Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Friday, July 16, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- OSU's Kim Anderson Breaks Down the Latest WASDE Report
- Cattle Producers to Talk Rules and Regulations On Marijuana Production in Oklahoma
- BQA Program Increases Beef Quality and Consumer Confidence
- Weather Extremes Experienced Across the U.S. While Western Drought Progresses
- Plains Grains Pushes Oklahoma Wheat Harvest to 99% Done
- OCA Ranch Rodeo National Anthem Singing Contest, Finalists Announced & Voting Begins Today
- Soil Health Field Day Coming up Aug. 3 at Loyal, Okla. RSVP Now!
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OSU's Kim Anderson Discusses the Latest WASDE Report and Breaks Down the Numbers |
Oklahoma State University Extension Grains Market Analyst Dr. Kim Anderson talks about what is going on in the Wheat Markets. Dr. Anderson says harvest is just about complete in Oklahoma. This week Dr. Anderson is talking about the latest USDA WASDE Report.
Anderson says overall things look good, and the report consists of mostly of good news.
The market expected ending stocks to be 783 million bushels of wheat, and they came in at 665 million, Anderson said.
"I think that is positive price wise," Anderson said.
It can be compared to the June WASDE Report expectation at 770 million bushels, he said.
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Midwest Farm Shows is proud to produce the two best Farm Shows in the State of Oklahoma annually- the Tulsa Farm Show each December and the Oklahoma City Farm Show each April.
They would like to thank all of you who participated in their 2021 Oklahoma City Farm Show.
The Tulsa Farm Show is Oklahoma’s premier agricultural and ranching event which returns to the River Spirit Expo (Expo Square) December, 9-10-11, 2021.
Now is the ideal time to contact the Midwest Farm Show Office at 507-437-7969 and book space at the 2021 Tulsa Farm Show. To learn more about the Tulsa Farm Show, click here.
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Our friend and colleague, Ed Richards, lost his brief fight with cancer this week. The picture above is Ed and I back around 2009 at the Quinstar Network studios in Enid(in with KGWA and KOFM).
When I moved from the Oklahoma Agrinet to the Radio Oklahoma Network in 2006- Ed was the voice of our Ag Network- and what a voice! His rich baritone voice just oozed credibility and our daily market reports that he continued to do as I took on the farm and ranch news and added other updates sounded world class- as did the commercials that Ed did as well. I suspect many of you heard Ed many times as he updated you on the markets and more on first Quinstar and then later the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network. If you didn't- think Sam Elliott (I always thought Ed's voice was better than Sam) and you had an inkling of how he delivered the reports on our network.
Ed worked for many of his years with Quinstar/Radio Oklahoma Network from the studios we had in Enid- and right there daily was Alan Clepper, who is the Program Director for KOFM and KGWA- I asked that he share some thoughts about Ed- and here they are-
"Ed was the guy that made everyone smile. He genuinely cared about people, and they knew it.
"And that voice……Described by one of my listeners as “the voice that always made me feel like I was home”. Just about everyone has heard that honey smooth deep baritone voice on the ag reports, but those of us who were blessed to work with Ed also got to hear his laugh. I will miss that the most. The harder he laughed, the higher his pitch would go….. then he would lean back in his chair and wipe the tears away and get ready for another report.
"Ed taught me never to take myself too serious, and treat everyone with kindness. And I will be eternally grateful for that.
"I always kidded Ed that he had the voice of God, and I'll bet right now they are trading jokes back and forth and comparing voices in Heaven. Man that must be some conversation.
God Bless ya Ed… save me a spot on Heaven’s radio station!"
Funeral arrangements are being handled by Cordry-Gritz in Hennessey and services are planned for Thursday July 22nd at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church in Hennessey.
I hate cancer. I miss our friend and colleague Ed Richards.
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Cattle Producers to Talk Rules and Regulations On Marijuana Production in Oklahoma |
Medical marijuana is legal in Oklahoma, and production of this "crop" has grown exponentially in rural Oklahoma.
Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, says OCA leadership as well as other ag organizations are concerned with the rapid growth the issues that have risen from production relating to farmers and ranchers.
“I would say I have had more input from OCA members on marijuana than any other issue in my 25-year career in association work,” Kelsey said. “This is a major concern issue for OCA members and Oklahoma agriculture in general.”
Kelsey said the appointed task force that has representatives from the Oklahoma Ag Community has done a wonderful job, and at this point they have four draft policies that have approximately 16 different points to address. That is how far reaching this issue is, he added.
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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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BQA Program Increases Beef Quality and Consumer Confidence |
As the Beef Checkoff celebrates its 35th anniversary, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, is shining a light on the successful promotion and research programs that drive the demand for beef. Today, we feature the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program, which has improved beef quality and increased consumer confidence for more than 30 years.
