Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Latest Cattle On Feed Report Indicates Market Might Be Headed Towards "Normal," Says OSU's Dr. Peel
- Oklahoma Ag Mediation is Ready to Help with Disputes Producers May Be Facing
- Latest USDA Crop Progress Report Shows Winter Wheat Planting Over One-Third Complete As Fall Harvest Quickly Advances
- OCA CFAP-2 Informational Webinar, Wednesday, September 30
- Bayer’s XtendFlex Soybeans Gain Final Key Regulatory Approval
- Inhofe Applauds $10 Million Grant to Bring Rail Access to Southeast Oklahoma
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Fall Gardening Made Easier
- Diamond Hats Links- AND the Show Will Happen in 2021
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Latest Cattle On Feed Report Indicates Market Might Be Headed Towards "Normal," Says OSU's Dr. Peel |
Analyzing the latest USDA cattle on feed report, Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist, says the cattle market may be getting back in line and headed towards something resembling “normal.”
Dr. Peel was interviewed by Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director Ron Hays following release of that report.
The placement numbers were bigger than expected, Peel said, so the market will probably react negatively.
The report is similar to last month’s report, he said.
With the on-feed total at 103.8 percent of year ago, Peel said this is sorting out the ripple effects of everything we’ve been through the last several months.
If you sum up the last six months, we’ve still placed 4.3 percent less cattle than a year ago, Peel said.
The OSU economist does not expect overall total inventory to stay above year ago levels.
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Oklahoma Ag Mediation is Ready to Help with Disputes Producers May Be Facing |
Right now is a stressful time for farmers, and people in general, and the Oklahoma Ag Mediation program reminds producers that they are open and ready to sit down and discuss issues that might benefit from Ag mediation.
Oklahoma Ag Mediation is a non-profit organization out of Oklahoma that provides mediation to agriculture producers who may need help with ag-related disputes.
Associate farm director KC Sheperd spoke with Mike Mayberry, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation program says their goal is to be a neutral party that doesn't take sides but helps both parties find a compromise, "The two people that are in dispute can agree to come to mediation and work with the mediator and try to resolve the issue, whatever it might be."
Mayberry says most of the time they can help with disputes, "Most likely we can if it fits in the listing of types of problems contained in the grant program we are a part of."
It could be a problem with a lender, or a contractual dispute, or even over a fence line with a neighbor. Mayberry says all of these things can be mediated without involving the courts, "Its a high-success, low-impact way to solve disputes. The mediator is always neutral, he's not on anyone's side, but on everyone's side."
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Latest USDA Crop Progress Report Shows Winter Wheat Planting Over One-Third Complete As Fall Harvest Quickly Advances |
With fall harvest in full swing across the country the emphasis in the latest USDA Crop Progress Report shifts to planting of winter crops, primarily winter wheat in the High Plains.
In the 18 major winter wheat producing states, 35 percent of the crop has been planted and 10 percent has emerged.
Colorado (66 percent), Nebraska (60 percent) and Washington (59 percent) have all passed the halfway mark towards completion.
The nation’s corn harvest is 15 percent complete with North Carolina (74 percent) and Texas (70 percent) leading the way.
Soybean farmers have completed 20 percent of the harvest with Louisiana (72 percent), Minnesota and Mississippi both at 31 percent complete.
Cotton harvest stands at 13 percent with Louisiana (23 percent) and Texas (22 percent) showing the most progress.
Approximately 31 percent of the grain sorghum has been harvested with Texas almost finished at 85 percent
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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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OCA CFAP-2 Informational Webinar, Wednesday, September 30 |
Join us to learn what all CFAP2 entails and how to apply. The discussion will focus on cattle and wheat.
We appreciate our friends at OSU Extension and the USDA Farm Service Agency for partnering with us on this webinar
The webinar will begin at 12 noon on Wednesday.
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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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Bayer’s XtendFlex Soybeans Gain Final Key Regulatory Approval |
Bayer announced today that the European Commission has authorized XtendFlex soybean technology for food, feed, import and processing in the European Union. This milestone represents the final key authorization for XtendFlex soybeans. With this approval in hand, Bayer can now look forward to a full launch in the United States and Canada in 2021 and expects to be in a strong position to supply 20 million U.S. soy acres when the selling season arrives.
