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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Derrell Peel Foresees a Decrease in Beef Production for Remainder of 2022
- Final Harvest Report from Oklahoma Wheat Commission Says Wheat Harvest 99 Percent Complete
- Dr. Rosslyn Biggs on the Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime Series and the Reports of Toxic Johnson Grass
- Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households
- Massey Ferguson® Celebrates 175-Year Anniversary
- AHA to Host Sustainable Genetics Research Webinar
- OACD, USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub to partner on July 26 Seminar
- Emile Mittelstaedt named Director of Communications for Oklahoma Youth Expo
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Derrell Peel Foresees a Decrease in Beef Production for Remainder of 2022 |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am visiting with OSU's Livestock Market Economist, Derrell Peel. Now that we are halfway through 2022, Peel says there the first half of the year was challenging for our beef cattle producers.
"We started the year with having turned the corner from a cattle price standpoint," Peel said. "Prices have been above year ago levels."
Prices went up significantly towards the end of last year, Peel said, but we have been waiting for other pieces to fall into place in terms of feedlot production which leads into beef production. Because that hasn't happened yet, Peel added our annual expectation for beef production in 2022 is seen to be a decrease from 2021's record level.
"I still think it's going to turn," Peel said. "We have trimmed our forecast. We don't think beef production will be down as much because obviously, the first half wasn't down, but we still think there will be a decrease in beef production in the second half of the year."
In the second half of the year, Peel said a production decrease will mean that cattle slaughter will decrease.
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Final Harvest Report from Oklahoma Wheat Commission Says Wheat Harvest 99 Percent Complete |
During the wheat harvest season, the Oklahoma Wheat Commission releases a hard red winter wheat harvest report. Here is the latest report as of July 6, 2022:
Oklahoma Wheat harvest is wrapped up with some minor cutting taking places still in North Central Oklahoma and Panhandle regions. Early lab test indicate the performance quality of this crop for bakery standards is above average which is remarkable considering everything this crop has been through.
Sprout damage being reported in the state from regions hit by heavy rains is accounting for approximately 5 to 10% of the crop. It is important to note much of the crop that has sprout damage is also reporting minimal numbers in that 5 to 7% range. When looking at the averages for blending purposes it seems sprout is not going to be as big an issue as previously thought. Proteins across the state are favorable with averages coming in between 12 to 13% in most places. Yields are ranging all over the board from the low teens to mid-20's in Southwest, Oklahoma.
In South Central Oklahoma, yields being reported from 10 bushels per acre to the mid 30's. Yields in central and Northern Oklahoma are being reported as higher ranging from 15 bushels per acre to as high as 65 bushels per acre. In the Northern tier of the state where yields are better, regions are still looking at averages in the high 20's to mid-30's.
Test weight averages in Northern Oklahoma and in the Panhandle will be higher falling in the 59 pound to 61 pound per bushel range depending on location. The Oklahoma Wheat Commission is now calling Oklahoma wheat harvest 99% complete.
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Dr. Rosslyn Biggs on the Ranchers Thursday Lunchtime Series and the Reports of Toxic Johnson Grass |
The Ranchers Thursday lunchtime Webinar Series is back at Oklahoma State University Extension. Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Intern Cheyenne Leach spoke with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs about the series.
Biggs said the series is a fantastic opportunity to get information on a wide variety of topics
"We are offering a series about every quarter," Biggs said. "We have one right now on cutting costs in cow-calf operations."
Biggs said the easiest way to get involved or sign up is by going to beef.okstate.edu.
"You can learn about all the available resources," Biggs said. "The nice thing about having those 40 sessions (previously) is that they were recorded, so the presentations and the slides that went with them are available on the website."
Upcoming topics include:
July 7: Managing fescue and bermudagrass pastures to extend fall and winter grazing with Brian Pugh, OSU Extension
July 14: Fall seeding legumes to reduce fertilizer inputs with Mike Trammel, OSU Extension
July 21: Should I deworm cows? How do I know? What products? with John Gilliam, OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
July 28: Protein sources; what are the options to reduce cost? with Paul Beck, OSU Extension
August 4: Minimizing winter supplement cost with David Lalman, OSU Extension
"You can join from your phone, your computer, or if you are on the road, you can even call in and listen," Biggs said. "So, they are really in person, so-to-speak, at least virtually, and if you are not available, you can come back and listen to the recordings when it's convenient."
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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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Federal broadband discount still available for Oklahoma households |
Thousands of Oklahomans are missing an opportunity to lower their monthly internet bills. The federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program is available to help households pay for internet service, but few have signed up since the program's debut in December 2021.
The $14.2 billion Affordable Connectivity Program is a continuation of the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Broadband Benefit, which launched in April 2020 to help millions afford internet access during the pandemic.
"We were a top five participant in the precursor program, but now Oklahoma ranks about 20th in Affordable Connectivity Program registrations," said Brian Whitacre, Oklahoma State University Extension rural development specialist. "Other states have put more effort and money into the digital equity movement, and we're behind."
