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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Jimmy Emmons on Improving Soil Health During Drought
- NCBA's Allison Rivera Shares Cattle Industry Priority List for 2023 Farm Bill
- USDA-ARS and OWRC Scientists Improving Water Control Structures
- Join FAPC for the Playing in the Dough Workshop
- Superior Livestock Sets Up Shop in Nevada for Video Royale XXX This Week
- Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following Introduction of Livestock Legislation
- NCBA Statement on Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act
- Kade Henrichs, Okarche, Named All - Around Junior Cattleman of the Year
- AEM Applauds Passage of Historic Investment in Domestic Semiconductor Production
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Jimmy Emmons on Improving Soil Health During Drought
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Many states are lacking moisture for their pastures and ranges, and as time with limited rainfall goes on, forage quality has declined. I had the chance to catch up with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, Jimmy Emmons, talking about the best practices to optimize soil health for forage growth during drought.
“From here to the west and north is tremendous drought,” Emmons said. “A lot of D4 and D3 everywhere. Cow herds are being culled at an enormous rate right now, so the market is feeling the pressure of that influx of culled cows.”
After visiting with state climatologist, Gary McManus, Emmons said there is a consensus that the drought is probably worse than what the drought monitor is showing. With so many risk management products relying on the information presented in the drought monitor, Emmons said it is critical that the monitor shows accurate information.
“A lot of the data is based on the drought monitor and the number that you are in and how long you have been in that category as far as assistance and feed programs and different things,” Emmons said. “What we don’t want to do is try to raise that just for that specific benefit unless the data is there, so we feel like maybe the data is not being collected and shared the way it should be, and we are trying to help them collect better data on the ground.”
These conditions present serious forage problems, Emmons said, so making sure to build up your soil to be in a position to handle these problems is critical.
“What we are seeing is extremely tough conditions on any summer cover crops or cash grain crops and grain sorghums,” Emmons said. “They are really taking it on the nose here, but we still have a living root in the ground and our water infiltration is still above where we would be if we were in a heavy tillage scenario or conventional system.”
With the promise of rain coming for several days here, Emmons said a healthy soil profile can take that water in and refill the profile.
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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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NCBA's Allison Rivera Shares Cattle Industry Priority List for 2023 Farm Bill
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As we get closer to 2023, there are a lot of conversations going on within agricultural groups regarding what they want to see as a part of the 2023 farm bill. In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am featuring comments from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Executive Director of Governmental Affairs, Allison Rivera, talking about the NCBA’s top priorities for the 2023 farm bill.
While major grain and oil seed groups are very preoccupied with Title 1 of the farm bill, which is the federal farm safety net, Rivera says NCBA is most concerned about items relating back to the successes they achieved in the 2018 farm bill.
“For us, number one is going to be protecting those animal health provisions that we got into the last farm bill when we talk about our vaccine bank which currently houses foot and mouth disease,” Rivera said. “We know that foreign animal disease prevention is a huge topic as we see countries like Indonesia who now have an FMD outbreak, and Australia is their neighbor, and they are very concerned, so the need for this bank continues to be super important for the protection of our industry.”
Rivera said NCBA will continue to look at bolstering that bank as well as the state animal preparedness programs that have been effective.
“We sit on that board that makes those decisions about where those dollars are going to be best spent to prevent the spread of foreign animal disease and then our diagnostic labs which do all of our testing’s and are important for that three-legged stool we fought for in the last farm bill,” Rivera said.
That three-legged stool includes the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan.
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USDA-ARS and OWRC Scientists Improving Water Control Structures
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One year into a five-year project to improve dam infrastructure, scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Oklahoma Water Resources Center (OWRC) are adding some high-quality technology to their tool bag.
Dams age and wear down over time just as buildings and roads do, and nearly 12,000 of the 22,000 dams in the U.S. are reaching the end of their planned life spans.
“These dams are still considered quite safe, but due to the number of these structures and their planned service life coming to an end, we need to be vigilant in monitoring them. It is important to develop cost-effective rehabilitation options, so we can continue to benefit communities with these structures for years to come,” said Sherry Hunt, supervisory civil engineer for the Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit (HERU) with the USDA-ARS.
Why should we care about 50-year-old Oklahoma dams? Because these structures provide $90 million in annual benefits.
“These dams are located on the upper tributaries of small watersheds and provide flood protection, rural and municipal water supplies, irrigation water, healthy ecosystems and recreation and tourism,” Hunt said.
At HERU, researchers design miniature versions of these flood control dams made of natural Earth materials and run water over them or through them to see how the structures hold up under pressure from high levels of water. HERU scientists have developed many of the design guidelines for dams, and along with the help of OWRC scientists, they have spent the last year updating the tools used in evaluating and upgrading flood control structures.
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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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Join FAPC for the Playing in the Dough Workshop
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Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center is set to host the Playing in the Dough Workshop from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 18 at FAPC.
Andrea Graves, business planning and marketing specialist, said attendees will learn about baking seasonal pies before the upcoming holiday baking season.
“Fall is incomplete if you don’t eat a piece of pie,” Graves said. “This past spring, the workshop focused on the basics of bread making. Now, it just makes sense to learn about pies during this time of year.”
Part of the event will take place in the Milling and Baking Laboratory at FAPC.
