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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma City Farm Show Set and Ready for 3 Day Run
- Red Flag Warning Continues Today West of I-35
- Jimmy Emmons Says Be Proactive During Dry Times by Prioritizing Grazing Management
- Frank Lucas Joins Letter to President Urging Action on Fertilizer Prices
- Introducing Baylee Brown of the Mulhall-Orlando FFA, Your 2022 Northwest Area Star In Agriscience
- February Numbers Are Out- Global Demand for U.S. Beef Continues to Soar
- USDA Takes Action to Strengthen Pollinator Research Support
- Wheat Growers Testify Before US House on International Trade and Food Assistance Programs
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Oklahoma City Farm Show Set and Ready for 3 Day Run |
The Oklahoma City Farm Show is back this week for the 18th year and is considered the premier spring agricultural and ranching event for the southern plains area, with hundreds of exhibitors featuring over 1,000 product lines for three big days- today through Saturday.
Exhibits include all of the latest in agriculture with a full line of displays, including tractor, sprayer, tillage, harvest equipment, cattle management products, and more. In addition to indoor and outdoor exhibits, cattle chute demonstrations, cattle grading competitions, and prize drawings make the Oklahoma City Farm Show an event you want to be a part of.
The doors open at 9 AM this morning- and among the highlights of today and each day are the Cattle Chute demonstrations that happen at 10 AM and then again at 1:15 PM each in the Centennial Building- adjacent to the Bennett Event Center where the exhibits are located.
As we told you earlier in the week- one don't miss stop in the mornings (before 1 pm) is the Great Plains Kubota Exhibit where you can register for the $1000 Showbucks giveaway. The drawing each day will be at 1 PM. Click here to read and hear more about that as well as a special feature that Great Plains Kubota is having this year called 'Ask a Tech.'
Click here for the interactive map to see the lineup of who is at the show waiting to tell you more about their lineup of goods and services.
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The Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation Program knows this is a hard time for farmers and ranchers. We want you to know we are still open, and we are still here for you. The Ag Mediation program is a free service that provides mediation to agriculture producers who may need help with ag-related disputes.
At Oklahoma Ag Mediation, we have been helping people in agriculture resolve conflicts since 1987. We know firsthand about working together to resolve conflicts, so you don’t have to go through the court systems. Let our professional mediators help you. Mediation is allowed for lease issues, farmer/neighbor disputes, family farm transitions, and more. These services are available at no cost for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers in all 77 counties. For more information, you can go to ok.gov/mediation, or give us a call at 800 248 5465.
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Red Flag Warning Continues Today West of I-35 |
Extreme Fire Danger continues today in western Oklahoma- according to the National Weather Service in Norman- "The forecast through Friday morning is all about the wind."
The Red Flag Warning is basically west of I-35 (plus Kay and Noble Counties) and includes the following factors:
TIMING... Late morning Thursday through early evening for the Red Flag Warning. Afternoon Friday through early evening for the Fire Weather Watch.
* WINDS...Northwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Thursday. Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph Friday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent both days.
* MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES...61 to 67 degrees Thursday. 65 to 71 degrees Friday.
Oklahoma Forestry Services reports a burn ban is now in effect in 19 western Oklahoma counties.
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Jimmy Emmons Tells Ranchers to Be Proactive in Dry Times- Prioritize Grazing Management |
Jimmy Emmons, Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, talks with Ron Hays about the importance of building a healthy soil profile on our ranchlands, rangelands and croplands.
“It’s all about grazing management and rotational grazing,” Emmons said.
Emmons suggests heavy stocking on a few acres with rotation every three days. While many of us are over that limit of three days, Emmons added, the grass would benefit from that rotation because it “leaves out” again after a few days.
“The more of that you can do, the better your soil is, because your grass improves,” Emmons said. “You’ll have more cover and shade to protect the soil from the sun’s heat.”
Going from spring to early summer, Emmons said it will be important to protect your pastures and get into a rotational grazing plan. During these dry times, we need to try to the best of our ability not to overgraze, he added.
While it is tempting to feed more grass to lower fuel load in these time periods, doing so will have detrimental effects going into summer, Emmons said. We are going to need that grass on the ground to protect the soil and absorb sunlight, he said.
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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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Frank Lucas Joins Letter to President Urging Action on Fertilizer Prices |
Yesterday, Congressman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma joined Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Greg Murphy (NC-03) and Jodey Arrington (TX-19) in sending a letter to President Biden urging action on rising fertilizer prices.
“Rising fertilizer prices are placing a tremendous burden on farming communities across the country and Oklahoma. Whether it be continued supply chain issues or the fallout from Russia’s premeditated invasion of Ukraine, the disruption of fertilizer and commodity markets will have far reaching consequences for farm incomes, agricultural yields, and food prices,” said Congressman Lucas. “America’s farmers know all too well the importance of having a stable, consistent supply of inputs- the same must be said of critical agricultural imports and minerals. I urge President Biden and his Administration to take the necessary actions to ensure the United States has a stable supply of critical minerals and our producers have access to accessible, affordable fertilizer.”
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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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Introducing Baylee Brown of the Mulhall-Orlando FFA, Your 2022 Northwest Area Star In Agriscience |
During the month of April, the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network and Oklahoma Farm Report is spotlighting the 17 Area Stars of Oklahoma FFA that are among the highest achievers in the organization.
The stars come from the five areas in four categories- Star in Ag Placement, Star in Agriscience, Star in Agribusiness and Star in Agricultural Production.
This week, we spotlight the three area stars in Agriscience in 2022.
