Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Okla Farm Bureau Delegates Ready to Head to AFBF Convention in Puerto Rico
- Beef Quality Assurance Training Offered at Cattlemen’s Congress Ensures Superior Performance of Beef Industry
- At Cattlemen's Congress- Angus Education, Hereford Pen Show and More
- Farmer sentiment rebounds at year end on stronger 2022 income
- Charolais Breed Continues to Stand out for Feed Efficiency and Muscle Quality
- Ag Producers Can Be Paid for the Carbon in their Soil, says Jerry Stephens of Agoro Carbon Alliance
- Ag Groups Continue to Voice Disapproval of WOTUS Ruling
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Oklahoma Gelbvieh Cattleman’s Ball Raises over $6,000
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Okla Farm Bureau Delegates Ready to Head to AFBF Convention in Puerto Rico |
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will send five voting delegates to represent OKFB members at the business session of the 2023 American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Puerto Rico.
Farm Bureau delegates from around the country will gather on Tuesday, Jan. 10 to discuss and vote on policy proposals to determine AFBF policy for the coming year.
OKFB members submitted grassroots policy proposals to be considered by the AFBF delegate body, and resolutions and ideas submitted by Oklahoma members will be heard on the business session floor.
One of the top areas of interest for the business session is anticipated to be the role and impact of environmental, social, and governance considerations upon businesses, and especially production agriculture. Numerous resolutions concerning ESG were submitted, and AFBF created a new title in the organization’s policy book concerning the issue. OKFB members voiced their concerns about the potential use of ESG scoring on businesses during the 2022 OKFB annual meeting.
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Beef Quality Assurance Training Offered at Cattlemen’s Congress Ensures Superior Performance of Beef Industry |
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, the Oklahoma Beef Council is offering opportunities to receive or renew Beef Quality Assurance certification in the Super Barn Sales Arena. Associate Farm Editor, Reagan Calk, got the chance to attend the first training on Tuesday and met up with OSU’s Dr. Rosslyn Biggs afterward to talk about the value of BQA training for those in the cattle industry.
Along with other OSU Extension staff, Biggs took part in the BQA presentation.
“Beef Quality Assurance training is really a commitment by all of us in the beef industry to our consumers that we are providing a healthy, welfare-focused product all the way through the system that ends up on their supermarket shelves and on their plates,” Biggs said.
Biggs said the BQA training can also be taken online. The training, she added, is applicable to practical, everyday practices on producer’s farms or ranches.
The next BQA training at Cattlemen’s Congress will be held Thursday, January 5, at 10 a.m. in the Super Barn Sale Arena. Following each training, Biggs said, is a free lunch.
“Registration is free, come bring the family, bring everybody,” Biggs said.
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At Cattlemen's Congress- Angus Education, Hereford Pen Show and More |
Happening This Morning:
Breeding season is an imperative time for cattlemen and women, and you need your bulls performing at their best. Angus University will host an educational session about bull reproductive success during Cattlemen’s Congress at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 9 a.m. in the Super Barn Sale Arena. This session will provide attendees with key concepts to ensuring bulls service their herd as efficiently as possible.
The one-hour event will feature Dr. Randall Spare, president of Ashland Veterinary Center, Inc., who will share best management practices to maintain bull fertility. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during a social session following the presentations at the Angus booth. More details are available here.
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BQA Training on Thursday:
During Cattlemen’s Congress, beef producers will have an opportunity to achieve their BQA certification or re-certification. The Oklahoma Beef Council will host a BQA seminar on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 10:00 a.m.to 11:15 a.m. All who attend the seminar and complete their certification will receive a free ticket to the Commercial Cattlemen’s Luncheon. There is no cost to attend the event.
BQA certification is valid for three years. If your last BQA training occurred prior to 2019, your BQA certification could be expired. Beef producers are encouraged to attend to keep their BQA certification current.
About the Commercial Cattlemen's Luncheon:
The American Hereford Association welcomes commercial cattlemen and women, and Hereford breeders to join us for the Hereford Pen Show in the Performance Arena on Thursday, Jan. 5. for a luncheon. The Pen Show begins at 11:00 AM.
During the show, enter to win a W-W Livestock Systems Producer 640 Chute. Tickets for the complimentary Certified Hereford Beef luncheon will be available at the AHA booths located in the Super Barn and Performance Arena on Thursday prior to the show. 2023 Herdsman candidates will be recognized during the luncheon.
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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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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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Farmer sentiment rebounds at year end on stronger 2022 income |
Following a two-month decline and a year of weak sentiment, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer closed out the year on a more positive note, rallying 24 points in December to a reading of 126. U.S. farmers were more optimistic about both their current situation and expectations for the future.
The Current Conditions Index jumped 37 points to a reading of 135, while the Future Expectations Index increased 18 points to a reading of 122. The Ag Economy Barometer is calculated each month from 400 U.S. agricultural producers’ responses to a telephone survey. This month’s survey was conducted from December 5-9.
