Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2023
- Genomic Testing Opens New Doors for Red Angus Breed
- U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Provides Growers with Tools to Improve Year after Year
- Preparing for Winter Calving with OSU’s Mark Johnson
- Sander to Lead NCBA Live Cattle Marketing Committee
- OSU set to host 2023 Grape Management course
- 4th Driest January on the Books, but slight chances of Rain in the Forecast
- Superior Livestock's Bellringer Sale Kicks Off This Morning in OKC
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The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2023 |
NASDA CEO Ted McKinney remarked on the timeliness and importance of these issues for 2023.
“These issues were chosen for the organization’s 2023 focus as NASDA members see specific opportunities for progress regarding each of these areas to best serve farmers, ranchers and all communities across the nation. Further, we believe these are the areas where state departments of agriculture are uniquely positioned to lead impact and direct policymaking solutions this year,” McKinney said.
NASDA has published one-pagers offering background and insight for each policy priority.
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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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Genomic Testing Opens New Doors for Red Angus Breed |
While EPDs have been utilized for many years, genomic EPDs offer a new world of opportunity to the beef cattle industry. In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am back visiting with the Chief Executive Officer of the Red Angus Association, Tom Brink, about the value the Red Angus industry has found in genomics.
Having the ability to take a sample of DNA from a seedstock animal and use the information within that sample to enhance the resulting EPDs, Brink said, is incredibly valuable.
“We can add significant intel, if you want to call it that, early on in an animal’s life and have more accurate EPDs on very young animals,” Brink said. “That helps us make better breeding decisions.”
On an annual basis, Brink said around 30 percent of registered Red Angus cattle are genomically tested. That number, he added, grows each year.
Genomic testing helps to publish more accurate EPDs, Brink said, which is good for commercial cattlemen buying genomically tested bulls that have more accurate EPDs, as well as the female side, which lays the foundation for the next generation.
Brink said he urges commercial producers to consider testing their replacement heifer candidates and using the information to help them fine-tune their final picks.
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Provides Growers with Tools to Improve Year after Year |
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the Program Operations Manager for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, Tillman White, talking about how the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol aids cotton producers in growing a sustainable cotton crop.
White said he primarily covers the supply side of the programs within the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
The 2022 year, White said, was full of ups and downs for cotton growers, with some areas receiving too much rain, and some not enough.
White encourages growers to look into utilizing the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol to access data to help them improve each year. One of the biggest benefits of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, White said, is market opportunities.
“One of the biggest driving forces for the trust protocol was our end-use customer,” White said. “Our brands and retailers were looking for ways to source their fiber that checked different boxes, so they wanted to ensure that the fiber they sourced was grown sustainably, also had low labor risk, and I think the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol provides that for our growers that join the program.”
The data aspect of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is another advantage for growers who enroll, White said, because they can compare their data to others and see their environmental footprint.
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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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Preparing for Winter Calving with OSU’s Mark Johnson |
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 getting ready for calving in the winter.
Calving during the winter months can present some unique challenges. Cold and/or wet weather, higher birth weights, fewer hours of daylight and in most herds this is the time of year when we, as producers, are the primary source of nutrition provided in the form of harvested forage and supplemental feeds. What can we do to make calving in the late winter months as problem-free as possible? GET PREPARED!
Calving Kit and Facilities:
Prior to Calving Season it is important to take inventory of our facilities. Our working pens, chutes and alley ways need to be in good working order. If we have a calving barn or indoor facility remember to check cameras, batteries and light bulbs. We want all facilities ready BEFORE we find ourselves assisting that first heifer in the calving process.
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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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Sander to Lead NCBA Live Cattle Marketing Committee |
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced the appointment of Troy Sander as chair of the Live Cattle Marketing Committee.
“In addition to his years of experience in cattle feeding, Troy has been deeply involved with NCBA in tackling some of the most difficult challenges our industry has seen in generations,” said NCBA Senior Director of Government Affairs Tanner Beymer, staff liaison to the committee. “As NCBA works to safeguard crucial risk management programs and grow opportunities to take advantage of an improving cattle market, Troy’s leadership will be highly valued.”
As a grassroots organization, NCBA policy committees provide a venue for cattle producers to discuss issues facing the cattle industry and pass policy resolutions that direct the association’s advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. The Live Cattle Marketing Committee has jurisdiction over price discovery, futures and options trading, price reporting, beef grading, and related issues.
