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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Despite Weather Challenges, Oklahoma Wheat Crop Looks Good Sez OSU's Dr. Amanda Silva
- U.S. Winter Wheat Crop Improves as Spring Planting Rapidly Progresses
- OSU President Designate Dr. Kayse Shrum Says Her Goal is to Advance the Land Grant Mission in Oklahoma
- Dr. Derrell Peel on How Slaughter Capacity Limits Fed Cattle Markets
- Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC-Davis, Says Science Tells us With Stable Cow Herds, we Are Not Adding to Climate Warming
- AFR/OFU Cooperative Takes Rural Issues to State Capitol
- New Southern Plains Podcast With Bailey Norwood with the OSU's Ag Econ Department
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Despite Weather Issues, Okla Wheat Crop Looks Good- OSU's Dr. Amanda Silva Invites All to the Lahoma Field Day Friday |
Wild and wacky weather over the past nine months has created ample challenges for Oklahoma winter wheat producers, said Dr. Amanda de Oliveira Silva, OSU Extension small grains specialist.
Silva was recently interviewed by Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
Some places in the state have been too wet and some places too dry, she said, noting heavy disease pressure from stripe rust in some of the wetter regions but some areas are disease free.
The brutal February freeze appears to have reduced tillering, especially in fields that were already suffering from drought stress, she said.
Drought resistant varieties are an option for areas that typically do not get much rain, she said, as these varieties do really well.
The OSU wheat tours have started and some areas in northeast Oklahoma look really good, she said.
In areas that have received rain, the crop looks good.
At Chickasha we saw some hail and freeze damage, she said.
Southwest Oklahoma, around Altus, is basically disease free, Silva said, mainly because of the dry conditions.
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U.S. Winter Wheat Crop Improves as Spring Planting Rapidly Progresses |
Favorable weather conditions have pushed spring planting ahead of schedule and improved the nation’s winter wheat crop.
The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows corn farmers have planted 67 percent of the crop, which is 15 points ahead of normal for this date.
Iowa farmers have planted 86 percent of the crop, Illinois producers have planted 74 percent and in North Carolina, that number is 90 percent.
Soybean producers in the 18 major states have planted 42 percent of their crop, compared to only 22 percent for the 5 Year average and 6 points ahead of last year.
Iowa producers have planted 67 percent of the soybean crop while in Minnesota that number is 65 percent.
Cotton producers have planted 25 percent of their crop, one point behind the average and 5 points behind last year at this time.
Grain sorghum planting has reached 22 percent, 6 points behind the average.
The winter wheat crop is rated 49 percent good to excellent, one point better than last week but 4 points behind last year at this time.
The remainder of the winter wheat crop is rated 33 percent fair and 18 percent poor to very poor.
Oklahoma leads the region with a 59 percent rating of good to excellent- 5 points better than last week.
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OSU President Designate Dr. Kayse Shrum Says Her Goal is to Advance the Land Grant Mission in Oklahoma |
During an interview with yours truly, Dr. Kayse Shrum, OSU President-designate, talked about advancing the Land Grant mission in Oklahoma.
I feel very privileged to be in this position, she said.
Rural Oklahoma will always have a special place in my heart, she said.
I am really excited about going into this position with the perspective of carrying out the research and education mission that is meaningful to Oklahoma, she said.
Agriculture is an important piece of the Land Grant university and part of our identity, she said.
I have family that are farmers and ranchers and I know how important agriculture is to the state, nation and the world, she said.
In her previous position as President of the OSU Center for Health Sciences, Dr. Shrum worked closely with FFA and 4-H students to promote a career in the health care field.
The FFA program is called Blue Coats to White Coats.
Our work with FFA and 4-H is really important, Shrum said.
I am proud to say more students understand the importance of the relationship between agriculture and medicine and access to health care, she said.
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A good number of you did not get our daily email on Monday when we sent it shortly after five am- we were were able to trouble shoot the problem- Our email service that sends out the daily report, Constant Contact, admitted the problem was on their end- with those of us that have "Outlook" based emails being left out in cold with no report early-
Constant Contact did work the problem and a little after 11 am central time yesterday- emails to those addresses impacted started flowing- I got mine at about 11:06 AM- about 5 hours after Constant Contact said it had been sent.
Our apologies for the early morning "no show" but here's hoping they have the problem fully solved.
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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. Derrell Peel on how Slaughter Capacity Limits Fed Cattle Markets |
Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow Calf Corner" published electronically by Dr. Peel and Mark Johnson. Today, Dr. Peel talks about the slaughter capacity limits in the fed cattle markets.
