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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- OKFB visits with OKC Mayor David Holt and Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum
- Public Wheat Breeding Programs Serving Southern and Central Plains Producers
- Latest Fire Situation Report for February 3, 2021 Shows No Active Burn Bans in the State
- Keep Foodborne Illness Away from Your Super Bowl End Zone
- Growth Energy Supports Senate Bill to Update Greenhouse Gas Modeling
- Widespread Industry Support Helped Get The Livestock Dealers Statutory Trust Law Passed Says LMA's Chelsea Good
- Select beef: Who wants it?
- Cowboys Helping Cowboys initiative set to Raise money for Food Insecurity on OSU’s campus
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OKFB visits with OKC Mayor David Holt and Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum |
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Leadership Week is going on this week to get engaged in the legislative process in 2021!
Leadership Week is virtual and Members will have a chance to hear from state and national leaders about agricultural and rural issues through various videos to be released during the week.
Yesterday Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel visits with Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum about Oklahoma's urban-rural connection, the need for all Oklahomans to work together, and funding mechanisms for Oklahoma's municipalities, including a legislative proposal that would allow cities to use ad valorem taxes to fund public safety districts.
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The Oklahoma Cotton Council is proud to serve the cotton producers and those who are a part of the cotton industry in Oklahoma- promoting and protecting their interests. In Recent Years- cotton acreage has grown in Oklahoma- and today we are the third largest Cotton State in the US- based on Acres Planted.
The Oklahoma Cotton Council works for the cotton farmer in the areas of research, advocacy and education. Follow the Oklahoma Cotton Council on Facebook.
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Public Wheat Breeding Programs Serving Southern and Central Plains Producers |
There are a wide range of U.S. public and commercial breeding programs working to develop wheat classes and varieties adapted to the production constraints in different regions while meeting customer end-use needs. An estimated 65% of all U.S. wheat varieties across six distinct classes were developed by public university breeding programs, funded in part by state wheat commissions, royalties from the sale of public varieties, and the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
Oklahoma State University. Wheat Improvement research in Oklahoma is driven by an interdisciplinary team of Oklahoma State University (OSU) scientists charged with developing highly adapted winter wheat cultivars with marketable grain quality, in partnership with the Oklahoma Wheat Commission (OWC) and the Oklahoma Wheat Research Foundation. Dr. Brett Carver directs the program as OSU Wheat Genetics Chair.
OWC Executive Director Mike Schulte says the wheat genetics program is committed to excellence in creating varieties to meet the specific needs of Oklahoma wheat producers and the milling and baking industries. OSU varieties are sold to farmers through Oklahoma Genetics, Inc., a non-profit organization directed by Oklahoma farmers.
“OSU wheat varieties, thanks in large part to significant investment by producers through the check-off OWC manages, have led the state in planted area every year since 2010,” said Dr. Carver. “In addition, the top planted varieties from OSU almost always appear on preferred variety lists publicized by the U.S. domestic milling industry over the past five years. The emphasis by the OSU Wheat Improvement Team is, and will continue to be, on a quality yield, not just yield alone.”
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Latest Fire Situation Report for February 3, 2021 Shows No Active Burn Bans in the State |
The latest fire situation report for February 3, 2021 shows no Active Burn Bans Across the State.
Statewide Discussion: Dry conditions are in place ahead of an approaching cold front bringing potential for increased initial attack activity over the two days. This cold front is expected to enter the Panhandle counties early tomorrow morning moving across the state by early afternoon. While fire environment factors are not fully aligned, the cold front is expected to pass primarily dry.
Another cold front is forecasted to move into Oklahoma Saturday into Sunday ushering in much cooler air. Overall, increased initial attack activity is expected along with potential for some large fire occurrence where engine and equipment tactics are limited by topography and/or fuels. Fire danger that develops for a short period this afternoon will quickly wane with sunset.
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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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Keep Foodborne Illness Away from Your Super Bowl End Zone |
Score a touchdown this year with your Super Bowl LV snacks by keeping bacteria out of the end zone. While your Super Bowl traditions may look different this year given COVID-19 and the need to maintain social distancing, your plans probably still involve food.
Whether you are cooking your favorite munchies from scratch or ordering from a nearby restaurant, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) wants you to remember to follow safe food handling rules.
“As Americans prepare their Super Bowl food, protecting loved ones from foodborne illnesses is essential,” said USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety Paul Kiecker. “Millions of people get sick from food poisoning each year. Following guidance on proper handwashing and avoiding cross-contamination can keep your family safe.”
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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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Growth Energy Supports Senate Bill to Update Greenhouse Gas Modeling |
U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) introduced the Adopt Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Act, which would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its greenhouse gas (GHG) modeling for ethanol and biodiesel to accurately reflect the GHG reductions achieved by biofuels.
