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Monday, November 14, 2022 |
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Delegates at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Show Distrust in Federal Government in Resolutions
- Senator Elect Markwayne Mullin is Ready to Take Oklahoma Values to Washington in 2023
- Randy Blach with CattleFax says Markets will Pay Cattle Producers Well in Next Few Years
- Roy family, OSU celebrate 100 years of Oklahoma King
- American Pork Gaining Popularity in Japanese Market through Various USMEF Campaign Efforts
- Recognizing animal protein’s critical role ahead of UN Climate Summit Agriculture Day
- Recycled Tire Gardens Yield Learning Experiences
- Meet The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Families of the Year- Today we Spotlight District One and Two
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Delegates at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Show Distrust in Federal Government in Resolutions |
The resolution process really starts with the August area meetings for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau- followed by County Farm Bureau meetings where members are able to offer resolutions which if adopted by the county- are forwarded on to the State Resolutions Committee which meets in October. That Committee debated and adopted 83 resolutions for the state delegates to consider at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau to consider this past weekend in Norman.
According to Steve Thompson, Vice President for Government Affairs for Oklahoma Farm Bureau, several issues rose to the top on Saturday. Among those topics:
-School Vouchers (discussed & debated multiple times within the State Resolutions Committee meeting and then at the State Convention on Saturday morning and afternoon, but no action approved- meaning the organization has no position on the books for 2023.
-Delegates approved multiple resolutions opposing ESG (Environmental Social Goverance)- including one from Custer County stating "No criteria based on Environmental Social Governance (ESG) scoring shall be used against state or federal government, businesses, groups, or citizens of the USA as a condition of financing, pricing, services, or as a penalty or restriction of our Constitutional rights."
-Delegates offered strong support for Rural Fire Department support- at least three resolutions were adopted- including "We support a state and federal program supporting a grant for volunteer only fire departments to buy higher gallons per minute/pounds per square inch (gpm/psi) trucks to support fire rating standards" as offered by Kiowa County Farm Bureau.
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The Oklahoma Pork Council is producer-led organization representing the interests of all pig farmers throughout Oklahoma since 1991. Through federally collected Pork Checkoff funds, Oklahoma Pork promotes pork and pork products, funds research, educates consumers and producers and support the efforts of the Oklahoma pork industry.
October is National Pork Month! Join us in celebrating our state’s farmers and the safe, affordable pork they put on plates of Oklahomans and people around the world! Learn more about the Oklahoma Pork Council here: www.okpork.org.
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Senator Elect Markwayne Mullin is Ready to Take Oklahoma Values to Washington in 2023 |
The opening general session of the the 80th Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau welcomed the soon to be new junior Senator for Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin. Mullin says that his rural roots- growing up in Westville just a few miles from the Arkansas state line, has provided him a foundation that includes a strong moral compass, a work ethic and a belief that failure is not an option. Mullin said those attributes helped him successfully represent eastern Oklahoma's second District in the US House- and will allow him to serve the next four years in filling the term being vacated by Senator Jim Inhofe.
Mullin told the Farm Bureau members about living on a small ranch in Adair County helps him understand the challenges they face farming and ranching daily.
Mullin told me on Friday that when he becomes Oklahoma's next Senator that he intends to quickly begin to build alliances and relationships- and that he wants to make sure he gets on the "right" committees. At the top of his wish list- The Senate Armed Services Committee. Beyond that- he believes that he needs to also pursue Senator Inhofe's other major Committee- the Environment and Public Works Committee which has oversite on regulations handled by the EPA. He also expects to be asked to serve on the Native Affairs Committee, since he will be the only member of the Senate that has Native American heritage.
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Randy Blach with CattleFax says Markets will Pay Cattle Producers Well in Next Few Years |
During the USMEF Strategic Planning Seminar in Oklahoma City, I got the chance to catch up with the President and CEO of CattleFax, Randy Blach, about beef cow liquidation.
Compared to January of 2022, Blach said there will be a significant reduction in the cow herd. The dairy herd remains stable, he said, but the beef cow herd has declined sharply.