Today, our coverage of the 2022 Oklahoma FFA Star Award Finalists continues with Agriscience competitor Baylee Brown of the Mulhall-Orlando FFA chapter representing the Northwest Area.
Brown’s project involved three experiments related to aquaculture and fish studies.
“When I was determining which sort of agriscience project I wanted to do, I decided I wanted to choose something that could have a global impact,” Brown said. “In my research I found that aquaculture is the fastest growing segment in agriculture today.”
In her project, Brown said she used a three-tank system to test three different filtration systems in an aquatic fish environment. One tank used a mechanical filter, the next a biological filter with plants, and the third tank did not have a filter and served as a control variable.
By testing six different variables, Brown said she found the biological filter with plants yielded the best results for an aquatic fish environment.
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February Numbers Are Out- Global Demand for U.S. Beef Continues to Soar; Pork Exports Below Last Year |
U.S. beef exports posted another strong performance in February, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), led by excellent value growth in key Asian and Latin American markets. Pork exports trended lower year-over-year, as larger shipments to Mexico and Japan did not offset the continued decline in demand from China/Hong Kong. Lamb exports continued to gain momentum, reaching the highest monthly value since 2014.
"Rarely have we seen so many outside forces creating headwinds for U.S. meat exports and such uncertainty in the global marketplace," said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Yet consumer demand for high-quality beef, pork and lamb has proven resilient, and USMEF sees opportunities for further growth in both established and emerging markets."
Following record-large January shipments, beef export volume to leading market South Korea slowed in February but value climbed significantly. February exports to Korea totaled 19,033 mt, down 19% from a year ago, but value still increased 17% to $197.8 million. Through February, exports to Korea are off to a torrid start in 2022, climbing 8% in volume (48,611 mt) and already breaking the $500 million mark in value ($514.2 million, up 57%). Strong retail demand for U.S. beef continues and there is growing optimism for foodservice once Korea works through the current Omicron wave. Although restaurant restrictions have been minimized, consumers still opted to dine at home as COVID cases surged in February and March.
We go into detail on the Beef Export picture from February in our web story- Top Ag this morning on our website. All the details are at the link in the Blue Box below.
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USDA Takes Action to Strengthen Pollinator Research Support |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced its strengthened commitment to advancing research and programmatic priorities that support pollinator health by soliciting nominations for members to serve on its newly formed USDA National Pollinator Subcommittee.
The subcommittee will be part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board, which provides feedback to the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA’s science agencies and university collaborators on food and agricultural research, education, extension and economics priorities and policies.
“USDA takes very seriously our duty to protect pollinators so that they can continue to play a critical role in our food production system,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “Pollinator species help produce more than 100 crops grown in the United States. We are keenly interested in understanding the stressors that impact pollinators, including climate change, pests, pathogens and reduced forage. We strive to ensure our research and data in this area are meeting the needs of bee managers and the farmers that rely on pollinators.”
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Wheat Growers Testify Before the House on International Trade and Food Assistance Programs |
National Association of Wheat Growers President and Paterson, WA farmer, Nicole Berg, testified in front of the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee.
On Wednesday, the subcommittee held a hearing to review the 2022 Farm Bill with a focus on the Title III programs: international food aid and agricultural trade promotion.
Nicole Berg highlighted the vital role international food aid programs have in stabilizing economies and populations impacted by climate change, famine, and war. She also discussed the critical role trade promotion programs play in helping U.S. agricultural products remain competitive on world markets and opened access to new markets, which boosts the agriculture economy and helps keep farmers in business.
MAP and FMD contribute an average of $8.2 billion more in ag export revenue per year. However, MAP and FMD funding levels have remained stagnant for over 15 years. Berg highlighted a study that concluded doubling annual MAP and FMD funding; cooperators would increase their investments by 50 percent, creating yearly increases in agricultural exports by $4.5 billion. The Title III programs are essential to building trust with buyers and end-users.
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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 49 cents and Select Beef was down $1.85 on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had a total run on Tuesday and Wednesday of 7,412 head.
USDA Market News Reports Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers sold mostly 2.00-5.00 lower with exception of few cattle in grazing condition trading steady. Demand moderate. Steer and heifer calves saw few trades steady on 5 weights, remainder of the sale traded 2.00-8.00 lower. Demand light to moderate.
Manager Bill Barnhart adds his comments from Facebook: "The cattle market backed off this week at the auction. The expectation of high feed costs are becoming more and more of a reality. Also, the Spring high in the fat cattle trade is now apparently in. Several fats traded early this week at a disappointing 138. Cattle feeders will now try to determine where and when the Summer low will occur. Feeders were 2.00-5.00 lower Wednesday, stockers were off as much as 8.00 Tuesday. Have a great week."
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..
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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
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
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Our Latest RRP features Don Schieber, the 2022 winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture Award, which is the highest award given by the Governor of Oklahoma to honor distinguished Oklahoma agriculture producers. This prestigious award honors leaders in the agriculture industry who exemplify personal values, performance, and achievement.
Governor Kevin Stitt presented Schieber his award during the Oklahoma celebration of Ag Day on March 24th- after riding with the honoree in a mule drawn wagon up Lincoln Blvd to the front steps of the Oklahoma State Capitol.
Schieber is the 25th award winner and becomes the newest inductee into the Oklahoma Ag Hall of Fame. Ron and Don talk about his career in production agriculture- his work on behalf of wheat farmers with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission and US Wheat Associates that included traveling to 26 countries taking the Oklahoma wheat production story to buyers of wheat around the world. Don is a major supporter of the wheat breeding work of Dr. Brett Carver- having provided ground on his farm in Kay County for an OSU wheat Variety Field Plot for 17 years.
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