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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Governor Stitt Calls for Investment in Education as Well as Improving Broadband in Rural Oklahoma
- Improvements from This Week’s Moisture Hopefully Reflected in Next Week’s Drought Monitor Report
- NCBA’s Sigrid Johannes Sees Problems Ahead with Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing
- Heather Winn named OSU Extension Distinguished Educator
- First-of-Its-Kind Research Identifies $400 Million in Unrealized Soybean Value
- U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as a Member
- More Stories for Your Weekend Reading
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Governor Stitt Calls for Investment in Education as Well as Improving Broadband in Rural Oklahoma |
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association policy meeting, Farm Director, KC Sheperd had the chance to catch up with Governor Kevin Stitt and talk about some of his latest accomplishments to better Oklahoma, including improving education, high-speed internet access, and more.
“It is just so good to be here with cattle producers,” Stitt said. “These are my people. The rural parts of our state are just so important to me.”
Stitt also talked about his new workforce initiative to grow the workforce in Oklahoma by coordinating between the workforce and education communities.
“One example of that, is we rolled out an aviation school in Norman, and I want more of these; I went to Norman High School,” Stitt said. “Now, when you are a junior or senior, if you want to be a pilot or an A&P mechanic, you can actually go to this high school. So, when you graduate from high school, you are almost there.”
The bottom line, Stitt said, is putting the best foot forward to help students be ready for their college or career.
“We have so many great rural schools, and I love our rural schools,” Stitt said. “But we have some inner-city schools that are failing our young people.”
Educating the next generation, Stitt said, is one of the best things he can invest in during his time as Governor of Oklahoma.
The Governor and Sheperd also talked the efforts to bring federal dollars to develop rural broadband in the state- Governor Stitt sees up to a billion dollars that will help build out infrastructure for improved broadband in even the most rural areas of Oklahoma.
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Improvements from This Week’s Moisture Hopefully Reflected in Next Week’s Drought Monitor Report |
Drought in Oklahoma remains at a standstill once again, as percentages in each category remain unchanged from last week’s numbers. After snow totals accumulate from this week, any improvements should be reflected in next week’s drought monitor report.
Exceptional drought: 11.77%
Extreme drought or worse: 57.90%
Severe drought: 81.01%
Moderate drought or worse: 89.12%
Abnormally dry or worse: 97.96%
According to the 6-10 day precipitation outlook map, the majority of the state, excluding the panhandle and the western edge of Oklahoma, is leaning above a 33 to 40 percent chance of precipitation through February 4th. As for that western edge and the panhandle, a near-normal chance of precipitation is to be expected through February 4.
To view this week's drought numbers for Oklahoma, click the Oklahoma drought map above the story.
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NCBA’s Sigrid Johannes Sees Problems Ahead with Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing |
State and regional cattle groups, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, are suing the Biden administration over the lesser prairie chicken endangered species listing proposal.
Among the state Associations joining NCBA in this litigation is the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the KLA, Texas Cattle Feeders and TSCRA.
In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am featuring comments from NCBA's Associate Director for Governmental Affairs, Sigrid Johannes, about this proposed listing and the complications it will create for the beef industry.
“First and foremost, the numbers of lesser prairie chickens that are out there thriving on rangeland at every different life stage that they go through are thriving in pasture, in the same sort of rangelands and varying diverse grasslands that are cultivated by cattle producers,” Johannes said.
The lesser prairie chicken gravitates to areas where cattle producers are actively working to cultivate a profile of vegetation that is beneficial for livestock and many wildlife species.
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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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Heather Winn named OSU Extension Distinguished Educator |
Oklahoma State University Extension has announced Heather Winn as the 2023 Distinguished Educator. Winn, the Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H educator for OSU Extension in Cherokee County, was recognized during an awards luncheon in Stillwater on Jan. 25.
The annual honor is presented to a county educator, district program specialist or area specialist for his or her dedicated service. The individual is known for a state, regional or national reputation that upholds OSU Extension’s highest standards.
