Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma's Wheat Crop was 60% Headed, 21 Percentage Points Behind the Five-Year Average of 81% in Latest Crop Progress Report
- As Grilling Season Approaches, OSU's Derrell Peel Talks on Beef Demand
- USMEF's Erin Borror Believes Increased Herd Liquidation May Lead to Tighter Supplies in the Future
- Corey Rosenbusch with The Fertilizer Institute Feels Confident about Fertilizer Supplies
- Temps To Hit Triple Digits with Strong South Winds in Western Counties Later Today- Fire Danger in the Mix
- Legislative Update: Medical Marijuana, Third Party Assessors, Drought Relief, Veterinarian Incentives
- Oklahoma Farm to School Garden of the Year Contest 2022
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Oklahoma's Wheat Crop was 60% Headed, 21 Percentage Points Behind the Five-Year Average of 81% in Latest Crop Progress Report |
Rainfall totals in Oklahoma averaged 2.68 inches. According to the May 3rd US Drought Monitor Report, drought conditions were rated 77 percent abnormally dry to exceptional drought, similar to the previous week.
Additionally, 65 percent of the state was in the moderate drought to exceptional drought category, also similar to the previous week. Statewide, temperatures averaged in the lower 60’s. Topsoil and Subsoil moisture conditions were rated mostly adequate to short. There were 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork.
Small Grains: Winter wheat jointing reached 95 percent. Winter wheat headed reached 60 percent, down 18 points from the previous year and down 21 points from normal. Canola blooming reached 70 percent, down 3 points from the previous year. Canola coloring reached 19 percent, down 3 points from the previous year and down 8 points from normal. Rye jointing reached 95 percent. Rye headed reached 38 percent, down 30 points from the previous year and down 34 points from normal.
Wheat conditions for Oklahoma include 20% good to excellent, 33% fair and 47% poor to very poor.
In Oklahoma, Sorghum is 5% planted compared to the 5-year-average of 17%.
Cotton is 5% planted compared to the 5-year-average of 15%.
Oats jointing reached 60 percent, up 5 points from the previous year but down 3 points from normal. Oats headed reached 16 percent, down 6 points from the previous year and down 5 points from normal.
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As Grilling Season Approaches, OSU's Dr. Peel Talks on Beef Demand |
Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow Calf Corner" published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about beef demand.
With Mother’s Day behind us, attention now shifts to Memorial Day and the kickoff of summer grilling season. The last year has been characterized by exceptionally strong beef demand that began about a year ago. It appears this demand was driven by post-pandemic pent-up demand combined with surging beef exports. Boxed beef prices have come down from this period of extremely strong demand and adjusted down from a counter-seasonal January peak to current levels, 11.2 percent lower compared to the last week of January.
Comparisons to last year will look weaker for boxed beef and many wholesale cut values but that is not really a valid comparison to judge beef demand in 2022.
There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about beef demand going forward. Beef prices are near record levels and consumers will face tightening discretionary income as cash reserves and savings are depleted along with reduced purchasing power due to inflation.
In general, while there are some red flags, there is no broad-based indications of weaker beef demand and consumers trading down from high-value beef products. A sunny, warm Memorial Day weekend may provide a better indication of beef demand for the summer.
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USMEF's Erin Borror Suspects Increased Herd Liquidation May Lead to Tighter Supplies in the Future |
Back again with Erin Borror, Economist with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, talking about beef export markets.
“On variety meats, a big part of the constraint there has just been labor availability in our plants,” Borror said. “We know for both beef and pork that the variety meats demand in the international markets is there.”
Borror said a common complaint from staff around the world is that they cannot access as much product as they would prefer to. That situation continues, she added.
“The labor situation in plants has improved, but to be able to capture, package, and produce these variety meats for export does take additional labor,” Borror said. “I have heard from the exporters they are still leaving money on the table because they just don’t have the manpower to pack everything for export.”
Heavy female liquidation, Borror said, is adding to our beef supplies overall. Going forward, Borror added, production will probably not decline much this year, but that will lead to tighter supplies for the next couple of years.
“Honestly our biggest constraint is kind of supply-side,” Borror said. “What we do as far as losing a significant share of our beef cow factory right now and heifers to market as well.”
We talked at length with Erin after the latest Beef Export numbers were released- click here for the complete interview that is a part of our Ag Perspectives Podcast series.
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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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AFBF Welcomes Comment Deadline Extension for Concerning SEC Rule |
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) comment period extension for the proposed rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors.”
