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Wednesday, February 8, 2023 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Lucas Joins Committee Chairmen Introducing Legislation to Reverse Biden WOTUS Rule
- NCBA President Todd Wilkinson Hopes to See 67 Percent of Beef Herd With Electronic ID in Place by 2026
- President Biden's State of the Union Sees "end date" for Oil- Calls for Unity Under His Leadership
- NMPF Statement on Record Dairy Exports
- John Deere’s New High-Density Large Square Baler Provides Advancements in Farming of Hay and Forage
- Over-the-counter to Prescription Change for Antimicrobials Signals Shift for Livestock Producers
- Hilliary Communications’ Chief Financial Officer Appointed by Governor of Oklahoma to OESC Board
- OSU Extension on call for calving season questions
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Lucas Joins Other Committee Chairmen Introducing Legislation to Reverse Biden WOTUS Rule |
Last week, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC), and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) on the Biden Administration’s “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule.
“I am extremely discouraged by the EPA’s actions regulating wetlands and waters in a manner inconsistent with the Clean Water Act,” said Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) in a recent statement. “During this time when increased agriculture production and growth are critical, the rule fails to provide certainty for America’s farmers and ranchers. Furthermore, the Biden Administration’s contradictory rule ensures lengthy litigation surrounding the scope of federal regulatory authority of our nation’s waterways will continue with confusion and regulatory uncertainty. Oklahoma’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners have demonstrated their responsible stewardship of the land for generations, and I will continue to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in opposition to the continued inconsistent interpretation of the Clean Water Act.”
If enacted, the House Joint Resolution would terminate the Biden WOTUS rulemaking utilizing the CRA, which provides a mechanism for Congress to overturn certain final agency actions. An identical Senate Joint Resolution, led by Environment and Public Works Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), was also introduced in the Senate.
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NCBA President Todd Wilkinson Hopes to See 67 Percent of Beef Herd With Electronic ID in Place by 2026 |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am visiting with the new president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Todd Wilkinson about disease traceability in the cattle industry.
Wilkinson, a South Dakota native, cow-calf producer and cattle feeder became the new NCBA president during the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention, held last week in New Orleans.
Wilkinson, along with his son, operates Wilkinson Livestock in De Smet, South Dakota. He has also practiced law for almost four decades and specializes in business transactions, estate planning and probate, real estate matters and agricultural law.
You make a commitment to serve the industry and it is one you make with the knowledge that it is a process,” Wilkinson said. “It is a lot of time away from home, but the reward for everything I have done in NCBA- I can actually see this organization improve the industry and that is just gratifying.”
Wilkinson said progress is finally being made toward animal disease traceability working at the speed of commerce. Chairing a working group on disease traceability from across the country this past year, Wilkinson said they have come up with a proposed policy on the subject.
“It is going to ask that the industry, the beef industry, start with electronic identification and be able to track a disease outbreak, whether it is foot and mouth or whatever it is, quickly so that we don’t have to quarantine major segments of the country,” Wilkinson said.
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President Biden's State of the Union Sees End of Big Oil- Calls for Unity Under His Leadership |
President Joe Biden, in his State of the Union speech Tuesday evening, looked to fire up his base with plans for immigration and labor reform, tax increases for wealthier people and a list of proposals that likely will struggle to gain traction in a divided Congress grappling with the debt limit.
The president directly challenged GOP lawmakers over budget plans, calling for House Republicans to propose a budget at the same his administration releases his proposed budget, "and discuss our mutual plans together." Biden proposed raising taxes while Republicans have championed spending cuts.
That came after some jeers when Biden claimed GOP House members want to "take the economy hostage" over the federal debt limit.
Early in his speech, Biden sought to quell some criticism over high inflation over the past year, noting gas prices are $1.50 below their peak. He added that food inflation is coming down "not fast enough but coming down."
Biden implied economic conditions are improving for Americans, though an ABC News/Washington Post poll this week showed 4 in 10 Americans this week said they are financially worse off than two years ago, the most in ABC News/Washington Post polls dating back 37 years. Just 16% of those polled claimed they were better off.
The President did make GOP lawmakers laugh when he said "We are going to need oil for at least another decade."
