Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Continues to Roll Along in Week Two
- Corn, Soybean Crops Ahead of Schedule as U.S. Wheat Harvest Lags Behind Average
- USDA Sec. Vilsack Explains $4 Billion Plan to Strengthen Critical Food Supply Chains
- USDA to Begin Payments for Producers Impacted by 2018 and 2019 Natural Disasters
- Dr. Derrell Peel Says Beef Exports are Bouncing Back
- Social Media Key In Food Recall Management
- Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation Sporting Clays Day
- Check the Markets Toward the Bottom of the Email for the Monday Auction Markets- Including Oklahoma National, OKC West and Joplin
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Oklahoma Wheat Harvest Continues to Roll Along in Week Two |
Harvest Continues to kick into High gear in Oklahoma. Here's the latest Wheat Harvest update from the Oklahoma Wheat Commission..
Southwest & Central Oklahoma
Wheat harvest continues to roll along in week 2. While great progress has been made in regions of Southwest, Oklahoma, some areas have had light rains over the weekend which has put harvest on hold.
In South Central Oklahoma, around Minco/Tuttle, and in North Central Oklahoma around Goltry producers over the weekend had light rains which have delayed harvest progress from really getting started in those regions. Overall crop quality continues to be favorable with test weight and yield reports. Statewide nothing has been reported below 60 lbs./bu. Yields in most all regions have been favorable ranging from the mid 30’s to mid 60’s depending on variety, location and management plans. A lot of yields across the state are reported in the low 40’s.
Harvest in many parts of this region are 50% to 60% completed, while in other parts some locations are reporting 20% to 30% completed.
Northern Oklahoma
The regions North of 412 Hwy from the Helena to Garber area, harvest is just getting started as several producers were able to start with test cutting over the weekend. Early indications from this region North in most places it is estimated that yields will be decent and mirror much of what we saw last year, with ranges from the mid 40’s to mid 60’s; although in some places lack of moisture during this spring seem to have impacted the crop especially around the Cherokee, Burlington and Alva regions. It is too early to report an accurate protein number on the crop that is being harvest in Central and Northern, Oklahoma, it looks like this also is going to mirror what we saw last year, with high pocket regions, and some areas that will be lower.
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Corn, Soybean Crops Ahead of Schedule as U.S. Wheat Harvest Lags Behind Average |
Wheat harvest lags behind average as spring crops quickly advance ahead of average according to the latest USDA Crop Progress Report.
Only 10 percent of the Oklahoma wheat crop has been harvested compared to the average of 41 percent for this date.
Overall, in the 18 major winter wheat producing states, harvest stands at 4 percent complete, compared to 15 percent for the average on this date.
The winter wheat crop is rated 48 percent good to excellent, two points below last week and about the same as a year ago. The remainder is rated32 percent fair and 20 percent poor to very poor.
For Oklahoma, winter wheat harvested reached 10 percent, down 27 points from the previous year and down 31 points from normal.
The Oklahoma wheat crop is rated 61 percent good to excellent, 29 percent fair and 10 percent poor to very poor.
Pasture and range conditions were rated 71 percent good to excellent, 27 percent fair and just 2 percent poor.
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USDA Sec. Vilsack Explains $4 Billion Plan to Strengthen Critical Food Supply Chains |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to invest more than $4 billion to strengthen critical supply chains through the Build Back Better initiative and on today’s Beef Buzz USDA Sec. Tom Vilsack explains how that money will be used.
Vilsack, who was selected to co-chair the Administration’s Supply Chain Disruption Taskforce, said the Task Force will provide a whole government response to address near-term supply chain challenges to the economic recovery.
The plan is to build resilience into the food supply chain from producer to the consumer.
We hope to provide resources to improve existing small and midsize processing facilities to be able to cope and manage with current covid challenges, Vilsack said.
Vilsack added they also want to look at creating a pilot program where the federal government could partner with state and local governments to help expand new processing facilities.
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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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USDA to Begin Payments for Producers Impacted by 2018 and 2019 Natural Disasters |
More than $1 billion in payments will be released over the next several weeks starting June 15 for agricultural producers with approved applications for the Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) Program and for producers who have already received payments through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). These U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs provide disaster assistance to producers who suffered losses to 2018 and 2019 natural disasters.
