Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- 2022 Denim Ball Coming Up this Weekend in Oklahoma City
- Dr. Rosslyn Biggs: Keep an Eye Out for Dust Pneumonia in Cattle During Dry Conditions
- Introducing Bridget Himes of the Kingfisher FFA Chapter, Your 2022 Northwest Area Star in Agribusiness
- Heat Detection and Timing of Artificial Insemination with OSU's Mark Johnson
- Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals
- Tips for Managing Cattle Operations During Drought
- Farm Bureau--The State Of – The Advocate Journey, Level 1 – Get Informed
- Webinar on Ways to Deal with Drought Coming Thursday
- Midwest Farmland Prices up 20% in 2022
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2022 Denim Ball Coming Up this Weekend in Oklahoma City |
The 2022 Oklahoma Cotton Council Denim Ball is coming up this weekend on Friday and Saturday, April 22 & 23rd, at the Skirvin in Oklahoma City.
The event kicks off Friday from 4:00-5:00 pm with the Welcome Reception with an hour for free drinks and Mingling.
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Oklahoma Cotton's Harvey Schroeder, who said this weekend will be full of fun, food, and friends, "If you wear cotton, you are invited."
Schroeder said the whole idea behind the denim ball is to celebrate cotton, "What it's geared for is a committee on the advancement of cotton."
The proceeds from the denim ball go to the CAC, which is the political action committee for the National Cotton Council.
Lots of fun events are planned for participants throughout the whole weekend.
The Whole weekend wraps up with a great evening of good food, dancing, and a live and silent auction, which includes auction items including two tickets to see Cody Johnson, a Henry Lever Action 22, Solo Stove, Blackstone Grill, & More!
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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.
The Tulsa Farm Show is Oklahoma’s premier agricultural and ranching event- and returns to the SageNet Center (Expo Square) December, 8-9-10, 2022.
Now is the ideal time to contact the Midwest Farm Show Office at 507-437-7969 and book space at the 2022 Tulsa Farm Show. To learn more about the Tulsa Farm Show, click here.
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Dr. Rosslyn Biggs: Keep an Eye Out for Dust Pneumonia in Cattle During Dry Conditions |
With dry weather taking a toll on most of Oklahoma, controlling dust to protect the health of cattle is becoming a more prevalent issue for ranchers, says Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Director of Continuing Education for the College of Veterinary Medicine for Oklahoma State University. Dr. Biggs, who also works in extension for OSU as a veterinary specialist said concerns about dust pneumonia are becoming more common.
“Dust pneumonia, of course, is a sporadic respiratory condition that we typically see more in a feedlot setting,” Biggs said. “But we can see it in this time of year, especially if people are starting to gather up or wean calves from the fall.”
The veterinary name for dust pneumonia, Biggs said, is Acute Interstitial Pneumonia. One of the complications, Biggs added, is it is hard to tell an animal has dust pneumonia until it has advanced pretty far.
“There are no flashing signs that say it is acute interstitial pneumonia,” Biggs said. “It is one of those things we have got to be watching from that animal husband review.”
Dust pneumonia, Biggs said, is something that is better off prevented before a problem arises. Early intervention is key, she added, because many cases do not end well.
When calves and cattle are penned up, or being gathered in the dust, Biggs said it is important to be proactive and try to control that dust beforehand, particularly if the cattle will be fed in the same pens.
“The component to it is not that the dust necessarily directly causes pneumonia, but it is all these precipitating factors,” Biggs said. “They have a component of heat stress- we now have an environment that is full of contaminants, so to speak, with dust, and let’s be honest, with dust in a pen it also aerosolizes bit of manure with that too.”
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Introducing Bridget Himes of the Kingfisher FFA Chapter, Your 2022 Northwest Area Star in Agribusiness |
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.
This week, we spotlight the five area stars in Agribusiness in 2022.
This week, our coverage of the 2022 Oklahoma FFA Star Award Finalists continues with Agribusiness competitor, Bridget Himes, of the Kingfisher FFA chapter representing the Northwest Area.
Himes project involved making homemade soap out of goat milk.
“Freshman year, I got some goats and from there we used the goat milk to process soap, then started selling to friends and family, and that grew into a bigger business,” Himes said.
Himes said soap made from goat milk is beneficial to use because it has a higher fat content than the water normally used in lotion or soap.
Himes’ goatmilk soap can be found at a few different locations including Barnhouse in Okarche, Okla., Designs by Dennis and Heritage Pharmacy in Kingfisher, Okla., and KalaKotee & Co. in El Reno, Okla.
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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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Heat Detection and Timing of Artificial Insemination with OSU's Mark Johnson |
Weekly, Mark Johnson, extension beef cattle breeding specialist at Oklahoma State University, offers his expertise in cattle breeding. This is a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow-Calf Corner" published electronically by Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about using artificial insemination to breed cows and the signs of heat.
