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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Gov. Stitt Has High Praise For OYE and Oklahoma Ag Youth
- OYE Market Shows in Road Gear as We Head for the Thursday PM Grand Drive
- Consumer Demand For High-Quality Beef Increased During The Pandemic Says Dr. Nevil Speer
- Dr. Rosslyn Biggs with Considerations for Newborn Calf Health
- Ag Groups Congratulate Katherine Tai
- Virtual Research Symposium to highlight Student/faculty research and Natural Curing Meats
- Pivoting during a Pandemic: Iowa Farmers will offer Lessons Learned at 2021 Virtual Summit
- New Video up on Southern Plains Perspective Featuring Beelie Biehler and Austin Witmer
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Gov. Stitt Has High Praise For OYE and Oklahoma Ag Youth |
The Oklahoma Youth Expo drew strong praise from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this week when he made an appearance at the youth livestock show.
I am a strong supporter of everything agriculture in Oklahoma, Gov. Stitt said.
OYE is the biggest livestock show in the country for young people and the discipline and hard work, the things this teaches young people, I have been more and more impressed, he said.
These are the people who are going to be our future and I want to hire these kinds of people, he said.
This is our way of life in Oklahoma, he said.
The Governor said he was in this same arena in January at the Cattlemen’s Congress which drew large crowds from around the country as a replacement livestock show for the Denver Western Stock Show.
It was huge as I used some of my Governor’s funds to attract Cattlemen’s Congress here from Denver, Stitt said.
We said come to Oklahoma, we’re open, and it was 17 days of hotels and restaurants being filled, Stitt noted.
He added it is one of the reasons Oklahoma has a budget surplus this year while other states struggle.
We believe in protecting folks in Oklahoma and we also believe in freedom and personal responsibility, Stitt said.
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OYE Market Shows in Road Gear as We Head for the Thursday PM Grand Drive |
All four species are busy showing in the market divisions as we head into the home stretch of the 2021 Oklahoma Youth Expo- today will be the final day of judging for the market barrows, market lambs, market goats and market steers- with the selection of the Grand Champions in the four species set to begin around 6 PM this evening.
Results have been a little slow in getting posted- but we can share with you several of the breed champions from the hog barn- including:
Berkshires
Champion- Molly Buckmaster, Porter FFA
Reserve- Nash Williamson, Sulphur FFA
Durocs
Champion- Karson Osborn, Ft. Gibson FFA
Reserve- Jalei Watts, Warner FFA
Poland
Champion- Mabree Hooper, Mt View- Gotebo FFA
Reserve- Grant Gosney, Fairview FFA
Spots
Champion- Anna Franke, Covington-Douglas FFA
Reserve- Hagen Cundiff, Perkins-Tryon FFA
KC was out taking pics on Wednesday- hope you enjoy them- and you can check out ALL of our pics that KC and I have taken to date at the 2021 OYE by clicking here.
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Dr. Nevil Speer Contends Consumer Demand For High-Quality Beef a Bright Spot During The Pandemic
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The beef cattle industry has come a long way during the past pandemic-infused 12 months said Dr. Nevil Speer, director of industry relations for Where Food Comes From, Inc.
It really has been a huge challenge, Speer said, of the pandemic, but there has been some really exciting things that we’ve seen in terms of beef demand.
The consumer has been willing to pay for the high-end cuts and invest in facilities to cook at home, he said.
And- We’re doing a better job of telling the beef story, he added.
Listen to Nevil on this latest edition of the Beef Buzz by clicking on the button below.
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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. Rosslyn Biggs with Considerations for Newborn Calf Health |
Close monitoring of newborn calves is critical as they have a more limited ability to compensate for stress, illness and changes in their environment. Following delivery, the goal is to see the calf up and nursing as soon as possible. Calves should continue to be watched carefully throughout the early weeks of their life.
All calves should be watched for signs of pain or illness, especially failure to nurse, difficulty breathing, diarrhea and dehydration. Calves that resulted from a difficult or assisted calving are particularly at risk, and in many instances may benefit from pain management therapies. Intervention to correct problems should occur quickly as newborns can rapidly decline.
Delays in a calf receiving colostrum have both short and long-term impact on health. Colostrum delivery within the first four hours of life is critical. Every effort should be made to milk the cow as it is always best for colostrum to be obtained from the calf’s dam. Other colostrum options may include frozen from another cow on the operation or commercially prepared replacers if the cow cannot be milked.
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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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Ag Groups Congratulate USTR Katherine Tai on Her Confirmation |
“AFBF congratulates Katherine Tai on her confirmation to serve as the next United States Trade Representative. We have a great opportunity to build on existing agreements with China and our North American neighbors, as well as create new opportunities with the European Union and the United Kingdom. Ms. Tai’s ability to build bipartisan support for policies and her experience with enforcing fair-trade rules will help America’s farmers and ranchers compete internationally and continue putting food on tables around the world.”
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) "Tai's confirmation comes at a crucial time for U.S. wheat trade," said USW President Vince Peterson. "After seeing early, encouraging returns on the Phase One agreement with China, we are looking ahead as the WTO moves to the compliance phase of the 2019 dispute case won by the United States against China's unfair administration of their grain tariff rate quotas. U.S. wheat farmers will also want Tai to hold China to the additional enforcement language in the Phase One agreement."
