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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- USMEF Details Creative Global Marketing Solutions, Elects New Officer Team at Virtual Planning Conference
- Simmental Among The Breeds to be Shown At Cattlemen's Congress in Oklahoma City in January
- Road to Rural Prosperity--KC Sheperd talks with Jamey Johnson About His Country Music Career and Rural Roots
- Dr. Derrell Peel on the Current State of Beef Demand
- U.S. Fall Harvest And Winter Wheat Seeding Basically Complete Ahead of Schedule According to Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
- U.S. Wheat Associates Submits Comments on International Trade Barriers to USTR
- Oklahoma State’s Lambert named 2020 Whatley Award recipient
- Three Oklahoma Wheat Farmers Ranked High in National Wheat Yield Contest
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USMEF Details Creative Global Marketing Solutions, Elects New Officer Team at Virtual Planning Conference
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Adapting market development programs for U.S. pork, beef and lamb to a COVID-impacted world and meeting the rapidly changing needs of international consumers were dominant themes of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference, which was held virtually Nov. 10-13.
USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom kicked off the conference with a recap of 2020 export results, noting that U.S. pork exports are on a record pace, while beef exports have trended lower but are poised for a strong finish to the year. Halstrom noted that the recovery of foodservice activity in most key Asian markets is providing momentum for U.S. beef, with demand bolstered further by tightening supplies from Australia. He added that while pork exports to China have begun to cool from the unprecedented levels seen earlier this year, China's demand will remain strong in 2021 and U.S. pork is well-positioned for growth in Japan, Mexico, Southeast Asia and Central and South America.
Keynote speaker Anja Manuel, a former diplomat, author and leading advisor on emerging markets cited recent experience with pandemics as one of the reasons many Asian countries have recovered more rapidly from COVID-19 compared to the U.S., Europe and Latin America.
"They have the experience of SARS and MERS, so they've been through a pandemic before," Manuel said. "Their health systems are nationalized, so it's easier than here to get everybody on the same page. They're going to come back faster economically than the rest of us."
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The Oklahoma Farm Bureau - a grassroots organization that has for its Mission Statement- “Improving the Lives of Rural Oklahomans." Farm Bureau, as the state's largest general farm organization, is active at the State Capitol fighting for the best interests of its members and working with other groups to make certain that the interests of rural Oklahoma are protected. Click here for their website to learn more about the organization and how it can benefit you to be a part of Farm Bureau.
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Simmental Among The Breeds to be Shown At Cattlemen's Congress in Oklahoma City in January
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When the venerable Denver National Western Stock Show canceled its annual event for January due to COVID-19 restrictions by the city, Oklahoma City stepped in with the Cattlemen’s Congress. Now all the major breeds of cattle will congregate in Oklahoma City in early January.
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd talked with Luke Bowman, director of member events and international operations for the American Simmental Association, about the upcoming show.
The Simmental breeders will gather January 7 and 8 in Oklahoma City and the show will be on the 10th.
We are pretty pumped because of all the leadership and organization that has gone into developing the congress, Bowman said.
We had anointed the National Western as our national show for the 2020-21 season and we wanted to be able to name a national champion, Bowman said as he explained the reasoning behind coming to Oklahoma City.
This seems like a logical choice and it allows us to reach more breeders from the south, Bowman said.
He noted the “perfect Simmental” today looks different than 50 years ago when the breed was established.
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Road to Rural Prosperity--KC Sheperd talks with Jamey Johnson About His Country Music Career and Rural Roots
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On our latest Road to Rural Prosperity Podcast KC Sheperd talks with Jamey Johnson About His Country Music Career and Rural Roots.
For this special edition of the Road to Rural Prosperity, KC Sheperd zoomed with Country Music singer songwriter Jamey Johnson to talk about his growing up on a family farm in Montgomery Alabama. From an early age he was influenced by country acts such as Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, and Alabama. Johnson has always had strong ties to agriculture as he grew up watching his dad try to make a living on the family farm. His family eventually lost that farm, so Johnson has always understood the struggles facing American farmers.
Today's Podcast is powered by the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center.
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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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Dr. Derrell Peel on the Current State of Beef Demand
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Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State 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 Glenn Selk. Today, Dr. Peel examines the current state of beef demand.
By many measures, beef demand has remained remarkably strong since the pandemic started in March. The first half of the year was characterized by unparalleled disruptions in both beef supply and demand. By the end of June, cattle slaughter was mostly recovered; and has been thus far in the second half of the year. Since July, steer and heifer slaughter has averaged 0.5 percent above year ago levels. Total fed beef production from steers and heifers is up 3.7 percent year over year from July to the end of October.
