Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Bread Making Classes Kick Off a Busy Period For Oklahoma Wheat Commission
- Do You Have Ample Bull Power for Breeding Season?
- The National Wheat Foundation Approves New Projects Stemming from Strategic Planning Session
- State Department of Agriculture Leaders set Goal to End Hunger in the United States
- Buyers Will Have Many Choices of Top Line Bulls at Express Ranches Bull Sale March 5
- Dairy MAX Named Official Nutrition Partner of Complexity Gaming
- Latest Fire Situation Report for March 2, Still Shows Burn Ban in Texas County
- Latest Ag Economy Barometer Numbers Show Farmers Optimistic About Current Conditions
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Bread Making Classes Kick Off a Busy Period For Oklahoma Wheat Commission |
There are a lot of exciting things quietly happening behind the scene at the Oklahoma Wheat Commission. Mike Schulte, executive director of the Oklahoma Wheat Commission, mentioned some of their latest activities.
Schulte first addressed the on-going pandemic struggles and the possibility of having in-person wheat field days this spring.
The field days will be critical in helping farmers assess the damage from the brutal February cold snap.
Our hope is we will be able to hold some in -person field days, Schulte said. It is still being discussed at the administrative level and we should know in several weeks, he added.
Wheat will be a hot topic at this week’s Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Association virtual conference.
The virtual conference will feature presentations from Dr. Brett Carver, OSU Regents professor and lead wheat breeder, and Dr. Brenda Smith, Regents Professor in Nutritional Science.
The OSU professors conducted a study several years ago which was published last fall studying the issue of genetic improvement in wheat negatively affecting gut health.
The study compared modern Gallagher wheat varieties with older heirloom Turkey wheat varieties in a lab study on mice.
The wheat industry has been plagued by concerns modern wheat varieties created gluten sensitivity or celiac disease, Schulte said.
The study showed the modern wheat actually had minor improvement in gut health, he said.
We’re hoping to take this further into human studies, Schulte said
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Established in 1905 as Oklahoma Farmers Union, AFR/OFU has been a champion for rural Oklahoma for more than 100 years. Today, the AFR/OFU Cooperative provides educational, legislative and cooperative programs across the state and AFR Insurance provides auto, home, farm and life insurance to both rural and urban Oklahomans.
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Do You Have Ample Bull Power for Breeding Season? |
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the "Cow Calf Corner" published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. today Johnson is talking about bull power for breeding season.
After the brutal cold weather of mid-February, it’s hard to believe that breeding season is just around the corner. For herds that plan to begin calving next January, breeding season begins in April. With that in mind, it’s time to plan and manage bulls for breeding season. This week we address bull to female ratios for breeding season.
The three major goals of any breeding season should be:
1. Get cows settled as early in the breeding season as possible.
2. Get cows bred to bulls with highest possible genetic value.
3. Achieve both as economically as possible by getting cows bred to fewest possible bulls
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The National Wheat Foundation Approves New Projects Stemming from Strategic Planning Session |
The National Wheat Foundation Board approved three new projects at its annual meeting last week. The projects were selected after a series of strategic planning meetings with industry stakeholders from all segments of the wheat industry.
The projects aim to answer these questions: Does high-yielding wheat equal high-quality wheat? Does high-yielding wheat equal higher profitability? Can potassium (K) levels in wheat grain be increased to help combat heart disease in Americans? These projects are in addition to the successful National Wheat Yield Contest, which is already open for entries for 2021.
“It is important to listen to industry leaders and align our projects for grower success and profitability as well as success across the entire wheat chain,” notes David Cleavinger, Chairman, National Wheat Foundation.
Action on the projects will begin promptly with the establishment of a task force to guide the process. For more information, contact Anne Osborne, project manager at the National Wheat Foundation.
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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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State department of Agriculture Leaders set Goal to End Hunger in the United States |
At the 2021 Winter Policy Conference of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture NASDA members unanimously adopted policy to emphasize the importance of ensuring all people in America have the dignity of being food secure.
The policy amendment asserts that NASDA is committed to addressing hunger and food insecurity with the goal of ending hunger in our nation.
“We are making a promise to continue upholding our duty to grow and enhance American agriculture to nourish people and communities,” NASDA President Dr. Ryan Quarles said. “State departments of agriculture and our farm families have a special role to play in feeding a hungry nation. With this policy, NASDA members will pursue eliminating food insecurity with renewed determination, recognizing the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened challenges to food access.”
The policy amendment also explains NASDA’s unique ability to solve these challenges, highlighting that state agriculture departments house many feeding and nutrition assistance programs while also serving as representatives of the producer community.
California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross and Maine Commissioner of Agriculture Amanda Beal sponsored the policy amendment.
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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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Sponsor Spotlight
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Buyers Will Have Many Choices of Top Line Bulls at Express Ranches Bull Sale March 5 |
There will be plenty of choices available for cattle producers looking for a top line herd bull at this year’s spring bull sale at Express Ranches, said Jarold Callahan, president of Express Ranches, Yukon, Okla.
