Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Producers Urged to Complete Census of Ag to Tell the Story of Agriculture
- NPPC’s Michael Formica Feeling Positive About Supreme Courts Upcoming Proposition 12 Decision
- Tulsa Farm Show Opens Thursday for 29th Year- Ron Talks to Show Manager Scott Guttormson
- Feeder Cattle Markets Jump into December with Derrell Peel
- Growth of Specialty Crops Highlights Need for Expanded Risk Management Tools
- Producers and Researchers Agree,Sustainable Biochar Industry is Critical to Meet Climate Targets
- Growth Energy ’s Chris Bliley Excited about Opportunities Biofuels can Provide for Agriculture in 2023
- Stockyards Rodeo Parade Brings folks to Cowtown
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Producers Urged to Complete Census of Ag to Tell the Story of Agriculture |
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with Troy Marshall with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, talking about the November Ag Census and how taking the time to complete the census can substantially benefit producers in the U.S.
The Census of Agriculture, taken only once every five years, looks at land use and ownership, operator characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures. For America’s farmers and ranchers, the Census of Agriculture is their voice, their future, and their opportunity.
The first part of the census, Marshall said, went out at the end of November. This first part, he added, informed recipients that the census is coming soon and gave them the option to respond online.
There will be a questionnaire, Marshall said, that will be mailed out in the middle of December, so if people want to fill out a hard copy, they will have the opportunity to do so soon.
“We can use this data to show the importance of agriculture,” Marshall said. “This is ag producers’ voice to be able to tell that story of ag, and the Census of Ag is that way to do it.”
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The vision of the Oklahoma Beef Council is to be a positive difference for Oklahoma's farming and ranching families and the greater beef community, and its mission is to enhance beef demand by strengthening consumer trust and exceeding consumer expectations.
And Check out this video below that helps you learn more about the Beef Checkoff- .
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NPPC’s Michael Formica Feeling Positive About Supreme Courts Upcoming Proposition 12 Decision |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am visiting with the Chief Legal Strategist for the National Pork Producer’s Council, Michael Formica, as he gives an update on California’s Proposition 12 and how it impacts more than just the pork industry.
Nearing the end of phase one of the Proposition 12 debate, Formica said the goal is not only to discard Proposition 12, but also to ensure that similar ballot initiatives do not come up in the future.
“So, we will get a decision from the Supreme Court,” Formica said. “I think we are in pretty good shape, but you never know until they rule. Once that happens, we will likely be sent back down to a lower court where we will have a trial over Proposition 12, hopefully with a test from the Supreme Court that this lower court will apply, and then future courts will also be able to apply that.”
As other animal rights challenges appear, Formica said hopefully, there will be clear instructions from the Supreme Court on how to handle those.
Formica also talked about what stood out most to him during Proposition 12 discussions.
“I think the thing that was most interesting to me was, especially with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson- so, the newest Justice to the court, she was replacing Justice Stephen Breyer, who was very liberal from California,” Formica said. “We had an expectation she was going to be liberal, but she came across as almost the most hostile to this.”
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Tulsa Farm Show Opens Thursday for 29th Year- Ron Talks to Show Manager Scott Guttormson |
Tulsa is set once-again to host Oklahoma’s largest indoor farm show December 8, 9 & 10, 2022. The annual event brings area farmers and ranchers to the SageNet Center at Expo Square to view the latest in agricultural & ranching technology. Show Sponsor, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, along with more than 300 exhibitors will feature thousands of agricultural products, ranching equipment, and services, making the Tulsa Farm Show one of the country’s premier agricultural events and the largest show of its kind under one roof.
I talked with Show Manager Scott Guttormson who tells me “We are excited to be hosting the 29th Annual Tulsa Farm Show, once again. This is a great end of year event for the areas farm and ranch community and exhibitors are eager to get in front of customers. As always, the show is free for attendees and there is always plenty of free parking. It’s going to be a great 29th Annual Tulsa Farm Show.”
Ag producers and ranchers from Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Texas regularly make the Tulsa Farm Show part of their end-of-year activities.
In addition to exhibits, many events, demonstrations, competitions, test drives, performances, and prize drawings are popular attractions at the show.
Craig Cameron, renowned natural horse trainer, will provide daily horsemanship seminars and interact with attendees throughout the show. Craig’s entertaining and interactive demonstrations have been a Tulsa Farm Show favorite for the past 27 years. Country singer, Rusty Rierson, will also be performing daily acoustic music sets each day of the show.
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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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Feeder Cattle Markets Jump into December with Derrell Peel |
Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about the feeder cattle markets.
Oklahoma feeder cattle auction prices jumped sharply the week after Thanksgiving. Calf prices, in particular, were $10-$15/cwt. higher and all classes were $6-$10 higher after Thanksgiving. Several factors contributed to the strength in feeder prices. Improving Feeder futures prices, a stronger fed cattle market and limited supplies of feeder cattle all combined to push prices higher.
