Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- USDA Provides Update on Investigation Following 2019 Tyson Beef Plant Closure and COVID-19 Pandemic
- NCBA and Farm Bureau Responds to USDA Report on Cattle Markets
- Road to Rural Prosperity--Ag in the Classroom with 3 Special Oklahoma Educators on how they Incorporate Ag into their Classes
- Expanded Genomics Will Have The Most Impact On Cattle Herd Improvements In The Next 20 Years Says Nebraska Rancher Bill Rishel
- Animal Ag Alliance Seeking Farmers and Ranchers to Be a Part of the Allies Program to Advocate for Agriculture
- NCBA Kicks Off Campaign to Generate Dietary Guidelines Comments
- This and That, OKFB's Bushels for Books, STEM camps & AFBF Education Grants
- AND FINALLY- More Counties Have Confirmed Cases of VSV
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USDA Provides Update on Investigation Following 2019 Tyson Beef Plant Closure and COVID-19 Pandemic
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As part of its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report on its ongoing boxed beef and fed cattle price spread investigation.
“The closure of the Tyson beef packing plant in Holcomb, Kansas, after a fire at the facility, and the COVID-19 pandemic clearly disrupted the markets and processing systems responsible for the production and sale of U.S. beef,” said U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Sonny Perdue
. “The report examines these economic disruptions and the significant increase in the spread between boxed beef and fed cattle prices that resulted from them. While we’re pleased to provide this update, we assure producers that our work continues in order to determine if there are any violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. If any unfair practices are detected, we will take quick enforcement action.”
The report also discusses several policy considerations in light of the desire by many market participants for improved price discovery, reinvigorated competition, and a more transparent relationship between the prices for live cattle and the resulting products. Considerations include potential updates to Livestock Mandatory Reporting to reduce instances of non-reporting and increase percentages of negotiated cash transactions, risk management outreach, education and product improvements for small and medium-sized producers, small to very small meat processor outreach and opportunities, and enhancements to the Packers and Stockyards Act investigative and enforcement tools.
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The
Oklahoma Cotton Council is proud to serve the cotton producers and those who are a part of the cotton industry in Oklahoma- promoting and protecting their interests. In Recent Years- cotton acreage has grown in Oklahoma- and today we are the third largest Cotton State in the US- based on Acres Planted.
The Oklahoma Cotton Council works for the cotton farmer in the areas of research, advocacy and education. Follow the Oklahoma Cotton Council on
Facebook or check out out the Oklahoma Cotton Council website-
okiecotton.org
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National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Vice President, Government Affairs,
Ethan Lane
released the following statement in response to the release of the results of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) investigation into cattle markets:
“We are pleased that USDA has produced a report into the market dynamics impacting cattle producers across the country. Since NCBA initially requested this investigation, this issue has remained a central topic of conversation for NCBA, our state affiliates, and cattle producers throughout the country. While we are collectively still awaiting the results of the Department of Justice’s ongoing investigation into these issues, the information in this report will be very helpful and timely to the cattle industry’s robust discussion of cattle markets and price discovery during our Summer Business Meeting in Denver next week.”
The USDA released a report on its investigation into disparities between prices paid to farmers and beef prices at grocery stores. The following statement may be attributed to
American Farm Bureau Federation
President
Zippy Duvall:
“We appreciate the USDA’s thorough examination of the beef markets. There’s little doubt that something is wrong when consumers are paying higher prices for meat and at the same time America’s farmers and ranchers are being paid less.
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Road to Rural Prosperity--Ag in the Classroom with 3 Special Oklahoma Educators on how they Incorporate Ag into their Classes
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In Today's latest episode KC Sheperd goes on ZOOM to talk with three Oklahoma Elementary Educators about their experiences with the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Program.
Johnnie Keel, Lori Newmark and Jocelyn Puckett were three of the teachers that were presenters at the 2020 Summer Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Conference that was held virtually.
These educators work hard each year to bring elements of the agriculture world into the classroom through things like STEAM, Gifted and talented programs, Math and Science,and everyday teaching opportunities.
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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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Expanded Genomics Will Have The Most Impact On Cattle Herd Improvements In The Next 20 Years Says Nebraska Rancher Bill Rishel
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During the next twenty years cattle producers will see major improvements in their herds thanks to expanded genomic testing says
Bill Rishel, legendary angus breeder from North Platte, Neb., a speaker at the recent Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) virtual symposium, reviewed past paradigm shifts to predict the future.
On today’s Beef Buzz, we continue to hear more reflection on how Rishel thinks the future will evolve for the beef industry based on paradigm shifts.
Rishel said it is necessary to look back to recognize paradigm shifts when new ideas become accepted over traditional ways.
In our last two Beef Buzz reports Rishel listed five paradigm shifts. Today we pick up the story with his 6th paradigm shift, Expected Progeny Differences or EPD’s.
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The U.S. Census
records data about people in out nation. It takes place every 10 years. Our hospitals, schools, senior centers, and police and fire departments get money based off the Census. More Oklahomans counted means more money for the things that help make our state great.
The Census affects voting as well. State and federal districts are set by the Census count. If everyone in our area isn’t counted, we won’t have as strong of a voice in the state and U.S. capitals for the next 10 years.
The Census takes less than 15 minutes online or by phone. It has 12 simple questions. By law, your data isn’t shared with anyone except the Census Bureau.
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Animal Ag Alliance Seeking Farmers and Ranchers to Be a Part of the Allies Program to Advocate for Agriculture
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The Animal Ag Alliance is offering a new program to empower farmers, ranchers, and practicing veterinarians to be outspoken advocates for agriculture online and within their communities. The new program is called the Animal Ag Allies, and Associate Farm Director
KC Sheperd spoke with
Emily Solace about the new program, "The goal of the program is to elevate the voices of farmers and ranchers and empower them to be outspoken advocates for agriculture online, and within their communities."
