Category: Ag News

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:01:23 CDT

American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) is opening a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility in Warren County, Missouri. The company broke ground today at the site near Wright City – marking the beginning of a project expected to generate $1 billion in annual economic impact in the state of Missouri.

“As a third-generation farmer and cattleman myself, I am proud to welcome AFG to Missouri. This is a major development that will benefit Missouri’s agricultural producers and consumers for years to come,” said Governor Mike Parson. “With $94 billion contributed to our economy annually, we appreciate that agriculture is our number one industry. AFG’s investment in Missouri further signals to the nation and world what we’ve known all along, that Missouri is the best place for companies to grow and expand. We couldn’t be more excited for AFG’s expansion in Missouri.”

“Today marks the start of our future in Warren County, Missouri, the addition of industry-needed hook space and fulfilling the needs of our customers, partners, and consumers for beef demand,” said Steve Van Lannen, President and COO of American Foods Group.

AFG is investing $800 million in the new 775,000 sq. ft. facility. The company plans to create more than 1,300 new jobs in the region with an annual payroll of approximately $80 million.

“Warren County has a strong heritage in agriculture, and today we get to celebrate the opportunity to build on that heritage with American Foods Group,” said Steve Etcher of the Greater Warren County Economic Development Council. “I am impressed with the Rosen family and company leadership and how they embrace their employees as family, invest in their communities, and strive to be a valued corporate partner. This is exactly the type of company the EDC envisioned when they launched their mission 10 years ago to attract new businesses to Warren County that will provide good paying jobs for the residents of our community.”

“As highlighted in the STL 2030 Jobs Plan, our region’s agricultural assets have long served as an economic engine. American Foods Group’s facility will bolster the economy for local farmers and agriculture businesses,” said Jason Hall, CEO of Greater St. Louis, Inc. “The family-owned company complements our already thriving agricultural and agtech strengths and their investment in good-paying jobs in Warren County will benefit our metro for years to come. This win – following a multi-state and metro search – also underscores that St. Louis can go head-to-head with any other region on the merits.”

AFG is family-owned and employs more than 4,500 across the U.S. The company evaluated multiple locations for its newest facility where they plan to process 2,400 cattle per day.

“When AFG first approached our team about this project via the Harvest Group, we knew it would be extremely competitive. However, we were confident Missouri’s history in food processing, strengths in agriculture, and our central location would help us win AFG for our state,” said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership. “AFG is a leading beef processing company with an impeccable reputation. I’m looking forward to watching them grow here in Missouri.”

Missouri Partnership worked with the following partners to attract AFG to Warren County, including: Greater Warren County Economic Development Council (GWCEDC), Greater St. Louis, Inc., Warren County, Missouri Department of Economic Development, Missouri Development Finance Board, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Missouri Department of Transportation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri One Start, Missouri Department of Corrections, St. Charles Community College, St. Charles Water District #2, Norfolk Southern, Ameren, Cuivre River Electric, Cochran Engineering, Missouri Farmers Care, Missouri Farm Bureau, and Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.

The company plans to be fully operational by the end of 2024.

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:58:35 CDT

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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:51:52 CDT

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Rutgers has conducted the first study showing how many more species of bees are needed to maintain crop yields when a longer-term time frame is considered.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:06:19 CDT

Showcase Your Ranch’s Own Prime Cuts of Local Quality Steaks, Which Will Be Showcased To The Public During Stockyards Stampede!

We are excited to announce the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation will be hosting the first annual Oklahoma’s Best Beef Competition during the 3rd Annual Stockyards Steak Out hosted by Oklahoma National Stockyards. Which will take place on October 15th at the Oklahoma National Stockyards. Tasting/Competition will begin at 6 p.m.

All Ranches are open to apply, ONLY 15 will be selected to compete and be paired with Oklahoma ‘Celebs!’ (Possible ‘Celebs’ the Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of Agriculture, or Oklahoma Legislatures.

Apply to compete for the title of Oklahoma’s Best Beef by grilling it out with your ranch’s own prime cuts of local quality steak, which will be showcased to the public during Stockyards Stampede. Entries are due September 16th.

All Proceeds Will Go To Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation and Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy.