"We appreciate the bipartisan support from the Senate in confirming Ms. Tai to this important position," said NAWG CEO Chandler Goule. "Fair and clear access to international markets is crucial for U.S. wheat farmers, and we look forward to working with her and her team on taking an aggressive stance on prioritizing agricultural trade efforts."
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) “The U.S. Dairy Export Council welcomes the swift appointment of Ms. Tai as the new U.S. Trade Representative at a time when exports of U.S. dairy products are critical to the economic well-being of the millions of American workers whose jobs are generated by our dairy industry,” said Krysta Harden, President and CEO of USDEC. “Ms. Tai’s commitment to work for all Americans provides a strong platform to ensure that U.S. trade policy and trade agreements will benefit America’s agricultural community.”
“On behalf of America’s 34,000 dairy producers and the dozens of farmer-owned dairy cooperatives throughout the country, NMPF commends the Senate’s approval of Ms. Tai today and we look forward to continue working with her in her new capacity as the U.S. Trade Representative,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of NMPF. “With over 15 percent of U.S. milk production being exported each year, enforcement of current trade agreements and opening new market opportunities overseas will help provide a profitable rural economy.”
"ARA is pleased that the Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as USTR today. The 98-0 vote underscores her demonstrated ability to build bipartisan support for trade policies. She has the experience and expertise to secure greater market access for U.S. products and ensure enforcement of clear and fair rules with our trade partners."
NCC Chairman Kent Fountain, a Georgia cotton producer and ginner, said, “Tai has proven to be a skillful negotiator who we believe can advance workable trade pacts and enforce them. This is crucial as we are acutely focused on the importance of fair and reciprocal trading relationships that offer opportunities for the cotton and textile industries to expand exports of cotton fiber, yarn and fabrics.”
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Virtual Research Symposium to highlight Student/faculty research and Natural Curing Meats |
The Oklahoma State University Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center Research Symposium is going virtual.
Sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists-Oklahoma section, Stillwater Centennial Rotary Club and Oklahoma Association for Food Protection, the Virtual Research Symposium will be held via Zoom April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature student and faculty oral presentations and a keynote presentation about natural curing meats.
“After having to cancel last year’s Research Symposium because of the pandemic, we are excited to host this year’s virtual symposium,” said Peter Muriana, FAPC food microbiologist and co-chair of the symposium. “We’ve had tremendous interest, and 21 research projects from FAPC, OSU and Langston will be featured during the Virtual Research Symposium.”
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Pivoting during a Pandemic: Iowa Farmers will offer Lessons Learned at 2021 Virtual Summit |
When the supply chain faced unprecedented challenges causing unpredictable markets and temporarily bare grocery store shelves, Jared Achen and Katie Olthoff were able to turn an obstacle into an opportunity, and they’ll share their lessons learned from this experience in a keynote address at the 2021 Animal Agriculture Alliance Virtual Stakeholders Summit Summit. Dubbed the “Etsy of meat,” ChopLocal, founded by Olthoff and Achen, is an online marketplace that connects consumers with farmers to get their meat straight from the source. During their keynote address, Achen and Olthoff will take Virtual Summit attendees through their journey of pivoting during a pandemic and their goals for ChopLocal going forward.
“With a little ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Jared and Katie were successfully able to take a challenge presented by the beginning stages of the pandemic and find a solution that helps local farmers looking to sell and community members looking to buy food options that may have been at one point scarcely available at the grocery store,” said Kay Johnson Smith, Alliance president and CEO. “ChopLocal exemplifies what the 2021 Virtual Summit is all about – bringing everyone together to discuss issues and find solutions that will benefit the collective animal agriculture community.”
Turkey farmer Jared Achen is the owner and operator of his family’s farm in Wayland, Iowa where he raises 280,000 birds per year alongside his wife Tawnya and three children. Jared is a shareholder of West Liberty Foods, a turkey processing company and further processor of protein. He also sits on the board of Agri-Way Partners, a feed and grain operation with locations across southeast Iowa. At Agri-Way, Jared serves as a liaison between feed management, nutritionists and veterinarians to deliver a quality product to their customers. Jared is a 2011 graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business.
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New Video up on Southern Plains Perspective Featuring Beelie Biehler and Austin Witmer |
This is the first in a series of videos documenting the work done to convert land previously enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) back to production using soil health/regen ag practices.
In this video we introduce Beelie Biehler, our cooperator on the project and Austin Witmer, soil health educator with the Okla. Conservation Commission as they do an initial analysis of the land.
We also introduce the 'Working on Regenerative Management Systems' or W.O.R.M.S. program in Oklahoma.
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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 a mixed bag on Wednesday March 17th- Choice Beef was higher by $1.54 while Selcect Beef dropped $1.18.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 7,424 head of cattle this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers sold 4.00-8.00 higher, feeder heifers traded 3.00-6.00 higher. Demand good to very good, several new faces in the crowd today. Steer and heifer calves sold 2.00-5.00 higher, with exception of 500 lb heifers as much as 10.00 higher. Demand good to very good, especially for 500 and heavier weight heifers. Several large strings of attractive calves were on offer today.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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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.
Rep. Lucas also talked about the CFAP money that is being held up by the Biden USDA- saying that Congress offered explicit instructions on funds to be spent to compensate cattle producers who sold cattle at a loss April 15 thru May last year as COVID devastated the market.
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