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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Happy National Ag Day!!!
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- National Agriculture Day 2021--President Joe Biden's Proclamation
- Oklahoma Wheat Crop Best in The Region According to Latest USDA Crop Progress Report
- Students Share the Story of Agriculture to Celebrate Ag Day
- No Surprises in The February Cattle on Feed Report Says OSU's Derrell Peel
- ANCW's Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program Participants Spend Time in Oklahoma This Week
- Soy Checkoff Research Shows Strong Trust in U.S. Farmers
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Oklahoma Youth Top Agriculture Achievement Contest
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National Agriculture Day 2021--President Joe Biden's Proclamation |
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
On National Agriculture Day, we recognize the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards have contributed to our Nation's past and present. America's agriculture sector safeguards our Nation's lands through sustainable management; ensures the health and safety of animals, plants, and people; provides a safe and abundant food supply; and facilitates opportunities for prosperity and economic development in rural America.
Over the last year, workers and other leaders across the agriculture sector have stepped up to ensure a stable food supply in the face of incredible challenges prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Farmworkers, who have always been vital to our food system, continued to grow, harvest, and package food, often at great personal risk. Local farmers helped to meet their communities' needs by selling food directly to consumers.
Small meat processors increased their capacity as demand for their services skyrocketed. Restaurants found creative ways to bring food to members of their communities. Grocers and grocery workers also navigated new models, such as curbside pickup and online sales. These collective efforts helped get food to the millions of adults and children in America experiencing nutrition insecurity. Programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children; school meals; and others focused on eliminating nutrition insecurity play an integral role in making sure that every family has enough food on the table. As we overcome the pandemic and build back better, we will advance an agriculture sector that works for everyone. When I took office, I made a commitment alongside Vice President Kamala Harris to put racial equity at the forefront of our Administration's priorities. For generations, Black, Indigenous, and other farmers of color have contributed to sustaining this Nation.
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Oklahoma AgCredit is a member of the Farm Credit System that serves every part of agriculture from the smallest operations to the largest – and everything in between. Whether helping a young farm family begin, supporting our veterans as they return home and take up farming or financing U.S. agricultural exports around the globe, Farm Credit is committed to the success of American agriculture.
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We were invited/challenged by our Oklahoma Secretary of Ag Blayne Arthur to take part in what she is calling "My Jacket Journey" on this National Ag Day 2021. She is calling on her team at the Oklahoma Department of Ag and others in the Oklahoma Ag Community to bring out their FFA or 4-H jacket they wore growing up- display in their place of business(at ODAFF- on their office door) and let people know by that display that what was learned in these youth organizations made a difference in who you are as an adult.
I suspect that if you go and check out the ODAFF Facebook page you will see Secretary Arthur's Jacket from her days in FFA and there will likely be some others.
I grew up in Kentucky- the son of a Vo-Ag teacher early in life but by the time I got to 9th grade- my dad had switched to Junior High Science to have more time in the summer to work on our small farm- FFA was both a cornerstone and a centerpiece in my high school years- and somewhere along the way- I got bit by the radio bug- and God allowed me to combine the two passions of my young life- ag and radio- to become a Farm Broadcaster- and that journey from the Blue and Gold jacket has been an almost fifty year affair.
The picture here is of one of FFA jackets from my days in Kentucky- and the tee shirt (thanks Kylee Deniz!) recognizes and celebrates the #EatMeatWeek proclamation of Governor Stitt for this week.
If you have a Jacket Journey story to share- do it on Social Media today- If you get in on this challenge, share a picture with the hashtag #MyJacketJourney - and let me know about it and we will feature some of them in our email the balance of this week!
What's your story???
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Oklahoma Wheat Crop Best in The Region According to Latest USDA Crop Progress Report |
Oklahoma’s winter wheat crop condition continues to be among the best in the region according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report.
The Oklahoma wheat crop is rated 62 percent good to excellent, 28 percent fair and 10 percent poor to very poor.
Winter wheat jointing reached 36 percent, up 11 points from the previous year and up 5 points from normal.
Canola blooming reached 2 percent, up 2 points from the previous year but down 9 points from normal.
Rye jointing reached 9 percent, down 4 points from the previous year and down 14 points from normal.
Oats jointing reached 6 percent, up 2 points from the previous year but down 5 points from normal.
Pasture and range conditions were rated 29 percent good to excellent, 42 percent fair and 29 percent poor to very poor.
Beyond Oklahoma- the Kansas Wheat Crop is rated 45% Good to Excellent while the Texas Wheat Crop is 29% good to excellent but also 29% poor to very poor.
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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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Students Share the Story of Agriculture to Celebrate Ag Day |
This week, students from across the country will be coming together to share the importance of agriculture - it’s all part of National Ag Day. It is a day that celebrates agriculture and provides an opportunity for those in the industry to share the importance of agriculture with a broader audience.
The future of agriculture is strong - and this is evident in many student-led agriculture organizations. This week, student leaders from FFA, 4-H, Agriculture Future of America, and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences will share information on the critical role agriculture plays in our culture and economy.
“National Ag Day gives students from agriculture youth organizations the chance to work together and share the importance of agriculture and agricultural education with our national government leaders. Students will learn skills this week, they’ll be able to use as they move forward in life and strengthen agriculture along the way,” said Celya Glowacki, advocacy and literacy officer for the National FFA Organization.
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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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No Surprises in The February Cattle on Feed Report Says OSU's Derrell Peel |
The latest USDA Cattle of Feed Report held few surprises, said Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist.
