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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- From Cattlemen's Congress- American Supreme Bull is the Black Brangus Shown by Eris Basey of Florence, Tx
- Allendale’s Rich Nelson Dives into USDA’s January Reports
- Drought Monitor Sees Slight Movement After Weeks of Unchanged Percentages
- Oklahoma 2023 Winter Wheat Area Seeded Up 7 Percent from 2022
- Mark Gardiner Believes 2023 Could Be a Great Year for Cattle Industry from Price Standpoint
- Kim Anderson talks Lower Wheat Prices and Movement in Grain Markets
- OKFB members set 2023 legislative priorities
- More Stories for Your Weekend Reading
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From Cattlemen's Congress- American Supreme Bull is the Black Brangus Shown by Eris Basey of Florence, Tx |
The second round of Supremes being selected at Cattlemen’s Congress was for the American Breeds that were shown and were a part of the third Cattlemen’s Congress- from Texas Longhorns that were shown on the first day of the show to Brahmans shown earlier on Thursday.
After the females were shown- the finale came with the 10 American Bull Champions that were competing in the Jim Norick Arena for the American Supreme Bull Championship. The three judges really fell in love with the Black Brangus Breed Champion- with two of them picking him number one and the other number two.
That made 6B JOHN BOY 804J10 shown by Eris Basey of Florence, Texas the 2023 American Supreme Champion Bull- Basey winning a John Deere Gator from P&K Equipment to commemorate his Supreme Championship. (American Supreme Bull is pictured above)
The two other American Supremes included:
American Supreme Junior Female- Lane Hagan of Yoacham, Tx with his Beefmaster Breed Champ
American Supreme Open Class Female- V8 Ranch of Poling, Tx with their Grey Brahman Breed Champ
Click on the button below to learn more about all three American Supremes- including a chance to hear KC Sheperd talk with Grey Brahman rancher Jim Williams who had both the American Supreme Female and American Reserve Supreme Bull.
With the breed shows now complete- the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress showcased 28 breeds of Beef Cattle from 42 states and 4 Canadian provinces. Over 2,200 exhibitors came to the 2023 show and competed with over 10,000 cattle since December 31st. The sales of live animals and frozen genetics were tremendous again in 2023, with 24 total sales at the OKC Fairgrounds and at several other venues in the metro area grossing over $10 million, which does not include the many sales that were concluded by private treaty in the barns in the last two weeks.
Earlier this week on Tuesday, the British and European breed Supreme drive was held- click here to jump to our earlier story of those champions selected.
The Fourth Cattlemen’s Congress will be held December 30th through January 12, 2024 at the OKC Fairgrounds.
AND- Check out Ron Hays talking the 2023 Cattlemen's Congress with Mike Pearson on This Week in Agribusiness- which can be seen on RFD-TV at 7 AM Central Saturday.
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Allendale’s Rich Nelson Dives into USDA’s January Reports |
Along with the WASDE report, several different reports were released by USDA NASS today. KC Sheperd, Farm Director, visits with Allendale’s Rich Nelson about the highlights of these reports.
With higher beginning stocks for wheat, as well as some better demand, Nelson said USDA lowered their stock numbers.
“USDA did make some moderate adjustments to the prior year’s marketing year,” Nelson said. “Remember, this year’s marketing year started as of June 1, so they adjusted ending stocks from that number.”
Nelson said on the livestock side, the reports were positive.
“USDA did revise their numbers a little higher,” Nelson said. “For beef production, they added 170 million pounds added to this report. It is still a little aggressive, though. They are still looking for a large 6.6 percent decline in production for this year, here.”
Nelson said he feels USDA is probably very low on their production numbers on the beef side.
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Drought Monitor Sees Slight Movement After Weeks of Unchanged Percentages |
After weeks of unchanged drought percentages in the weekly drought monitor, this week in Oklahoma shows only slight changes in the numbers. According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, temperatures should be cooling down for the next few days.
Exceptional drought is up slightly from last week’s 11.65 percent and is now at 11.77 percent.
Extreme drought or worse has increased from last week’s 56.13 percent and is now at 57.21 percent.
Severe drought or worse has increased from last week’s 80.92 percent to this week’s 81.01 percent.
Moderately dry or worse has decreased from last week’s 89.73 percent to this week’s 89.12 percent.
Abnormally dry or worse conditions have decreased from last week’s 98.18 percent to this week’s 97.46 percent.
To view this week's drought numbers for Oklahoma, click the Oklahoma Drought Map above the story.
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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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Oklahoma 2023 Winter Wheat Area Seeded Up 7 Percent from 2022 |
For the United States, planted area of winter wheat for harvest in 2023 is estimated at 37.0 million acres, up 11 percent from 2022 and up 10 percent from 2021. Seeding of the 2023 acreage was underway in early-September and began the month equal to the 5-year average pace. Throughout much of the season, planting progressed on pace with the 5-year average and reached 96 percent complete by November 13. Emergence was 1 percentage point ahead of the 5-year average pace on November 27. Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat-seeded area is expected to total 25.3 million acres, up 10 percent from 2022. Planted acreage is up from last year across most of the growing region. The largest increase in planted acreage is estimated in Texas, while North Dakota and South Dakota are estimated to be unchanged.