Following the speech, the Biden administration is now sending out cabinet members to different parts of the country.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan will visit Kansas on Wednesday where he will highlight a school district that started using an electric bus. On Thursday, Regan will visit a Kansas farm "and participate in demonstrations of advanced agricultural equipment that boosts productivity while reducing environmental impacts," EPA stated.
EPA stated Regan also will hold a roundtable event with farmers, ranchers and Kansas ag leaders "to discuss ways to advance the agriculture sector's climate mitigation and adaptation goals, ensuring EPA can best support farmers and ranchers."
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to highlight the Biden administration's push for climate-smart agriculture, stating the initiatives to lower greenhouse gases in agriculture will "provide direct, meaningful benefits to production agriculture, including for small and underserved producers in North Carolina and across the country," USDA stated.
In the video box above- the full State of the Union speech of President Joe Biden can be watched-
We have statements providing reaction to the President's speech from the Oklahoma Congressional delegation- including Senator Markwayne Mullin and Congressmen Frank Lucas and Tom Cole (click on their names to jump to their statements)
No ag groups have offered actual reaction to the speech as of early this morning- we do have reaction from the US Chamber of Commerce- who's CEO Suzanne Clark pointed out that international trade was not really mentioned- saying "Trade was conspicuously absent."
Below- you can see video from Senator James Lankford of his reaction to the State of the Union- Senator James Lankford (R-OK) reacted live following the State of the Union, calling out Biden’s minimal mention of the border and doubling down on Democrats’ overspending.
(some of this story from DTN's Chris Clayton reporting of the SOTU)
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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!
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NMPF Statement on Record Dairy Exports |
From National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Jim Mulhern:
“For the third consecutive year, U.S. dairy farmers have proven how their dedication to innovation and sustainability leadership increasingly have made them the world’s provider of choice for nutritious dairy products. In both value and in volume, U.S. sales are at all-time highs, and in 2022, a record percentage of U.S. milk production was exported overseas.
This happened despite the headwinds our exporters battled last year, which included supply chain challenges, a lack of new trade agreements to establish more level playing fields abroad, and other barriers to trade that threatened to upend progress. “Let this be a signal to the world: U.S. dairy farmers are, and will be, a growing force for global nutrition, sustainability and health, as shown by the increasing preference of consumers worldwide for the products they create.
We’re excited to see today’s year-end export totals reflect a vision we’ve been pursuing for decades, and we look forward to seeing further progress in the years to come.”
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John Deere’s New High-Density Large Square Baler Provides Advancements in Farming of Hay and Forage |
Deere & Company is adding to its lineup of balers with the introduction of the new L341R High-Density Large Square Baler. The new baler creates 3×4 high-density bales. For straw bales, farmers can expect bale weight increases of up to 30% when using the new baler.
At the 2023 Cattle Industry Convention, I visited with Chase Milem, John Deere marketing manager, about these hay and forage advancements that John Deere has been working on.
On January 10, Milem said John Deere introduced the L341R High-Density Large Square Baler. While John Deere has had a standard density large square baler for a few years
“Where that is really going to shine is in those ‘springy’ type of crops,” Milem said. “An example I like to use is wheat straw. So, in wheat straw, a standard density baler would produce about a 925 lb. bale. This high density is going to produce an 1100 to 1200 lb. bale.”
Packing more in that single bale, Milem said, means less traveling and retrieval and less compaction on the soil.
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Over-the-counter to Prescription Change for Antimicrobials Signals Shift for Livestock Producers |
Livestock producers will start noticing a change in how they access specific antimicrobial products, as some products will be switching from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx) only status as a result of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Guidance for Industry (GFI) #263. The guidance calls for animal drug manufacturers to change medically important antimicrobial drugs from OTC to Rx status by June 11, 2023. Now is the time to plan for a smooth transition, and Zoetis is actively working with veterinarians and producers in this time of change to help ensure continued access to the company’s animal health products.
“We have long been committed to working with veterinarians and livestock producers to help them establish veterinarian-client-patient relationships [VCPR] that put the animal’s best interests at the center of the conversation,” said Mike Lormore, DVM, Head of U.S. Cattle & Pork Technical Services at Zoetis. “Now more than ever, it is important to ensure that a VCPR is in place, and revisiting treatment protocols and where products are available will be keys to success.”