Producers weathered some significant natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) provided support for crop value and production losses through QLA and crop quantity losses through WHIP+.
“From massive floods to winter storms, and from extreme drought to excess moisture, natural disaster events in 2018 and 2019 were exceptionally catastrophic for agricultural producers nationwide - many suffered the impacts of multiple events in not just one but both years,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “FSA staff worked tirelessly for many months to develop and implement comprehensive disaster programs that meet the varying and unique needs of a large cross-section of U.S. production agriculture. QLA and the second round of WHIP+ assistance will provide much-needed assistance to help producers offset significant financial loss.”
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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-
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Dr. Derrell Peel Says Beef Exports are Bouncing Back |
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 Beef Exports bouncing back.
The April trade data shows that beef exports for the month were up 22.1 percent year over year and up 18.0 percent compared to 2019. Year to date total beef exports for the first four months of the year were up 7.9 percent year over year and 14.9 percent over the same period in 2019.
Beef exports, which have declined each of the past two years, are forecast to increase above 2019 and 2020 levels and possibly exceed the record 2018 level. Beef exports represent a component of total beef demand in terms of quantity and value. Moreover, beef exports represent a wide range of product types and qualities exported to various markets and augment domestic beef demand by providing markets for products less desired in the U.S. Exporting products with lower U.S. demand allows domestic beef demand to focus on encouraging consumers to purchase more of the products they prefer more highly and thus maximizing domestic beef value.
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Social Media Key In Food Recall Management |
Social media carries more weight in managing food recalls than originally believed, according to recent Oklahoma State University research.
The findings could have implications on how the agricultural industry and policymakers shape more effective risk communications and deal with related market impacts, said Courtney Bir, assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Oklahoma State University Extension specialist.
Recall announcements by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Food Safety Inspection and Service (FSIS) are obviously significant communication tools to reach the public, Bir said. Nevertheless, previous research has shown that effects of such recalls on consumer demand are small.
Bir and her peers turned to social media analytics for insight into public awareness about food safety-related incidents to help understand how the public interacts with such news. The study focused on food safety recalls and initial announcements of foodborne illness outbreaks as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The data suggest that recall announcements by the FDA and FSIS might not directly induce changes in consumer behavior, but illness reports from the CDC may.
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Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation Sporting Clays Day |
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Foundation Clay Day is coming up on Friday, June 25 at Silverleaf Shotgun Sports, 8513 S. Douglas Blvd., Guthrie, OK.
The event has grown over the years and is designed to provide fellowship and networking opportunities for all ages in a relaxed and fun environment. Plus it starts early before the June temps get unbearable!
The discounted pre-registration deadline is this coming Friday, June 18. *On-site entry available for an added cost.
There is a Mandatory Safety Meeting - 8:30 a.m. Shooters must be ready to shoot following the mandatory safety meeting. Shooters are responsible for their own guns, ammo and ear protection (details on website).
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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 dropped significantly on Monday, June 14th- Choice Beef was down $2.09 and Select Beef was off $1.80.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 10,500 head on Monday, June 14th..
Compared to last week: Feeder steers 4.00 - 7.00 higher with instances up to 10.00 higher. Feeder heifers 4.00 - 6.00 higher. Steer calves 4.00 - 6.00 higher. Heifer calves 4.00 - 8.00 lower. Demand moderate to good for most all classes. Corn futures sharply lower today driving feeder cattle futures much higher.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 4,947 on Monday June 14th.
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 650 bs. traded 2.00 - 4.00 lower, while weights over 650 lbs. traded steady to 3.00 higher. Feeder heifers under 500 lbs. traded 2.00 - 4.00 lower, while weights over 500 lbs. traded steady. Supply moderate 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.
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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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Oklahoma Farm Bureau Senior Director for Public Policy Steve Thompson talked with Ron Hays about 2021 Oklahoma Legislative Session in the latest Road to Rural Prosperity. Steve believes "this may have been the best legislative year that I've been a part of- and I've been working on these things in a variety of ways for twenty plus years." He says that the agricultural interests at the Capitol played both offense and defense during the four months that the lawmakers were in session- and cites significant wins in the Ag Sales Tax Exemption and property tax areas that highlighted the 2021 portion of the 57th Legislature.
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Tim West
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
2401 Exchange Avenue,
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405.317.6361
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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