural Oklahoma.
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OACD Presents Short Film on their Conservation Agriculture Reach Everyone Program |
The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts is proud to share a new short film on their Conservation Agriculture Reach Everyone program. OACD, The Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project (OBHRPI) and Texas Agriforestry small farmers and ranchers are partnering to increase participation of NRCS programs in agriculture and conservation among socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers.
The purpose is to increase the number of farmers / ranchers participating in conservation planning and programs in order to improve soil health, water quality and the viability of working lands. The CARE project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers/ranchers. Working with this targeted group to expand their knowledge of innovative technology, soil health and invasive species eradication will assist them in sustaining their farms. The project will build the capacity of participating organizations to develop and implement conservation projects and strengthen the technical capacity of conservation districts to assist in both conservation planning and Farm Bill Conservation Programs.
Our goal is to raise $500,000 to regenerate 7153 acres across Oklahoma.
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USDA Offers Live Tribal and Rural Community Webinar |
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director, Kenneth Corn, and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Oklahoma Tribal Liaison, Dr. Carol Crouch, will host a live webinar via Zoom Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. to help educate rural and tribal communities on the positive impact USDA can have in their respective communities.
“It is our mission to deliver timely and meaningful information to our Oklahoma partners, as USDA works together to fulfill the Biden-Harris Administration’s priority of bringing these much-needed services to rural Oklahomans regardless of their zip code,” Corn said. “I look forward to how our rural stakeholders can learn more about how USDA Rural Development and NRCS can make a positive impact in our State’s tribes and rural
communities.”
To participate in this webinar on Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. register via Zoom at
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Wrap Up the Year with FAPC: Upcoming Training Opportunities Available |
The educational programs, workshops and seminars offered by the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center keep food processors and entrepreneurs on the forefront of cutting-edge value-added processing and technology.
“FAPC has food safety experts with diverse specialties to assist Oklahoma’s food manufacturing industry by offering hands-on exercises and examples,” said Erin Johnson, business and marketing client coordinator. “During educational workshops, FAPC provides expert resources and detailed instruction.”
Ravi Jadeja, food safety specialist, is set to instruct the BRC - Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8 and 9: Conversion for Sites Nov. 16 at FAPC. This one-day training course will provide participants with the changes between issues 8 and 9, and how to comply with the requirements. Retailers, consultants, technical managers and quality managers can benefit from the course certification.
The Homemade Food Freedom Act Workshop is set for Nov. 30 at the Edmond Conference Center, 2833 Conference Dr., in Edmond. The Homemade Food Freedom Act allows a broad range of homemade food products to be sold out of the home without health department licensing. Under the law, the annual sale of products cannot exceed $75,000 in gross sales and requires food safety training to sell certain types of food. This workshop fulfills the requirement and provides additional tools to help producers provide a safe product to consumers while staying within the law guidelines.
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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 mixed- Choice Beef was down 57 cents and Select Beef was up $1.25 on Wednesday 10/26/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 5,815 head of stockers and feeders on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded mostly steady. Demand moderate to good. Steer and heifer calves that were weaned with multiple rounds of shots sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand good. Remainder of the offering traded mostly steady. Demand moderate for un weaned cattle. Much needed moisture fell over much of the trading are and more is in the forecast later in the week.
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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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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The Road to Rural Prosperity is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association hosted a Governor's Forum on October 26, 2022- inviting both the Republican and Democratic Candidates for Governor- Only Governor Kevin Stitt chose to attend- and he answered the questions posed by Moderator Ron Hays- questions that offered insights into key issues of interest to Rural Oklahomans.
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