Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Monday, November 21, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- U.S Wheat Associates Overseas Promotion Yields Great Returns for U.S. Economy
- Farm Bill Negotiations Could Feel Impact from Midterm Election Results
- NCBA and PLC Denounce ESA Listing of Lesser Prairie Chicken
- Turning the Corner- OSU’s Derrell Peel Sees Tighter Cattle Inventories into 2023 in Latest Cattle on Feed Report
- Tim Bates of Mutual, Oklahoma Selected to Participate in Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Germany
- Thanksgiving is Right Around the Corner….Clay Pope Blogs About Thankfulness
- More than 300 Groups Call for Congress to Reaffirm Federal Pesticide Preemption
- Thanksgiving Week- What Are You Thankful For?
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U.S Wheat Associates Overseas Promotion Yields Great Returns for U.S. Economy |
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention in Kansas City, I visited with the vice chairman of U.S. Wheat Associates and Oklahoma wheat producer, Michael Peters about the mission of U.S. wheat.
Through operations and offices in several different countries, Peters said U.S. Wheat Associates meets with millers and bakers in those countries to help in areas such as the baking and shipping of that wheat.
“As you well know, U.S. wheat is always going to be priced higher than other countries, but we have the best quality,” Peters said.
It is critical to have offices and people overseas to promote U.S. wheat and teach about the quality, Peters said, so they can utilize that high-quality wheat for the flour they mill. Other countries are out promoting their own wheat at the same time, Peters said, so it is important that the U.S. continues to teach about the quality wheat we produce.
“If we are not, there is another country there,” Peters said.
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Midwest Farm Shows is excited about the 2022 Tulsa Farm Show coming in December!
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.
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.
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Farm Bill Negotiations Could Feel Impact from Midterm Election Results |
This past week at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting's annual meeting- I sat down and talked politics and policy with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane, in the aftermath of the midterm elections and what those results mean for the cattle industry.
“It feels like we are on day seven of election day, still, you know, we are still looking at some of those races where it would appear at this point that Republicans are over the finish line as far as control of the house, but just barely- nowhere near some of the totals that were predicted,” Lane said. “It has been interesting to talk to some of our friends in the campaign community and talk about some of the polling data.”
Through this election, Lane said there is a lot to learn about what a “winning candidate” looks like in today’s time and what voters’ understanding of certain issues are, and what is working to connect with voters.
With inflation impacting everything in the country, the farm bill package is directly impacted, Lane said, which is why the farm bill may be close to a trillion dollars.
“Whether it is the cost of food, whether it is the cost of conservation programs, whether it is the cost of FMD vaccine bank implementation, you name it, if it is in the farm bill, it costs more than it did five years ago,” Lane said.
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NCBA and PLC Denounce ESA Listing of Lesser Prairie Chicken |
On Friday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) announced their opposition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) final rule to list the lesser prairie chicken under the Endangered Species Act.
“Over and over, the science has proven that healthy, diverse rangelands – the exact kind of landscape maintained by livestock grazing – are where the lesser prairie chicken thrives. Cattle ranchers’ efforts to conserve these acres are absolutely critical to the survival of the species,” said NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources and Public Lands Council Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover. “We are deeply disappointed by the Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to impose redundant bureaucracy and punitive restrictions on the very same people that we have to thank for the lesser prairie chicken’s continued existence on the range.”
To make matters worse, the Service is also establishing a 4(d) rule for the Northern DPS that enables them to appoint private third parties – such as environmental activist groups – as the grazing authorities in the range of the LPC. FWS has stipulated that cattle producers in the Northern DPS range will only qualify for legal protection under the 4(d) rule if they are following a grazing management plan that has obtained arbitrary approval from a yet-to-be-named, FWS-approved third party. By contrast, other agricultural practices that are listed as key factors in the Service’s decision are granted far more flexibility.
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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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Turning the Corner- OSU’s Derrell Peel Sees Tighter Cattle Inventories into 2023 in Latest Cattle on Feed Report |
The latest USDA Cattle on Feed Report was released on Friday afternoon and is being called friendly to bullish, depending on who you listen to. We talked after the numbers were released with Oklahoma State University's Dr. Derrell Peel who described the report as being "very well anticipated- it was actually a little bit friendly in terms of the placements being a little bit smaller but within the range of estimates and so this report is a continuation of what we have seen in the last month- I think we have finally turned the corner, it's taken several months to get here but we are going to see these inventories continue to tighten as we go forward."
Peel adds "for several months, because of the drought, we have marketed feeder cattle earlier than usual- they have gone into the feedlot and that has maintained feedlot inventories longer than we would have otherwise seen I think in the absence of the drought impact- but you can only do that for so long."
