Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- AFBF Executive Vice President, Joby Young, is Eager to be a Voice for the Agriculture Community
- NCBA’s Colin Woodall says U.S. Food Production is National Security
- Republicans Will Control the House- Oklahoma Lawmaker Stephanie Bice a Part of their Majority Leadership
- BEEF! IT’S WHAT’S FOR THANKSGIVING!
- Look (and Learn) Before You Lease: Hunting Lease Do’s and Don’ts for Landowners
- Stephens Pushes for Black Vulture Take Limit Increase
- USDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
- Meet the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Families of the Year- Today we Spotlight District Five and Six
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AFBF Executive Vice President, Joby Young, is Eager to be a Voice for the Agriculture Community |
While there are always issues in ag policy in the agriculture sector, Young acknowledged that there are many important issues going on currently, such as WOTUS (Waters of the United States), the 2023 Farm Bill, and Proposition 12.
“We look forward to engaging with a new group of congressmen that are coming into congress, but not just the new members- there are a lot of members across the country that might have been elected in 2018 and 2020 that have never been a part of a farm bill process before, and so we look forward to those conversations and talking about what the future holds for agriculture.”
Young said AFBF has been involved in the Proposition 12 issue, because while it is a danger to the pork industry, there are also potential ramifications for all of agriculture. Young said that along with the National Pork Producers, AFBF was a principal plaintiff in the Proposition 12 case, so he had the opportunity to listen to oral arguments firsthand.
“The reason for American Farm Bureau’s involvement is the potential wide-ranging ramifications of that issue,” Young said. “It is not really confined just to one industry. That could have effects across a lot of ag industries and then also industries that are outside of ag. When you talk about these interstate commerce issues and whether one state can set rules that govern production methods in other states- that is why we were involved.”
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NCBA’s Colin Woodall says U.S. Food Production is National Security |
The memorandum instructs top government officials to identify threats to U.S. food and agriculture and respond appropriately.
“What it means is that the Biden Administration clearly understands that food security and U.S. food production is national security,” Woodall said. “So, for them to take this move to put out a national security notice memorandum shows quite clearly they understand the role we play in feeding ourselves here in the United States and feeding the global community.”
The memorandum, Woodall said, opens up the opportunity for ag producers to have more connection to the administration as we look at the threats against all American agriculture and especially cattle production. Another benefit of the memorandum, Woodall said, is the opportunity to find ways to continue to protect U.S. production and respond in the event of either terrorist action or unintentional action that results in having a foreign animal disease or other threats.
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Republicans Will Control the House- Oklahoma Lawmaker Stephanie Bice a Part of their Majority Leadership |
It took a week- but with just a handful of races left across the US- Republicans appear extremely likely to take back control of the US House.
The website Race to the WH is saying it's 96% likely the GOP will have 220 or 221 seats in the new Congress- they need 218 to be the majority.
The expected new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy- called together his leadership and held a news conference yesterday to proclaim the results- and one Oklahoma lawmaker was right up front in that event- Fifth District Congresswoman Stephanie Bice- who has been elected by the Sophomore Class of the House Republicans to represent them within the leadership team- you can watch McCarthy, Bice and the others by clicking on the Play button in the Video Box below.
Of course- for Oklahoma- the majority status is a BIG DEAL- as it will likely move Tom Cole into the Chairmanship of the Rules Committee and Frank Lucas into the Chairmanship of the Science and Technology Committee- it will also allow Lucas to reclaim his seat on the House Ag Committee with full seniority- putting him at the side of GT Thompson- the likely Chair of the House Ag Committee- Click here for our election night story with Congressman Lucas as we talked about these possibilities.
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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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BEEF! IT’S WHAT’S FOR THANKSGIVING! |
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers his weekly write-up relating to the beef industry as part of a weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about enjoying beef on the menu this Thanksgiving.
“Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner” is an American advertising slogan and marketing campaign aimed at promoting the consumption of beef. The ad campaign, originally launched in 1992, has been long-lived, highly effective and award winning. The slogan is said to be recognized by more than 88% of Americans, accordingly, I borrowed from this well-known phrase for my title.
Thanksgiving is a time when Americans come together to celebrate a holiday that connects each and every one of us. The holiday was first celebrated in 1621 when the Plymouth settlers, joined with the Wampanoag Indians to enjoy a fall feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. The tradition of Thanksgiving became official when President George Washington declared the nation would celebrate the day on November 26, 1789. President Abraham Lincoln wrote a proclamation declaring all states would celebrate the day in 1863. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a resolution from Congress in 1941 that established the official date of Thanksgiving to be the fourth Thursday in November each year. While Thanksgiving is observed in varied ways in different nations, in American the holiday is truly rooted in agriculture. We may bring our own flavors and traditions to the table but Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to celebrate our nation’s harvest and ability to efficiently produce food, to express gratitude for our blessings, and look ahead to the future.
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Look (and Learn) Before You Lease: Hunting Lease Do’s and Don’ts for Landowners |
Landowners who plan to offer hunting leases on their regenerative ranch should take steps to ensure that all parties — lessors and lessees — are protected.