“Beef production will be down 3 percent per capita-beef consumption because we won’t have the supply- we will be off 2.5lbs,” Blach said. “There is just not going to be as much product out there as what there has been in the last several years.”
The U.S. is coming off of record-high beef production totals in the last two years, Blach said, but those will drop significantly.
The light at the end of the tunnel, Blach said, will be the end of the drought.
If producers can hold it together, Blach said a payday is coming soon. The markets are predicted to be significantly higher for the next few years, he added.
“I am not talking about a few dollars,” Blach said. “I am talking dollars and dollars higher.”
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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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The Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association is the trusted voice of the Oklahoma Cattle Industry. With headquarters in Oklahoma City, the OCA has a regular presence at the State Capitol to protect and defend the interests of cattlemen and cattlewomen.
Their Vision Statement explains the highest priority of the organization- "Leadership that serves, strengthens and advocates for the Oklahoma cattle industry."
To learn more about the OCA and how you can be a part of this forward-looking group of cattle producers, click here for their website. For more information- call 405-235-4391.
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Roy family, OSU celebrate 100 years of Oklahoma King |
This fall marks the centennial crowning of Oklahoma King, a progeny of Oklahoma State University’s purebred Duroc operation that was declared Grand Champion Barrow at the 1922 International Livestock Show.
At 14 months old and weighing in at 550 pounds, The Duroc Journal reported that Oklahoma King reigned the land: “In competition with all breeds and when the smoke cleared away, he was given the purple (ribbon) as being the best barrow in the world.”
A century ago, when the international show was held in Chicago, Oklahoma King was praised for his superiority of the Duroc breed, and OSU swine herdsmen Felix Roy established himself as one of the most skilled and knowledgeable swine nutrition experts in the country.
In a 1922 edition of The Duroc Digest, Oklahoma King and the duroc breed were raved about: “Red hogs will take hogs of any and all other colors to a cleaning right along. But when this Duroc barrow of unsurpassed conformation and finish carried off the premier honor at this greatest of livestock shows, there was recorded the absolute and undisputed proof of the value and effectiveness of Pig Club Work.”
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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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American Pork Gaining Popularity in Japanese Market through Various USMEF Campaign Efforts |
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, talked with the marketing director for USMEF Japan, Satoshi Kato, on the sidelines of the United States Meat Export Federation’s Strategic Planning Conference in Oklahoma City. Kato talked about how campaigns in Japan have brought attention to U.S. pork products.
The Eat at Home campaign was started in 2020, Kato said, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the COVID outbreak, people in Japan were not able to eat at restaurants and were purchasing more meat at the grocery store.
This presented an opportunity, Kato said, to add value to U.S. pork.
Customers shopping at grocery stores in Japan were encouraged by USMEF to purchase U.S. pork instead of domestic pork or pork from other countries. The campaign developed sauces and seasonings for thick-cut pork recipes that were attached to the pork product in the grocery store. Along with the sauces and seasonings, recipe cards were distributed as well.
The campaign had a large number of participants, Kato said, and was very successful.
“We are trying to expand our American pork loin consumption in the Japanese market,” Kato said.
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Recognizing animal protein’s critical role ahead of UN Climate Summit Agriculture Day |
The Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) convened its first-ever “Sustainable Agriculture in the Americas” pavilion at the UN Climate Summit (COP27) and partnered with the Protein PACT and other stakeholders to convene a total of 9 events focused on animal agriculture’s key role in sustainability solutions.
The Protein PACT events included a November 9 panel on sustainable livestock across regions and production systems, National Pork Board Assistant Vice President Ashley McDonald shared U.S. pork’s commitments to ethical principles, best practices, and documenting proof. The Pork Board and Pork Checkoff pioneered on-farm sustainability reports, which have been awarded $20 million in USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant funding to expand measurement and implementation of climate-smart practices.
North American Meat Institute Chief Strategy Officer Eric Mittenthal moderated a November 10 panel featuring scientific evidence on the essential dietary contributions of animal-source foods and optimizing animal agriculture’s environmental impact.