The Alliance is currently seeking participants to enroll by August 7. Solace says they are looking for participants who are already active on social media and those who want to learn how to handle the hot-button issues that can sometimes be controversial, and Solace says equipping producers with the tools is the key, "Developing them further to be a strong advocate for agriculture."
There will be five modules of the training process. All of these modules are available online and can be completed at your own pace. Solace says, "They will go through an overview of the different sectors of animal agriculture, hot topics, and emerging issues, how to address contentious issues, and interacting with the general public."
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NCBA Kicks Off Campaign to Generate Dietary Guidelines Comments
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) today launched a nationwide grassroots campaign to highlight the #BenefitsofBeef and is calling on cattle producers to submit public comments in support of federal dietary guidelines that recognize beef’s role in a healthy diet.
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) last week released its Scientific Report, laying the groundwork for five years of federal nutrition guidance. Americans now have until Aug. 13 to submit official comments as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) work to finalize the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).
NCBA has engaged for the past two years to ensure the Dietary Guidelines are focused on nutrition and based on sound science. NCBA applauded the DGAC’s recommendations released last week, but anti-meat advocates are already working to downplay the important role meat plays in these guidelines.
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This and That, Bushels for Books, STEM Camps and Ag Ed Grants
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau's
Bushels for Books
Taking Applications Now--Do you know of a teacher or librarian that could benefit from accurate agriculture books for their classroom?
Teachers and librarians from across the state are encouraged to apply for a chance to win a bushel basket filled with books covering a variety of agricultural commodities. Sponsored by the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the Women's Leadership Committee, the books awarded will be selected from the American Farm Bureau Federation's book database.Applications are due Sept. 18.
To apply, click here: .
STEM Camps
Now Being Offered by Oklahma 4-H STEMist--Get excited! Oklahoma 4-H Virtual STEM camps start next week and runs through the first week of August. STEM camps are a great way for 4-H members and youth age 8-12 to get involved with STEM and have some fun this summer! Camps include livestock science, bioenergy, photography, camping, wearable tech and more.
American Farm Bureau Foundation Makes Ag Education More Accessible
--AFBFA is awarding $17,000 to educators and communities through the White-Reinhardt Fund for Education program this fall. Ten classroom and community ag literacy projects across the country will receive $1,000 each to build on their efforts. New this year, AFBFA is also awarding White-Reinhardt resource grants to provide funds for educators to purchase ag literacy resources from the Ag Foundation store in hopes of helping educators and students gain access to more accurate information about agriculture. Seventy educators from across the country will each receive a $100 gift card for use at the Ag Foundation’s online store.To read and learn more,
click here:
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AND FINALLY- More Counties Confirmed with VSV
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According to the latest email from our State Veterinarian
Dr. Rod Hall
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Vesicular Stomatitis is continuing to spread.
In addition to cases in Washington, Craig, Osage, Ottawa, and now Tulsa Counties, positive cases were confirmed today(Wednesday) in Nowata and Adair Counties. Please pay particular attention and be on the alert for suspect cases and continue to report them to us
. We had two confirmed positive cases today. You can see the latest report by clicking on the link below.
Because of the outbreak we have instituted
Intrastate
requirements for CVIs for livestock moving from Counties with confirmed positive cases. This includes livestock exhibitions, rodeos, County Fairs, private treaty sales, livestock auctions, and any other commingling of livestock. Those livestock must have a CVI and examination by a veterinarian within 5 days of the movement with this statement on it: "All animals identified on this certificate of veterinary inspection have been examined and found to be free from signs of vesicular stomatitis and have not originated from a premise which is under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis." Our hope is that by having veterinarians inspect susceptible livestock closer to the movement we can prevent as much spread of the disease in hopes that the outbreak will end more quickly and we can minimize another outbreak next year.
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Call 405-262-8800
to learn more.
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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 mixed on Thursday- Choice Beef was 27 cents higher at $201.15 while Select Beef was down $2.02 at $189.28.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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The latest
Oklahoma Hay Report is out- no sales were reported across the state.
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OKC West in El Reno
has just over 5,600 head this week.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 1.00-3.00 higher, feeder heifers traded 4.00-5.00 higher. Demand good to very good. Steer and heifer were very lightly tested but where very few comparable sales could be noted trades were 1.00-2.00 higher.
Click below
to check the full 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
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click below
for the latest update on the Livestock and Grain Futures Trade..
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Okla Cash Grain:
Daily Oklahom
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Cash Grain Prices- as reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture
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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 Director and Editor
KC Sheperd,
Associate Farm Director and Editor
Dave Lanning, Markets and Production
Sam Knipp
, Farm News Editor
Pam Arterburn,
Calendar and Template Manager
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Rural Oklahoma is full of some of the greatest success stories throughout the entire state and are a main reason Oklahoma is on track to become a top 10 state.
The
Road to Rural Prosperity
will dive into these stories each week bringing you insight into the great things happening in and to rural Oklahoma. We will bring you stories covering rural life, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism and politics all affecting rural America.
The
Road to Rural Prosperity
is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
In the latest episode- KC Sheperd goes on ZOOM to talk with three Oklahoma Elementary Educators about their experiences with the Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Program. The link to Episode 42 will jump you over to SoundCloud!
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God Bless!
Reach Out To Us:
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Tim West
President/General Manager
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
2401 Exchange Avenue,
Suite F
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
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Ron Hays
Director of Farm Programming
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
405.473.6144
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