Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Begins for the 2021 Season, Amid Cooler Temperatures and Heavy Moisture
- Latest USDA Crop Progress Report Says Wheat Harvest Makes Progress Despite Rain And Row Crops Looking Good
- Fun New Video Series Teaches About the Beef Checkoff
- Farmers Are Key to Global Supply Chain Resilience
- Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation, Says There is Strong Global Demand For U.S. Beef Exports
- June is National Dairy Month, a Great Time To Celebrate Dairy Farmers Says Susan Allen, Dairy MAX
- Dr. Derrell Peel on the Ups and Downs of the Cattle Market
- Oklahoma Welcomes Backyard Bee Keeping Trend
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Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Begins for the 2021 Season, Amid Cooler Temperatures and Heavy Moisture |
The 2021 wheat harvest has begun with several locations in Southwest, Oklahoma, reporting a successful weekend for grain being received. The following counties that received grain in elevator locations were Harmon, Jackson, Tillman, Cotton, Comanche, Kiowa and Greer.
Rain showers across Southwestern, Oklahoma, over the Memorial Day weekend, hindered producers from making any progress over this past week until Saturday, June 5th. During this period, cooler temperatures, cloud cover and high moisture levels on the grain have slowed progress on harvesting the crop. Traditionally combines are rolling in Southwest, Oklahoma Memorial Day weekend or before, but unseasonable cool temperatures and rain has delayed the crop maturing. High quality and favorable test weights have been noted so far.
Overall early wheat that has been harvested in Southwest, Oklahoma, indicates strong quality and decent yields. Yields reported varied depending on locations and producer management. Test weights are averaging 60 lbs./bu. or higher. While it is premature to report on protein, early numbers are ranging between 11 and 12 percent.
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Wheat Harvest Makes Progress Despite Rain Delays And Most Crops Looking Good According to Latest USDA Crop Progress Report |
Combines are starting to roll across the southern Plains after being stalled by spring rains and most of the spring and summer crops are looking good according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report.
Nationwide, 90 percent of the corn crop has emerged (8 points ahead of normal) and the crop is rated 72 percent in the good to excellent category, about the same as a year ago.
The balance of the corn crop is rated 23 percent fair and 5 percent poor to very poor.
Nationwide, just 2 percent of the hard red winter wheat crop is harvested, which is 5 points behind normal.
Maturity of the winter wheat crop is about normal standing at 85 percent headed.
The condition of the winter wheat crop continues to improve as late rains are adding bushels. The crop is now rated 50 percent good to excellent (48 percent last week and 51 percent a year ago), 32 percent fair and 18 percent poor to very poor.
For Oklahoma, winter wheat harvested reached 2 percent, down 14 points from the previous year and down 15 points from normal.
The Oklahoma wheat crop is rated 60 percent good to excellent (57 percent last week), 31 percent fair and 9 percent poor to very poor.
Oklahoma pasture and range conditions were rated at 66 percent good to excellent (57 percent last week), 33 percent fair and 1 percent poor. Oklahoma does not have any pasture and range land rated very poor this week.
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Fun New Video Series Teaches About the Beef Checkoff |
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board and Oklahoma Beef Council have collaborated on a series of entertaining videos that explains how the Beef Checkoff works. Each of the five videos is designed to be a resource that will help cattle producers and other members of the beef community better understand the program and how their Checkoff dollars are used.
“We want cattlemen to have a sound understanding of their Beef Checkoff program, and we’ve created these videos to help reach that goal,” said Heather Buckmaster, Oklahoma Beef Council Executive Director. “We hope all cattlemen will take a moment to watch these videos and then share them with others in the beef community.”
The short, animated videos explain the somewhat complex Checkoff system in a simple way. They present facts about how the Beef Checkoff works, what the program does, who decides what projects the Checkoff funds, and answer key questions producers often ask about their Beef Checkoff dollars.
AND Yep, in case you noticed- I am proud to be the "voice" of these videos in this educational series.
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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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Farmers Are Key to Global Supply Chain Resilience |
Cargill Chairman and CEO David MacLennan today addressed members of the National Feed and Grain Association at the organization's 125th annual convention, acknowledging farmers and ranchers as the heroes of the food system who played a critical role in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic.
"When the world shut down, farmers, ranchers and workers across the food system stepped up to meet the challenge to produce the food and feed that billions of people and animals around the world depend on," said MacLennan.
He acknowledged that while disruptions of COVID-19 are still very much at play, that's not the only urgent challenge that the food and ag industry faces right now.
"The greatest challenge we face is feeding a rapidly growing population, sustainably and responsibly - reducing our emissions, protecting our water resources, and improving the health of the soil our crops and harvests depend on," he said. "Agriculture is part of the solution the world needs right now. Agriculture is how we'll solve for climate change and sustainably feed a growing population."
MacLennan citied the need for broad and lasting efforts at every point in the supply chain to sustainably and responsibly feed a rapidly growing population estimated to reach close to 10 billion people by 2050.