The Meat Institute’s first-ever continuous improvement data report released last week found that among companies accounting for an estimated 90% of meat sold in the United States, 81% of reporting facilities are covered by company-wide commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Meat Institute aims for 100% of members to have delivered emissions reduction targets approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative by 2030.
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Recycled Tire Gardens Yield Learning Experiences |
A Hughes County recycled tire garden project has been recognized as a finalist for the Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Environmental Excellence award. The program focuses on teaching Choctaw Nation youth and adults to grow and market culturally relevant crops.
KOB has recognized and rewarded Oklahomans for their environmental efforts for 32 years.
The recycled tire garden project was part of a Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture that installed tire gardens in various parts of Hughes County to provide education on growing produce, said Shelley Mitchell, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist for youth programs, and served as principal investigator on the grant. The program also included educational elements and improvements to greenhouses and school gardens throughout the Choctaw Nation.
“The tire gardens were designed by horticulture consultant Steve Upson to use old tires for something good and keep them out of the landfill,” Mitchell said. “We worked with Scott Robison, community health director at the Wewoka Indian Health Center, who chose the sites for the gardens.”
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Meet The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Families of the Year- Today we Spotlight District One and Two |
All this week- we will feature the nine Farm Families of the Year from the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau- Today- we spotlight Districts One and Two
The District One Farm Family is the Hutchison Family of Cimarron County. Stuart and Jamie Hutchison along with their three sons – Kyle, Kole and Kameron – grow wheat, milo and sorghum, raise cow/calf pairs and produce vegetables near the small community of Wheeless.
Click on the Video Box below to learn more about their operation in the Oklahoma Panhandle.
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“I grew up in a farm family,” said Renee Howard. “My dad did a lot of custom hay baling and swathing, and I swore I would never marry a farmer.”
Renee found herself marrying an agricultural instructor, who was teaching at the nearby school. Bob Howard soon moved from teaching Ag to stepping into a full time farm operation.
Bob passed away earlier this year- leaving Renee and their adult children – Chrystle, Ryan and Brent – to care for the wheat, hay and cattle the family is known for in the community of Navajo.
Click on the Video Box below to learn more about their operation in southwest Oklahoma.
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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 lower- Choice Beef was down $4.33 and Select Beef was down $1.56 on Friday 11/11/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had around 9,000 head Sunday late afternoon- and ONSY President Kelli Payne says they expect to start with approximately 10,000 head- the auction will begin at 6:30 AM this morning.
From the November 7th sale: Compared to 10/31: 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.
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Meanwhile, on Tuesday of this past week- the ONSY slaughter cow and bull sale had 1,341 sold versus 1,064 a year ago.
Compared to last week: Slaughter cows mostly steady. Slaughter bulls steady to 2.00 higher. Demand moderate to good. Quality average to attractive.
Click below for Feeder Report as well as the Cow-Bull report.
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Here's our new feature that is now a part of the Monday Daily Email- market commentary from Bob Rodenberger, a partner with Stockman Oklahoma Livestock Marketing.
Bob is talking Fridays with our own KC Sheperd with his commentary and will be posted on our website-- OklahomaFarmReport.Com.
We will share a link to it Mondays here in our market section of the daily email.
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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
Reagan Calk, Farm News and Email Editor
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.
KC Sheperd shares the story of Joey Carter, a hard-working farmer who was widely regarded as a model citizen in a rural North Carolina town. Carter is the focus of a movie coming out in October called Hog Farmer- the Trials of Joey Carter.
He was not the type of person who ever expected to find himself caught up in the middle of a federal lawsuit involving some of the nation’s most ruthless trial lawyers and one of the world’s largest food companies.
But that’s exactly what happened when Joey’s family farm became the focal point in a series of nuisance trials that attracted national and international media attention. While his neighbors leveled charges of environmental racism in hopes of winning multi-million-dollar verdicts, Joey was left wondering how this could happen to a man who has always taken pride in playing by the rules.
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