Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Latest Rains- And Heavy Coat Alert!
- Jarold Callahan Sees Cattlemen’s Congress Showcasing Genetics That Are “Nothing Short of Outstanding”
- Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Trey Lam on Providing Relief for Current Drought While Preparing for the Next
- Ranchers from Stephens County donate beef to Ronald McDonald House
- CoBank Releases 2023 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy
- FCC issues public call to review broadband data by Jan. 13
- Rep. Rick West Refiles 4-H Excused Absence Bill
- Forage Budgeting with Non-Traditional Sources of Hay
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Latest Rains- And Heavy Coat Alert! |
The graphic above captures our latest round of rain across Oklahoma- the cut off for consideration in the weekly Drought Monitor is Tuesday morning- so some of this will not impact the Thursday morning Drought Monitor numbers- but we have had enough rain in several locations that we have helped at least a little. (Map is clickable and takes you to the Mesonet 7 day rain totals)
As has been said- Pray for Rain- and don't complain about mud.
By the way- for reference- click here for our Drought Monitor from last Thursday
Now- let's take a look at one of many models that are floating around the weather world- this one the European model courtesy of Joe Bastardi on Twitter
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Brutal cold may be coming for Christmas 2022(worst since 2000)- and for cattle producers- that means getting ready now for having adequate forage and feed in place- water (and folks ready to chop ice) and wind breaks and shelter. I know most of our cattle producers have these things in mind- but this type of cold can be especially bad for animals that have not grown their winter coat as of yet.
Something to be thinking about while temps are still in the 40s.
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We are proud of 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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Jarold Callahan Sees Cattlemen’s Congress Showcasing Genetics That Are “Nothing Short of Outstanding” |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, back with the Chairman of the Cattlemen’s Congress board of directors and president of Express Ranches, Jarold Callahan. Hays and Callahan talk about the genetics on display at Cattlemen’s Congress.
This year’s Cattlemen’s Congress will take place December 31, 2022, through January 14, 2023, at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds.
Callahan said the genetics on display throughout the entire show will be nothing short of outstanding. Because of the tools and technology that have become available in the cattle industry in the last 15 years, Callahan said quality in the cattle industry has increased greatly.
“The tools are really outstanding now, so you are seeing more rapid genetic progress all the time and it is really fun, and it is really fascinating to watch it develop and grow,” Callahan said. “The cattle of today certainly are much better. They should be, and we are making huge strides in the cattle industry in the U.S.”
Not only live animals will be sold at Cattlemen’s Congress, Callahan said, but also semen and embryos.
“Some of the sales here will actually feature what they call ‘frozen genetics,’” Callahan said. “Those will be embryos, that will be semen out of top bulls, breeding interests, and breeding shares out of top bulls. The opportunity to avail yourself of superior genetics has never been greater, so as we look at the future, I think that a lot of the genetics that will be for sale and featured in the sales here will be the genetics that really make a huge difference as we go down the road in the beef cattle business.”
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Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Trey Lam on Providing Relief for Current Drought While Preparing for the Next |
Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, is talking with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Trey Lam, about what the OCC has in store for 2023, including an update on emergency drought relief funds.
“We really have a lot of exciting projects and programs going on,” Lam said. “One of our main focus areas is soil health. We are building a team of consultants to go out and work with conservation districts and farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices on the ground around regenerative agriculture.”
Regarding the round of drought relief applications that were due the day after Thanksgiving, Lam said drought relief is what the OCC has been working on the most.
“There is 20 million dollars in the drought fund that has been allocated out to conservation districts across the state,” Lam said. “We had over 6,000 applicants apply and we were able to find over 2,000 of those and actually allocate that money to folks.”
So far, Lam said, over 800,000 dollars have been allocated for drought relief in the state since the application period that closed in November.
“We expect the pace of those payments to pick up,” Lam said. “There is probably still another 30 million dollars’ worth of need out there, and that is a gigantic number, but this drought has been so severe and so quick that livestock producers especially have really been suffering.
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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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Ranchers from Stephens County donate beef to Ronald McDonald House |
County Line Beef donated more than 40 pounds of beef to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in Oklahoma City, Okla. Owners of County Line Beef, Alex and Stephen Morcom delivered the beef recently. County Line Beef, located near Central High, Oklahoma, is a member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association.
The Ronald McDonald House Charity in Oklahoma City allows families with seriously ill or injured children to stay together and near the medical care they need. Helping an ill child fight their illness takes a big enough emotional toll on a family. Adding a financial strain can make it almost too much to bear.
The Houses offer all the comforts of home.
“We’re honored to contribute nutritious beef and share a part of our livelihood with these families,” said Alex Morcom, County Line Beef. “The relief that the Ronald McDonald House provides is invaluable and any role that we can play in supporting them and our community is a privilege.”