OKLAHOMA:
Oklahoma winter wheat area seeded for 2023 is estimated at 4.6 million acres, up 7 percent from 2022 at 4.3 million acres.
KANSAS:
Kansas winter wheat area seeded for 2023 is estimated at 7.5 million acres, up 3 percent from 2022 at 7.3 million acres.
TEXAS:
Texas winter wheat area seeded for 2023 is estimated at 6.7 million acres, up 26 percent from 2022 at 5.3 million acres.
To view the Winter Wheat and Canola Seedings report posted by USDA-NASS on January 12, 2023, click here.
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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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Mark Gardiner Believes 2023 Could Be a Great Year for Cattle Industry from Price Standpoint |
At the 2023 Cattlemen’s Congress, I had the chance to visit with Mark Gardiner of Gardiner Angus about growth in the cattle industry.
“It is exciting to be here in Oklahoma City, and this is in the heart of cattle country and cattle producers, and we like to say, ‘it’s where the action is,’” Gardiner said. “I think the great plains is so good for beef cattle and beef cattle producers- this is where the professionals are.”
As 2022 was a tough year for those in the cattle industry facing drought, Gardiner reflects back on the similarities to the drought in 2011. Gardiner said he is thankful for the moisture that his ranch received during the year, even if it was not much.
“All the weather forecasters are talking about spring of ’23 going to be much improved, and I think that is exciting, and necessary as we look at the opportunity that we have in the beef cattle business,” Gardiner said. “We are going to see prices and values that we have never seen before.”
There is a reason that American beef producers are the best in the world, Gardiner said, and that is because of their willingness to adopt and adapt to new technologies.
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Kim Anderson talks Lower Wheat Prices and Movement in Grain Markets |
This Week on SUNUP is Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist Kim Anderson. During this week’s edition, Anderson talks about the different factors impacting the grain markets this week.
“You look at wheat prices, they took a beating this last week,” Anderson said. “Go back to the September time period, we had wheat prices up $9.75, came into September and October, and leveled off around $8.50.”
Now, Anderson said wheat is down around $7.70, depending on the area.
“If you look at this past week, we had the seedings report come out,” Anderson said. “Increased planted acres for your winter wheat crop.”
Anderson said Australia is harvesting a 1.5-billion-bushel wheat crop, ahead of their record last year of 1.34 billion bushels. Australia is having some issues with quality, Anderson said, as it started raining when they got into the harvest.
Fertilizer prices are starting to come down, Anderson said, although that will vary depending on the region.
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OKFB members set 2023 legislative priorities
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As another legislative session kicks off in the coming weeks, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members have set the organization’s 2023 legislative priorities to guide Farm Bureau’s work at the state Capitol.
This year’s top priorities are broken down into four primary focus areas, including rural infrastructure, Oklahoma’s future, landowner advocacy and marijuana.
RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE
High-speed broadband internet and wireless cell phone service has become a necessity in modern society but is hard to come by in many parts of rural Oklahoma. The expansion of these services is integral to the continued vibrance of rural communities in Oklahoma.
Access to quality and affordable healthcare is crucial for all Oklahomans, especially those in rural areas. Whether it is the preservation of rural hospitals or the expansion of rural telehealth services, OKFB has long supported the advancement of rural healthcare.
OKFB supports funding for improved maintenance to roads and bridges in Oklahoma to ensure residents can safely travel to and from their homes and companies can conduct business and transport products.
Oklahoma is no stranger to wildfire, and OKFB supports increased resources for rural fire departments and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry’s Forestry Services Division to manage wildfire across the state.
OKLAHOMA’S FUTURE
Farm Bureau members take pride in engaging in civic efforts and participating in local, state and national elections. In recent years, OKFB members have become increasingly concerned with the requirements for a proposal to appear on a statewide ballot and strongly support state initiative petition reform to ensure the integrity of the petition process is upheld.
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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 $3.24 and Select Beef was down $1.09 on Thursday 01/12/2023.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Weekly Cattle Auction Reports
The buttons below allow you to check out the weekly Cattle Auctions in the region that we post on our website and here in our daily email update.
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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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Oklahoma Farm Report's Ron Hays talks regenerative agriculture and ranching with Jimmy Emmons. Jimmy is a long time resident of Leedey, OK. He is the third generation on the family farm in Dewey County. He and his wife Ginger have been farming and ranching together since 1980. They have a diverse 2000 acre cropping operation growing wheat, soybeans, sesame, sunflowers, irrigated dairy alfalfa hay, canola, grain sorghum and several cover crops for seed.
Jimmy has been monitoring soil health with soil testing since 2011 utilizing cover crops to enhance soil health.
Jimmy and Ginger also have a 250 cow/calf herd and take in yearling cattle for custom grazing on the nearly 6000 acres of native range. Ginger is the primary cattle manager in the operation. The Emmons’ utilize an adaptive multi-paddock grazing system on their range and forages grown on crop ground. They use the system to keep the native grasses and soils healthy, maximize biological diversity and optimize animal health.
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