“XtendFlex soybeans will be Bayer’s second major product launch in soybeans in the last 5 years,” said Lisa Safarian, President of Crop Science North America. “The upcoming launch in 2021 highlights the strength of the Bayer soybean pipeline, as well as the investment that Bayer continues to make in our soybean portfolio and the Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System. XtendFlex soybeans are the latest example of Bayer developing innovative products to help farmers meet challenges on their farm.”
XtendFlex soybeans, Bayer’s newest soybean technology, are built upon the high-yielding Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybean technology that growers have grown to trust with the additional tolerance to glufosinate herbicides. XtendFlex soybeans provide growers with additional flexibility to manage tough-to-control and resistant weeds.
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Inhofe Applauds $10 Million Grant to Bring Rail Access to Southeast Oklahoma |
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) applauded an announcement by the Department of Transportation (DOT) that the Kiamichi Tri-State Freight Rail Improvement Project was selected for a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant of $10 million. This project will provide needed safety upgrades and replace or restore 36 miles of track to bring rail access to the town of Antlers and all of Pushmataha County.
“I am pleased to see the Department of Transportation award $10 million to fund the Kiamichi Tri-State Freight Rail Improvement Project,” Inhofe said. “This funding will not only bring needed upgrades to this vital railway, but it will bring necessary rail access to the people of Southeast Oklahoma, spurring regional economic activity and job growth. I have always said one of the most important things we should be doing here in Congress is ensuring our infrastructure is up-to-date and I am glad the Trump administration continues to make Oklahoma communities like Antlers and Pushmataha county a major priority.”
“The CRISI grant is a tremendous boost for the revitalization of this line and to the economic development in southeast Oklahoma,” Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz said. “The safety improvements at crossings are a critical component to the growth potential for the line. The project award and strong support from our congressional delegation certainly speak to the regional importance of the KRR with commerce connections into other areas of Oklahoma and directly with rail networks into two neighboring states.”
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Fall Gardening Made Easier |
Now that fall has fallen, Oklahoma gardeners can turn to Oklahoma State University Extension for helpful tips on how to prepare for the end of the year.
OSU Extension’s fall gardening fact sheet includes a wide range of vegetables that can outlast other summer crops, as well as how to prepare the soil for the next growing season.
The foundation for a healthy garden is keeping crops properly watered and monitoring for pests on crops, said David A. Hillock, OSU Extension consumer horticulturist. Beginning with proper soil preparation, the fact sheet moves through basic steps needed to obtain a successful production.
Other fall gardening suggestions include:
Store seeds in a cool, dry location or even in a refrigerator or freezer.
Most vegetable crops will benefit from supplemental irrigation. The drip technique is particularly helpful.
Cover seeded rows to reduce soil temperature and drying.
The fact sheet also includes a chart of popular garden vegetables such as garlic, turnips, radishes, lettuce and onions with guidance appropriate to all levels of gardening skill.
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Diamond Hats Links- AND the Show Will Happen in 2021 |
In our Monday email- the link below the Diamond Hats story was incorrect- We had meant to share the Diamond Hats Facebook Page and their website- so we are doing that now-
AND- we now have the video that was premiered on Saturday night that proclaimed the 2021 OYE WILL happen.
Take a look at the statement in the video below that was made Saturday night that the 2021 OYE will happen- it may look a little different than previous years- but it will happen.
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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 was lower on Monday- Choice Beef dropped $1.62 while Select Beef was down 56 cents.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 5,700 head on Monday- Compared to last week: Feeder steers are selling 2.00-3.00 higher, feeder heifers steady to 1.00 lower. Steer and heifer calves were to light on comparable offerings for a trend but a lower undertone was noted.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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Joplin Regional Stockyards had 6,125 cattle on Monday
Compared to last week, steers under 750 lbs 3.00 to 6.00 lower, heifers under 700 lbs 4.00 to 7.00 lower, steers over 750 lbs and heifers over 700 lbs steady. Demand and 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
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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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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405.317.6361
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