Callahan is preparing for the ranches’ 27th annual spring bull this Friday, March 5.
He recently visited with Ron Hays, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director, about how the beef industry has adopted new technology and dramatically improved genetics.
We’ve got over 500 bulls, 470 Angus and over 50 Herefords as we have several of our customers that use both breeds with an F-1 black baldy female, he noted.
This offering is probably the best we’ve ever had with regard to that spread, the difference between birth and yearling, he said. We have a lot of bulls that have explosive growth, he said.
We also emphasize the phenotype because you get the whole structure, skeletal structure, the feet and legs, Callahan said.
They also have a docility EPD which is about disposition, as we all get older there is a lot of economic importance to disposition and docility, he said.
We’ve eliminated sire lines that we think are just a little too aggressive, he said.
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Dairy MAX Named Official Nutrition Partner of Complexity Gaming |
Nonprofit regional dairy council, Dairy MAX, today announced a partnership with Complexity Gaming, one of North America’s most elite and longest-standing esports organizations. Dairy MAX represents 900 dairy farm families across eight states, is part of the National Dairy Council and is the Official Nutrition Partner of the Dallas Cowboys.
“Dairy plays a pivotal role in nutrition and athletic performance- and that’s a key message we’re committed to sharing with the athletes, fans, and the entire esports industry.” said Mike Konkle, CEO of Dairy MAX. “Esports are coed, inclusive and engage students who might not otherwise participate in school athletics or activities. This partnership allows the dairy farmers we represent to reach kids based on their interests and work with younger generations to learn about the benefits of dairy for mind and body performance.”
This multifaceted partnership, which designates Dairy MAX as the Official Nutrition Partner of Complexity, aims to optimize esports player performance and extend career longevity. Together, the organizations will educate the emerging esports community on the importance of proper nutrition inclusive of dairy, building healthy habits, and promoting overall well-being while also exploring the impact of dairy on cognitive and physical performance.
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Latest Fire Situation Report for March 2, Still Shows Burn Ban in Texas County |
PROTECTION AREA STATISTICS 0800 March 1, 2021 thru 0800 March 2, 2021
NE Area – 3 Fires Burned 88 Acres (Cause: 1-Escaped Debris, 2-Incendiary)
EC Area – No New Activity
SE Area – 1 Fire Burned 3 Acres (Cause: 1-Escaped Debris)
Large / Significant Fire Activity within the Protection Area: No New Activity
Fire Activity with OFS Response outside of the Protection Area: No New Activity
OFS Prescribed Fire Activity: No New Activity
Statewide Discussion: A few days of increased fire danger developing in the afternoon hours is expected prior to Gulf moisture
moving into Oklahoma bringing increased relative humidity values and rain chances Thursday evening into Friday. Cool/cold
nighttime temperatures and moderate to good overnight moisture recovery will serve to stall the development of fire danger until the
afternoon hours each day although above normal afternoon temperatures, dry air over dormant fuels, and southwesterly winds
will spur brief periods of moderate to very-high fire danger indices. Forecasters continue to refine potential rainfall location, timing
and amounts Thursday into Friday.
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Latest Ag Economy Barometer Numbers Show Farmers Optimistic About Current Conditions |
February's Ag Economy Barometer reading of 165 changed little compared to January when the index stood at 167. Announced Tuesday by the CME Group and Purdue University, producers continue to report strong current conditions on their farms as February's Current Conditions Index value of 200 is near its all-time high.
Continuing a trend that got underway last fall, however, the Index of Future Expectations drifted lower to 148, three points below its January reading. February marked the third time in the last four months that the Future Expectations Index declined, leaving it 20 percent below its October peak. Ongoing strength in ag commodity prices and farm income continue to support producers' perspective on current conditions.
Concerns about possible policy changes affecting agriculture and eroding confidence in future growth in ag trade continue to weigh on producers' future expectations. Producers also indicated they expect to see alternative protein sources increase market share in the years ahead. If the market share becomes significant, they think it’s likely to reduce aggregate farm income.
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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 down sharply again on Tuesday. Choice Beef was down $4.35 and Select Beef was off $1.47..
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 12,280 head on Monday, March first...
Compared to last week's light test: Feeder steers traded 3.00-4.00 lower, feeder heifers lightly tested but sold 1.00-3.00 lower. Stocker cattle and calves steady to firm. Demand moderate to good as cattle futures closed in the red.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had 5,000 head for the calf sale on Tuesday, March second.
Compared to last week's limited offering: Steer calves sold 3.00-5.00 higher. Heifer calves traded sharply higher with instances on lighter weight heifers as much as 10.00 higher. Demand good to very good. Quality average to attractive.
Click on the button below for the results of the Tuesday offering- Yearlings will be selling today.
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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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Tim West
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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405.317.6361
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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