Following the introduction, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor released a statement in support of the Adopt GREET Act:
"Biofuels continue to prove their environmental benefits and significance in our nation’s climate change efforts. Just last week, a study was released that found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than gasoline, up from a previous reporting of 39%. As the science on biofuels and innovative farming techniques continue to improve, updating the modeling at EPA is long overdue and necessary to fully reflect biofuels’ potential to decarbonize the transportation sector and provide Americans with immediate cleaner options at the pump.
“We thank Senators Thune and Klobuchar for introducing the Adopt GREET Act and for their tireless efforts on behalf of biofuels.”
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Widespread Industry Support Helped Get The Livestock Dealers Statutory Trust Law Passed Says LMA's Chelsea Good |
Widespread industry support for the Livestock Dealers Statutory Trust law helped get it passed before the end of 2020 said Chelsea Good, vice president of government and industry affairs for the Livestock Marketing Association.
The Livestock Dealers Statutory Trust was signed into law as part of the Covid relief legislative package and during a conversation with me and explained how the law will work.
The LMA was a major player promoting it but not the only group, Good said.
We had good support from the livestock industry as a whole, she said.
From a big picture perspective, we had a great coalition but there were some concerns out of Texas that the USDA wanted to look into, she said.
The USDA wanted to study the issue for a year to make sure it was well vetted, she said.
They wanted to make sure it wouldn’t hamper the credit availability for livestock dealers, she said.
The law went into effect end of 2020 and is now in place to protect cattle producers.
The way it works is if within 30 days of not receiving a check or if a bad check is received within 15 days, they would need to file a claim with the USDA to preserve their statutory trust rights, Good said.
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Select beef: Who wants it? |
In An Article written by Miranda Reiman, she writes about some examples of declining demand for the lower quality grade, and what that communicates to cattlemen.
What was exceptional yesterday is average today. That’s true in the cattle business and especially apparent in high-quality beef production.
"Without paying attention to shifts in the market, it can be easy to assume what worked when you started still works now," says Paul Dykstra, of the Certified Angus Beef ® (CAB®) brand. "It’s hard to argue there’s ever been true demand for Select, rather than simply a price point for those indifferent to quality."
The Choice-Select spread has been sending the message for decades, says the CAB assistant director of supply management and analysis. A wider spread signals strong demand for marbling, while a narrow spread suggests weaker demand for the same.
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Cowboys Helping Cowboys initiative set to Raise money for Food Insecurity on OSU’s campus |
A partnership between the Oklahoma State University Student Government Association, the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen, and the Oklahoma Beef Council to raise money for food insecurity across OSU’s campus kicks off Feb. 8.
The initiative, Cowboys Helping Cowboys, is focused on social media interaction with funds being donated for each engagement (like, comment or share). For every engagement on the OCCW Facebook page and on the Oklahoma Beef Council Instagram page from Feb. 8, 2021, to Feb. 14, 2021, the Oklahoma Beef Council will donate $1 toward the purchase of beef sticks for the OSU SGA food pantry, up to $2,500.
In addition, OCCW and the Oklahoma Beef Council are also giving away five $50 gift cards at random to those who share why they are fueled by beef.
“OCCW is eager to promote the importance of the beef industry and food insecurity through SGA's food pantry known as Pete's Pantry,” said Kinzie Burtrum, OCCW president. “With the help of SGA and the Oklahoma Beef Council, OCCW will help spread awareness of food insecurity on campus.”
By the way- the Food Pantry that is being supported is Pete's Pantry- and if you have not yet listened to KC's visit with Amarie Griffeth that is featured in our Podcast below about this on campus effort to battle hunger- just scroll down a little further and take a listen to our current Road to Rural Prosperity Podcast!
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OKC West is our Market Links Sponsor- they sell cattle three days a week- Cows on Mondays, Stockers on Tuesday and Feeders on Wednesday- Call 405-262-8800 to learn more.
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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 fell on Wednesday- - Choice Beef was lower by $1.48 and Select Beef was down $1.65.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 8.625 head this week on February 2nd and 3rd.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 1.00-3.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded fully steady. Demand good. Steer calves sold steady to 2.00 higher. Heifer calves traded sharply higher with instances of 10.00-12.00 higher especially on 500 weight heifers. Demand good to very good. Quality average to attractive. Larger than normal spreads this week due to volatility in the markets as well as limited fat cattle trade thus far this week.
Click below for the complete closing 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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Oklahoma State University Junior Amarie Griffeth has a heart for people- and she tells Host KC Sheperd about a need she saw on campus in Stillwater to combat food insecurity. She was a part of a Task force- and out of that students came up with Pete’s Pantry, an anonymous way to help other students on campus needing a helping hand.
Amarie grew up in Cushing, Oklahoma- her dad is in the livestock marketing business, so she has grown up loving being involved in producing food- and she has discovered the joy of providing food to those in need as well. Today's Road Podcast is powered by BancFirst, Loyal to Oklahoma and You.
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