Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, February 8, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur Excited About Opportunities in Meat Processing With Career Tech
- OGI Annual Meeting Set for Wednesday Via ZOOM
- Vilsack Makes it Clear During His Senate Ag Committee Confirmation Hearing he Wants More Cattle Market Transparency
- Brandon Callis of Minco Elected to ASA Board of Trustees
- USDA Extends General Signup for Conservation Reserve Program
- New Crop Protectants Aimed at Saving Farmers Time While Maximizing Yields, Says FMC's Bruce Stripling
- Soil Health Institute to collaborate with Truterra on TruCarbon™ metrics and soil sampling protocols
- OKFB Wraps up Leadership Week
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Oklahoma Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur Excited About Opportunities in Meat Processing With Career Tech |
Last Thursday-Governor Kevin Stitt enjoyed the first official Oklahoma Certified Beef Association ribeye steak.
Attending the event was Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and afterwards she talked with Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
Arthur explained that the legislation that helped make OCBA a reality happened this past session- and that bill was just part of several positive steps taken by Oklahoma in the past year to boost the livestock economy, including a program to provide grants for training meat processors at Career Tech.
The curriculum and training that goes into this gives us a skilled work force in local communities, Arthur said.
This is all tying together really well, she said.
It is an incredibly important trade and students are telling us they like the hands-on training, Arthur said.
The jobs are there as we have people who want to hire them, and these are good, full time jobs, she said.
The grants have helped expand smaller processing plants in rural areas and Arthur said those dollars are spread all across Oklahoma.
We know this has been a gap and we’ve made good progress, Arthur said.
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OGI Annual Meeting Set for Wednesday Via ZOOM |
The virtual meeting parade continues- and next up in that regard is the annual meeting of Oklahoma Genetics, Inc.
The OGI Meeting is set for this Wednesday morning on ZOOM- they have asked yours truly to moderate once again- and it's an excellent lineup of wheat industry speakers, with a segment thrown in for what's happening with peanut breeding in Stillwater as well.
Speakers will include OSU Wheat Breeder Dr. Brett Carver, DASNR Dean Dr. Tom Coon, Oklahoma Wheat's Mike Schulte, OSU State Wheat Specialist Dr. Amanda SIlva, Head of PASS Dr. Jeff Edwards, USDA Peanut Breeder Kelly Chamberlin and more.
Click on the button below to jump over to the OGI web page for more information and info on how to register.
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Vilsack Makes it Clear During His Senate Ag Committee Confirmation Hearing he Wants More Cattle Market Transparency |
During his Senate Agriculture Committee confirmation hearing for USDA Secretary earlier this week Tom Vilsack made it clear he wants more transparency in the cattle markets.
On today’s Beef Buzz we digest a few of his comments about market transparency and dive into what Tom Vilsack version 2.0 as USDA chief will look like.
Vilsack, who was USDA chief during the Obama Administration, opened the hearing by quoting Robert Kennedy about “Why Not Moments” in agriculture.
He highlighted four key “why not” moments: climate change, food security and nutrition insecurity, competitive markets and USDA fair treatment.
We are in a why not moment in terms of the openness and competitiveness of our livestock markets, Vilsack said.
The reality is we lack openness, fairness and competitiveness and resiliency as the Covid-19 crisis has shown, Vilsack said.
We can strengthen the rules and laws to support more fairness, he said.
During the Q & A session he responded to a request from Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) to do more to improve market competitiveness.
We need to strengthen the laws but that is not enough as we need alternative processing facilities, Vilsack said.
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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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Brandon Callis of Minco Elected to ASA Board of Trustees |
Simmental and SimGenetic enthusiasts attended ASA’s 53rd Annual Meeting and Reception virtually. The ASA Board of Trustees met January 28-29, to highlight each committee's work from the previous year, most notably, the increase in whole birth group phenotypes and genotypes into the IGS Genetic Evaluation from the Calf Crop Genomics research project, members’ unfailing support of the 2020 National Classic in Brookings, SD, the membership relief package, and a myriad of other committee projects.
During the annual Chairman’s Reception on Friday, January 29, Randy Moody, New Market, Alabama, was formally seated as Chairman of the Board, succeeding Tim Curran, Ione, CA. Also seated were Vice Chairman Barry Wesner, Chalmers, IN, and Treasurer Steve Eichacker, Salem, SD. Rounding out ASA's five-member Executive Committee are JW Brune, Overbrook, KS, and Tom Nelson, Wibaux, MT.
