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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, October 12, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Dry Weather Shrinks the Expected Oklahoma Cotton Crop by Nineteen Percent in October USDA Crop Report
- OCA's Michael Kelsey Says SQ805 Would Be Lenient on Cattle Theft and Other Crimes
- Sustainability Research to Drive Corn Demand and Collaboration Continues with Industry Partners
- CAB's Sara Scott is Helping Consumers Understand How High Quality Beef is Produced
- USDA Approves Hemp Production Plans for Illinois, Oklahoma, the Comanche Nation, the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
- WASDE Lowers Corn and Soybean Harvest Projections and Stocks
- Latest Fire Situation Report Shows No Burn Bans Currently In Effect
- Cattlemen's Congress Website is Now LIVE- and the Tentative Schedule is Available
- The American Simmental Association has designated Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City as the 2020-2021 National Simmental Show
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Dry Weather Shrinks the Expected Oklahoma Cotton Crop by Nineteen Percent in October USDA Crop Report |
Lack of rainfall has resulted in a nineteen percent reduction in the cotton crop estimate for Oklahoma farmers in the latest USDA Crop Production Report released on Friday- based on October first data. USDA still expects to see Oklahoma farmers harvest 460,000 acres of cotton in 2020- but dropped the yield from 939 pounds of lint to 762 pounds per acre from September to October- resulting in a 730,000 bale crop estimate in October.
That's still higher than the final production number of 659,000 bales achieved in 2019. That 762,000 bale estimate, if realized, would make Oklahoma the sixth largest crop on a state by state basis in 2020. Nationally, the 2020 Upland Cotton Crop estimate remained at 16.5 million bales compared to a month ago.
The state is also typically top ten in the production of hay other than alfalfa- and in 2020 our rank is the fourth largest hay crop in the US- behind Texas, Missouri and Kentucky. The Oklahoma hay crop is expected to be 4,590,000 tons in 2020 versus a 2019 crop that totaled 5,320,000 tons.
The button below takes you to more details about Oklahoma Crop Production as detailed in the Friday Crop Production Report.
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CoBank Quarterly: U.S. Economic Recovery Sputtering as COVID-19 Persists |
The U.S. economy has been improving since late spring, but progress has slowed measurably, and the economy remains fragile. Another broad fiscal relief package appears to be off the table at least in the near-term, which means the currently sluggish economy will likely end the year in a fizzle.
According to a new Quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, rural America is experiencing a dichotomy of improving industry fundamentals and a surge of COVID cases. Rural communities are now the source of a disproportionate number of new cases, just as many Americans are beginning to spend much more time indoors.
“The good news, at least from an economic standpoint, is that many rural industries have begun to turn the corner,” said Dan Kowalski, vice president of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange division. “This is particularly true in agriculture. A weaker, steady dollar has supported a price recovery in most agricultural commodities. And despite the myriad of challenges they’ve faced in 2020, essential rural industries are finding new ways to survive and, in some cases, thrive.”
The U.S. ethanol sector continued to recover during the third quarter to a new baseline level equaling roughly 90% of pre-COVID demand. Recent developments surrounding E15, small refinery exemptions, federal relief and another delay on Brazilian import duties appear to be incremental positives for the ethanol complex.
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Sustainability Research to Drive Corn Demand and Collaboration Continues with Industry Partners |
Sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand and that’s been the focus of a partnership between the National Pork Board (NPB), United Soybean Board (USB) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Two years ago, the three organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a sustainability research platform that will benefit all three organizations and their producers.
Since the MOU was signed, the groups have been collaborating on sustainability goals and initiatives, as well as a feed sustainability blueprint project. This project intends to encourage on-farm and facility outcome-based goals that contribute to watershed and sustainability goals. The objective is to establish practices, definitions, and standards on how to measure and track the sustainability of feed ingredients, primarily soybean meal and corn, with a focus on water quality, water quantity, climate resilience and wildlife habitat.
“America’s pig farmers are committed to producing pork and reducing our environmental impact,” said Dr. Brett Kaysen, vice president of sustainability. “Partnering on the feed sustainability blueprint project makes sense as our industry works toward the carbon-neutral pig.”
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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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CAB's Sara Scott is Helping Consumers Understand How High Quality Beef is Produced |
Consumers want to know where their beef comes says Sara Scott, vice president of foodservice for the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB) brand. During a recent interview with Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd, Scott explained how they are working to help consumers understand more about cattle production.
It is a great opportunity for cattle producers to be that voice to help consumers, Scott said.
The average American today is three generations removed from the family farm, so it’s no surprise they don’t know how food is produced, she said.
Raising cattle is not an easy job but producers are passionate about their vocation, as consumers are just as passionate about figuring out where their food comes from, Scott said.
One of the places CAB starts that conversation about food production is between ranchers and chefs.
Being able to connect those two is important because you have folks that are very passionate about their specific parts of the food industry, Scott said.
Scott said when chefs have a better understanding and appreciation for the hard work it takes to get that beef product here, they realize they don’t want to mess it up.
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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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USDA Approves Hemp Production Plans for Oklahoma, the Comanche Nation and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the approval of hemp production plans under the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program for Illinois, Oklahoma, the Comanche Nation, the San Carlos Apache Tribe of Arizona and the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, bringing the total number of approved plans to 65.
USDA continues to receive and review hemp production plans from states and Indian tribes. To review approved plans or check the status of a plan, visit the Status of State and Tribal Hemp Production Plans webpage.
