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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- OYE Night of Stars Sale a Success- Led by Reserve Supreme Commercial Gilt Selling for $50,000
- Derrell Peel Says Drought Worries Mount as Spring Arrives in the Southern Plains
- Chuck Connor Discusses USDA's Role in Climate Initiatives at House Ag Committee Hearing
- OSU's Seth Byrd On How Cotton Producers are Trying to do More With Less
- McDonalds in its 18th Year as Title Sponsor of OYE- Ed Phillips Says They Are Proud to Support 4-H and FFA
- USDA-NIFA Invests Over $13M in Treating, Eradicating Livestock Diseases
- Sirloin Club Honors Young Oklahoma Ag Leaders at OYE- Including Jordan Cook of Cordell
- Trevino Withdraws from USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Nomination
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OYE Night of Stars Sale a Success- Led by Reserve Supreme Commercial Gilt Selling for $50,000 |
The buyer (and the contending bidder) of a breeding animal are ultimately the judges that really matter when it comes to accessing the potential value of that animal. And it's events like the Night of Stars Gilt Sale that bring this fact into focus. The 2022 edition of the OYE Night of Stars Gilt sale was a success and the $880,000 number announced to the crowd after the 130 animals had gone through the sale ring made it the second best sale on record for this event- second only to the record million dollar sale of 2021.
The highest selling gilt was the fourth gilt in the sale- the Reserve Supreme Commercial Gilt shown by Railey Spears of Hartshorne FFA- her gilt sold for $50,000 and was sired by Back Drop- coming from Moyer Geneticedge out of Ohio.
There were 23 gilts that sold for $10,000 or more- the total sale average for the 130 gilts was $6,769. One of those 23 was owned by Caroline Gaye of Tipton- her 3rd place Duroc was the 46th gilt sold and it went for $17,000. Caroline's story and the story of the Tipton Children's Home was featured in a Facebook story posted by the OYE media team- click here to take a look.
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Derrell Peel Says Drought Worries Mount as Spring Arrives in the Southern Plains |
Oklahoma and neighboring states continue to struggle with drought conditions as we transition from winter to spring- and Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel is worried. He says that after last year's drought that hit northern states like the Dakotas and Montana as well as the Pacific northwest- the rise of drought conditions this past fall and through the winter in the southern plains is a major problem for beef cattle producers.
Peel says "that's the worst possible drought scenario- a springtime drought- you just don't get any forage production potentially, And if that happens, the consequences get very severe very quickly as when you move from April, May, June and that early growth period- that's a really critical forage time- if we lose that, then we are really behind the eight ball probably for much of the year."
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Chuck Connor Discusses USDA's Role in Climate Initiatives at House Ag Committee Hearing |
As the process to write the 2023 farm bill begins, the agriculture committees should address climate policy in a producer-focused way, said Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) and a co-chair of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA), today. Conner’s remarks came during testimony at a House Agriculture Committee hearing to review the role of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs in addressing climate change.
“As the Committee begins work on the next farm bill, we recommend that the process align with FACA’s guiding principles. We believe that policies should be voluntary, and market- and incentive-based; that they should advance science-based outcomes; and that they should promote resiliency and help rural economies better adapt to climate change,” Conner testified.
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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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OSU's Seth Byrd On How Cotton Producers are Trying to do More With Less |
Even though Russia only exports about 125,000 cotton bales annually, the effects of the Russia/Ukraine war will impact US and Oklahoma cotton farmers when it comes to input costs- including the price of Fertilizer. Farm director KC Sheperd spoke with Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Cotton Agronomist Dr. Seth Byrd. The topic of Fertilizer has been on the minds of producers for months. Byrd says while the price of Fertilizer is high, at this point, the high prices of cotton continue to offset the cost of Fertilizer so far, "Our price of cotton is still strong enough that there's a lot of interest in it. The fertilizer price by itself is not going to chase anybody away."
However, Byrd says producers still have to make money. With the market price high, and the input prices also high, producers are looking at ways to do more with less, "You know for us, it's about rates and placement of fertility and how can we be more efficient with our fertility when the prices are what they are." Byrd went on to say that sometimes you can learn from challenges like this in the long run by learning things from these black swan-type events.
Byrd said as he attends meetings with cotton producers across the state, the question that keeps coming up is How can they continue to do their work when input prices are high and EPA regulations are strict. Byrd said this is not going to be a "normal" year for herbicides, but it forced producers to look back at some of the previous traits that we didn't see before, 'Every time you get a trait, it tends to oversimplify things." But, Byrd says eventually, it all comes full circle, and traits don't last forever, "In this instance, it hasn't been a trait as much as its been supply."