Managed by NCBA, the Checkoff-funded voluntary BQA program ensures U.S. beef is produced under stringent animal care standards to provide safe, high-quality meat. The BQA program trains farmers and ranchers on best practices and cattle management techniques to ensure their animals and the environment are cared for within a standard set of guidelines across the U.S. beef industry.
“The BQA program exemplifies what we, as beef farmers and ranchers, have always cared about - a commitment to caring for our animals and providing families with the safest and highest-quality beef possible,” said Chris Jeffcoat, Pennsylvania producer and co-chair of the Safety & Product Innovation Checkoff Committee. “Consumers can feel good knowing there’s a national program in place that sets consistent animal welfare and care standards across the beef industry.”
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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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Weather Extremes Experienced Across the U.S. While Western Drought Progresses |
Extremes were experiences across the U.S. this week, with expansion of drought in the West, a robust Southwest Monsoon in the Southwest, a tropical storm making landfall in the Southeast, and extreme flooding in southeastern Texas.
In the West, mid-level ridging has resulted in much above-normal temperatures for the western third of the CONUS, exacerbating drought conditions in the Pacific Northwest, northern Great Basin, Northern Rockies, and along the Front Range.
The central and eastern Corn Belt was a battle ground of sorts, with some locations seeing improvement with this week’s heavy rainfall, while other locations missed out, warranting some degradation due to antecedent dryness.
In Oklahoma, optimism is high as 90.53 percent of the state remains drought free. This compares to 47.00 percent three months ago and 39.08 percent one year ago.
There are no shades of bright orange (D2 severe drought) and very little light orange (D1 moderate drought) on the Oklahoma map this week. A small sector of the northwestern part of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions (D0).
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Plains Grains Pushes Oklahoma Wheat Harvest to 99% Done |
Plains Grains and their Executive Director Mark Hodges have released their weekly HRW Harvest report for the week- and as of Thursday night- Mark is calling Oklahoma 99 percent done- Texas right behind at 98 percent complete- and Kansas at the almost done level of 90%.
Across the entire HRW belt- Mark writes "The 2021 US HRW harvest progress is reflective of the type of year it has been across all production regions. Southern and central states started harvest some 10 days to 2 weeks behind normal starting dates marked by extended periods of rainstorms and high humidity. Then progressed rapidly over 2 weeks as weather cooperated only to slow again toward completion due to high humidity and rain showers. Most states across this region remain behind the normal percent complete with harvest for this date as compared to the historic 5- year average. In contrast, the northern US and the Pacific Northwest are significantly ahead of the historic 5- year average for percent harvested on this date due to widespread drought conditions and record high temperatures during later stages of crop development.
The samples that are in and have tested are from our three southern plains states- and they show protein up to 11.4% while test weights have slipped a bit to 61.4 pounds per bushel. Click on the Button below and you will see the complete report from Plains grains and comments from all of the HRW states and their harvest status.
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OCA Ranch Rodeo National Anthem Singing Contest, Finalists Announced & Voting Has Begun |
The pool of entries for the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Ranch Rodeo National Anthem Singing Contest has been narrowed to three finalists.
The winner will sing the National Anthem at the Friday night performance of the OCA Ranch Rodeo on Aug. 20, 2021 at the Lazy E Arena near Guthrie, Okla.
These top three finalists are: Elizabeth Chambers, Pawhuska; Anna Kelsey, Tecumseh; and Emma Knowles, Arnett.
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Soil Health Field Day Coming up Aug. 3 at Loyal, Okla. RSVP Now! |
Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma Farmers Union/American Farmers and Ranchers, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to partner on soil health field day August 3, 2021.
As part of their ongoing commitment to help production agriculture in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains region of the United States, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), the Oklahoma Farmers Union/American Farmers and Ranchers (OFU/AFR), the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub (Hub) and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be hosting a soil health field day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 3, 2021 at Loyal, Okla. According to OCC Soil Health Coordinator Amy Seiger, this event will be a great chance for agriculture producers from throughout the region to gain additional knowledge about the benefits they can realize on their operations from improving soil health
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by July 26. There is no charge for the meeting and Lunch will be provided by OFU/AFR.
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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 drop sharply. Choice Beef was $3.01 lower while Select Beef was off another $1.27 on Thursday July 15th.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Weekly Cattle Auction Reports
The buttons below allow you to check out the weekly Cattle Auctions in the region that we post on our website and here in our daily email update.
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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
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
Emile Mittelstaedt, Farm News Intern and Email Editor
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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.
Host Ron Hays sits down with Sam Knipp, who has been communicating to farmers and ranchers in Kansas and Oklahoma as a farm broadcaster and ag journalist since the 1970s- Most recently, he has been a part of the broadcast and journalism team for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network- but before that, Sam worked for farmers and ranchers in Public Relations and Communications for the Kansas Farm Bureau, Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the American Farmers and Ranchers. He's a farm boy from western Kansas, who after over 40 years in service to agriculture, is retiring July 2, 2021. Our conversation with Sam Knipp is powered by Banc First.
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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.
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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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