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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- President Biden Announces Ban on Russian Oil- Oklahoma Lawmakers React
- Texas Tech Professor says Impacts of Russian/Ukraine War Not going Away Any Time Soon
- Oklahoma's Jimmy Taylor Proud to be a Volunteer Leader-Officer of the Cattlemen's Beef Board
- Deadlines Near for Enrollment in Farmer Safety Net Programs
- AFBF Urges President Biden to Increase Domestic Energy Production
- House Republicans re-elect McCall to Historic Fourth Term as Speaker
- Mark Johnson Talks Terminology of Modern Cattle Genetic Prediction
- Oklahoma Youth Expo Up and Running With Ag Mechanics Show
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President Biden Announces Ban on Russian Oil- Oklahoma Lawmakers React |
Under pressure from both Democrats and Republicans in Congress- President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian Oil being imported into the United States. However, the President made no effort to encourage domestic production in the United States to make up for the estimated 200,000 barrels a day shortfall that ban creates.
Oklahoma Congressmen Frank Lucas and Tom Cole were quick to praise the ban- but both are urging Biden to back off restrictive policies that have been put in place since the President walked into the White House in January 2020.
Cole- in his statement just after the White House Announcement- says "“Amid Vladimir Putin’s ongoing and unprovoked war against the Ukrainian people, the United States and our allies should have no part in feeding the coffers of an unhinged dictator. Indeed, President Joe Biden should do everything in his power to cut off any funding streams to Putin’s war chest. While I am encouraged that the president announced the U.S. will finally stop buying Russian oil and energy products, this key sanction should have happened much sooner - not because of pressure from Congress and public outrage, but because it is the right thing to do.”
Lucas also quickly released a statement- and also added his name to a letter from Republican House Leadership and the House Energy Action Team that Congressman Markwayne Mullin is Co-Chair of- the letter to President Biden urging him to unleash American energy. The letter outlines the actions taken by the Biden Administration that have been harmful to the energy sector and how reversing these steps can help counter Vladimir Putin by making America less reliant on Russian oil.
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana was joined by HEAT co-chairs, Rep. Mullin and South Carolina Rep. Jeff Duncan in blaming Biden and his anti-American energy policies for the record prices.
“President Biden must immediately reverse his war on American energy and make our country energy secure again,” stated the three on the day Biden announced a U.S. ban on Russian oil purchases.
They pointed out that the week Biden was inaugurated, the average price for a gallon of gasoline was $2.39. The cost this week hit $4.17, a 74% increase.
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Midwest Farm Shows is proud to produce the two best Farm Shows in the State of Oklahoma annually- the Tulsa Farm Show each December and the Oklahoma City Farm Show each April.
Up next will be the Oklahoma City’s premier spring agricultural and ranching event with returns to the State Fair Park April 7-8-9, 2022. Can you believe it??? It's just a month away!
Now is the ideal time to contact the Midwest Farm Show Office at 507-437-7969 and book space at the 2022 Oklahoma City Farm Show. To learn more about the Oklahoma City Farm Show, click here.
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Texas Tech Professor says Impacts of Russian/Ukraine War Not going Away Any Time Soon |
With all eyes on Russia and Ukraine, many consumers and producers are left wondering about the long-term effects. Farm Director KC Sheperd visited with Texas Tech Professor of Agriculture and applied economics, Dr. Darren Hudson, and he said the impact of the war isn't going away anytime soon.
Ukraine is a significant exporter of Wheat, Corn, Vegetable Oil, Barley, and Fertilizer. "Currently, it's planting season in that part of the world, so the supply disruptions are pretty substantial," said Hudson. The corn exports from Ukraine are about 14% of global trade, and Hudson says that just wreaks havoc on the markets, "The dynamics that are taking place here are shocking the markets and trying to find what is a realistic level of information. Traders react with anything that looks like it might change expectations, supply, cost of production, or anything. So, all these things are layered together."
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Oklahoma's Jimmy Taylor Proud to be a Volunteer Leader-Officer of the Cattlemen's Beef Board |
Oklahoma has had several cattle industry leaders in recent years that have gone through the officer chairs of the Cattlemen's Beef Board. That includes Jimmy Taylor from Cheyenne who is serving in 2022 as the Vice Chairman of the CBB. At the recent board meeting of the CBB, Taylor talked with me about his interest in serving fellow cattle producers as a volunteer leader.
“The beef industry has been very good to myself and my family,” Taylor said. “By being part of this organization, I have got the chance to give back to the industry.”
One of the investments that checkoff dollars are used for the is the Issues Management Team, which Taylor credits for being on duty 24/7 and ready to handle any crisis that comes the beef industry’s way.
“If misinformation comes out about our industry or we have (something like) a (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) outbreak, they are on top of it,” Taylor said. “If the misinformation is allowed to run freely, it can do a lot of damage.”