“We limit the class size to ensure participants are an active part of the hands-on and intimate workshop,” Graves said. “The class is for all baking levels – those who just love to dabble to professional bakers. It is a lot of fun.”
During this hands-on workshop, Renee Nelson, FAPC milling and baking specialist, will give detailed baking tips and explanations for the beginner baker to learn how to make a light pie crust.
“Hopefully, in the workshop, we will observe the differences in pie crusts that are made with different flours and fat sources,” Nelson said. “Maybe the answer will be solved as to what makes the best crust.”
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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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Sponsor Spotlight
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Superior Livestock Sets Up Shop in Nevada for Video Royale XXX This Week
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Superior Livestock continues their summer tour of on location sales with their 30th annual Video Royale in Winnemucca, Nevada today through Friday.
Over 201,000 head of cattle will be sold this week- with the auctions starting at 10:00 AM central time daily(The Winnemucca sale this week is running on Pacific time.) Superior Sunrise will be seen at 9:30 AM central time on DISH Network 997- SLA-TV and online at Superior Click to Bid.Com.
Cattle from our part of the country will be featured on Tuesday- Region 3-4-5 Feeder Steers and Heifers will be featured on August 2nd.
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Chairman David Scott Releases Statement Following Introduction of Livestock Legislation
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“As I have said time and again, it is a crisis in this nation that we have lost an average of 17,000 cattle ranchers per year. The drivers of this loss are complex and multi-faceted, and I applaud many of the efforts my colleagues have taken to try and improve the cattle industry.
While their legislative proposals tackle issues like consolidation and transparency, I have not seen enough emphasis on direct help for our small farmers and ranchers. The Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act that I introduced today does just that.
I have tremendous respect for our small farmers and ranchers. It is a shame that we have lost so many of them because they have been unable to capture their fair share of the food dollar. This must stop – I believe my Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act is a crucial first step in that direction and a critical piece in helping us stem the tide.
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NCBA Statement on Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act
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Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) responded to the release of House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott’s (D-GA) Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act.
“NCBA is committed to working with the House Agriculture Committee to protect our most vulnerable producers, and we appreciate the Chairman's attention on this important issue,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane. “Unfortunately, H.R. 8590, the Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act, as introduced prompts more questions than it provides answers. While collectively we would have preferred to provide input into the drafting of this legislation, we look forward to working with our partners in the livestock community to address the blind spots in this proposal.”
NCBA is the nation’s oldest and largest national trade association representing cattle producers.
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Kade Henrichs, Okarche, Named All - Around Junior Cattleman of the Year
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Last Saturday, Kade Henrichs, Okarche, Okla. was recently honored as the All- Around Junior Cattleman of the Year during the Annual Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen’s Association (OJCA) Awards Luncheon.
All-Around Junior Cattleman is the most prestigious award that the Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen’s Association awards annually. Members earn points for participating in the speech, star and sales contests; and by placing in the Top Ten Triple Crown Heifers, Steers and the top ten of the steer feedout contest.
Kade is the son of Jeff and Allison Henrichs of Okarche, Oklahoma. He is a fifth-generation cattleman on land his family has operated on for generations. Kade attends Okarche Junior High School where he has been active in Student Council, 4-H, and now FFA. He holds many leaderships roles including Oklahoma Junior Simmental Association director and treasure of the Oklahoma Junior Angus Association. In addition to being involved in these organizations, is also a member of the National Junior Angus Association, National Simmental Association, and National Red Angus Association.
This young man’s cow-calf operation in partnership with his two brothers. They raise Angus and Simmental cattle with emphasis on showing bred and owned show heifers. Kade markets his genetics thru private treaty bull sales and selling replacement females to breeders to improve their herds.
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AEM Applauds Passage of Historic Investment in Domestic Semiconductor Production
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Kip Eideberg, senior vice president of government and industry relations for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the CHIPS and Science Act, sending it to President Biden’s desk for signature.
“For years, we have watched family sustaining jobs leave our country, but with this historic, bipartisan investment in U.S.-made semiconductor production, equipment manufacturers are now poised to invest in their workers and communities, drive innovation, and strengthen America’s long-term economic competitiveness and national security. According to a new survey, Seven in ten equipment manufacturing CEOs said that the bill will allow them to create more jobs in America. Equipment manufacturers rely on a robust and reliable supply of semiconductors to make world-class equipment here in America, and we applaud Congress for passing this important bill.
“While this an important first step to enhance U.S. innovation leadership and global competitiveness, more work needs to be done. It is imperative that lawmakers continue to prioritize bipartisan solutions to our domestic supply chain challenges, bolster emerging technologies, and invest in the American worker. AEM will continue to work with leaders in Congress to ensure equipment manufacturers have the support and resources they need to continue to make the equipment that builds, powers, and feeds the world.”
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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 $1.47 and Select Beef was up $1.44 on Friday 07/29/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 7,700 head on Sunday evening on the grounds- and Kelli Payne, President of the ONSY expects to start today's auction with close to 8,500 head with a total run of close to 9,000 head anticipated. Today's sale will start at 6:30 AM ahead of what will be a hot day in Oklahoma City.
Compared to last Monday's sale on July 25th- Compared to last week: Feeder steers 4.00-8.00 higher and feeder heifers 2.00-6.00 higher. Steer calves 8.00- 10.00 higher and heifer calves steady to 4.00 higher. Demand is moderate to good. Quality is average to attractive.
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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