Beef demand, however, continues to be challenged with restricted food service. Restaurants have recovered somewhat from the initial lockdown with more emphasis on takeout and delivery. Retail grocery demand remains robust and numerous adjustments have helped to shift some food service supply chains to support retail grocery supply chains. There are indications that retail grocery demand is being boosted again by consumers stocking up in the face of increased uncertainty. The shift from summer beef demand to winter raises additional concerns. Food service is typically more emphasized in winter months, which may be an additional challenge. The pandemic is resurging and additional restrictions on food service are a growing risk
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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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U.S. Fall Harvest And Winter Wheat Seeding Basically Complete Ahead of Schedule According to Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
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The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows fall harvest and winter wheat planting is mostly complete and ahead of schedule.
In the 18 major corn producing states, harvest stands at 95 percent complete, which is 8 points ahead of the 5-year-average for this time of year.
Soybean harvest is 96 percent complete, which is 3 points ahead of normal.
In the 15 major cotton producing states, harvest is pegged at 69 percent complete, 5 points ahead of normal.
Grain sorghum harvest is 94 percent complete, 7 points ahead of normal.
Winter wheat planting is 96 percent complete, 2 points ahead of normal.
Wheat emergence is 85 percent, just one point ahead of normal.
The winter wheat crop is rated 46 percent good to excellent, a one-point improvement over last week. The remainder is rated 36 percent fair and 18 percent poor to very poor.
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U.S. Wheat Associates Submits Comments on International Trade Barriers to USTR
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Shelbi Knisley, USW Director of Trade Policy writes in the latest issue of USWheat.Org on the International Trade Barriers to USTR. She writes:
U.S. Wheat Associates submitted comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) for the annual National Trade Estimates (NTE) report.
The NTE report allows U.S. industry organizations to highlight and comment on trade barriers impacting their trade opportunities to the U.S. government. USW highlighted several key U.S. wheat markets where there are many barriers in market access, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) issues, export subsidies and domestic support. Two of these barriers are highlighted below.
India
India maintains a trade distorting market price support system that encourages domestic wheat production. This leads to distortion in the international market due to domestic crop size and price. When stocks are too large, India has a history of applying export subsidies to move these excess wheat supplies out of the country. If they were to comply with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and eliminate these subsidies it would create a more level playing field for U.S. wheat exports and increase U.S. wheat annual value of production by an estimated $516 million per year by 2028/29, according to a study by a Texas A&M University economist.
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Oklahoma State’s Lambert named 2020 Whatley Award recipient
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Oklahoma State University’s Dayton Lambert has been named the 2020 recipient of the university’s James A. Whatley Award for Meritorious Service in Agricultural Sciences.
Initiated in 1982, the award is presented annually by the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and recognizes outstanding research contributions to the advancement of agricultural sciences.
A former research economist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Lambert joined the OSU faculty in 2018 after serving on the University of Tennessee faculty from 2006-2018. He is the holder of the OSU Willard Sparks Chair in Agribusiness within the division’s department of agricultural economics.
Lambert’s research record is remarkable not only for the volume of work he has completed, but also the wide breadth of topics he has studied, said Thomas Coon, OSU vice president and dean for agricultural programs.
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Three Oklahoma Wheat Farmers Ranked High in National Wheat Yield Contest
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Three Oklahoma farmers were among the winners announced on Monday by the National Wheat Foundation for the 2020 Wheat Yield Contest.
The Oklahomans won in the category of dryland hard wheat- based on the percentage over their county yield for the year.
The top entry for that category came from Wyoming- but then the second, third and fourth place entries were Oklahoma based.
Second nationally a yield that was 308% above his county average was CR Freeman of Kiowa County, Oklahoma- his entry was an OK Genetics variety OK Corral yielding 110.63 bushels per acre.
Third nationally was claimed by Scott Kodesh of Noble County- his Westbred WB4699 yielded 99.98 bushels per acre and was 206.63 % above the county average.
Fourth Nationally was entered by Levi Johnson of Alfalfa County- also with Westbred WB4699- his yield of 111 bushels per acre was 206.16% above the county average.
Read more about the results of the 2020 National Wheat Yield Contest by clicking on the BUTTON below.
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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 slightly lower on Choice Beef- off 13 cents while Select Beef jumped higher by $1.98.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a very large run of 14,000 head on Monday-
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 1.00 to mostly 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Bulk of supply calves. Steer calves 4.00-8.00 higher. Heifer calves steady to 2.00 higher. Light weight (under 500 lbs) steer and heifer calves selling 10.00-15.00 higher. Demand very good for steer calves; moderate for heifers.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 9,010 head on Monday.
Compared to last week, steer calves under 450 lbs steady to 5.00 higher, steer calves over 450 lbs steady, heifer calves steady to 3.00 higher, yearlings steady, except 650 to 700 lbs steers steady to 6.00 higher. Demand good, supply heavy
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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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.
For this special edition of the Road to Rural Prosperity, KC Sheperd zoomed with Country Music singer songwriter Jamey Johnson to talk about his growing up on a family farm in Montgomery Alabama. From an early age he was influenced by country acts such as Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, and Alabama. Johnson has always had strong ties to agriculture as he grew up watching his dad try to make a living on the family farm. His family eventually lost that farm, so Johnson has always understood the struggles facing American farmers.
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