What You Need To Know:

• Deadline to apply is Sept. 16. and the Top 15 will be notified, receive a formal invitation and rules and be showcased online and in social media.

• Oklahoma’s Best Beef Competition during Stockyard Steak Out is on October 15th. Tasting/Competition will begin at 6 p.m.

• You will bring your own cuts of sirloin to grill(w/ your team of 2-3)and serve to the community. Here is a great way to showcase your beef directly to the consumer!

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and People’s Choice awards will be given out and winners will be featured on the OCF website, on social media and Cowman.

Supplies Required for Competition:

• Minimum of 60 Steaks (3/4″ thick 8-10 oz and we will serve 1′ x 1′ tastings to the public for People’s Choice Award and opportunity for your steaks to be sponsored to offset cost.

• Cooler for Steaks

• Cooking Utensils (tongs, knives, cutting boards, etc.)

Supplies Provided for Competition:

• Grill

• Charcoal

• Lighter Fluid

• Tables

• Ranch Banner for Station

Click to Apply Here!

For questions regarding the application, contest or sponsorship opportunities
please contact Mariah Reimer at mreimer@okcattlmen.org or 405-308-3030!

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:26:10 CST

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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 03:14:19 CDT

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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:43:01 CDT

The nation’s corn harvest kicked off slightly ahead of the average pace, while corn maturity was 5 percentage points behind the average last week, showing the wide range of stages the crop is at across the country, USDA NASS reported in its weekly Crop Progress report on Monday, Sept. 12. Cotton harvested nationwide is also ahead of the average.

In Oklahoma, most commodities are holding steady in conditions, with both corn and cotton crops improving slightly from last week.

Nationwide Cotton:
Cotton bolls opening for the U.S. reached 49 percent, up 14 percentage points from last year and up 8 points from the average. Cotton harvested reached 8 percent this week, up 4 points from last year and even with the average.

Cotton conditions for the 15 states reported is rated 33 percent good to excellent, 30 percent fair and 37 percent poor to very poor.

Nationwide Corn:
Corn dough for the U.S. reached 95 percent, even with last year and one percentage point lower than the average. Corn dented reached 77 percent, down 8 points from last year and down 2 points from the average. Corn mature reached 25 percent, down 10 percentage points from last year and down 5 point from the average. Harvested reached 5 percent, up 2 points from last year and up 1 point from the average.

Corn conditions for the 18 states reported is rated 53 percent good to excellent, 27 percent fair and 20 percent poor to very poor.

Nationwide Soybeans:
Soybeans setting pods for the U.S. reached 97 percent, up 1 percentage point from last year and down 1 point from the average. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 22 percent, down 13 points from last year and down 6 points from the average.

Soybean conditions for the 18 states reported is rated 56 percent good to excellent, 29 percent fair and 15 percent poor to very poor.

To view the U.S. crop progress report, click here.

Oklahoma:

Cotton bolls opening reached 28 percent, up 6 points from the previous year but down 5 points from normal. Cotton conditions rated 12 percent good to excellent, 32 percent fair and 56 percent poor to very poor. (Good to excellent conditions have improved by 3 percentage points since last week and poor to very poor conditions have improved by a point.)

Corn dough reached 95 percent, down 3 points from the previous year. Corn dented reached 82 percent, up 2 points from the previous year and up 4 points from normal. Corn mature reached 37 percent, down 4 points from the previous year and down 4 points from normal. Corn harvested reached 15 percent. Corn conditions rated 41 percent good to excellent, 33 percent fair and 26 percent poor to very poor. (Since last week, poor to very poor conditions have improved by 5 percentage points)

Soybeans blooming reached 95 percent, down 1 point from the previous year but up 2 points from normal. Soybeans setting pods reached 74 percent, down 2 points from the previous year but up 1 point from normal. Soybeans dropping leaves reached 12 percent, up 2 points from the previous year and up 2 points from normal. Soybean conditions rated 38 percent good to excellent, 34 percent fair and 28 percent poor to very poor.

Sorghum headed reached 95 percent, down 1 point from the previous year and down 2 points from normal. Sorghum coloring reached 70 percent, up 3 points from the previous year and up 2 points from normal. Sorghum mature reached 26 percent, up 2 points from the previous year but down 3 points from normal. Sorghum conditions rated 22 percent good to excellent, 33 percent fair and 45 percent poor to very poor.