Oklahoma feeder auction volumes have been smaller five of the past six weeks after being higher year over year all summer and early fall. The volume of feeder cattle in Oklahoma auctions last week was down 19.4 percent compared to the same week last year. In the 16 weeks from July 1 through mid-October, the cumulative extra feeder cattle volume over last year totaled 71.397 head. Since mid-October, feeder volumes have been bringing the cumulative total since July 1 down to 52,808 head. In other words, the cumulative total of increased early sales of feeder cattle still far exceeds the reduction in the past six weeks. Smaller volumes will likely persist for the rest of the year at least.
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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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Growth of Specialty Crops Highlights Need for Expanded Risk Management Tools |
Specialty crops including fruits, vegetables and nuts make up almost one-third of total crop sales in the United States, but a large number of specialty crop acres remain uninsured. American Farm Bureau Federation economists examined specialty crop coverage in the latest Market Intel, and found that more than 80% of the acreage of hazelnuts, kiwifruit, strawberries and lettuce remain uncovered through the Federal Crop Insurance Program or Noninsured Crop Disaster Program, while more than 50% of walnut, pecan, peach, squash, sweet corn, watermelon, pumpkin, cucumber and pepper acreage lacks coverage.
The Market Intel explains that this lack of coverage “shifts pressure to ad hoc disaster assistance programs which require frequent congressional authorization and lack uniformity and timeliness in producers’ abilities to benefit.
They often overlook many causes of losses or qualifying provisions necessary to benefit these vulnerable growers.”
Since 2000, risk management participation has increased in most specialty crop categories. For instance, among fruits, nuts and trees, insured 2022 liabilities reached $15 billion, a $12 billion increase since 2000. Other specialty crop categories, such as nursery crops, have seen a decline in participation.
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Growth Energy ’s Chris Bliley Excited about Opportunities Biofuels can Provide for Agriculture in 2023 |
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Chris Bliley, about efforts in the ethanol industry to improve access to E15 all across the country.
“We saw the sort of unrest in Europe, and we saw what is happening with gas prices, and really biofuels have been a big solution,” Bliley said. “We saw a big uptake in E15- 35 percent increase, saving consumers up to a dollar per gallon, and we are looking for a strong RBO (Renewable Volume Obligations) volume to come out here in a couple of weeks.”
The Inflation Reduction Act, Bliley said, has tremendous update potential for Growth Energy, with the clean fuel production credit and sustainable aviation fuel as well.
Regarding the recent midterm election results, Bliley said Growth Energy works extensively with both the Republican and Democrat parties.
“We are a solution, certainly with this administration as they talk about climate, but we also are a solution to address energy security and certainly agriculture as well,” Bliley said. “We are going to continue to work with champions of both parties and really work on ways that we can continue to increase the use of biofuels across the country, be that nationwide E15 so that consumers can continue to access not only that savings, but the greenhouse gas benefits as well.”
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Producers and Researchers Agree, Scale Up of a Sustainable Biochar Industry is Critical to Meet Climate Targets |
Biochar is a charcoal-like substance made from pyrolyzing organic materials, such as agricultural and forest waste, often co-produced with renewable energy. Pyrolysis, the most common technology employed to produce biochar, converts organic materials under low-oxygen and high-temperature conditions (400 – 600ºC) into highly stable carbon compounds that remain in soils for hundreds to thousands of years. Biochar’s highly stabilized carbon-rich composition enables it to boost the benefits of other soil health practices, and to build productive, high functioning, resilient soils. Furthermore, biochar sequesters carbon in the long-term and reduces GHG emissions.
“This white paper demonstrates a clear need for coordinated efforts in both the public and private sectors and the creation of innovative partnerships to resolve the research and innovation gaps that have limited the widespread application of biochar to agricultural soils,” said LaKisha Odom, Ph.D., FFAR soil health scientific program director. “I am especially excited about the research roadmap and collaboration opportunities that are possible.”
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Stockyards Rodeo Parade Brings Folks to Cowtown |
The Cowboy Christmas parade was held over the weekend in the Oklahoma City Stockyards. The Festivities kicked off with the legendary Longhorns leading the parade.
The Fun also included equestrian groups, music, antique cars, community groups, the Shriners on their Hotwheels, pageant royalty, the famous Cowboy Santa, and much more!
The Christmas parade is a great opportunity for folks to visit the stockyards and find some excellent Christmas gifts while shopping in locally owned-stores. The Oklahoma Opry performers were on hand to provide live entertainment along with the Made in Oklahoma Market.
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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 lower- Choice Beef was down $6.62 and Select Beef was down $3.45 on Monday 12/05/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 14,000 head on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady. Demand moderate to good. Steer calves 4.00 – 7.00 higher, with instances 12.00 higher. Heifer calves over 450lbs. unevenly steady, under 450lbs 15.00 – 20.00 higher. Demand good for most calves. Several attractive, Oklahoma National Stockyard annual Oklahoma Angus Association Sale offerings.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 10,522 head for December 5, 2022
Compared to last week feeder steers traded steady to 5.00 higher with the following exceptions. 20 head of 391 lb. steers traded at 260.00 and 294 head of 858 lb. steers traded at 187.50. Feeder heifers traded steady with 22 head averaging 431 lbs. traded from 190.00-196.00. The offering included over 900 drafts. Supply was heavy with very good demand.
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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