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Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation, Says There is Strong Global Demand For U.S. Beef Exports |
Global demand for U.S. meat, and beef in particular, is strong, said Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
He recently spoke with Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd following their spring conference on market diversification.
One of the obvious things was the momentum March stats showed us on both beef and pork (exports), Halstrom said.
We had a record number for beef exports in March with almost 125,000 tons, he said.
The real story is the incremental growth in China for beef, he said.
Halstrom added other markets including South Korea, the Philippines and South America also showed strong growth demand.
U.S. beef is center of the plate for food service, and this does hold potential upside, Halstrom said.
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June is National Dairy Month, a Great Time To Celebrate Dairy Farmers Says Susan Allen, Dairy MAX |
June is National Dairy Month and Susan Allen, program manager for Dairy MAX, said now is a good time to learn more about dairy production in Oklahoma.
First officially celebrated in 1937, June Dairy Month is just a great way to celebrate the contributions of the dairy industry and all of our dairy farmers, Allen said.
While dairy is not the biggest ag segment in Oklahoma, Allen said it is still very important with 130 dairy farms producing 733 million pounds of milk, equal to 85 million gallons.
Oklahoma ranks 28th in total number of dairy cows in the country.
Allen said there are a number of Dairy Month events planned, including several field days featuring farmers and students showing and judging dairy cattle.
Educating the public, especially children, is an important aspect of DairyMax’s June Dairy Month promotions.
Dairy is a true superfood, Allen said, noting that when you buy a gallon of milk it is only about 25 cents per serving.
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Dr. Derrell Peel on the Ups and Downs of the Cattle Market |
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 never-ending excitement in the cattle markets.
Cattle markets are never dull but periods of relative calm and stability are sometimes interrupted by a few weeks of unusual daily and weekly dynamics that require constant attention. The past two years, however, have been more like a James Bond movie with a relentless series of unusual and unprecedented events that have kept the industry in a constant state of turmoil. Beginning with the Holcomb plant fire in August 2019, the industry moved into the early pandemic impacts by February 2020. The worst of the direct pandemic impacts on cattle and beef markets occurred between March and June of last year but the residual and ripple effects are still very much impacting markets today and will for some time to come. Deepening drought conditions across much of west added to the 2020 challenges and expanded into the plains, especially the northern plains, over the winter into this spring.
The unprecedented February winter storm affected most of the central part of the country with record and extended cold much farther south than is typical. Cattle producers faced enormous challenges to feed, water and most especially to save newborn calves during the storm. The highest feed prices since 2013 are expected to impact feedlot cost of gain and feeder cattle markets in the coming year at least.
Calmer times may be coming but we are not quite there yet. It will take a few more weeks to work through current fed cattle supplies and get the packing industry below capacity constraints. That will allow fed cattle markets to once again fully reflect market conditions.
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Oklahoma Welcomes Backyard Bee Keeping Trend |
Backyard adventures and DIY projects are all the rage right now, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted people to rediscover some of the joys of being at home and pass the time with new hobbies.
First, it was gardening, then chickens, and now the latest backyard buzz is bees.
Courtney Bir, Oklahoma State University Extension farm management specialist, has studied how small-scale agricultural projects appeal to residents with extra space and time on their hands.
“The calls county educators are receiving on these topics is increasing,” Bir said. “Gardening seed companies were selling out of seeds in January, and a growing interest in poultry is part of the reason why OSU Extension developed a backyard chicken course.”
Already an avid gardener, Bir became so curious about the rising number of bee inquiries that she decided to establish her own hive. The first step involved understanding her city’s rules on backyard beehives. Oklahoma is a beekeeper friendly state; beehives are governed by the Apiary Act, which states Stillwater or any other community in Oklahoma cannot prohibit bees within city limits.
“Urban beekeepers are protected by this law, and a housing subdivision can’t restrict bees,” Bir said. “Having said that, it’s good to be a good neighbor. Make sure that when you install your hive, it’s in a spot that’s not going to greatly impede your neighbors.”
Hives are available commercially at farm and ranch supply stores, online or at specialty beekeeping shops. They are comprised of bees that have been collected from the wild, split from another hive or marketed as a package or nucleus.
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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 has reversed course and for the second day dropped lower. Choice Beef was down 38 cents and Select Beef was down $2.56 on Monday, June 7th.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 11,000 head on Monday- after a week off for the Memorial Day Holiday...
Compared to two weeks ago: Feeder steers and heifers 3.00 - 5.00 higher. Steer calves 3.00 - 5.00 lower. Heifer calves 2.00 - 4.00 higher. Demand moderate to good.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 8.996 head Monday, June 7th after being off for the Memorial Day holiday,
Compared to the last sale, ( 2 weeks ago), Feeder steers traded steady to 3.00 higher, while feeder heifers traded steady to 3.00 lower. Supply heavy with good demand.
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- our latest report from Monday June 7th.
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