The proposal would require public companies to report on Scope 3 emissions, which are the result of activities from assets not owned or controlled by a publicly-traded company but contribute to its value chain. While farmers and ranchers would not be required to report directly to the SEC, they provide almost every raw product that goes into the food supply chain.
“AFBF appreciates the SEC extending the comment period for its proposed climate-reporting rule. We asked for the extension because America’s farmers and ranchers need time to fully understand the consequences of this 510-page proposal," said Duvall.
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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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Corey Rosenbusch with The Fertilizer Institute Feels Confident about Fertilizer Supplies |
During the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Washington Watch, Farm Director, KC Sheperd was able to visit with Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. With spring planting underway, Sheperd and Rosenbusch talk about fertilizer application and availability.
“We are the most popular topic in town,” Rosenbusch said, “or least popular, depending on how you look at it.”
Everyone is very concerned about prices, Rosenbusch said. Coming into this spring planting season, there was a lot of discussion on the availability and whether the supply would be there, he added.
“I was out with a group of farmers in Illinois a few months ago and they were talking a little bit about their experience going into the fall, wanting to do some tax planning and prepay for some fertilizer, and they couldn’t get a price from their retailer,” Rosenbusch said.
Rosenbusch said not knowing the prices yet is triggering a lot of farmers to think, there is no supply available.
“That’s not the case,” Rosenbusch said. “I think we are all feeling confident about supply going into spring planting.”
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Temps To Hit Triple Digits with Strong South Winds in Western Counties Later Today- Fire Danger in the Mix |
We had Red Flag warnings in multiple counties in western Oklahoma on Monday- and that continues in the Panhandle today-
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN AND CENTRAL OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE AND MOST OF THE WESTERN AND CENTRAL
TEXAS PANHANDLE.
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening.
This warning is for Cimarron and Texas Counties.
Across the western fourth of the state- temps will be hitting 100 and coupled with strong westerly winds- fire danger will be very high.
The story linked below is the update from ODAFF from yesterday- including some discussion of what is happening today.
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Legislative Update: Medical Marijuana, Third Party Assessors, Drought Relief, Veterinarian Incentives |
The pace at the state Capitol was significantly slower this week compared to the hustle and bustle of the previous week. According to the state Constitution, the legislative session must end no later than Friday, May 27; however, early chatter indicates both chambers are aiming to finish sooner in hopes of jumping on the campaign trail before the June 28 primary election.
In addition to the usual budget negotiations, this period of session consists of the two chambers hammering out final negotiations and agreements on bills that have been amended multiple times throughout the legislative process. Several bills related to medical marijuana are in such negotiations.
This session began with 20-30 marijuana bills of high interest to Oklahoma Farm Bureau members. While several bills have passed, multiple bills failed to meet previous deadlines. Currently, OKFB is working with a coalition focused on six medical marijuana bills that will hopefully make it through to Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk.
Farm Bureau members are well aware that the shortage of large-animal veterinarians is reaching concerning levels across the state. OKFB is hopeful that this year’s budget will include incentives for large-animal veterinarians practicing in rural Oklahoma. Additionally, OKFB supports increased funding to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University to ensure that OSU remains a top university for students pursing veterinary medicine.
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Oklahoma Farm to School Garden of the Year Contest 2022 |
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau Women’s leadership team are excited to offer the very first School Garden Contest for our state. Applicants may be any public and private: PK-12 school, early childhood education facility, and alternative learning environment.
Deadline to enter: 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022.
School gardens are living laboratories that create teaching opportunities for nutrition, agriculture, and experiential education across all disciplines. School gardens can be an indoor herb garden in a windowsill of a classroom, outdoor raised beds, in-ground farms, or even a greenhouse. Gardening helps children discover where food comes from and develop healthy eating habits. Further, research shows that when a student plants a seed, they are more likely to taste and try the food when it is ready to harvest, resulting in a greater acceptance of fruits and vegetables. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau Women’s leadership team are excited to offer the very first School Garden Contest for our state. Applicants may be any public and private: PK-12 school, early childhood education facility, and alternative learning environment.
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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 $3.85 and Select Beef was up $1.93 on Monday 05/09/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 6,100 head on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers over 800lbs steady to 3.00 higher, under 800lbs. 1.00 - 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers unevenly steady. Steer and heifer calves 4.00 - 8.00 higher. Quality average to attractive. Demand very good and improved for calves following last week's rain.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 4,053 head on Monday, May 9th.
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 700lbs traded 4.00 to 6.00 higher and steers over 700lbs traded mostly steady. Feeder heifers traded from steady to 6.00 higher. Demand was moderate on a moderate to light supply.
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 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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