“Heather has used her significant talents to advance Extension through her roles in the different counties she has served,” said Damona Doye, vice president of OSU Extension. “She has provided leadership to a variety of initiatives at the local, district and state levels, and her great networking skills have led to fruitful collaborations with many different groups and agencies.”
This year marks Winn’s 28th year in Extension, a career enriched by childhood memories made in a Muskogee County 4-H club. Her mother, also a past 4-H’er, felt it was important for Winn and her two younger brothers to explore the organization’s opportunities.
Winn and her siblings showed cattle and lambs, and she participated in Fabrics and Fashions, the Make it Yourself with Wool contest and citizenship activities that developed her leadership skills. She served as a state 4-H vice president during her freshman year of college.
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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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First-of-Its-Kind Research Identifies $400 Million in Unrealized Soybean Value |
In some instances, two heads are better than one. For a new multi-regional research effort, five organizations put their heads together to achieve full genetic yield potential of the soybean. A new partnership, the first of its kind in more than 40 years, aims to increase soybean flower and pod retention. This unrealized value could bring $50 per acre or $400 million in economic return for U.S. soybean farmers.
The collaborative focus will test how heat and drought impact flower bud retention. Flower production dictates the final pod number and, ultimately, yield in soybeans. The Atlantic Soybean Council, Mid-South Soybean Board, North Central Soybean Research Program, Southern Soybean Research Program and United Soybean Board all agree this is a priority issue impacting the entire industry.
“Farmer-leaders across the major soybean regions came together and asked: ‘What roadblocks do we face, and how can we combine research dollars to make the most impact?’” said Suzanne Shirbroun, president of the North Central Soybean Research Program and Iowa farmer. “While we all farm differently across the country, we also share common challenges. Together we can focus on one large-scale research objective to reduce a major deterrent that limits productivity.”
Although flower retention is a leading cause of soybean yield loss in the U.S., no organized effort exists to address it. Farmers experience about 30% of flower loss under favorable conditions and up to 80% under drought and heat stress.
Texas Tech University, in collaboration with Kansas State University, the University of Missouri and the University of Tennessee, will lead the research on this national effort. At the helm, Principal Investigator Krishna Jagadish at Texas Tech University will compile data from dryland, irrigated, severe drought and heat stress growing conditions. In total, 250 diverse genotypes with publicly available whole genome resequencing data will be assessed over the span of this three-year farmer investment.
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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. as a Member |
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol (“Trust Protocol”) is pleased to announce the membership of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (“AEO”). AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products through its American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed brands.
Trust Protocol membership will support AEO in its continued efforts to provide greater transparency, communication and standardized reporting of its ESG progress. Underpinned by a focus on optimism, AEO’s Building a Better World ESG strategy is centered on three key areas: planet (environment), people (social) and practices (governance). Notably, the company has set specific goals to achieve carbon neutrality in its owned and operated locations and significantly reduce water use, among other sustainability initiatives.
“AEO is excited to partner with the Trust Protocol as we work to move our sustainability practices forward, preserve our planet and meet the ambitious targets we have set on our journey to build a better world,” said Mark Rose, SVP, Production and Sourcing, AEO. “The Trust Protocol will help provide AEO the opportunity to further verify our responsible sourcing practices and demonstrate the progress we’re making toward meeting our environmental targets.”
The Trust Protocol is the only sustainable cotton system that provides quantifiable, verifiable goals and measurement and drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability metrics – land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency. The Trust Protocol integrates these sustainability metrics from Field to Market’s Fieldprint® Platform, enabling enrolled growers to measure the environmental impacts of their operation and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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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 mixed- Choice Beef was up 47 cents and Select Beef was down 32 cents on Thursday 01/26/2023.
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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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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Rural Oklahoma is full of some of the greatest success stories throughout the entire state and is a big reason why Oklahoma is on track to become a top 10 state.
The Road to Rural Prosperity dives into these stories, bringing you stories covering rural life, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism, and politics affecting rural America.
The Road to Rural Prosperity is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
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.
As Jimmy Says- Long Live the Soil!
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