Hunting leases provide ranchers with additional income. But, with that extra income comes added risk, legalities and liability. Sadly, when problems occur, after the fact is too late to ensure your ranch is properly protected.
Before opening your land for hunters, take these steps to set up a proper hunting lease to protect all parties involved — you as the landowner/lessor and the lessee and guests (if allowed).
When it comes to hunting leases, the first and perhaps most important tip is to simply put the agreement in writing, according to Tiffany Dowell Lashmet, an agricultural law specialist for Texas AgriLife Extension.
Written leases make the agreement legally enforceable and help hold either party accountable for any breach of contract.
The latter is why Lashmet doesn’t recommend form leases haphazardly printed from an online website. Hunting leases need to be customized to each ranch’s individual needs.
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Stephens pushes for black Vulture take limit Increase |
Sen. Blake “Cowboy” Stephens, R-Tahlequah, is urging farmers and ranchers to report the number of black vultures killed on their property. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act protects black vultures, meaning Oklahomans can only take up to five birds a year with a sub-permit, but Stephens said this is a growing problem, and the current limits are no match for the rapidly expanding black vulture population.
“Our goal is to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to amend the limits in place for black vulture mitigation,” Stephens said. For this to be possible, producers must first submit an online request for a permit and then accurately report the number of birds they’ve killed as quickly as possible to justify the need for increased takes per year. I ask that producers are accurate in their reporting, as this will help us know exactly what we are up against and allow us to put programs in place to combat this growing problem.”
Stephens held an interim study last month to look into the harm caused by predatory birds, with a focus on the black vulture, which he said is the bird most destructive to property and the largest threat to livestock. Black vultures kill and injure livestock, especially calves and vulnerable mothers. They destroy property by tearing off shingles, ripping out wiring, and picking at parts of structures, vehicles, and more. The birds’ highly acidic feces also damages paint and metal on farm equipment and buildings. As farmers and ranchers deal with the ongoing drought and high inflation, every animal lost or property damaged is detrimental and costly to agricultural operations.
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USDA Provides Nearly $24M Boost for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers |
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young today announced a nearly $24 million investment across 45 organizations and institutions that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers.
“Investing in the professional development of our nation’s newest farmers and ranchers will help our food and agriculture sectors to flourish from the ground up,” said Jacobs-Young, who is also USDA’s Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics. “Strengthening and growing our next generation pipeline is vital to the continued success of American agriculture and prosperity of rural communities.”
This investment is part of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BRDDP) that supports a wide range of professional development activities across an array of important topics for new farmers and ranchers, such as managing capital, acquiring and managing land, and learning effective business and farming practices.
“We recognize that beginning farmers and ranchers have unique needs for education, training and technical assistance. Their success, especially in the first 10 years, often hinges on access to reliable, science-based information and the latest educational resources so they can improve their operations’ profitability and sustainability long-term,” said NIFA Acting Director Dr. Dionne Toombs. “This investment will benefit a rising generation of beginning farmers and ranchers that truly reflect the tapestry of American agriculture and the many diverse communities we serve.”
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Meet the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Families of the Year- Today we Spotlight District Five and Six |
All this week- we will feature the nine Farm Families of the Year from the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau- Today- we spotlight Districts Five and Six.
The District Five Farm Family is the McAlester Family of Wilburton, Oklahoma. Joe Mac and Heidi McAlester raise stocker cattle and cow/calf pairs. They aim to purchase undervalued stocker cattle and invest hours of work and care in raising animals that will yield quality beef for consumers.
Joe Mac and Heidi also work to instill their values into their children – Laney and Cash – even while working cattle.
“Working with the kids is invaluable,” Joe Mac said. “Being able to be out here with them and teach them lessons is something I find very appealing about our lifestyle, and we are very lucky to be able to do that.
Click the video box below to learn more about their operation in Southeastern Oklahoma.
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Josh and Kim Emerson and their children, Julie and Jax, own and operate a registered Simmental, Red Angus and SimAngus ranch where the also raise a commercial cow/calf herd. The Emersons grow hay they feed to their livestock and sell to fellow cattle producers in McIntosh County.
The Emersons invest hours of hard work, planning and dedication into each of the animals they raise with an understanding of the important role they play as ranchers.
“It is just an overall wonderful feeling that we get to see one grow up, and we know that the beef is good quality and going to help someone not be hungry out there,” Kim said.
Click on the Video Box below to learn more about their operation.
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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 up 38 cents and Select Beef was down $1.45 on Tuesday 11/15/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final count on Monday November 14th of 10,046 head.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and steer calves unevenly steady. Feeder heifers 1.00-2.00 lower. Heifer calves steady to 3.00 lower. Demand moderate to good. Quality average to attractive.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had a calf run of around 4,000 head on Tuesday, November 15th.
Compared to last week- Steers sold steady to 4.00 higher. Heifer calves sold unevenly steady. Demand moderate to good. OKC West Livestock Auction will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holladay week Nov. 21-25th.
Meanwhile- for today's yearling run- they are are expecting another 4,000 head with the sale to start at 9 AM.
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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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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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.
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