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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
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New Standalone Medical Marijuana Agency is Heading in the Right Direction
- OCA’s Michael Kelsey Highlights Oklahoma Priority Issues Ahead of Upcoming NCBA Policy Meetings
- We talk WOTUS, 2023 Farm Bill and More with Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas
- Wheat Market Monitor with OSU’S Kim Anderson
- Cold Air Has Enveloped State- Ice/Sleet in the Mix for Today
- LMA Applauds Bill to Allow Livestock Auction Investment in Small and Regional Packers
- Biden Administration Provides $2 Million for SE Oklahoma Water Project
- New report Outlines Producer Experiences with the Conservation Stewardship Program
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New Standalone Medical Marijuana Agency is Heading in the Right Direction |
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s 2023 winter policy meeting, I got the chance to visit with the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, Adria Berry, about the latest on all things marijuana-related in Oklahoma.
The OMMA, Berry said, has been a stand-alone agency since November 1st of 2022.
“There is a lot of marijuana in Oklahoma,” Berry said. “More supply than demand- I will say that. We have far more than we need here in Oklahoma, and you know, that goes back to how it was legalized with State Questions 788, and we are still just trying to wrap our arms around it.”
Berry said there are currently 7,000 grow operations in the state of Oklahoma. Because marijuana is a federally illegal product, Berry said it is not legal to ship marijuana grown in Oklahoma out of state.
The moratorium on new licenses, Berry said, started in August of 2022.
“We had about 2600 applicants right when the moratorium started in August,” Berry said. “The moratorium on new licenses will go through August of 2024, so of course, that will even out soon enough.”
Starting in June of 2023, Berry said license fees will increase dramatically. A large producer, Berry added, could pay as much as $50,000.
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OCA’s Michael Kelsey Highlights Oklahoma Priority Issues Ahead of Upcoming NCBA Policy Meetings |
At the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s 2023 winter policy session,I had the chance to catch up with the Executive Vice President of the OCA, Michael Kelsey.
First off, Kelsey talked about issues that are on the minds of producers here in Oklahoma that he will be able to communicate at the upcoming National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention in February.
“The first one that came up was an issue called ‘prompt payment,’” Kelsey said. “What it has to deal with is, this is working with our livestock marketing friends- our sale barn friends, if you will, regarding prompt payment for cattle.”
Because of the way the law is written, Kelsey said checks can either be picked up immediately, or they can be mailed.
“This proposal allows for some ACH, some wire transfer, some of those types of things,” Kelsey said. “In order to do that, we have to extend the day period to prompt payment, so this resolution calls for some flexibility. You can still get your check the same day if you want it.”
A few more of the topics touched on during the session, Kelsey said, included regulatory issues, judicious use of antimicrobials, and McGirt v. Oklahoma. At the upcoming NCBA convention, Kelsey said, they will be working on a national level regarding Indian country issues.
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We talk WOTUS, 2023 Farm Bill and More with Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas |
I talked at the end of this week with one of the new members of the House Ag Committee, Oklahoma Third District Congressman Frank Lucas. While Lucas is “new” to the Committee here in 2023- in reality he returns after a four year absence as the most senior member of the Committee and is a former Chair of the Committee as he served as Chair from 2011- 2015 and was the driving force in getting the 2014 Farm Bill through Committee, across the House floor and through a Conference with Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow on the other side of the table.
Lucas says “I’m coming home to the Ag Committee. I’m proud in the 118th Congress that I’ll be returning to the House Agriculture Committee. Since being elected to Congress in 1994, I’ve been a Member of the Agriculture Committee, having had a hand in writing every Farm Bill since 1996 and serving as Chairman of the Committee from 2011 to 2015 crafting the landmark 2014 Farm Bill.”
The 2014 bill was significant for production agriculture as the ARC and PLC programs were developed in that legislation- and was retained in 2018. It’s likely that those programs will be a cornerstone of the federal farm safety net in the next farm bill- whether it is a 2023 bill or gets pushed into 2024.
The Congressman and I talk about the 2023 Farm Bill and the challenge to get it funded and how Lucas will be at the right hand of Chairman GT Thompson as his return to the Committee carries with it the assurance of retaining his seniority on the Committee here in 2023 as one of the new members.
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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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Wheat Market Monitor with OSU’S Kim Anderson |
Currently, wheat may be forward contracted in Northern Oklahoma for about $8. The 5-year average Oklahoma wheat price is $5.60.
Over the last few weeks, wheat prices have traded in 55 cent range. The KEN’23 (hard red winter wheat July futures contract) has traded between $8 and $8.55. The northern Oklahoma basis for the 2023 harvest delivered wheat has been about a minus 55 cents. Thus, wheat could have been contracted for harvest delivery between $7.45 ($8 – $0.55) and $8 ($8.55 – $0.55). Panhandle prices ($7.55 – $8.10) are 10 cents higher than Northern Oklahoma prices, and Southern Oklahoma prices ($7.00 – $7.55) are 45 cents less than Northern Oklahoma prices.
The world’s 2022/23 wheat marketing year production is estimated to be a record 28.7 billion bushels. Exporting countries with record wheat production were Russia, with 3.344 billion bushels and Australia producing 1.345 billion bushels. The 5-year average production for Russia is 2.873 billion bushels, and is 891 million bushels for Australia. Compared to last year, Russia alone is projected to increase exports by 370 million bushels. This more than offsets Ukraine’s 200-million-bushel decline in exports.