To see the State and tribal plans previously approved included. click here:
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) directed USDA to develop a regulatory oversight program for hemp and include provisions for USDA to approve hemp production plans submitted by states and Indian tribes. Accordingly, on Oct. 31, 2019, USDA issued an interim final rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program and the provisions for USDA to approve submitted plans. State and tribal plans provide details on practices and procedures that enable hemp producers in their jurisdictions to operate according to their individual plans and in compliance with federal laws.
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WASDE Lowers Corn and Soybean Harvest Projections and Stocks |
As expected, the October World Ag Supply and Demand Report shows lower U.S. corn and soybean production, as well as lower stocks of commodities.
Corn production is forecast at 14.722 billion bushels, 178 million bushels lower than the previous month. Corn yield declined slightly to 178.4 bushels per acre. Corn supplies are forecast down sharply from last month, thanks to a smaller crop and lower beginning stocks. The corn price rose 10 cents to $3.60 a bushel. Soybean production is forecast at 4.3 billion bushels, down 45 million bushels on a lower harvested area, and the yield is projected at 51.9 bushels per acre, unchanged from last month.
Soybean supplies are forecast at 4.8 billion bushels, down 96 million on lower production and beginning stocks. The soybean price is forecast at $9.80 a bushel, 55 cents higher than September, due to smaller supplies and higher exports. USDA says wheat supplies are reduced by 32 million bushels from the previous month on the combination of lower beginning stocks and production. Projected ending stocks dropped by 42 million bushels to 883 million, which would be the lowest ending stocks in six years. The season-average farm price is up 20 cents a bushel to $4.70.
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Latest Fire Situation Report Shows No Burn Bans Currently In Effect |
Looking at the Latest Fire Situation Report for October 9, Above normal temperatures and persistent dry conditions will result in elevated fire danger focused in western Oklahoma through the weekend peaking on Sunday afternoon ahead of a dry cold front. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Cimarron and Texas counties Sunday afternoon and into the evening hours.
Provided the forecast expectations remain in place, an upgrade to a Red Flag Warning on Sunday in the western Oklahoma Panhandle should be anticipated. Elevated fire weather inputs, dry conditions and accelerated drying of fuels across western Oklahoma will likely lead to increased initial attack activity through the weekend although potential for large fire occurrence is expected to be very limited. Today: Morning fog and very good overnight recovery will hold development of fire danger in central and eastern Oklahoma to a brief period in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Fire danger concern today will be greatest in the Oklahoma Panhandle and the far western tier of counties along the 100th Meridian. · Oklahoma Panhandle/Western Tier: Temperatures will warm into the upper-80°’s to mid-90°’s with relative humidity values this afternoon ranging from 7-20% driving fine-dead fuel moisture values into the 3-4% range. Although remnant live fuel moisture is still effective to some extent, the area has not received any rainfall in nearly thirty days resulting in a transition toward increasing fuel availability. Generally, southerly winds will prevail today 10-19 mph with higher gusts this afternoon.
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Cattlemen's Congress Website is Now LIVE- and the Tentative Schedule is Available
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With Denver cancelling their 2021 National Western Stock Show- the purebred cattle industry was left with a huge hole in their competitive and promotional schedule- and Oklahoma cattle industry leaders have moved in to help fill that void.
Over the weekend- the Cattlemen's Congress Website went live and it includes some additional details of this huge event coming in January of the new year.
The Cattlemen’s Congress was formed in the fall of 2020 to present an opportunity for cattlemen and women across North America to exhibit their cattle and showcase the highest quality genetics the cattle industry can offer.
In order to host this world class event, we sought out industry leaders and the best show management team possible to run the Cattlemen’s Congress. The team from the Oklahoma Youth Expo will be managing the event, bringing years of experience and expertise in the stock show industry.
A lot more details are being worked out and will be on their website in the days to come- the button below takes you to their tentative schedule found on the website.
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The American Simmental Association has designated Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City as the 2020-2021 National Simmental Show |
The ASA Board of Trustees met October 5th to discuss alternative plans due to the postponement of the 2021 National Western Stock Show.
The Board voted to recognize the Cattlemen’s Congress, held January 2-17 as the National Simmental Show for the 2020-2021 Show Season. The Congress will serve as a Major PTP Ring of Champions points show as well.
This event will showcase some of the greatest show cattle in the Simmental breed vying for the annual championships. Also, in January the ASA is recognizing The Nebraskan Livestock Show, which is to be held in Grand Island, NE, January 13-18, as a Major PTP Ring of Champions points show. Similar to the National Cattlemen’s Congress, The Nebraskan will highlight some of the breed’s most elite in competition for Major PTP Ring of Champions show points.
Please stay tuned for the detailed schedule of events and hotel block information for each show. Founded in 1968, the American Simmental Association is headquartered in Bozeman, MT. ASA is committed to leveraging technology, education, and collaboration to accelerate genetic profitability for the beef industry
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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 $1.94 on Friday to $214.06 while Select Beef was also lower.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 5,572 head a week ago on Monday.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers unevenly steady. Feeder heifers 1.00-4.00 higher. Steer calves steady to 3.00 lower, most declines
over 500 lbs. Heifer calves mostly 2.00-5.00 higher . Demand moderate to good. Quality mostly average.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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Superior Video Livestock Market reported 19,300 of Cattle this past Thursday.
Compared to two weeks ago: All classes of feeder cattle, mostly in the South Central region sold 5.00-7.00 lower on limited offerings. Steer and heifer calves were mostly out-front contracted cattle but a lower undertone was noted.
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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