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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, September 14, 2020
Howdy Neighbors!
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Latest USDA World Ag Supply And Demand Estimates Neutral For The Market Says Allendale's Rich Nelson
- Oklahoma Cotton Crop Drops Six Percent in Anticipated Production from August to September as Farmers Abandon Acres
- Uncertainty Is How KSU Extension Livestock Economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor Describes Current Cattle Market
- Final harvest Summary of Hard Red Winter Wheat, September 11, 2020
- Spontaneous Combustion a Possibility with Wet Hay
- U.S. Wheat Associates Introduces Interactive Wheat Export Supply System Map
- New John Deere Smart Connector Establishes Direct Connection Between Tractor and Smartphone
- National Farmers Union Going Virtual in Their 2020 Fall Legislative Fly In- AFR/OFU Participating This Week
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Latest USDA World Ag Supply And Demand Estimates Neutral For The Market Says Allendale's Rich Nelson
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The September USDA World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates report indicates little to no change from August for many of the commodities.
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Associate Farm Director, KC Sheperd spoke with Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist at Allendale and he said the report is considered “neutral” for the market.
The USDA did cut about a half million acres off the harvested corn projection and dropped yields to 178.5 bushels per acre, Nelson said.
The report stated the 2020/21 U.S. corn outlook is for reduced production, lower corn used for ethanol, larger exports, and smaller ending stocks. Corn production is forecast at 14.9 billion bushels, down 378 million from last month.
Corn supplies are reduced from last month, as a smaller crop more than offsets greater beginning stocks mostly due to lower estimated exports for 2019/20.
Corn used for ethanol for 2020/21 is lowered 100 million bushels based on the continued slow recovery in motor gasoline demand as a result of COVID-19.
Nelson said it is a similar story with soybeans.
U.S. soybean supply and use changes for 2020/21 include lower beginning stocks, production, and ending stocks.
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Oklahoma Cotton Crop Drops Six Percent in Anticipated Production from August to September as Farmers Abandon Acres
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The latest USDA Crop Production Report showed Oklahoma's spring planted crops with mixed potential production results in September compared to the August Crop Production report- as well as when you look at 2020 versus 2019 production..
The 2020 Oklahoma Cotton Crop saw a lot of acres now expected to be abandoned compared to the August numbers- as 100,000 acres have apparently been lost since the August report. UDSA now thinks that Oklahoma Cotton producers will harvest 460,000 acres of cotton this fall compared to the 560,000 acres predicted last month. Those abandoned acres were partially offset with a significantly higher yield per acre on the fields that are still likely to be harvested. The yield improved fifteen percent in the August to September report with the latest yield pegged at 939 pounds of lint per acre- leaving an estimated 900,000 bales as the September Production estimate- the sixth largest state production this season.
The 900,000 bales is 50,000 bales less than was predicted in August- but is 36% larger than the stressed 2019 crop of 659,000 bales.
A warm end of the growing season will still be needed to successfully complete the 2020 Oklahoma cotton crop in the next thirty to forty five days.
The second largest spring planted crop in Oklahoma, after cotton, are soybeans and the USDA predicts 520,000 acres will be harvested here in 2020- up from 440,000 acres harvested in 2019- and the September yield estimate of 31 bushels per acre will produce a 15.6 million bushel crop- 22% larger than in 2019.
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Uncertainty Is How KSU Extension Livestock Economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor Describes Current Cattle Market
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Dr. Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock market economist, uses the word “uncertainty” to describe the current cattle market.
That word covers a lot of ground as Tonsor says there is a ton of question marks circulating around the market.
The uncertainty on beef demand is front and center on everybody’s mind, he said, as we look at reopening and closing schools and retail shops because of the pandemic.
Other uncertain factors include feed prices and supplies.
The corn rally is not supportive of feeder cattle prices, Tonsor said.
Wildfires and drought have consumed pasture and range acres and could push more cattle into feedlots.
Uncertainty is the buzzword, emphasized Tonsor.
Macroeconomic beef demand and Mother Nature driven pressures, Tonsor 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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Final harvest Summary of Hard Red Winter Wheat, September 11, 2020
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Looking at the last 2020 HRW wheat harvest summary below from Mark Hodges, Executive Director at Great Plains Grains, Inc.
A reminder there will be a final data summary report issued by mid-October. That report will include weighted data (for production and protein breakouts), in most years this results in small changes in final numbers over current simple composite averages.
The Washington Grain Commission sponsors a protein survey that also determines wheat grades on samples (now 1,611) collected by the Washington State Department of Agriculture Grain Inspection labs (Spokane, Colfax and Pasco) with no change in data since last week; 11.7% average protein, 8.7% moisture and an average test weight of 62.1 lb/bu (81.7 kg/hl).