Antibiotic stewardship and judicious use are keys to successful disease treatment and helping to provide the best possible animal health outcomes. Zoetis supports the livestock industry through a One Health approach for the responsible use of antimicrobials. This approach includes advocating for the health of animals and those who care for them; innovating and investing in research that provides enhanced solutions; and collaborating with leaders in veterinary, human and public health as well as the food industry to preserve animal health and welfare.
“We strongly encourage producers to talk to their veterinarian about these changes to avoid surprises in where and how they can access animal health products,” Dr. Lormore said. “Don’t be caught unaware. Have a plan. Additionally, our commitment to supporting veterinarians and the livestock industry as a whole is unchanged, and we are providing resource materials and educational pieces on products that were previously available over the counter.”
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Hilliary Communications’ Chief Financial Officer Appointed by Governor of Oklahoma to OESC Board |
Hilliary Communications, a leading communications company serving customers in Oklahoma, Texas and Iowa, today praised the appointment by Gov. Kevin Stitt of Dino “Dean” Pennello to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC), a state agency responsible for supporting Oklahoma job seekers and maintaining the Unemployment Insurance Program, a fund that has historically held and facilitated more than a billion dollars in a given year.
“Gov. Kevin Stitt made a smart choice in appointing Dean to the OESC board, as Hilliary Communications’ is a stronger company because of Dean’s 40-year financial expertise in accounting, taxes and regulatory compliance,” said Dustin Hilliary, managing partner of Hilliary Communications. “Oklahomans can be confident Dean will be questioning every dollar and contract to ensure OESC is fiscally responsible in serving the job seeker and employers while also protecting the taxpayers.”
Pennello is chief financial officer of all Hilliary companies and is responsible for producing financial reporting, cost studies, and providing oversight of independent audits. He has more than 16 years of experience in the telecom sector as well as more than 25 years in the banking industry.
“I am honored to have the trust of the Governor of Oklahoma with his appointment to the OESC board,” said Pennello, chief financial officer and executive vice president of Hilliary Communications. “I am committed to providing oversight of the state agency’s much-needed efforts to modernize operations in order to better serve both the job creator and job seeker.”
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OSU Extension on call for calving season questions |
Oklahoma’s winter and spring can be a rollercoaster ride of sporadic temperatures. No matter the weather, Rosslyn Biggs, an OSU Extension beef cattle specialist and veterinarian, said ranchers should be ready to assist during labor or delivery.
“We only need to wait 30 minutes on mature cows, and we shouldn’t wait any longer than an hour with first-calf heifers,” Biggs said. “If they’re not making any progress during that time frame, then we need to be able to intervene.”
Expecting cows and heifers should be penned in section pastures in case one needs to be hauled to a barn for closer observation or to the veterinarian. Having a trailer ready to go and a working chute nearby are also helpful in emergencies.
In extreme cold, wintry conditions, new calves are not able to thermoregulate their body temperature on their own. Biggs said even in temps as high as 55 degrees, the wind chill can impact calves still wet from birth. Providing windbreaks, barns or other shelters for expecting cows and heifers can reduce the impact of frigid weather in extreme conditions. Ranchers should keep towels or old blankets handy to warm up the calf.
“Every producer needs to keep on hand an inexpensive digital thermometer from the drug store,” she said.
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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 15 cents and Select Beef was up $3.61 on Tuesday 02/07/2023.
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 7,663 head on Monday, February 6, 2023
Prices were sharply higher.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 6.00 - 10.00 higher with instances 14.00 higher. Feeder heifers 5.00 - 9.00 higher. Steer calves 13.00 - 20.00 higher. Heifer calves 9.00 - 14.00 higher. Demand very good. Quality average to attractive.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had a calf run of 3,500 head on Tuesday, February 7th.
For Wednesday-02/08/23
Expecting 7,000
3,000 Feeder Heifers to start selling at 9:00 AM
4,000 Feeder Steers at 1:00 PM
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves sold 10.00-20.00 higher from last weeks very limited offering. Demand Very good for all classes. Quality average to attractive. Much needed moisture is in the forecast for the middle part of the week. Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves sold 10.00-20.00 higher from last weeks very limited offering. Demand Very good for all classes. Quality average to attractive. Much needed moisture is in the forecast for the middle part of the week.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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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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