The 5-year average world wheat ending stocks is 10.533 billion bushels. 2002/23 wheat marketing year (June through May) ending stocks are projected to be 9.862 billion bushels. 2022/23 U.S. hard red winter wheat ending stocks are projected to be 274 million bushels compared to a 5-year average of 481 million. World and U.S. wheat stocks are relatively tight.
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Cold Air Has Enveloped State- Ice/Sleet in the Mix for Today |
Late Sunday evening- News 9's Jed Castles posted this graphic above showing we may have winter precipitation in our state before the morning is out.
Jed writes "Wave #1 of freezing rain, sleet, & a little snow arrives before daybreak Monday AM & moves east by late PM. Wave #2 arrives on Tuesday. Dangerous travel could develop with the heavier pockets of moisture. Anything that falls will not melt due to temps in the 20s.
This slick stuff Monday will be the first of two shots of frozen precip happening first today and then again on Tuesday.
State Climatologist Gary McManus says we are now dealing with the coldest air thus far in the new year-.
“Then we have the big upper-level trough out west throwing out smaller systems our way before it moves to the east and passes over the Southern Plains somewhere, causing at least a couple of rounds of precipitation," McManus said.
McManus offered his comments on Friday and said that there were many unknowns with this system- click here to read more from him in his pre weekend update.
The Mesonet Map below shows temps as of 3 AM this morning- you can click on it to see the real time Air Temp map on the Mesonet site.
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LMA Applauds Bill to Allow Livestock Auction Investment in Small and Regional Packers |
Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) applauds Congressmen Mark Alford (R-Mo.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), and Dusty Johnson (R-SD) for introducing the Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act. If enacted, the bill would remove an outdated regulatory barrier and allow livestock auction market owners to own or invest in small and regional meatpackers.
The Administration, Congress, and the livestock industry agree there is a need for increased packer competition and additional processing capacity. Currently, livestock auctions owners are not able to own, invest, or participate in the operation of a packing plant or meat marketing business due to dated Packers and Stockyards Act restriction. This prohibition falls under a 102-year-old law and predates the current, transparent method of selling livestock at an open auction to the highest bidder. The A-PLUS Act is essential in removing this unnecessary barrier to cattle industry investment in the packing sector. The bill would allow livestock auction owners to own or invest in cattle and hog packers smaller than the current ten largest packers.
“We greatly appreciate Congressmen Alford, Panetta, and Johnson introducing the A-PLUS Act,” said LMA President and owner of Kentucky-Tennessee Livestock Market Mark Barnett. “Livestock auction markets, like mine, are in the competition business. Allowing livestock auction owners to invest in small and regional packers will create competition against large packing entities that already exist. The A-PLUS Act could spur additional capacity and especially additional packers to increase competition and improve profitability for producers.”
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Biden Administration Provides $2 Million for SE Oklahoma Water Project |
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Kenneth Corn announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing more than $2 million in the Pittsburg County Public Works Authority.
This investment will replace aging infrastructure, as well as update the system to the standards of today. Prior to this USDA investment the water system was deteriorating leading to significant water loss, increased costs for consumers and potential for catastrophic failure or loss of life. USDA finances this investment through the Water and Waste Water Disposal Loan and Grant Program.
“President Biden recognizes that water is a basic need for any community,” Corn said. “Providing water is also the bedrock for a stable rural economy, and the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring all Americans have access to safe and sustainable water through these RD investments.”
USDA will celebrate this investment along with the Pittsburg County Public Works Authority during an award presentation at 500 Second Street in Crowder on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m.
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New report Outlines Producer Experiences with the Conservation Stewardship Program |
A survey of participants in the Midwest shows the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is making strides in providing financial and technical assistance for producers to maintain agricultural production on their land and simultaneously address resource concerns with conservation practices.
Results of the survey, conducted in spring 2022, are part of a new report, released today by the Center for Rural Affairs.
“Producing a Sustainable Future: Producers’ Feedback on the Nation’s Leading Conservation Program,” authored by Kelsey Willardson, policy associate for the Center, includes feedback from 421 farmers and ranchers in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Kansas.
“Participants provided key insights into how CSP has helped enhance their operations,” Willardson said. “They offered feedback on interpretation of soil test data, additional practice options they’d like to see available, and how the program can better serve their operation.”
According to the survey, CSP has enhanced many aspects of farming operations, as indicated by the following:
- Nearly 79% of respondents identified the program’s ability to improve the affordability of conservation practices, which is a common barrier for producers not in a working lands conservation program.
- More than 70% of participants said the program improved or is improving the financial health of their operations.
- About 77% of respondents said that CSP-supported conservation efforts have improved or are improving their soil health.
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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 99 cents and Select Beef was down 94 cents on Friday 01/27/2023.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had light receipts of 2,586 head at 9PM Sunday evening and ONSY says they will begin the sale this morning at 8 AM am.
From the January 16th Sale- Compared to the previous sale: Feeder steers under 800 lbs. steady to 4.00 higher; few over 800 lbs. mostly steady. Feeder heifers steady in a light
test. Steer calves 4.00-8.00 higher. Heifer calves steady to 4.00 higher. Demand good for all classes as the 2022 sale season comes to a close.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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Here's our regular feature that is a part of the Monday Daily Email- market commentary from Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing.
Bob is talking Fridays with our own KC Sheperd with his commentary and is posted on our website-- OklahomaFarmReport.Com.
We will share a link to it Mondays here in our market section of the daily email.
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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
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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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