Peanuts mature reached 40 percent, up 7 points from the previous year and up 15 points from normal. Peanut conditions rated 59 percent good to excellent and 41 percent fair.

Hay:
In the Central district, reporters indicated that hay yields are approximately half of normal. The fourth cutting of alfalfa hay reached 53 percent, down 5 points from the previous year and down 16 points from normal. The third cutting of other hay reached 50 percent, up 24 points from the previous year and up 23 points from normal.

Pasture, Range and Livestock:
Pasture and range conditions rated 11 percent good to excellent, 21 percent fair and 68 percent poor to very poor. Livestock conditions rated 31 percent good to excellent, 46 percent fair and 23 percent poor to very poor.

Since last week, pasture and range conditions have improved by 2 percentage points in the good to excellent range. Livestock conditions have decreased in the good to excellent range by 7 points since last week.

To see the Oklahoma Crop Progress Report, click here.

Kansas:

Corn dough was 95 percent, near 97 percent both last year and average. Dented was 83 percent, near 87 percent both last year and average. Mature was 50 percent, ahead of 42 percent last year and 44 percent average. Harvested was 21 percent, ahead of 10 percent last year and 9 percent average. Corn conditions rated 22 percent good to excellent, 24 percent fair and 54 percent poor to very poor.

Cotton bolls opening was 37 percent, near 36 percent last year, and ahead of 25 percent average. Cotton conditions rated 22 percent good to excellent, 46 percent fair and 32 percent poor to very poor.

Soybeans setting pods was 91 percent, equal to last year, and near 94 percent average. Dropping leaves was 27 percent, ahead of 19 percent last year and 20 percent average. Soybean conditions rated 25 percent good to excellent, 26 percent fair and 49 percent poor to very poor.

Sorghum headed was 92%, behind 99% last year and 98% average. Coloring was 58%, behind 77% last year and the 73% average. Mature was 11%, behind 19% last year, and near the 12% average. Harvested was 2%, near 1% both last year and the average. Sorghum conditions rated 17 percent good to excellent, 30 percent fair and 53 percent poor to very poor.

Pasture and Range:
Pasture and range conditions for Kansas rated 8 percent good to excellent, 20 percent fair and 72 percent poor to very poor.

To see the Kansas crop progress report, click here.

Texas:

Corn dented reached 94 percent, up 2 percentage points from last year and up 1 point from the average. Corn mature reached 81 percent, up 7 points from last year and up 10 points from the average. Corn harvested reached 64 percent, up 2 points from last year and up 3 points from the average. Corn conditions rated 17 percent good to excellent, 31 percent fair and 52 percent poor to very poor.

Cotton bolls opening reached 50 percent, up 18 points from last year and up 15 points from the average. Cotton harvested reached 17 percent, up 8 points from last year and up 3 points from the average. Cotton conditions rated 33 percent good to excellent, 30 percent fair and 37 percent poor to very poor.

Sorghum headed reached 100 percent, even with last year and 1 percentage point ahead of the average. Sorghum coloring reached 99 percent, up 8 points from last year and up 9 points from the average. Sorghum mature reached 88 percent, up 8 points from last year and up 9 points from the average. Sorghum harvested reached 74 percent, up 5 points from last year and up 4 points from the average. Sorghum conditions rated 17 percent good to excellent, 41 percent fair and 42 percent poor to very poor.

Peanut conditions rated 36 percent good to excellent, 47 percent fair and 17 percent poor to very poor.

Pasture and Range:
Pasture and range conditions rated 24 percent good to excellent, 31 percent fair and 45 percent poor to very poor. Good to excellent conditions have improved by 15 points in the past two weeks!

To see the Texas crop progress report, click here.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:03:07 CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture are now putting the Daily Cash Grain Report into a PDF format – we are saving that PDF and archiving them for today’s specific report. To see today’s update, click on the PDF report link at the bottom of this story.

In addition to the PDF of the daily report, you can also listen to the Cash Grain Report by calling 405-621-5533. Push 2 for the grain report.

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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:18:30 CDT

Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) today introduced the Security and Oversight of International Landholdings (SOIL) Act in order to provide oversight and transparency of purchases of US agr…