Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, May 10, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- OSU's Dr. Derrell Peel Encourages Producers to Make a Drought Plan Now to Get You Through to Next Year
- American Soybean Assoc Weighs in on POTUS Climate Change Executive Order
- Wildlife Biologists gain Valuable information from Smartphone App
- Cotton Incorporated Hosting Pathways to Progress Webinar
- May 28th, National Beef Burger Day--National Hamburger Day--National Brisket Day
- The State of: All Politics is Personal
- Growth Energy Tells Consumers- Choose Biofuels for a Cleaner Planet
- AND More Events to Check Out
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OSU's Dr. Derrell Peel Encourages Producers to Make a Drought Plan Now to Get You Through to Next Year |
With the prospects of drought looming ever closer to Oklahoma, Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist, is encouraging cattle producers to have a plan in place now if there is a reduction in forage supplies.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map continues to show much of the western and southwestern United States experiencing extreme and exceptional drought.
The situation in Oklahoma has improved slightly in recent weeks but the dark shades of drought are banging on the neighbor’s door.
Drought conditions have continued to get worse as the drought is expanding in some areas and cutting into our growing season, Peel said.
If we lose May and June it takes a huge chunk out of our total forage availability for the next year, Peel said.
Producers should make a plan now that covers most of the next year, not just the next month, Peel said.
Colorado producers have reduced cow herds 14 percent because of the on-going drought in that state and Peel believes we could see more herd liquidations.
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American Soybean Association Weighs in on POTUS Climate Change Executive Order |
Last week, ASA submitted comprehensive comments to USDA regarding the department’s climate-smart ag strategy, as called for in President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The comments address USDA’s existing conservation programs, emerging carbon markets, biotechnology, crop protection, precision agriculture, biobased products, biodiesel and more.
In the comments, ASA emphasizes that American soybean growers have long been committed to producing the world’s food, feed, fuel, and thousands of other bioproducts in a sustainable and climate-smart way, and also highlights the industry’s ambitious conservation and sustainability goals. ASA also included an outline of five guiding sustainability policy principles, along with a variety of opportunities and strategies to help U.S. agriculture take the lead in conserving our nation’s lands and waters.
USDA received more than 2,700 comments on this topic, and ASA leaders appreciate the opportunity to weigh in on such an important issue. ASA’s Board of Directors and state grower-leaders provided extensive input throughout the drafting process, and ASA staff coordinated with outside stakeholder groups including those working on biodiesel, biotechnology, crop protection, ag tech, and ecosystem markets policy to ensure a thoughtful, consistent approach to creating a climate-smart future.
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Wildlife Biologists gain Valuable information from Smartphone App |
A smartphone app is helping wildlife biologists learn new information about the annual reproduction of gamebirds in Oklahoma.
Wildlife specialists at Oklahoma State University joined forces with experts from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation just two years ago to develop the Gamebird Brood Observation > application. Information entered by app users was intended to help specialists gain a better understanding of gamebird reproduction in Oklahoma, said Dwayne Elmore, OSU wildlife specialist and Bollenbach Chair in the university’s Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management The program has exceeded expectations.
“In the two years that we’ve been using data from the app, we’ve learned there is tremendous fluctuation between years and when and how much gamebirds reproduce,” Elmore said. “These fluctuations are largely driven by the weather.”
For example, the extreme cold weather conditions Oklahoma experienced in February this year likely will have a big effect on quail populations. Weather aside, however, bobwhite nesting in Oklahoma can vary greatly. Birds normally nest between late May through about mid-July, but Elmore said that period can stretch from April through October. He also indicated the best production years are those with an early start and steady production into fall.
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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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Cotton Incorporated Hosting Pathways to Progress Webinar |
Over the last 35 years, U.S. cotton producers, researchers, and industry organizations have been committed to implementing innovative farm-level technologies, management systems, and conservation practices. These improvements have led to increases in cotton fiber yield while bettering our natural resources. Now, the U.S. cotton industry is preparing for the future by setting goals on the path towards sustainable farming. To learn more, join Cotton Incorporated on Tuesday, May 11 at 2 p.m.
Cotton Incorporated’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Dr. Jesse Daystar and Vice President of Agriculture and Environmental Research, Dr. Kater Hake will discuss the goal-setting process by the U.S. cotton industry as well as the path producers, researchers, and stakeholders are on to achieve these goals.
This webinar will also focus on the sustainability goal to increase land-use efficiency and how this goal is heavily connected to the other five sustainability goals:
· Increase soil carbon
· Decrease greenhouse gas emissions
· Decrease soil loss per acre
· Decrease water use
· Decrease energy use
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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
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau - a grassroots organization that has for its Mission Statement- “Improving the Lives of Rural Oklahomans." Farm Bureau, as the state's largest general farm organization, is active at the State Capitol fighting for the best interests of its members and working with other groups to make certain that the interests of rural Oklahoma are protected. Click here for their website to learn more about the organization and how it can benefit you to be a part of Farm Bureau.