Placements in February were 98 percent of last year and marketings were 98 percent, Peel said.
Giving us a March 1 on feed total 102 percent of last year.
It’s a straight up comparison to a year ago, he said, as thee were the same number of operating days.
The trade anticipated these numbers so there were no big surprises, he said.
There was a general expectation because of the winter weather in February the numbers might be down but there were no surprises, Peel said.
The OSU economists said the weight breakdowns were interesting as virtually all the decrease in the placement in the lightweight cattle below 7000 pounds, down about 4.5 percent.
Basically, no change on weights 700 pounds and up, so that says we placed fewer light weight cattle and that has positive implications down the road, he said.
The other thing Peel pointed out in the report, the feeding industry is slightly more concentrated in the north than in the south and Texas and Oklahoma are still below year ago levels on cattle on feed inventories, Peel said.
Some of that is seasonal as we see backgrounded calves up north that come off right after the first of the year, Peel said.
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ANCW's Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program Participants Spend Time in Oklahoma This Week |
Developing beef advocates and leaders for the cattle industry is the goal of the Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program and this week the two program participants invested two days of training in Oklahoma.
Hosted by American National Cattlewomen, Inc., the advocacy program provides an outlet for students to use their unique strengths to connect with consumers and peers to promote beef.
Two winners of the Collegiate Beef Advocacy Program were selected in February and they were in Oklahoma this week participating in media training and touring agribusinesses, ag organizations and OSU.
The two students are Carli Eubank, Pocasset, Okla., and Kathryn Slavick, Mandan, N.D.
Eubank is an Agribusiness and Agricultural Communications double major student at Oklahoma State University.
Slavick is an Animal Science and Microbiology major with a minor in Pre-Veterinary Medical Sciences at North Dakota State University.
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Editor Sam Knipp conducted the media training session Thursday morning.
I think beef producers have great stories to tell and I want to get those stories out to the public so they can know the hard work and care that goes into the industry, Eubank said.
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Soy Checkoff Research Shows Strong Trust in U.S. Farmers |
The United Soybean Board released the results of a consumer survey, shedding light on the needs and perceptions of people nationwide about their food supply. Farmers’ dependability in regard to nourishing the world has not gone unnoticed. U.S. farmers rank as the most trusted members of the supply chain when it comes to ensuring its safety, taking the top spot in 78% of consumer responses.
“As the organization representing soy — the second largest crop grown on U.S. soil, one of the only widely available complete plant proteins and the most widely used edible oil in the country — we knew it was vital to understand the values of the very people who purchase the products our farmers grow,” said Mace Thornton, USB vice president of communications and marketing strategy. “The results not only reinforced the importance of current sustainability strategies our farmer-leaders put in place, but also revealed some key perceptions and desires among consumers that will help guide the way we communicate and engage on the benefits of sustainable U.S.-grown soy.”
Here are some key takeaways:
The vast majority of consumers, 79%, have a very/somewhat positive view of U.S. farmers who grow crops, including soybeans.
Consumers are united in their support for domestic agriculture, with 70% saying it’s somewhat/very important to purchase food made with U.S.-grown crops.
Soy is seen as healthy (60%) or neutral (26%) by most consumers, but less than half (44%) are aware that the soybeans used to make their favorite products are grown sustainably.
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Oklahoma Youth Top Agriculture Achievement Contest |
Ten agricultural youth from across Oklahoma have earned top placings in the 2021 American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) Agricultural Achievement Contest. The contest was conducted in conjunction with the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE) in Oklahoma City March 12-17. This year, AFR/OFU presented $5,000 in prizes to contestants prior to the Oklahoma Youth Expo Grand Drive March 18.
The AFR/OFU Agricultural Achievement Contest recognizes outstanding youth in Oklahoma who display exceptional showmanship skills and possess extensive knowledge of the livestock industry, including production, management, processing and end product utilization.
“As an organization, we are proud to offer development and scholarship opportunities to the youth of Oklahoma,” said AFR/OFU President Scott Blubaugh. “Our annual Agricultural Achievement contest in particular is a great way for us to support the future of Oklahoma agriculture.”
Participation in the AFR/OFU Agricultural Achievement Contest is limited to Oklahoma junior and senior high school students who exhibit an animal at OYE. Contestants participate in showmanship rounds with their OYE animal and take a written test about the livestock industry. The top 10 finalists are interviewed on their individual livestock project and the industry as a whole to determine final placing.
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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 higher on Monday- Choice Beef was up 96 cents while Select Beef jumped a whopping $3.10.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 10,500 head for the March 22nd auction.
Compared to last week: Feeder cattle and calves steady. Demand moderate to good. Several large strings of cattle coming off wheat on offer. Raining today and more is expected later in the week.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 5,898 for Monday March 22nd.
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 600 lbs. traded steady, over 600 lbs. traded 2.00 - 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded up to 4.00 higher. Supply and demand was moderate.
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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Rural Oklahoma is full of some of the greatest success stories throughout the entire state and is the main reason Oklahoma is on track to become a top 10 state.
The Road to Rural Prosperity will dive into these stories each week, bringing you insight into the great things happening in and to rural Oklahoma. We will bring you stories covering rural life, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism, and politics affecting rural America.
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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.
The Congressman also talked about the groundwork ahead of a 2023 Farm Bill and what he is working on in the Science Committee to help research back on track after a year of dealing with the Pandemic.
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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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