421 individual samples are now in various stages of testing and final samples arriving early next week. Overall, there were very slight changes this week: 61.7 lb/bu (81.1kg/hl); which is slightly above last year average; kernel sizing L 62%; M 36%; S 2%; TKW average is 31.3 g; 2.60 mm kernel diameter (matching the Wheat Quality Council target); average kernel hardness is 67; protein average 11.9 % ; falling number average 367 seconds. Preliminary bake data from Texas through South Dakota indicates an averaged loaf volume across all composites of 867 cc; the Wheat Quality Council target is >850 cc; Farinograph stability over those same composites averaged 10.5 minutes with flour protein averaging 11.0%. The quality target is 11% flour protein and 12% wheat protein in terms of expecting good loaf volume and end use functionality. Bake absorptions have not dropped below 60% with all samples having been between 60%-67% absorption. Although this crop is on the lower end of protein in terms of volume desired, the protein quality is still present and resulting in exceptionally good water absorption and will deliver end-product quality.
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Spontaneous Combustion a Possibility with Wet Hay
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News reports of the Braum’s facility fire in Tuttle being caused by wet hay may have people wondering how something wet can combust, but it is all a matter of chemistry.
“Strange as it may seem at first, wet hay is more likely to spontaneously catch fire than dry hay,” said Josh Bushong, Oklahoma State University Extension area agronomy specialist for western Oklahoma. “Excessive moisture is actually the most common cause of fire in hay bales and stacks.”
Proper hay management and storage is a must, both to ensure quality and protect against spontaneous combustion. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
High-moisture hay initially heats up as the plant material continues to respire after harvest and microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria break down complex carbohydrates. Hay also serves as insulation, so the larger the bale or stack, the less cooling that occurs to offset the heat. When a bale or stack’s internal temperature rises above 130-175 degrees Fahrenheit, an exothermic chemical reaction can start and cause the temperature to rise still further, even to the point of ignition at 448-527 degrees, causing combustion.
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U.S. Wheat Associates Introduces Interactive Wheat Export Supply System Map
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U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) has introduced the first digital map of the U.S. wheat production and supply system as a visual planning tool for its overseas representatives and their customers. The “USW Wheat Export Supply System” map is posted on the USW website at http://bit.ly/USWheatExportSupplyChain and was built in cooperation with Heartland GIS using funds from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Agricultural Trade Promotion program.
“With six distinct wheat classes grown across many states and delivered by many different routes, the U.S. wheat supply chain truly is driven by geography,” said USW Vice President of Overseas Operations Mike Spier. “The map provides a geographical information system that our team of representatives can use to help the world’s wheat buyers literally see where the wheat they are buying is grown and how it can be transported to the export elevator.”
“Assisting overseas customers is a very important service that helps add value to U.S. wheat,” said USW Vice President of Communications Steve Mercer. “This map will be a unique and very useful addition to the trade service our representatives conduct all around the world.”
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New John Deere Smart Connector Establishes Direct Connection Between Tractor and Smartphone
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Tractor maintenance is simplified through the new John Deere Smart Connector and TractorPlus™ App for Compact Utility Tractors. The Smart Connector establishes a connection between your tractor and your smartphone via Bluetooth® technology for easy access to tractor information, like service intervals, diagnostic codes, fuel level, engine hours and maintenance information.
The TractorPlus App provides owners with convenient access to key parts of their operator’s manual, parts diagrams, and parts ordering directly from the John Deere Store or their preferred dealer. Owners can also keep track of maintenance and service intervals for optimal machine performance and see diagnostic codes in an easy-to-read list.
In addition to providing valuable tractor information, the app also provides coverage mapping via your smartphone’s location tracking system for reduced overlap while mowing, plowing or spraying. In conjunction with the Smart Connector, the app can also function as an extended dashboard to your tractor by displaying real-time machine and job information.
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National Farmers Union Going Virtual in Their 2020 Fall Legislative Fly In- AFR/OFU Participating This Week
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American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union delegates are looking forward to a virtual week on Capitol Hill as they participate in the 2020 National Farmers Union Fall Legislative Fly‐In this week- Sept. 14‐18.
AFR/OFU Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh will lead the team of delegates as they meet one on one with members of Oklahoma’s legislative delegation. The AFR/OFU efforts will be mirrored nationwide as Farmers Union members from every state organization meet with hundreds of members of Congress by video conference and phone to highlight challenges our nation’s farmers
and ranchers are facing and outline priorities and goals for future legislation.
In addition to congressional meetings, the Oklahoma delegation will also hear from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials about current events, opportunities and other work the Agency is doing on behalf of farmers. They will also receive briefings from the leadership and staff of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Agriculture.
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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 continue to show weakness- Choice Beef was down 94 cents on Friday while Select Beef was 26 cents cheaper-
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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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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Tim West
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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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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