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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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Massey Ferguson® Celebrates 175-Year Anniversary |
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, proudly celebrates the 175th anniversary of its Massey Ferguson® brand. As the first company to sell agricultural products on a global scale, Massey Ferguson has provided straightforward, dependable solutions for generations of farmers. The brand celebrates this milestone anniversary with a renewed dedication to farmer-focused innovation, embodied by the Massey Ferguson 8S Series tractor and the rest of the MF S Series lineup.
"For 175 years, the farmer has been at the heart of everything we do," said Darren Parker, vice president of Massey Ferguson North America. "We are, and always have been, agricultural problem solvers dedicated to providing the right equipment, at the right price, for individual farming operations. Our equipment is born to farm - delivering new cutting-edge ag advancements every decade and offering the sustainability and performance farmers need not just for today, but for the next hundred years."
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AHA to Host Sustainable Genetics Research Webinar |
"The Hereford breed has aggressively pursued research over the last 20 years demonstrating the inherent efficiency advantages of Hereford genetics, as well as how those advantages are magnified through heterosis in planned crossbreeding systems," says Jack Ward, executive vice president of the American Hereford Association (AHA). "Our cooperative research agreement with Colorado State University (CSU) is the next logical step for AHA members. This project aims to characterize the relationship between genetics associated with efficiency and those associated with their carbon footprint."
AHA is hosting a free webinar July 12 at 7 p.m. (CDT) to provide all interested with more detail about the project. The webinar will also provide an overview of the need for the beef cattle industry to increase engagement in the societal conversation about the role cattle play in greenhouse gas emissions.
"Specifically, this project will enhance understanding of the genetic differences in seedstock relative to enteric methane production and nitrogen excretion," Ward explains.
Webinar participants will hear from the CSU research team, as well as AHA staff involved in the project.
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OACD, USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub to partner on July 26 Seminar |
As part of their ongoing commitment to help production agriculture in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains region of the United States, the USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub (Climate Hub) in partnership with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts will be hosting the "Economics of Adaption" seminar 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. This event will provide information to agriculture producers about how strategies designed to help farmers and ranchers deal with extreme weather events like droughts, floods and wildfires can also help save money and increase profits.
"We are very excited to partner with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts to make this event happen," said Julian Reyes, acting director of the Southern Plains Climate Hub. "This is a great opportunity to show producers how preparing for extreme weather, protecting the environment, and increasing profitability can all go hand in hand."
Speakers at the event will include Beth Mason with the National Association of Conservation Districts on the economics of cover crops and no-till; Oklahoma State University Range Extension Specialist Dr. Laura Goodman on the benefits of patch burning and multi-species grazing; Debbie Lyons-Blythe, Chair of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef; Dr. Jaymelyn Farney, Kansas State University Associate
Professor and extension specialist on cover crop grazing; Shanon Phillips and Blane Stacy with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission on the economics of soil health; and Scotty Herriman, Oklahoma farmer and rancher with a producer prospective.
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Emile Mittelstaedt named Director of Communications for Oklahoma Youth Expo |
#TheGreatestShow's communications team is growing and we are excited to announce that Emile Mittelstaedt has joined the team as the Director of Communications to work alongside JD Rosman and the rest of the team!
Emile is a recent graduate of Oklahoma State University, with a bachelors degree in Agricultural Communications. She is also a current member of the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Encounter (OALE) class, and has served as an intern at the Oklahoma Youth Expo for multiple years. We were blessed to have Emile as our intern last year at the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, and she did a fantastic Job helping us gather stories, write, do interviews, and helped with our coverage of the Oklahoma Youth Expo and Cattlemen's Congress.
Emile will play a pivotal role in the production of not only the Oklahoma Youth Expo, but also Cattlemen's Congress and the California Youth Ag Expo !
KC and I are always so excited to see young FFA kids go onto bigger and better things, and we know Emile will continue to be a huge asset at the Oklahoma Youth Expo! Congratulations Emile!
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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 $3.39 and Select Beef was up $3.06 on Wednesday 07/06/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 3,063 head on Wednesday as they held a one day sale this week after the Fourth of July Holiday.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers were lightly tested, bulk of the trades sold 4.00-6.00 higher. Demand good to very good. Steer and heifer calves were too lightly tested for a trend.
OKC West El Reno Manager Bill Barnhart offers this additional commentary via Facebook of this week's sale: "3,000 sold this week at OKC West. A light run on a holiday shortened week saw prices steady to 5.00 higher. Demand is still excellent for top quality cattle in light flesh. A big spread has developed between those and the plainer fleshier offerings. There is also a big spread in finished cattle between northern plains and the south. 8.00-10.00 is not uncommon in today’s market. Cattle traded at 138 in the south last week. Corn is now trading below 6.00 giving feeders some optimism. Have a great week."
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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KC Sheperd visits with Dakota Moss of Livestock Risk Services. When the pandemic hit in 2020 the cattle markets along with the rest of the world suffered. Many farmers and ranchers altered their marketing plans on crops and livestock to try and prevent a loss in the down Covid markets. This led to cattle being held months longer than planned hoping for a better market. Unfortunately for many farmers and ranchers they had no choice but to sell much heavier cattle into a down market. Resulting in a lower $/cwt price and profits lost. Sheperd and Moss discuss some alternative options for producers with the Livestock Risk Protection program.
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