Because cattlemen care, OCA is helping coordinate beef donations to the OKC and Tulsa Ronald McDonald Houses. Each Ronald McDonald House uses 2-3 beefs per year. Let us know if you’d like to help feed families going through a tough time by emailing cdanielson@okcattlemen.org or calling the OCA office at 405-235-4391.
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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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CoBank Releases 2023 Year Ahead Report – Forces That Will Shape the U.S. Rural Economy |
U.S. economic forecast darkens as efforts to tamp down persistent inflation continue.
The U.S. economy still has considerable momentum and is not currently on the verge of recession. However, economists have never been more pessimistic and there are very legitimate reasons for concern. Over the past half century, inflation above 5% has never been tamed without incurring a recession. That portends a painful yet necessary chain of events will unfold in 2023, according to a comprehensive year-ahead outlook report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
“As financial conditions continue to tighten, we expect the U.S. economy will steadily soften through the first half of 2023, ushering in a brief, modest recession,” said Dan Kowalski, vice president of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. “The unemployment rate could rise as high as 5%, indirectly leading to a decline in consumer spending. Without this softening in the labor market and the associated slowing of wage gains and spending, it will be difficult to stabilize prices.”
The CoBank 2023 outlook report examines several key factors that will shape agriculture and market sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S.
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FCC issues public call to review broadband data by Jan. 13 |
The Federal Communications Commission has updated its national broadband service map with a detailed list of internet providers available at both household and business locations. The Oklahoma Broadband Office strongly encourages the public to review the map for accuracy and submit challenges to the data if needed by Jan. 13, 2023.
Challenge information collected through Jan. 13 will be used to determine each state’s share of the $42.45 billion provided by the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program. Brian Whitacre, Oklahoma State University Extension specialist in agricultural economics, said challenge responses will be critical to the amount of grant money Oklahoma receives for broadband upgrades.
“The Oklahoma Broadband Office expects that many eligible locations are not accurately depicted on the map, including agricultural facilities that could use broadband,” said Whitacre, who also serves as chair of the Oklahoma Broadband Expansion Council.
The FCC broadband map provides service details for homes, businesses, schools, churches, libraries or any other location where internet service is available. Type in the address and check the location’s provider information. Select Availability Challenge if the service listed is not offered or Location Challenge if the data is missing or incorrect.
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Rep. Rick West Refiles 4-H Excused Absence Bill |
Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener, has refiled a bill that would grant students attending 4-H programs an excused absence from school so their grades will not be adversely affected.
House Bill 1006 would prohibit schools from marking students with an unexcused absence if they are participating in 4-H activities approved by the county 4-H educator. The student would be required to provide documented proof of their participation and must be given the opportunity to make up any missed work.
“I’ve heard from numerous parents that their children are being penalized when they miss school for a 4-H event,” West said. “Yet, they can play all the sports they want and be excused from class and given the chance to make up assignments. I just want there to be a level playing field for all students. 4-H is a terrific organization that serves students across the state of Oklahoma, teaching them leadership skills, agriculture and livestock and so much more.”
West said because 4-H is not considered a school activity, participants have to rely on the goodwill of their individual schools or school boards to determine if they will be counted with an excused or an unexcused absence when they attend leadership programs, livestock shows, judging contests or one of the many other activities offered. This bill ensures across-the-board protection for these students.
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Forage Budgeting with Non-Traditional Sources of Hay |
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about how producers can determine how much hay they will need to make it through the winter.
Determining how much forage cows will eat on a per day and per month basis for the duration of winter always requires a little “cowboy math”. Chapter 16 of the eighth edition of the OSU Beef Cattle Manual is an excellent reference for estimating intake and the nutritional requirements of dry and lactating beef cows. This year, with many “non-traditional” sources of hay such as soybean, milo, cotton and corn fields that were turned into hay out of dire necessity, requires a little additional math to make a good estimate. Making the best estimation of how much hay you will need over the next few months still requires a feed analysis test. The information gained through an analysis, like TDN (energy content) and Crude Protein serve as a guide of two things: 1) how much cows will consume, and 2) how much they will need of a specific hay (or feed supplement) to meet their nutritional requirements.
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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 $2.07 and Select Beef was down 22 cents on Tuesday 12/13/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 10,590 head on Monday, December 12, 2022.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady, with instances 5.00 – 8.00 higher. Steer calves unevenly steady. Heifer calves 3.00 – 5.00 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 6,000 calves in their Tuesday run on December 13, 2022
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves under 550 lbs sold mostly 3.00-5.00 higher, over 550 traded fully steady. Demand remains good for light weight grazing cattle as more moisture fell over the weekend and at the start of the week
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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