As for the actual numbers- Nov 1 On Feed 98.0% of last year, Oct Placements 93.9% and Oct Marketings 100.6%. Record low placement for the month of October since the data series started 1996.
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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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Tim Bates of Mutual, Oklahoma Selected to Participate in Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Germany |
Former Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Broadcaster, Sam Knipp, had the chance to visit with Tim Bates of Mutual Oklahoma about his opportunity to travel to Berlin, Germany, this January for the International Meeting of Young Farmers and the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture.
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is an international conference on central issues of vital importance for global agricultural and food policies. As the only American farmer to be participating in the forum, Bates talks about this unique opportunity.
Bates is a first-generation farmer, and he also does quite a bit of custom farming. Personally, Bates grows mainly hay crops and grazes stocker cattle in the winter.
“We have to do better about fighting the drought control and, from my standpoint, have better moisture control so we can continue to raise crops year in and year out despite droughts or any other kind of things that mother nature could throw at us,” Bates said.
Bates said he is looking forward to sharing how Oklahoma produces quality crops with individuals at the forum.
“I feel that American producers are the best in the world,” Bates said.
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner….It’s time to again think about what we are thankful for |
There is a new blog post out on the Southern Plains Perspective by Clay Pope. Read below!
You can tell that I have a real heart for environmental protection….I am even recycling blog posts now…
In all seriousness though, the last couple of weeks have been extremely busy. As I write this it’s past 8pm and I am in a hotel room deep in the heart of Texas trying to play catch-up for two weeks spent on the road. I enjoy the chance to get out and visit with people about how they can both adapt to and mitigate climate change and how USDA programs (and the programs of our partners) can help them deal with a multitude of natural resource challenges, but between road trips, 4-H speech contests, youth basketball games and farm chores, it can get tough to actually find the time to write down your thoughts.
On top of all this, Thanksgiving is next week!!! We all know the stress of the holidays. Time is tight under the best of circumstances, let alone when the schedule is already packed.
With all of this in mind, I hope you will forgive me for “recycling” part of my Thanksgiving post from last year. After all, what I wrote then still holds true today…and I promise I will set down and write something original next week! Understanding all this, here again is what I am thankful for…..
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More than 300 Groups Call for Congress to Reaffirm Federal Pesticide Preemption |
In a letter to congressional leadership, ASA and more than 300 agriculture, environment, academic, infrastructure, and other stakeholder groups are calling on Congress to reaffirm federal pesticide preemption on labeling and packaging.
Why it matters: Failing to do so, the groups warn, could hold disastrous consequences for our food security, the environment, public health, vital infrastructure, and other uses where pesticides provide important societal benefits.
The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act is clear that states “shall not impose or continue in effect any requirements for labeling or packaging in addition to or different from those required” by the federal government.
However, in recent years, states have sought to impose health claim label requirements that directly contradict federal findings. This not only risks eroding public trust in science and evidence-based regulation, but also opens the door for a patchwork of conflicting state and municipal labels that could disrupt commerce and limit access to vital tools.
The ask of Congress: The letter, which drew 332 signers, calls on Congress to reaffirm that states may not impose additional labeling or packaging requirements that conflict with federal findings.
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Thanksgiving Week- What Are You Thankful For? |
It's hard to believe that we have arrived at the third Monday of November- and are staring straight at Thanksgiving 2022.
It's been a wild and rough year for some- others of you may have had smooth sailing and a boatload of success.
But- my question to you is- WHAT are you thankful for? (especially as it relates to your farming or ranching operation) It might be the opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder with someone you love- son, daughter, wife, husband, brother. sister....it might be the satisfaction of seeing the labor you have invested turning into food or fiber- whatever it is- send me a sentence or maybe two of what your thanksgiving is for 2022.
And if you are okay with it- I will share several of them on Wednesday of this week with our email family.
Email me by clicking here (or copy and paste ron.hays@radiooklahoma.net)
Thanks for sharing!!!
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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 $2.23 and Select Beef was up $1.09 on Friday 11/20/2020.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had around 7,000 head Sunday late afternoon- and ONSY President Kelli Payne says they expect to start with 8,000 head plus- the auction will begin at 6:30 AM this morning.
From the November 14th sale: Compared to 11/07: Feeder steers and steer calves unevenly steady. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Heifer calves over 500lbs steady, under 500lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Demand moderate to good. Quality average to attractive.
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Meanwhile, on Tuesday of this past week- the ONSY slaughter cow and bull sale had 959 sold versus 1,039 a year ago.
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows 2.00 lower, except Breaker cows 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter bulls 1.00 higher. Packer demand moderate to good. Demand very good for heavy weight, fleshy cows.
Click below for Feeder Report as well as the Cow-Bull report.
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Here's our regular feature that is 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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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.
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