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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- U.S. Crop, Pasture And Range Conditions Showing Impact of Dry Weather In The Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
- Dr. Derrel Peel on Winter Wheat Grazing Prospects
- CattleFax CEO Randy Blach Says Beef Demand Has Dramatically Improved In The Past 20 Years
- USDA Designates 4 Oklahoma Counties, and 14 Texas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
- National Institute for Animal Agriculture to host 10th annual Antibiotic Symposium
- USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
- Great Plains Introduces the Terra-Max®, Its Newest Hybrid Tillage Solution
- Secretary Sonny Signals More CFAP Coming Here in September
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U.S. Crop, Pasture And Range Conditions Showing Impact of Dry Weather In The Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
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Negative weather impacts are evident in all the nation’s major crops, pasture and range conditions according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report.
We continue to see significant declines in the percentage of acres in the good to excellent category.
In the 18 major corn producing states, 62 percent of the crop is rated good to excellent, compared to 64 percent last week. The remainder of the corn crop is rated 24 percent fair and 14 percent in the poor to very poor category.
Iowa, hit hard by severe weather and drought, now has only 45 percent of the crop rated good to excellent. Last week that number was 50 percent and before the storms and drought, the number was 69 percent. Today Iowa has 25 percent of the corn in the poor to very poor category. Only Colorado, hit hard by drought, has more in that category (44 percent).
It now appears to be a race to the finish as the corn crop is rapidly maturing and is now rated at 12 percent mature, 2 points ahead of normal. Harvest has started in Texas.
Just about the same story for the nation’s soybeans where the crop is rated 66 percent good to excellent, compared to 69 percent last week. Granted, that is still pretty good! The remainder of the crop is rated 24 percent fair and 10 percent poor to very poor.
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Dr. Derrel Peel on Winter Wheat Grazing Prospects
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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" published electronically by Dr. Peel and Dr. Glenn Selk. Today, Dr. Peel talks about winter wheat grazing prospects.
Winter wheat is used for grain-only, forage-only or dual-purpose systems targeting cattle grazing and grain production. In the Southern Plains, stocker producers interested in grazing winter wheat pastures often begin planting wheat in late August or early September. The desire to jump-start wheat forage growth by planting early in the fall must be balanced against frequent seasonal drought and hot soil temperatures that prevent wheat germination. Conditions this year vary across Oklahoma ranging from very dry to adequate moisture with generally favorable soil temperatures. Early planted wheat also faces a bigger likelihood of fall armyworm or other pest invasions, disease pressure and increased weed competition. Dual-purpose wheat producers must navigate both the production tradeoffs between wheat forage and grain production as well as the economic challenges in wheat and cattle markets.
Current feeder cattle prices provide an indication of the economic prospects for fall and winter grazing. In the last week of August, the Oklahoma average auction price for 475-pound steers was $165.25/cwt. with 750-pound steers at $140.40/cwt. This calculates to a value of gain of $0.975/pound for 275 pounds of gain. Across beginning weights of 450-600 pounds, the value of gain ranges from $0.90 to $1.00/lb. using current auction prices. Cost of production is likely less than $0.90/lb. in many cases, suggesting potential positive returns for stocker production.
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CattleFax CEO Randy Blach Says Beef Demand Has Dramatically Improved In The Past 20 Years
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The demand for beef has come a long way in the past 20 years says Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, a global leader in beef industry research, analysis and information.
Blach was a featured speaker at the recent Feeding Quality Forum sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef program.
The low in beef demand was basically 1998-2000, Blach said.
Consumer research audits showed one out of four steaks was a disappointment, so it was no wonder consumers were walking away form our products, Blach said.
The cattle industry got the message and started the shift towards more black-hided cattle.
In the mid-90’s there were 35 percent black-hided cattle and today we have 65 to 70 percent, Blach said.
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Each Weekday- Listen to Cotton Talk!
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 new daily report starting to be heard on several of our Radio Stations- It's Called Cotton Talk- and we appreciate the Oklahoma Cotton Council for their support in making this a reality.
Click on the Button below to listen to our most recent report
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USDA Designates 4 Adjacent Oklahoma Counties, and 14 Texas Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated 14 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Andrews, Brewster, Collingsworth, Culberson, Hall, Hemphill, Hockley, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Loving, Presidio, Reeves, Sutton and Ward counties who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.
This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.
Producers in the contiguous counties listed below are also eligible to apply for emergency loans:
Texas: Bailey, Briscoe, Childress, Cochran, Cottle, Crane, Crockett, Donley, Ector, Edwards, El Paso, Hale, Gaines, Gray, Kimble, Lamb, Lipscomb, Lubbock, Lynn, Martin, Menard, Midland, Motley, Pecos, Roberts, Schleicher, Terrell, Terry, Wheeler, Winkler, Val Verde and Yoakum
New Mexico: Eddy, Lea and Otero
Oklahoma: Beckham, Ellis, Harmon, and Roger Mills
The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is April 26, 2021.
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National Institute for Animal Agriculture to host 10th annual Antibiotic Symposium
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During its 10th annual symposium, the National Institute for Animal Agriculture will convene leaders from the animal health, human health and environmental health spaces to discuss, learn and collaborate on the latest research and knowledge about responsible antibiotic use and practices to combat antimicrobial resistance. The 10th Annual NIAA Antibiotic Symposium is themed, Humans, Animals and the Planet … Vital for our Future and will continue to be the leading One Health symposium in the nation. The Symposium will be hosted virtually, November 2-4.
