Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Friday, March 12, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Clay Pope Tells Senate Ag Committee Farmers Need More Resources to Handle Climate Change
- OSU's Dr. Kim Anderson Is Growing Nervous about the Price of Wheat
- KSU Research Shows Consumers Overwhelmingly Prefer Beef Burgers Over Plant-Based Alternatives
- Michael S. Regan Sworn in as 16th EPA Administrator
- Elgin FFA takes Top Honors at OYE Ag Mechanics Contest
- Livestock Shows Start Thursday at OYE- Commercial Heifers Lead Off
- State Department Official: Food Security Depends on Building and Protecting Entire Food Ecosystem
- Quesalupa Returns to Taco Bell, Thanks to Dairy Checkoff Support
- Coyote Hills Bull Sale Set for Saturday March 13th
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Clay Pope Tells Senate Ag Committee Farmers Need More Resources to Handle Climate Change |
Farmers need more federal and state resources to help deal with the impact of climate change, said Clay Pope, Loyal, Okla., during testimony this week before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.
The 6th generation wheat and cattle producer was testifying on behalf of the Oklahoma Farmers Union and National Farmers Union.
For more than a century my family farmed the same land following the same cycle, Pope said.
After harvest we would use conventional tillage to control weeds and prepare the ground for planting, he said. Once the wheat was up, we would then graze cattle until early March.
In 2004, concerns about worn out equipment, rising input costs and soil erosion, we converted to no-till farming, Pope said.
The northwest Oklahoma farmer said with help from USDA and NRCS they now minimize disturbing the soil, keep something growing on the land and using practices that help promote soil health, while still growing wheat and raising cattle.
For the last four years we have had the best wheat crop ever while using half the fertilizer and burning less fuel, Pope said.
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OSU's Dr. Kim Anderson Is Growing Nervous about the Price of Wheat |
Oklahoma State University Extension Grains Market Analyst Dr. Kim Anderson talks about what is going on in the Wheat Markets weekly on SUNUP.
This week Dr. Anderson says there weren't any big Changes in this months WASDE report, and for prices to change in the market, we may have to see a few surprises, "When wheat comes out of dormancy we're wanting to know how much winterkill there was on the wheat. I talked to producers it's growing rampant right now.
However, we could have some surprises there, we could have surprises in the weather and precipitation. Availability of fertilizer and other inputs, I've talked to producers and there's a shortage of fertilizer now for top dressing and that can cause an unexpected event to wheat in lower yields. You've got exports, I think that's the big key to our prices. Is China going to come back in the market? Are exports going to remain strong? We've got the dollar, the value of the US dollar, it went down for several months it's been coming back recently and that that damages and hurts our exports. And then you've got the march 1 planting intentions report, we could also have some surprises in it."
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KSU Research Shows Consumers Overwhelmingly Prefer Beef Burgers Over Plant-Based Alternatives |
Recent research indicates consumers overwhelmingly prefer beef hamburgers over plant-based alternatives.
Dr. Travis O’Quinn, meat scientist and Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science and Industry at Kansas State University, conducted the scientific study.
He studied the difference’s consumers see in ground beef and plant-based substitutes.
Over the last several years we’ve seen more of these plant-based protein substitutes on the market, O’Quinn said.
Our overall goal was to compare these products with ground beef in three different fat levels, he said, just as you would find in the grocery store, he said.
Most importantly for us is how does that product eat, he said. We’ve seen a lot of claims that these products eat similar to ground beef.
Tenderness, juiciness and flavor were some of the traits O’Quinn and his research team were looking at.
The results were pretty stark, he noted.
Our three ground beef products were highly desirable by consumers, he said.
Every one of the alternatives had a tendency to fall out, specifically in juiciness and flavor, O’Quinn 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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Michael S. Regan Sworn in as 16th EPA Administrator |
Michael S. Regan has been sworn in as the 16th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On his first day, Administrator Regan committed to working closely with and supporting EPA’s dedicated career public servants, restoring the role of science and transparency, addressing climate change, and prioritizing environmental justice. Administrator Regan is the first Black man and the second person of color to lead the U.S. EPA.
“I’m grateful to President Biden for entrusting me to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at this critical moment in our country’s history,” said Administrator Michael Regan. “EPA’s career officials are the backbone of this agency, and I am humbled to work alongside them as we confront climate change, stand up for justice and equity, and ensure science is at the heart of our decision-making. We will prove that environmental protection and economic prosperity go hand in hand - and we will seize this opportunity to create a healthier, more just future for all.”
Administrator Regan returns to EPA after starting his career at the agency, rising to the role of national program manager responsible for designing strategic solutions with industry and corporate stakeholders to reduce air pollution, improve energy efficiency and address climate change.