Sander is a 23-year member of NCBA and is active in the Kansas Livestock Association (KLA) and Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA). He currently serves on the KLA Board of Directors and previously served on the KLA Executive Committee. He was vice chair and chair of the KLA Cattle Feeders Council Executive Committee, a member of the TCFA Tax and Finance Committee, and vice chair the NCBA Live Cattle Marketing Committee.
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OSU set to host 2023 Grape Management course |
When traveling across Oklahoma’s landscape, it’s easy to find wheat, cotton or corn fields, but if you look closely, you’ll spot agricultural land dedicated to growing grapes.
Due to more Oklahomans venturing into the grape-growing arena, Oklahoma State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture will host the 2023 Grape Management course. Starting March 2 and meeting one Thursday per month through September, the course is geared toward both seasoned and novice growers. Classes will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Cimarron Valley Research Station, 10820 S. Jardot, Perkins, Oklahoma. Registration is $250 and due by Feb. 17. The course is limited to 50 registrants.
“Traditional agriculture typically takes many acres of land, but viticulture can be successful on a few acres of land,” said Aaron Essary, OSU Extension assistant specialist with grapes and wine. “This course will familiarize participants with grape management requirements throughout the growing season.”
Each of the monthly classes will coincide with what is occurring in grape production at that time of year. Topics include site selection, sprayer calibration, Mesonet tools, soil and water quality, insect management, irrigation, marketing, harvesting and more.
The course will feature both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities in the vineyard. Specialists from OSU Extension will lead discussions and share research-based information with participants.
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4th Driest January on the Books, but slight chances of Rain in the Forecast |
According to State Climatologist Gary McManus, there’s not a BIG chance, but there IS a chance for some rain in the next seven days.
“The next seven days, even though there are at least a couple of chances for moisture tonight into tomorrow morning, and again over the early weekend with possibly some snow across northern OK….still don’t look like much of an end to the current dry spell," McManus said.
If we don’t see any rain out of this system, there is another front coming on Thursday that will get temperatures back to normal.
Will we see Snow in February? Maybe, but McManus says at this point it's just a fantasy cast.
"ONE deterministic model run from ONE model is showing some definite excitement for the first couple days of February," McManus said.
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Superior Livestock's Bellringer Sale Kicks Off This Morning in OKC |
It's the 2023 Bellringer- once again happening live in Oklahoma City.
Here are the details for the next three days:
VIDEO CATTLE AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
JANUARY 18, 19 & 20, 2023
BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE
EMBASSY SUITES NORTHWEST
3233 NORTHWEST EXPY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
DISH NETWORK ~ CHANNEL 997
SUPERIOR SUNRISE @ 7:30 A.M. (CST)
VIDEO AUCTION @ 8:00 A.M. (CST)
** OFFERING 141,445 HEAD **
50,490 FEEDER STEERS ~ 30,945 FEEDER HEIFERS
38,375 WEANED CALVES ~ 540 CALVES ON COWS
20,025 BEEF DAIRY CROSSES ~ 1,070 BRED STOCK
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18
REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER STEERS1150 - 1321
REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER HEIFERS1322 - 1432
BEEF DAIRY CROSSES1433 - 1541
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
REGION 3/4/5/6 FEEDER STEERS1542 - 1803
REGION 3/4/5/6 FEEDER HEIFERS1804 - 1949
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20
REGION 1 & 2 WEANED CALVES & CALVES ON COWS1950 - 2078
REGION 3/4/5/6 WEANED CALVES & CALVES ON COWS2079 - 2188
BRED STOCK2189 - 2208
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE ESTIMATED TIME A LOT WILL SELL
OR TO PREVIEW THE VIDEO ON A SPECIFIC LOT
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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 77 cents and Select Beef was down $2.02 on Tuesday 01/17/2023.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final count of 14,391 head on Monday, January 16th.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Steer calves under 500lbs unevenly steady, over 500lbs, 6.00 – 8.00 higher. Heifer calves unevenly steady. Demand moderate to good. Dry weather continues and a strong market continue to drive cattle to town.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had a calf turn of 5,000 head for Tuesday, January 17.
Compared to last week: Steer calves traded 6.00-8.00 lower. Heifer calves sold 3.00-5.00 lower. Demand moderate for the bulk of the offering, few stick out offerings that were in thinner flesh more suitable for grazing sold with good demand.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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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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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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