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May 28th, National Beef Burger Day--National Hamburger Day--National Brisket Day |
As beef advocates, we know there is no better way to start grilling season than with a real beef burger and there is no better day than on May 28th – National Beef Burger Day! But that is just the start of grilling season, as the weather warms up we encourage you to start sharing your favorite grilling recipes and tips! Read more below for other ideas to join these conversations.
If you hear a sizzle and your mouth begins to water, it just might be National Beef Burger Day! On May 28th and all summer long, there’s no better time to enjoy a juicy beef burger. The day is all about kicking off the grilling season and honoring America’s favorite grilling protein – beef!
A beef burger starts with real ground beef on a bun or between two slices of bread. And don’t forget the toppings like cheese, onions, pickles, and condiments. Each one allows for the perfect customization – the mouthwatering possibilities are endless. Of course, some of us like ours double stacked, and others prefer them spicy. Add those seasonings, too, if you want. What’s really important is what’s in the middle – that delicious beef burger.
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The State of: All Politics is Personal |
Through a series of articles we call The State, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Advocacy and Political Affairs team is providing analysis related to "the state of" advocacy and political trends impacting farmers, ranchers and other rural Americans.
“All politics is local” is the famous statement of former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill. The principle is that a politician’s success is directly tied to their ability to understand and influence the issues of their constituents and to appeal to the everyday concerns of the voters who put them in office. In my opinion, that phrase has evolved to “All politics is personal.”
Never before have we, as Americans, had the tools to express ourselves, contact family and friends, and share our thoughts, opinions and requests with our members of Congress and other elected officials. From a variety of social media apps, emails and phone calls to town hall meetings, and visiting with members of Congress in their offices or on your farms and ranches, we have an unprecedented opportunity to tell our stories.
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Growth Energy Launches New Consumer Campaign Encouraging Drivers to Choose Biofuels for a Cleaner Planet |
At its 12th Annual Executive Leadership Conference, Growth Energy unveiled a new consumer initiative to raise awareness of biofuels’ positive environmental benefits and encourage consumers to choose higher biofuel blends like E15 at the pump. Through a series of targeted digital content, advertising, and digital media the Get Biofuel campaign aligns biofuel benefits to an empowerment message titled “Fuel Beyond”.
“Our industry’s passion for showcasing the benefits of biofuels is unparalleled, and I’m thrilled to unveil this new initiative that will help raise awareness with consumers – reminding them that by choosing a cleaner fuel, they are fueling beyond their gas tank and also becoming a part of the climate change solution. With biofuel, you fuel much more than just your car. You also fuel cleaner air and help the planet,” said Skor.
“The Get Biofuel initiative is an important element of our market development strategy to expand access to higher biofuel blends. With this undertaking, we have a full-throttle industry effort that includes pursuing pro-growth policy, leveraging commercial opportunities, and spurring consumer demand – the E15 trifecta.”
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AND More Events to Check Out |
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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 turned mixed- Choice Beef was down 49 cents and Select Beef was up 91 cents on Friday May 7th.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 5,000 on late Sunday- and General Manager Kelli Payne tells us that they are expecting 5,500 head to start Monday's auction- which will begin at 8:00 AM..
Compared to the last sale in April- Feeder steers 2.00 - 3.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Steer calves steady to 4.00 higher. Heifer calves steady to 4.00 lower. Calves compared to last weeks light test. Demand moderate to good.
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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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.
The Road to Rural Prosperity is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
At the 2021 Oklahoma Grain and Feed Association annual meeting on May 4th, we recorded the lunch time conversation between OGFA CEO and President Jeff Hickman and Oklahoma State University President Designate Dr. Kayse Shrum, who will officially become the 19th President of OSU on July first. Learn more about who Dr. Shrum is- personally and professionally- and what her early priorities will be when she takes the reins as President on July first.
Today's Road to Rural Prosperity Podcast is sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
To find out more about our full series of Podcasts on The Road to Rural Prosperity- click or tap here.
To hear this podcast, you can click here or tap below:
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Our thanks to Midwest Farms Shows, P & K Equipment, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Ag Mediation Program, Great Plains Kubota, Stillwater Milling Company, Oklahoma Cotton Council, National Livestock Credit Corporation, Oklahoma Beef Council, Oklahoma AgCredit, Union Mutual Insurance, the Oklahoma Cattlemens Association, and KIS Futures for their support of our daily Farm News Update.
For your convenience, we have our sponsors' websites linked here- just click on their name to jump to their website- check their sites out and let these folks know you appreciate the support of this daily email, as their sponsorship helps us keep this arriving in your inbox on a regular basis- at NO Charge!
We invite you to check out our website at the link below too that includes an archive of these daily emails, audio reports and top farm news story links from around the globe.
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Tim West
President/General Manager
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
2401 Exchange Avenue,
Suite F
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
405.317.6361
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Ron Hays
Director of Farm Programming
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
405.473.6144
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