You have decided to use artificial insemination (AI) to breed your cows this spring. You have planned your heat synchronization protocol, selected the AI sire and ordered the semen. Now what? First, we address the signs of standing heat in cows and heifers. These include:
1. Standing to be mounted by herd mates. This is the “silver bullet” sign of standing heat.
2. Mounting other cows
3. Clear mucus discharge from vulva
4. Swelling and reddening of the vulva
5. Bawling, trailing other cows and restlessness
6. Rubbed hair on tail head and dirty flanks (from being mounted by other cows)
7. Sniffing genitalia
8. Chin resting on other cows
9. Head raised and lip curled
10. Decreased feed intake
11. Bloody discharge from vulva (usually occurs after standing heat has ended)
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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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Biden NEPA Framework Compromises Environmental, Economic Goals |
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and the Public Lands Council (PLC) expressed concern on Tuesday that the Biden administration’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule undermines progress made over the last several years at a time when efficient regulatory processes are critical to environmental and economic sustainability.
“When it comes to federal regulations, ranchers are often caught in the middle of political whiplash, and this CEQ process is no exception,” said NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources and PLC Executive Director Kaitlynn Glover. “Livestock producers and land managers need regulatory certainty and consistency. By returning to a pre-2020 standard, this rule returns environmental analysis to a failed model that industry and government have long agreed is woefully inadequate and inefficient. This failed model will stall important environmental projects, delay critical infrastructure improvements, and impede progress made as part of ongoing NEPA processes.”
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Tips for Managing Cattle Operations During Drought |
Farmers and ranchers are no strangers to drought. Still, each dry spell brings its challenges. The Noble Research Institute agricultural consultants recommend agricultural producers and other natural resource managers keep strong records, evaluate their operations, plan for the future, and act accordingly at all times but especially during drought. Hugh Aljoe, director of producer relations and pasture range consultant shares top tips and considerations to help producers deal with drought.
LIVESTOCK:
Inventory water sources and determine if quantity is sufficient.
Cull cows using the three O's: Old, Open, Ornery
Determine hay needs and buy early before prices increase.
Test hay to know the value.
RANGE AND PASTURE/SOILS AND CROPS:
If you're behind on rainfall from November to April, you are already in a drought.
Match expected forage production with animal demand. If stocked at 100 percent, you're already overstocked.
If rainfall for year is 20-30% behind annual average by mid May, a corresponding reduction in stocking rate warrants consideration.
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Farm Bureau--The State Of – The Advocate Journey, Level 1 – Get Informed |
Through a series of articles we call The State, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Advocacy and Political Affairs team is providing analysis related to "the state of" various aspects related to advocacy and political trends impacting farmers and ranchers and rural Americans.
Every advocate takes a journey when they decide “to do something,” from making the decision to take an initial action to becoming a key advocate for an organization or issue.
Over the past few years, legislative advocacy has evolved by adapting current marketing strategies employed by the business community, using a customer-centric approach called the customer journey. The approach builds trust with customers by rewarding them for their continued engagement, moving them from satisfied to loyal customers.
Below is an example of using deliberate interactions between Farm Bureau and our advocates to bring them along the advocate journey - motivating them from level one to another.
Level 1 – Get Informed
Once advocates provide contact information to receive emails and communication on advocacy-related issues and calls to action, they enter the advocate journey at level one. For the AFBF, this level also includes advocates educating themselves about policy issues that impact agriculture or following lawmakers on social media.
The following purposeful, deliberate and coordinated interactions can be used to motivate advocates to take the journey from level one to higher levels.
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NCBA Offering Webinar on Ways to Deal with Drought |
Cattlemen's Webinar: Defeating Drought: Rain or Shine
Thursday, April 21, 2022
7:00 p.m. Central
This webinar will showcase tools available to manage your risk associated with drought. You'll hear from Jeff Goodwin, Program Director of Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, Bob McCan, General Manager of McFaddin Enterprises, and Coby Buck, Director of Strategic Accounts with AgriWebb. They will provide real-world examples and tips you can implement on your operation.
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Midwest Farmland Prices up 20% in 2022 |
The stronger land prices of late 2021 continued in the first months of 2022. Farmers National Company reports sale prices took another jump higher because of the war in Ukraine and ongoing inflation fears. Farmers saw higher commodity prices, and investors wanted a low-risk inflation hedging investment, which propelled the competition for good cropland.
Farmland values are roughly 20 percent higher than a year ago. Recent Farmers National Company auction sales demonstrate the strength in the land market so far in 2022.
In February, Farmers National Company sold six tracts of Western Indiana land comprising 550 acres for $16,600 per acre. In early March, four tracts of Eastern Illinois land totaling 320 acres sold between $19,100 to $19,700 per acre.
At the end of March, a company auction saw three tracts of Central Illinois land sell for $20,500 to $21,500 per acre. In the fall of 2021, prime Illinois farmland was selling in the range of $16,000 plus per acre.
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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 continue to go higher- Choice Beef was down $1.15 and Select Beef was down 25 cents on Tuesday 4/19/2022.
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 5,357 head on Monday, April 18, 2022.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 2.00 - 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves unevenly steady on a light test. Demand moderate to good. Quality mostly average. Dry weather conditions continue in the western part of the state. A chance of much need moisture in the forecast for the later part of the week with temperatures reaching the mid 90's
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had 1,200 head for their calf run on Tuesday, April 19th.
Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand good. Rain is in the forecast for the end of the week with temperatures expected to be in the low 70's
The Wednesday Feeder Cattle sale will start at 9 AM this morning.
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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The Road to Rural Prosperity dives into these stories, bringing you stories covering rural life, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism, and politics affecting rural America.
The Road to Rural Prosperity is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
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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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