“The improvement in current sentiment was motivated by producers’ stronger perception of current financial conditions on their farms and could be attributed to producers taking time to estimate their farms’ 2022 income following the completion of the fall harvest,” said James Mintert, the barometer’s principal investigator and director of Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture.
The Farm Financial Performance Index climbed 18 points to a reading of 109 in December. Notably, this was the only time in 2022 that the index was above 100. The turnaround was driven by a sharp increase in the percentage of producers who expect better performance than last year, which jumped from 23% to 35% of respondents, and is consistent with USDA’s forecast for strong net farm income in 2022.
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Charolais Breed Continues to Stand out for Feed Efficiency and Muscle Quality |
As the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress is underway, I got the chance to visit with the Executive Director of the American International Charolais Association and former animal science department head at Oklahoma State University, Clint Rusk, about the Charolais breed.
Two dozen breeds are showing at the third annual Cattlemen’s Congress held at the Oklahoma City fairgrounds- the Charolais breed being one of them. Originally from France, this breed is praised for its feed efficiency, heavy muscle and more.
“Charolais cattle have done extremely well this year,” Rusk said. “We have been through a few things- a few challenges- but as a breed, we are coming through those in good shape.”
The Charolais breed, Rusk said, is an important asset to the cattle industry because of the breed’s significant muscle, performance, and efficiency.
“Charolais cattle tend to gain weight with less pounds of feed than other breeds, and they are extremely muscular,” Rusk said. “They are also very lean cattle, so they do well, and they cross well with a number of other breeds, and I think that is where our niche is at.”
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Ag Producers Can Be Paid for the Carbon in their Soil, says Jerry Stephens of Agoro Carbon Alliance |
At the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Conference in Kansas City, Farm Director, KC Sheperd talked with regional sales manager for Agoro Carbon Alliance out of South Dakota, Jerry Stephens. Sheperd and Stephens talk about encouraging producers to partake in climate-smart agriculture.
“I work with producers every day in these carbon markets, developing carbon credits,” Stephens said.
Stephens helps producers implement new environmentally friendly practices on their farms or ranches.
On a farm, Stephens said this could mean less tillage or implanting a cover crop. On a ranch, he added, this could mean improving grazing by adding more species.
“Really, the bottom line for carbon is really simple,” Stephens said. “We all know what organic matter is. We know what it looks like and what it smells like when you till the soil. If you can increase the organic matter of your soil, you are increasing carbon.”
Farmers who have added or captured additional carbon in their soil, Stephens said, can be paid for that.
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Ag Groups Continue to Voice Disapproval of WOTUS Ruling |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers released a final rule on December 30 that determines what constitutes Waters of the United States, or WOTUS, under the Clean Water Act.
The rule was released as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to decide a case, Sackett vs. EPA, which will provide more clarity on the issue.
“We are disappointed that EPA moved ahead with its final rule when the Supreme Court will soon render a decision on this matter,” said National Corn Growers Association President Tom Haag. “The Court’s ruling could negate major elements of this WOTUS rule and will create even more uncertainty for farmers.”
The National Milk Producers Federation also voiced their concerns:
NMPF is disappointed that once again dairy farmers, who every day strive to be leaders in environmental stewardship, may need to live under a WOTUS rule that is cumbersome, unclear and overly complicated. Because the EPA’s most recent iteration fails to resolve what is now a 50-year struggle to define what constitutes a water body subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act, our members will face continued uncertainty as they attempt to comprehend and comply with unclear regulations," said NMPF President and CEO Jim Mulhern.
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Oklahoma Gelbvieh Cattleman’s Ball Raises over $6,000 |
The Gelbvieh Association of Oklahoma held its 2nd annual Cattleman’s ball on Sunday, where over 300 attendees, along with friends and family, gathered together to raise money to benefit the Way out West Classic (WOW Classic), which is the American Gelbvieh Junior National show to be held in Woodward coming up in July of 2024.
This year’s attendance more than doubled from the first year of the ball. Lots of good food and fellowship were on hand as over 175 pounds of calf fries (mountain oysters) were served with 200 pounds of “Cowboy Candy” beef fillet from calf fry award-winning Piguet’s Prime Time Catering of Vinita.
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association was well represented, with Byron Yeoman (current President), Mike Weeks (Past President), and Dr. Troy Shelby (President-Elect) showing their support along with Oklahoma CattleWomen President Connie Tabor.
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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 higher- Choice Beef was up $4.97 and Select Beef was up $3.70 on Tuesday 01/03/2023.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 4,500 head of Stockers on on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Compared to the last sale on 12/13/22: Steer and heifer calves sold 12.00-15.00 higher. Demand very good. Quality mostly average to attractive with several large strings of very attractive cattle that were in very good weigh-up conditions.
OKC West is expecting 4,000 head of Feeders today- 1,500 Heifers and 2,500 Steers.
Click below for the Stocker Report from USDA Market News.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 10,017 head for their first trading day in 2022 on Monday January Second.
Compared to the sale 2 weeks ago feeder steers traded 4.00-7.00 higher with feeder heifers trading 6.00-11.00 higher. 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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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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