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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
ELECTION DAY- Polls Open 7 AM t0 7 PM
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Polls Open at 7 AM- Time to Decide in the November Midterms
- As Oklahoma Wheat Plantings Wrap Up, Ratings of Good to Excellent Conditions Increase
- At the National Level- Midterm Elections to Set Stage for What Can Be Expected in 2023 Farm Bill
- From Derrell Peel- Beef Exports Facing Headwinds
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Representatives Applaud Selection of Brent Haken as New Career Tech Director
- Oklahomans Barry Pollard and Roger Wann to Serve on the American Angus Association Board of Directors
- Buyer beware: Scams, Drought and Other Factors Affecting Hay Sales This Year
- Southern Plains Perspective Blog: Preparing for Winter
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Polls Open at 7 AM- Time to Decide in the November Midterms |
We have finally arrived at Election Day 2022. Here are some of the tips provided by the Oklahoma Election Board:
Make a plan to vote. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Lines at the polls are typically longest before work, during the lunch hour, and after work. If turnout is heavy at your precinct, be prepared for possible wait times. All eligible voters in line by 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote.
VERIFY POLLING PLACE
Due to statutory redistricting, some precincts have changed. As a result, some polling places may have also changed. All voters should verify their polling place before heading to the polls. Voters can verify their polling place using the OK Voter Portal or by contacting their County Election Board or the State Election Board. The State Election Board reminds voters that you must vote at your assigned polling place.
BE PREPARED
Study the candidates and issues before going to the polls. View your sample ballot using the OK Voter Portal. You can also use the portal to find your polling place and track the status of your absentee ballot. The election list is available on the State Election Board website.
PROOF OF IDENTITY
Oklahoma law requires every voter who votes in person to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot.
Polls close at 7 PM central time here in Oklahoma- we will be covering the results this evening- posting on our website and via social media- Twitter and Facebook- and will offer detailed state and national results and impacts on agriculture in tomorrow morning's email.
Now- get out there and vote!
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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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As Oklahoma Wheat Plantings Wrap Up, Ratings of Good to Excellent Conditions Increase |
Winter wheat planted reached 90 percent, up 2 points from the previous year and up 1 point from normal. Winter wheat emerged reached 75 percent, up 4 points from the previous year but down 2 points from normal. Winter wheat conditions rated 14 percent good to excellent, 44 percent fair and 42 percent poor to very poor. (Since last week, good to excellent ratings have increased by 3 points but this week a year ago- we were at 52% good to excellent)
Cotton harvested reached 45 percent, down 2 points from the previous year but up 6 points from normal. Cotton conditions rated 10 percent good to excellent, 25 percent fair and 65 percent poor to very poor. (Since last week, good to excellent cotton conditions have increased by 4 percentage points.)
Corn harvested reached 95 percent, down 2 points from the previous year but up 2 points from normal.
Range, Pasture, and Livestock:
Pasture and range conditions rated 4 percent good to excellent, 14 percent fair and 82 percent poor to very poor. Since last week, poor to very poor conditions have increased by 2 percentage points.
Livestock conditions rated 22 percent good to excellent, 53 percent fair and 25 percent poor to very poor.
To view the Oklahoma Crop Progress Report, click here.
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Midterm Elections to Set Stage for What Can Be Expected in 2023 Farm Bill |
In this episode of Beef Buzz, I am visiting with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s vice president of government affairs, Ethan Lane, as he gives a preview of what he expects to occur in the upcoming midterm elections and the impacts it will have on agriculture.
Lane said there is a high likelihood the house will be controlled by the GOP after the November elections, but it will be important to see what happens in the Senate and House Agriculture Committees because of the 2023 Farm Bill.
“We are expecting to have extremely narrow margins regardless,” Lane said. “That being the case, you end up having pretty balanced committees as far as R’s and D’s (Republicans and Democrats). Going into a farm bill, you are going to see the democrats sort of retooling. We have already seen that a little bit with members of the ag committee whom they are putting into those positions. Typically, they will start to load in members from more urban districts who are focused more on food assistance programs, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and things like that.”
Food assistance programs, Lane said, will be the main priority of the Democratic party in the upcoming farm bill, and that is reflected by whom they use to represent their party in the ag committee.
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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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Beef Exports Facing Headwinds |
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.” Today, Dr. Peel talks about headwinds in beef exports.
So far in 2022, beef exports have increased over the record levels of 2021. The January – September period has total beef exports up 4.6 percent year over year. However, the latest data shows that exports in the month of September, were down 5.7 percent year over year, the largest, and only the second monthly decrease in beef exports in 30 months. The only other monthly decrease in beef exports since March 2020 was a 0.9 percent year over year decrease in March 2022. The recent decrease in beef exports may indicate that global economic weakness is having negative impacts on beef exports, as has been feared.
The combination of macroeconomic weakness around the world and U.S. efforts to combat inflation with higher interest rates has resulted in the U.S. dollar strengthening against many currencies. A stronger dollar makes U.S. product exports more expensive and simultaneously makes imports of foreign products more attractive. Figure 1 shows the decrease in the currency exchange rates for the three largest beef exports markets, Japan, South Korea and China/Hong Kong over the last year. The figure shows, for example, that the Japanese Yen has weakened by 30 percent in September and October compared to last year. In other words, one dollar will exchange for 147 Yen in October 2022 compared to 113 Yen one year ago. Similarly, one dollar today buys more South Korean Won and Chinese Yuan compared to last year.