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McDonalds in its 18th Year as Title Sponsor of OYE- Franchise Owner Ed Phillips Says They Are Proud to Support 4-H and FFA |
It's been a long time relationship between the Golden Arches and 4-H and FFA youth that exhibit at the Oklahoma Youth Expo. For 18 years, McDonalds has been the Title Sponsor of the OYE- and most of those years, Ed Phillips, a franchise owner/operator in western Oklahoma, has been a visible cheerleader for the youth showing at OYE. Ed has been a moving, visible reminder of McDonald's with a distinctive McDonald's Golden Arches race jacket.
Oklahoma Farm Report's Ron Hays talked with Phillps about why McDonalds is so supportive of OYE and the youth that are showing each March. He says that McDonalds understands that farming and ranching is an essential part of the food chain- "Without the farmers and ranchers, McDonalds is not McDonalds- no restaurants exist" and Phillips says that they want to encourage these 4-H and FFA members to understand "we want these kids to know that farming is cool, farmers and ranchers are cool and what you are doing at home is cool and we appreciate you doing it."
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USDA-NIFA Invests Over $13M in Treating, Eradicating Livestock Diseases |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced an investment of over $13 million in research that explores novel therapies and prevention strategies for animal diseases that cost the agricultural industry billions worldwide.
“The health of agricultural animals is critical to ensuring the U.S. maintains a safe and adequate food supply,” said NIFA Director Dr. Carrie Castille. “The research we are funding with these grants will create new knowledge and spur discoveries that enhance production efficiency and improve animal health and welfare.”
The 24 grants announced today are part of NIFA’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s (AFRI) Diseases of Agricultural Animals program area priority. They will support projects at 17 universities focusing on disease prevention, vaccine development, and management strategies to maintain healthy agricultural animals.
This newly funded research investigates diseases affecting a full range of species, from cattle, poultry and pigs to horses, sheep and fish. The knowledge created by this research promises to aid farmers and ranchers in improving animals’ resistance to disease while also catalyzing the development of novel prevention and treatment methods.
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Sirloin Club Honors Young Oklahoma Ag Leaders at OYE- Including Jordan Cook of Cordell |
At the 2022 OYE- the Sirloin Club awarded four young Oklahoma Ag Leaders with their Agriculturalists Under 40 Awards- the 4 categories and the winners include
Ag Business- RJ Gray of OACC
Ag Educator- Nathan Smith of Oklahoma State University
Ag Professional- Jan Lee Rowlett of ODAFF
Livestock Production- Jordan Davis-Cook of Cordell
After the presentation- I talked with Cook about her award- and how she juggles ranch duties, raising a family and stepping up and being involved in leadership roles in the ag community- including her involvement as a Director for the Oklahoma Beef Council.
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Trevino Withdraws from USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Nomination |
A key position within the US Trade Representative's Office remains vacant.
Elaine Trevino, the Biden Administration nominee to serve as Chief Ag Negotiator, will take a non-political appointment in the administration. As a result, the White House withdrew her nomination to the trade post at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office.
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, says, “I’m glad to see Ms. Trevino will be serving the American people,” adding, “I urge the White House to quickly announce a new nominee.”
Farm groups welcomed her nomination last year, noting the work needed in agriculture trade. At the time, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, “Opportunities to create new trade agreements with the European Union and Great Britain as well as expanding the China Phase 1 agreement make filling this position with the most qualified person extremely important.”
Trevino most recently served as President of the Almond Alliance of California, and previously served as Deputy Secretary at the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
Our most recent Chief Ag Negotiator was Greg Doud- who served in the Trump Administration- and he was a key player in the work on the Phase One Trade Deal with China as it related to ag. In particular, he helped guide the work on getting incredible access into China for US Beef.
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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 18 cents and Select Beef was up $1.43 on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 9,409 head of cattle for their Tuesday and Wednesday trade this week- March 15 and 16.
Compared to the last sales of last week per USDA: Feeder steers sold 5.00-8.00 higher, feeder heifers traded 3.00-6.00 higher. Demand good to very good for all classes of feeder cattle. Steer and heifer calves traded 6.00-8.00 higher. Demand good. Much needed moisture came over the weekend for much of the trade area, however strong winds were a problem.
Manager Bill Barnhart adds these comments on the market's Facebook page- "Buyers came back to the market this week as grains retreated from their lofty highs. Though still very volatile, May corn closed at 7.37 today .40 off it’s high. Crude has also fallen from 130/bl just a week ago to close today at 95. Uncertainty normally causes cash cattle to trade cheaper but buyers were aggressive this week as most all classes were 3.00-6.00 higher. The March run is on the downhill side for volume now and should continue to lighten up in the coming weeks until the graze out run starts. Not much fat trade has been reported so far with cattle feeders asking for more money.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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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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