Prior to his nomination as EPA Administrator, Michael Regan served as the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
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Elgin FFA Takes Top Honors at OYE Ag Mechanics Contest |
The Ag Mechanics show wrapped up yesterday at the Oklahoma Youth Expo. The Ag Mechanics contest is providing an opportunity for Oklahoma 4-H and FFA members to display projects constructed by students, to promote the development of skills in agricultural mechanics through competition and to recognize their accomplishments.
There were 108 entries this year, which is a big increase from last year. Elgin FFA took Top Honors with a multipurpose hay trailer the boys built. Associate Farm Director, KC Sheperd, spoke with the Elgin FFA about their journey in Ag Mechanics. The crew said after seeing all the entries from last year, they knew they had to up their game for this years competition, "Last year we didn't go as big, and this year we wanted to go as big as we can to bring home some cool stuff."
The Senior boys said they are looking forward to passing the torch onto others in FFA to continue their winning streak, "As we were building the trailer, we really liked teaching the younger kids, and getting them more involved. As our Ag community is growing we need more people and more leaders involved in the FFA, and more people to do these competitions because this is the 2nd year we've done it, and we're trying to build it up and make it a really big thing."
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State Department Official: Food Security Depends on Building and Protecting Entire Food Ecosystem |
On Feb. 24, 2021, Thomas Duffy, the Director of the Office of Agricultural Policy at the U.S. Department of State, joined the U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) Joint Wheat Breeding Innovation Committee meeting to discuss global agriculture. The Office of Agricultural Policy promotes global food security, ensures a level playing field in agricultural trade, and advocates for agricultural biotechnology.
“With climate change at the center of the U.S. foreign policy, we believe that innovations that support resource-efficient and climate-smart agriculture can promote resilience and sustainable food production globally,” Duffy said. Some of the areas which hold the greatest promise, according to Duffy, include biotechnology twinned with “Big Data” and advances in artificial intelligence. As users of these innovations, farmers play an essential role in adopting and embracing new technologies, not only to sequester carbon to further mitigate climate change but also to protect their own investments.
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OYE Livestock Competition Kicks Off With Commercial Heifer Show- Raimey Yocham Claims Grand Champion Honors |
Thursday was the first day to have animals in the show ring at the 2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo- and 180 Commercial Heifers competed for honors.
The Grand Champion of the show is the heifer owned by Raimey Yocham of Sapulpa FFA.
Reserve Grand Champion belongs to Ella Richardson of Arapaho- Butler FFA while the 3rd Overall Commercial Heifer was shown by Hank Hanza of Sterling FFA.
High School Basketball Championships are in the Big House through the weekend- so the cattle shows through Saturday are happening in Barn Three- including the AFR Cattle Showmanship, the OCA Cattle Futurity and the LNC Showmanship Showdown- these shows go back to back to back starting at 11 am today.
Also happening today is the Doe Showmanship and then the Weather Doe Show- all in the Super Barn Arena.
The complete schedule for the 2021 event can be seen by clicking here.
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Quesalupa Returns to Taco Bell, Thanks to Dairy Checkoff Support |
The Quesalupa is making a comeback to Taco Bell’s menu and this version is cheesier than its predecessor, thanks to dairy checkoff scientists.
The Quesalupa made its debut in early 2016 as a limited-time-only offering but it left quite an impression on Taco Bell’s customers, said Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) senior dairy scientist Mike Ciresi, who works onsite at Taco Bell’s headquarters in Irvine, Calif.
“When you think about the biggest innovative items Taco Bell has ever launched, the Quesalupa is in that bucket,” Ciresi said. “It has a cult-like following and Taco Bell’s customers really wanted the Quesalupa to return to the menu.”
The Quesalupa, which a different DMI food scientist helped create five years ago, features a flaky flatbread shell that is now stuffed with a whole milk mozzarella and Pepper Jack blend. The shell is deep fried before adding traditional taco fillings, including sour cream and cheddar. Ciresi said this version has “significantly more” cheese than the original.
It will roll out nationally on March 11 as a limited-time-only offering for 10 weeks.
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Coyote Hills Bull Sale Set for Saturday March 13th |
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Saturday, March 13, 2021
1:00 p.m.
At The Ranch
1 mile west, 2 miles south and 1 mile west
of Chattanooga, OK on Hwy 5
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89 Blacks - 1 Red - All Polled
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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 was mixed on Thursday March 11th- Choice Beef was 62 cents lower but Select Beef was 25 cents higher.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Weekly Cattle Auction Reports
The buttons below allow you to check out the weekly Cattle Auctions in the region that we post on our website and here in our daily email update
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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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Host Ron Hays talks with Oklahoma Third District Congressman Frank Lucas about two recent pieces of legislation that he voted against- HR 1, the Democrat's Voting Rights Bill that would strip power away from the states on how to register and verify voters- and also the Budget Reconciliation Bill that the Biden Administration is calling the American Rescue Plan. Hays and Lucas also talked about confirmation of Tom Vilsack to be USDA Secretary- Lucas saying he is "relieved" that Vilsack was President Biden's choice to be Secretary.
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