The first Symposium was convened in 2011 with a goal for animal health and human health experts to share science-based information so an honest dialogue can ensue. Ten years later, the dialogue continues and is just as pertinent as ever. The 2020 Symposium will celebrate the successes that have been achieved as leaders from across the human, animal and environmental spectrum have, together, become better stewards of antibiotics while also worked to combat antimicrobial resistance. The Symposium has long viewed antibiotic stewardship and the combating of antimicrobial resistance as a journey of continuous improvement and the 10th annual Symposium will follow this model.
During the 2020 sessions, participating leaders will explore research and insights with conversations facilitated by the Symposium planning committee. Facilitators include:
• Dr. Andy King, Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication
• Dr. Heather Fowler, National Pork Board
• Dr. Michael Costin, American Veterinary Medical Association
• Dr. Megin Nichols, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Dr. Paul Plummer, National Institute for Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education
• Dr. Leah Dorman, Phibro Animal Health
• Dr. Eric Moore, Norbrook, Inc.
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months. This unprecedented move will help ensure – no matter what the situation is on-the-ground – children have access to nutritious food as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA has been and continues to be committed to using the Congressionally appropriated funding that has been made available.
“As our nation reopens and people return to work, it remains critical our children continue to receive safe, healthy, and nutritious food. During the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA has provided an unprecedented amount of flexibilities to help schools feed kids through the school meal programs, and today, we are also extending summer meal program flexibilities for as long as we can, legally and financially,” said Secretary Perdue. “We appreciate the incredible efforts by our school foodservice professionals year in and year out, but this year we have an unprecedented situation. This extension of summer program authority will employ summer program sponsors to ensure meals are reaching all children – whether they are learning in the classroom or virtually – so they are fed and ready to learn, even in new and ever-changing learning environments.”
“School Nutrition Association greatly appreciates USDA addressing the critical challenges shared by our members serving students on the frontlines these first weeks of school. These waivers will allow school nutrition professionals to focus on nourishing hungry children for success, rather than scrambling to process paperwork and verify eligibility in the midst of a pandemic." said School Nutrition Association (SNA) President Reggie Ross, SNS. "We look forward to continuing our dialogue with USDA to ensure school meal programs are equipped to meet the future needs of America’s students.”
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Great Plains Introduces the Terra-Max®, Its Newest Hybrid Tillage Solution
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Great Plains has recently developed a new solution in its hybrid tillage line-up – the Terra-Max. Great Plains defines hybrid tillage as a tillage system that uses a blend of vertical and conventional tillage methods or tools that allow for an aggressive field pass at faster operating speeds. Named “Terra”, meaning “Earth,” the Terra-Max is a versatile soil management solution that can be used as primary and secondary tillage to address a wide variety of needs from killing weeds and sizing residue to preparing a perfect seedbed.
Offered in 20? to 40? models, the Terra-Max is designed to perform variable-intensity tillage with adjustable front and rear coulter gangs. The front gangs adjust from 0 to 8 degrees, while the rear coulter gangs adjust proportionally from 0 to 6 degrees for adaptability in ever-changing soil conditions. With the Terra-Max, producers have the ability to create the ideal seedbed with a high-quality finish; level soils, remove ruts, and bury residue; and control resistant weeds – all with one tool.
Rodney Hake, Tillage Engineering Manager for Great Plains, said, “What makes the Terra-Max really shine, compared to other hybrid tillage tools on the market, is its finishing capabilities. The seedbed coming out from behind this machine is second to none.” A lengthened frame, opposing left-hand and right-hand rolling spike harrows, and a double-basket rear attachment combined with active hydraulic down-pressure, all work together to provide a seedbed-ready, high-quality finish.
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Secretary Sonny Signals More CFAP Coming Here in September
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More pandemic help is coming for producers, with rules and sign-up starting as early as this week.
The second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is expected to add $14 billion to existing CFAP funding under the $2 (T) trillion CARES Act Congress passed in March. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue was on a national talk radio show this past week saying “The good news is, we’re working on the second tranche of CFAP 2. We release those rules, probably the first of September, and sign-up will begin, early in that part of September.”
Total CFAP funding is expected to reach some $34 billion, including new help to cattle and hog producers that faced a sharp cut-off cliff in mid-April, limiting the time-frame initially covered.
One worry to Secretary Perdue is that farmers didn't move quickly to utilize the first round of money “I’ve been a little surprised that the money has been, as slow as it has been going out. There are no barriers, but it’s not backed up in FSA offices, it’s a matter of applications.”
USDA is trying to educate producers on how to apply, while extending the filing deadline to September 11. Farm groups have also criticized the $250,000 per person, $750,000 per company payment limit.
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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 stays mixed- Choice Beef dropped $1.45 while Select Beef goes 46 cents higher.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 9,500 head on Monday- Compared to last week: Feeder steers are trading 4.00-7.00 lower. Feeder heifers 1.00-5.00 lower. Steer calves mostly steady to weak, heifer calves traded 2.00-4.00 lower. Demand moderate to light.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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Joplin Regional Stockyards ended up with just over 5,700 of cattle on August 31- Compared to last week, steer calves and yearlings steady, except yearlings over 800 lbs weak to 2.00 lower, heifer calves steady to 3.00 higher. Demand moderate to good, supply moderate.
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 - 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 Director and Editor
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