Most of the U.S. beef packing infrastructure was built in the 1980s. Cattle inventories in the decade of the 1980s averaged 108.3 million head, 15 percent greater than the 92.1 million head average of the past decade. The industry was characterized by excess capacity for many years as cattle inventories declined. Over many years, capacity slowly exited the industry. In 2000 a ConAgra plant in Garden City, KS burned and was not rebuilt; Tyson closed a plant in Emporia, KS in 2008; and in 2013 Cargill closed a plant in Plainview, TX. The National plant in Brawley, CA closed in 2014 but reopened as One World Beef in 2017.
Dr. Peel compared the characteristics(a graphic with these numbers are available in our webstory) of current steer and heifer slaughter for 2020 and 2019 compared to 2012 and 2007. The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions in beef packing in 2020 so 2019 is included as a more typical year although a single plant fire also caused disruptions that impacted operations in 2019; though the impacts were relatively short-lived. Despite dramatic weekly volatility within each year, the general characteristics of 2019 and 2020 steer and heifer slaughter over the year were not substantially different. These two years are compared to 2012, the year prior to the Cargill plant closing and to 2007, the year prior to the Emporia plant closing. Total steer and heifer slaughter in 2012 (25.43 million head) was less than 2019 (26.1 million head) and fractionally higher than 2020 (25.3 million head). Steer and heifer slaughter in 2007 was the largest in this comparison at 27.49 million head.
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Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC-Davis, Says Science Tells us With Stable Cow Herds, we Are Not Adding to Climate Warming |
Science tells us with a stable cattle herd, we are not adding to climate warning, said Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist in Cooperative Extension in the Animal Science Department at the University of California, Davis.
During a recent presentation to the Animal Agricultural Alliance conference, Mitloehner, who is known as the “greenhouse gas guru” for his research on the subject, explained the science behind cattle emitting methane.
Cows burp out methane as part of a natural cycle as their complex ruminant system digest and break down plant material.
The methane, after about a decade, is broken down, destroyed and made into CO2, he said.
Cows do not contribute additional CO2 to the atmosphere because when the methane breaks down and goes back into CO2, that is the same CO2 as it was when it went into the plant, he said.
This is called the biogenic or biological carbon cycle, he noted, and contrasts with fossil fuels which emit greenhouse gases.
The California scientist uses a bathtub with an open drain to illustrate the issue saying as you pour water in, it flows out, and the level does not change.
That is what is happening with our cattle herds, he said.
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AFR/OFU Cooperative Takes Rural Issues to State Capitol |
Following a year of unique challenges for the agriculture sector, American Farmers & Ranchers/Oklahoma Farmers Union (AFR/OFU) brought rural issues to the Oklahoma Capitol Building May 5. Nearly 100 AFR/OFU members from across Oklahoma convened to discuss agriculture and rural issues and meet directly with state lawmakers.
“Because last year brought unprecedented circumstances to our legislative landscape, we knew AFR/OFU members would have both new and returning issues they needed to discuss with members of the Oklahoma Legislature,” said AFR/OFU President Scott Blubaugh.
AFR/OFU members lobbied on behalf of all rural Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on state agriculture tax exemption eligibility, increased funding for additional state meat inspectors and prevention of foreign ownership in the medical marijuana sector. Most importantly, each AFR/OFU member was encouraged to talk with their representative about the issues most important to their farm, their family and their community.
“As an organization, we strive to educate rural Oklahomans on policy issues and encourage them to get involved in the legislative process,” said Blubaugh. “Our legislative program is truly grassroots. We connect AFR/OFU members directly with their representatives and help them fight for the issues that are most important to them.”
The 2021 AFR Day at the Capitol included a legislative panel discussion featuring Chairman of the House Ag Committee Dell Kerbs (R-Shawnee), Sen. Darcy Jech (R-Kingfisher), and Rep. Ty Burns (R-Morrison). Attendees also heard an update on tribal jurisdiction from Ryan Leonard, Special Counsel for Native American Affairs for Gov. Kevin Stitt. AFR/OFU Cooperative Lobbyist Bray Haven also provided tips on effective communication with lawmakers.
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New Southern Plains Podcast With Bailey Norwood with the Ag Econ Department at Oklahoma State University |
In the latest episode of the Southern Plains Podcast they talk to Bailey Norwood with the Ag Econ Department at Oklahoma State University about research he conducted showing that the greenhouse gas footprint left by eating beef could be offset with just a $20 carbon credit.
Our latest blog talks about drought planning and highlights two videos we did with NRCS discussing what farmers and ranchers can do to better prepare for dry weather.
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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 continue to go Sharply higher- Choice Beef was up $3.23 and Select Beef was up $3.49 on Monday May 10th
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 6.500 head on Monday, May 10th.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 2.00 higher. Steers calves 2.00-4.00 higher. Heifer calves steady. Demand is moderate to good. Cool weather continues to hold strong with temps only reaching the mid sixties when the norm should be 80.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 3.983 head for their Monday May 10th auction.
Compared to last week, feeder steers traded steady. Feeder heifers traded steady to 4.00 higher.
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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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.
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