Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Latest Road Podcast Features Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell on Agritourism and More
- Crop Progress Shows a Mixed Bag in Crop Conditions This Week
- OSU's Derrell Peel Sees Drop in Beef Cows as the Key in the MidYear Cattle Count
- New Century Farmer Conference Looks to the Future in Ag
- Happening Next Week- the 2021 Women in Ag Conference in OKC
- NACD Celebrates Diamond Anniversary With Vilsack, Duckworth
- 78% of Consumers Say Beef is Great Tasting and a Great Source of Protein
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Latest Road to Rural Prosperity Features Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell on Agritourism and More |
In Our Latest Road to Rural Prosperity Podcast, KC Sheperd talks with Oklahoma's 17th Lt. Governor, Matt Pinnell. Pinnell is also serving as the first Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism & Branding.
Pinnell is also excited about the existing agritourism opportunities within the State, including the upcoming Coop Ale Works Center, which is going into the 23rd street armory and being renovated, "There's going to be a hotel, a brewery, and a pool club as well and it's really going to help anchor that 23rd street area."
Pinnell added some of his favorite things to do throughout the summer months in Oklahoma is to enjoy all the local festivals and farmers markets, and he is looking forward to all the fun events in the fall for Oklahoma Agritourism. He added you can always check travelok.com or the Department of Ag's website to see all the events happening in your area.
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Crop Progress Shows a Mixed Bag in Crop Conditions This Week |
Corn, soybean and sorghum condition ratings slipped this week- while the 2021 cotton crop improved in this weeks USDA Crop Progress report.
The US Corn crop is now rated 64% in good to excellent condition, off one point from last week. Soybeans are now 58 percent in good to excellent shape- off 2 points from a week ago while grain sorghum also dropped 2 points from a week ago- now at 66 percent in good to excellent shape.
The US cotton crop improved by a percentage point this week- now at 61% good to excellent.
Across the lower 48 states, pasture and rangeland acres are rated 34 percent good to excellent, 24 percent fair and unfortunately 42 percent poor to very poor.
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OSU's Derrell Peel Sees Drop in Beef Cow Numbers as the Key in the MidYear Cattle Count |
Release don Friday Afternoon, the mid-year cattle inventory report offers much explanation about cattle numbers and their comparison to previous years and cycles.
Derrell Peel, OSU professor and livestock marketing extension specialist, said the numbers offered were relatively close to expectation and offered little surprise for the mid-year cattle inventory report.
Cattle numbers peaked on this cycle in 2019, Peel said. We drifted lower in 2020 and January 2021, and we are also currently in the middle of a drought, which could impact numbers, he added.
The bottom line is this mid-year cattle inventory report stated all cattle inventory was down 1.3 percent, Peel said.
In addition, the beef cow herd is down an estimated 2 percent, beef replacement heifers down 2.3 percent, and national cattle-on-feed down 1.5 percent.
If you look at the numbers of cows involved, Peel said, one cannot really tell how much is actual drought liquidation that was not planned versus how much is early culling of cows that would have presumptively come in the second half of the year.
“This why it is important to watch going forward,” Peel said. “If we continue the pace of cow slaughter that we see up to now, then it is going to be very clear that we are cutting the herd in a way we never planned to.”
Peel added this has ramifications going into the next 2-3 years.
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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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New Century Farmer Conference Looks to the Future in Ag |
This week, 44 FFA members will gather in Indianapolis to discuss how agriculture will play a pivotal role in their future. It’s all part of the New Century Farmer conference.
Each year the National FFA Organization selects an elite group of FFA alumni between the ages of 18 and 24 to attend the all-expenses-paid New Century Farmer conference. New Century Farmer provides you with an opportunity to advance your leadership, personal and career skills.
Two of the 44 are from Oklahoma here in 2021- Hannah Jackson and Colton Johnson.
“This program helps us continue to grow the next generation of leaders who will not only change the world but continue to provide food, fiber and resources for future generations,” said Kate Wehby, educational specialist for the National FFA Programs and Events Division. “We’re excited to bring this program back as an in-person event this year and offer the opportunity to learn and grow together while expanding their networking pool.”
During the week, participants will visit with producers around the state, learn from industry leaders, see innovative agricultural technology and network with others who also plan to stay in production agriculture.
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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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Happening Next Week- the 2021 Women in Ag Conference in OKC |
The Women in Agriculture and Small Business conference happens August 5-6, 2021 at the Champion Conference Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Business conference provides risk management education in the areas of production, marketing, financial, legal and human risks inherent to women owned operations. Four general sessions and concurrent workshops focus on educational information and resources to mitigate and manage risks through implementation of new methods and tools.
Keynote Speakers Include:
Day One - Michele Payn
Cause Matters Corp. Connecting Gate to Plate
Take Food Bullying By the Horns
Each luncheon attendee receives a free copy of Michele’s book
Day Two - Amanda Radke
Beef Magazine
Multigenerational Family Agriculture Businesses
More details can be had by clicking on the Button below
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NACD Celebrates Diamond Anniversary With Vilsack, Duckworth |
On Monday, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) celebrated its 75th anniversary in Chicago, Illinois, where the association was founded in 1946.
“I think the founding members of NACD had incredible foresight when creating our organization to realize that our strength lies in collaboration, in championing the message of locally-led conservation on a national level with a unified voice,” NACD President Michael Crowder said.
The national association hosted a 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Hancock Center, which featured remarks from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, as well as a historical presentation from Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) Historian Joe Otto.
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78% of Consumers Say Beef is Great Tasting and a Great Source of Protein |
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. Many consumers recognize the Beef. It’s What’s Dinner. brand and iconic “Rodeo” music, however, a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to bring beef from pasture to plate.
With 78% of consumers agreeing that beef is great tasting and a great source of protein1, no matter how you slice it (across the grain, please), beef is delicious and nutritious. And, although consumers may be familiar with well-known cuts like Ribeye, Sirloin and Brisket, many may not realize how years of product development research have identified new and innovative favorites such as the Flat Iron Steak and Petite Tender, adding value to the chuck and middle meats.
It's a great story- take a look at more details by clicking on the button below
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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 higher- Choice Beef was up $1.30 and Select Beef was up 98 cents on Monday July 26th.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 8,600 head on Monday, July 26th.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers and heifers 2.00 - 5.00 higher. Steer calves 4.00 - 6.00 higher. Heifer calves 1.00 - 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 4.683 head for Monday July 26th.
Compared to last week, feeder steers under 650 lbs. traded steady, weights over 650 lbs. traded steady to 4.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded steady. Supply and demand was moderate.
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
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
Emile Mittelstaedt, Farm News Intern and Email Editor
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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.
KC Sheperd talks with Oklahoma's 17th Lt. Governor, Matt Pinnell. Pinnell is also serving as the first Oklahoma Secretary of Tourism & Branding. Pinnell says lots of exciting things have Oklahoma on an upward trajectory- and he shares several highlights in today's conversation. Today's Road to Rural Prosperity Podcast is powered by Banc First, Loyal to Oklahoma and to you.
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Tim West
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