Looking ahead, Taylor said the same team is integral when it comes to helping the industry tell the sustainability story to consumers- key to helping many consumers to feel good about eating and enjoying beef.
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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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Deadlines Near for Enrollment in Farmer Safety Net Programs |
The deadlines for enrolling in USDA commodity and crop insurance programs are quickly approaching.
Farmers have until March 15 to enroll in the Farm Service Agency’s Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2022 crop year. These safety-net programs provide financial support to farmers who experience substantial declines in crop prices or revenues.
These programs originally were developed in the 2014 Farm Law and are administered by the Farm Service Agency of USDA.
Another March 15th deadline on many crops concerns Crop Insurance and decisions on coverage- you need to be consulting your Crop Insurance Agent ahead of that deadline.
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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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AFBF Urges President Biden to Increase Domestic Energy Production |
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall sent a letter on Tuesday to President Joe Biden asking him to take the necessary steps to address high energy costs impacting all Americans. Over the past 15 months, oil prices have increased by 130% to more than $120 per barrel.
President Duvall wrote, “As Russia’s harmful actions in Ukraine continue and further sanctions are imposed against Russia, oil prices will likely continue to rise, creating even higher consumer costs and threatening U.S. energy and economic security.”
AFBF is asking the administration to remove barriers to domestic energy production including increasing the production of biofuels, which have reduced America’s dependence on foreign crude oil while creating jobs in rural America.
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House Republicans re-elect McCall to Historic Fourth Term as Speaker |
Oklahoma House Speaker Charles McCall was overwhelmingly re-elected speaker-designate for the 59th Oklahoma Legislature by the House Republican Caucus on Monday.
First elected speaker in 2016 for the 56th Legislature, McCall, R-Atoka, is already Oklahoma's longest-serving Republican speaker and is now on track to become the longest-serving speaker in state history.
"Working as a team these past six years, the House has consistently met goals and put Oklahoma on an incredibly positive trajectory,” McCall said. “The speaker serves at the pleasure of the members, and I am deeply appreciative of my colleagues' decision to maintain our shared emphasis on civility and productivity in the House of Representatives."
The 59th Legislature will be seated after November’s elections and convene for its first session in 2023.
Obviously, Speaker McCall must win reelection this coming November to be House Speaker for the 59th Legislature.
(Picture above is of Speaker McCall showing at a past OYE Legislative Show- this year's Legislative event is next Tuesday, March 15th)
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Mark Johnson Talks Terminology of Modern Cattle Genetic Prediction |
Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialists, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the "Cow Calf Corner" published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, Parker Henley, Dr. Rosslyn Biggs and Paul Beck. Today Mark Johnson is talking about Modern Cattle Genetic Predictions.
"Over the past 30 years we have seen the number of Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) reported by beef breeds expand several times over. Over the past 20 years, $Values have been introduced in attempt to simplify selection. The past 10 - 15 years has seen the introduction of Genomically enhanced EPDs. This article defines and gives examples of each.
"An EPD is the prediction of how future progeny of an animal (bull or cow) are expected to perform relative to the progeny of other potential parents in a beef breed registry’s database. EPDs are reported in units of measure for that trait, plus or minus. For example, weaning weight is reported in pounds."
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Oklahoma Youth Expo Up and Running With Ag Mechanics Show |
Breeding gilts and heifers began to arrive last evening at 5 PM and they will continue to be brought into the OKC Fairgrounds today ahead of tomorrow's start of the Commercial Gilt show at 8 AM.
TODAY- the focus is on the Ag Mechanics Show- Starting at 8 AM- judges will be talking with the owners of projects that have built Trailers, Livestock Equipment, Decorative and Outdoor Recreation Convenience items.
The judging continues into the afternoon- and the awards ceremony for the Ag Mechanics competition will happen later in the afternoon.
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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 was sharply lower on Tuesday, March 8th. Choice Beef was down $2.27 while Select Beef dropped $5.28.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final number of 10,627 head of cattle sold on Monday, March 7th.
Compared to last week's light test: Feeder steers $4.00 - 6.00 lower. Feeder Heifers $5.00 - 8.00 lower. Steer calves $4.00 - 6.00 lower. Heifer calves $6.00 - 9.00 lower. Cattle futures sold off sharply last week as grain futures(wheat leading the way) made big gains.
Today, maybe
some of the bleeding has stopped as cattle futures are trading in the green. With sharply rising fuel prices, cattle delivery cost are on the rise further contributing to the lower market trend. Some moisture did fall over the weekend, but high winds are quickly erasing the moisture that is needed. Quality has been plain thru attractive.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had a calf run total of 3,000 on Tuesday, march 8th.
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves traded $5.00-10.00 lower with light weights selling sharply lower. Demand light to moderate.
Trucking costs have risen due to the spike in fuel prices causing lower demand.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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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 from Tuesday 03/08/22..
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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- March 8, 2022.
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