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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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Representatives Applaud Selection of Brent Haken as New Career Tech Director |
House Speaker Pro Tempore Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, and Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, today issued statements congratulating Brent Haken being named the new director of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
The Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education publicly announced the selection of Haken as the ninth director of the department earlier today. Haken currently is superintendent of Morrison Public Schools, a position he’s held since 2019. He starts his official duties with CareerTech in January.
“I applaud the board’s decision,” Hilbert said. “I have had the pleasure of knowing Brent for nearly 15 years. He is a man of integrity who has always been a champion for children. He has the skill set needed to improve our workforce to help meet the needs of our growing economy and to meet the educational needs for CareerTech’s traditional and non-traditional students.”
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Oklahomans Barry Pollard and Roger Wann to Serve on the American Angus Association Board of Directors |
Oklahoma showed up as 2022 Leadership was selected at the Annual Convention of Delegates of the American Angus Association.
Two Oklahoma Angus breeders will be at the table in the coming year- as Barry Pollard of Enid continues to move up in the officer chairs of the Association- serving in 2022-23 as the Vice President of the Angus Association and the Vice Chairman of their Board of Directors. (Angus officers are pictured above- Left to right- President Chuck Grove of Viriginia, Barry Pollard of Oklahoma and Jonathan Perry, Tennessee)
Joining the board in 2022-23 is Roger Wann of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Wann was raised on a multigenerational commercial cow-calf ranch. After the purchase of commercial Angus cows and an Angus bull from Belle Point Ranch, the benefits of Angus genetics became clear. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, he earned a master’s in physiology of reproduction from Texas A&M and began a career with ABS Global, where he assisted cattle producers in learning the value of efficient reproductive management programs. Wann Ranch annually hosts a production sale and markets 120 to 140 bulls.
President of the American Angus Association for 2022-23 is Chuck Grove, Forest, Virginia.
Grove said the Angus breed is in a prime spot to lead industry advancement. “With the vast influence Angus has on the beef industry, the breed is looked to as leaders ready to navigate both opportunities and potential obstacles,” Grove said. “The future of the industry and this great breed looks bright in the coming years, and while I have been devoted to the breed for a lifetime, the next year will be the most rewarding yet.”
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Buyer beware: Scams, Drought and and More Affecting Hay Sales This Year |
Livestock owners who plan to purchase hay over the next few months need to make careful, informed decisions to protect their animals, especially when purchasing hay from out of state.
Buyers should be aware that the drought has significantly impacted forage quality this year. Low hay yields resulted in many producers baling up failed crops and other grass varieties not typically harvested as a forage. As a result, overall hay quality is lower.
“During the last drought, there was a lot of hay baled very mature along roadsides and abandoned fields with the lowest density setting the baler could handle to produce light, low-density bales then transported across two states. Hay should be tested before purchase and priced per ton instead of by the bale.” said Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension beef nutrition specialist.
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Southern Plains Perspective Blog: Preparing for Winter |
If you live in the Southern Plains thoughts of cold weather have probably been far from your mind with all the above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation that we have seen this fall; but rest assured, winter is coming. And just as it’s never a good idea to start planning for drought in the middle of a dry spell, it’s never a good idea to wait until the weather turns cold to start preparing your operation for winter. With that in mind, we wanted to take a little time and share with you some tips on what livestock producers should be considering as the cold weather approaches.
What will you do for water?
It seems pretty obvious that producers should be mindful about adequate water sources for livestock, but in a drought year like this one, additional challenges can present themselves. When ponds are low, they become more susceptible to freezing. There are also issues that arise from frozen water hydrants and wells. Now is the time to evaluate your water sources—do you have a plan for providing clean, abundant water for your animals even if we encounter an extreme cold snap like we did in February 2021? Give it some thought.
Do you have enough hay and feed?
The weather has not been great when it comes to forage production. Even if we saw this drought break tomorrow, we are running short on growing days for warm season grasses. More than likely, what we have in the way of grass now is all we are going to get and if you are a dual-purpose wheat producer you know that there isn’t much wheat pasture out there. With the demand and price for hay increasing, getting a handle on your needs now is more critical than ever.
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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 80 cents and Select Beef was up $4.02 on Friday 11/20/2020.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 11,000 head on Monday, November 7, 2022.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and steer calves unevenly steady. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 higher. Heifer calves over 500lbs steady, under 500lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Demand moderate to good. Quality average to attractive.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 7,555 head for their first trading day in November- 11/7/2022.
Compared to last week feeder steers under 775 lbs. traded 3.00- 8.00 higher, with the following exceptions. 210 head of 728 lb. steers traded 17.00 higher. A draft of 97 head of 376 lb. steers traded at 258.00. Steers over 775 lbs. traded steady. Feeder heifers traded 5.00-12.00 higher. Supply was heavy with very good demand.
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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