Elected to the ASA Board of Trustees were Brandon Callis, Minco, Oklahoma; Tim Clark, Turtle Lake, North Dakota; Chad Cook, Walsh, Colorado; Victor Guerra, Linn, Texas; Chris Ivie, Summertown, Tennessee; and Doug Parke, Paris, Kentucky.
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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 Extends General Signup for Conservation Reserve Program |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General Signup period, which had previously been announced as ending on Feb. 12, 2021. USDA will continue to accept offers as it takes this opportunity for the incoming Administration to evaluate ways to increase enrollment. Under the previous Administration, incentives and rental payment rates were reduced resulting in an enrollment shortfall of over 4 million acres. The program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for 10 to 15 years for land devoted to conservation purposes, as well as other types of payments.
Before the General CRP signup period ends, producers will have the opportunity to adjust or resubmit their offers to take advantage of planned improvements to the program.
“The Conservation Reserve Program provides a tremendous opportunity to address climate change both by retiring marginal cropland and by restoring grasslands, wetlands, and forests,” said Robert Bonnie, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary. “CRP has a 35-year track record of success beyond just climate benefits, by providing income to producers, improving water quality, reducing erosion, and supporting wildlife habitat and the hunting and fishing opportunities that go along with it. By extending this signup period, we’ll have time to evaluate and implement changes to get this neglected program back on track.”
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New Crop Protectants Aimed at Saving Farmers Time While Maximizing Yields, Says FMC's Bruce Stripling |
Saving farmers time and money while maximizing yields is the focus for Bruce Stripling, regional manager of technical services for FMC.
Stripling was recently interviewed by Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
We’re really excited about our Xyway brand fungicide, Stripling said. When you’re able to put a fungicide in a row and get in-furrow treatment for season-long systemic disease protection from the inside out, that’s phenomenal and unique, Stripling said.
It gives the grower some versatility and peace of mind, he said. All of our fungicides work best when they are applied prior to onset of disease and there is no better time than at planting time, he said.
He doesn’t have to wait on an airplane or big sprayer.
One shot at planting time and you get disease protection throughout the growing season, Stripling said.
Many producers are trying to cut input costs, but you can’t save yourself into prosperity, he noted.
What I want to see in 2021 is no hurricanes, droughts or floods, he said.
Stripling said FMC has the science to save producers time and money.
One of the things we look at is if we can’t get a grower good return than it’s not a product for them, he said.
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Soil Health Institute to collaborate with Truterra on TruCarbon™ metrics and soil sampling protocols T |
The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the global non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, is collaborating with Truterra as the scientific partner for soil metrics and sampling design for TruCarbon, the first farmer-owned carbon program in the U.S.
TruCarbon is a transformational new carbon program that will help farmers generate and sell carbon credits to private sector buyers. For the initial launch, SHI will develop the soil sampling design and methodologies for qualifying farmers to be compensated for the carbon they have sequestered retroactively, over the last five years, by adopting soil health practices in prior growing seasons.
Microsoft is the first secured buyer that will purchase the vintage carbon credits toward its ambitious commitment to be carbon negative by 2030.
“TruCarbon is like no other offering on the market because it is built with the farmer at the center, backed by the most cutting-edge technology platform on the market. That means that companies and others looking to buy trusted carbon credits can connect with farmers and support the adoption of more sustainable practices on farms across the country,” said Jason Weller, Vice President, Truterra. “We are excited to be able to bring this program to farmers through our trusted network of ag retailers, offering a competitive price and streamlined experience so that they can stay focused on farming and their stewardship.”
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OkFB's Rodd Moesel talks Advocacy and Engagement as the Organization Wraps Up Leadership Week |
As OKFB's 2021 Leadership Week draws to a close and Oklahoma's legislative session ramps us, now is the time for OKFB members to get engaged and involved in agriculture policy! Hear first-hand from OKFB President Rodd Moesel about the numerous ways to stay in touch with OKFB's advocacy efforts. And if you missed any Leadership Week content, it is all still available on Facebook, YouTube, and on the website at https://www.okfarmbureau.org/leadersh...
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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 go higher- Choice Beef was up335 cents and Select Beef was up 35 cents on Friday Feb. 5th
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 10,758 head a week ago today- and Western Commission on their Facebook Page reports on Sunday afternoon that "We have over 7300 head in tonight in OKC. Expecting 8000 head plus" for the Monday auction.
Compared to the previous week- USDA reported last Monday Feeder steers 1.00-3.00 lower. feeder heifers 1.00-2.00 lower. Demand very uneven for feeder cattle causing large spreads in some of the price spreads Steer and heifer calves 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand moderate to good for calves. Quality plain thru attractive.
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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