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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, August 9, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Ok Pork Inducts Former Executive Director Roy Lee Lindsey Into the Oklahoma Pork Hall of Fame
- Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur's Trip to Azerbaijan Brings Opportunities to the State
- Beef and Pork Exports Set Record Pace For First Half of 2021
- Cattle Selling This Month at The Big Event at Express Ranches are the Best of the Best
- Oklahoma AG Asks the Supremes- Reverse McGirt
- Farm Bureau Supports Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
- No Illegal Migrants Will Flow Into Western Oklahoma Through Great Plains Correctional Center in Hinton
- NCGA: Ethanol Crucial in Helping President Meet Emission Reduction Goals
- Oklahoma Dairy Cows Are at Risk for Pneumonia
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Ok Pork Inducts Former Executive Director Roy Lee Lindsey Into the Oklahoma Pork Hall of Fame
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During the Awards Luncheon at the 2021 Oklahoma Pork Congress, the Oklahoma Pork Council honored their former Executive Director Roy Lee Lindsey by inducting him into their Oklahoma Pork Hall of Fame. Lindsey was the Executive Director for the group for 22 years, before accepting a similar role with the North Carolina Pork Council- becoming their CEO in January of this year.
After the luncheon, Lindsey talked with yours truly about the honor and about the first six months of his transition from Oklahoma to North Carolina.
About the Award- Lindsey says "this is really not my award, I think that this is their award. If I look at where our industry was in 1998- and the perception of the industry, we were on the front page every day." Lindsey says it was not a positive perception- but hog producers doing the right thing- being good stewards of the land and good care takers of their animals and good members of the community allowed that perception to gradually change in those early years. He adds "that allowed us to turn the tide in that public perception battle who we were and how we were perceived across the country- Roy Lee didn't do that but the people did and so I see this as a recognition of the work the industry has done not necessarily what I have done."
Click on the top button to read more and listen to our complete conversation with Roy Lee- the second button features audio comments from Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur, OCA Exec VP Michael Kelsey and Oklahoma Farm Bureau's Steve Thompson about working with Roy Lee while in Oklahoma.
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The Oklahoma Cotton Council is proud to serve the cotton producers and those who are a part of the cotton industry in Oklahoma- promoting and protecting their interests. In Recent Years- cotton acreage has grown in Oklahoma- and today we are the third largest Cotton State in the US- based on Acres Planted.
The Oklahoma Cotton Council works for the cotton farmer in the areas of research, advocacy and education. Follow the Oklahoma Cotton Council on Facebook.
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Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur's Trip to Azerbaijan Brings Opportunities to the State
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She recently accompanied Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Secretary of Commerce Scott Mueller and other leading Oklahomans to the country of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is a small, middle eastern country who has maintained a decades-long partnership with the Oklahoma National Guard. Arthur said Azerbaijan and Oklahoma have more in common than national security.
“The country is very similar to Oklahoma - they are very energy-driven, so they are wanting to diversify their economy through agriculture,” Arthur said. “The relationship offers many opportunities for Oklahoma agri-businesses and commodities to access that market.”
Arthur said a lot of good conversations will hopefully lead to many opportunities for Oklahomans, including a dual-degree master’s program in partnership with Oklahoma State University.
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Beef and Pork Exports Set Record Pace For First Half of 2021
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U.S. red meat exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Although volume and value eased from the enormous totals posted in April and May, export value was still the highest on record for the month of June and first-half shipments established a record pace for both beef and pork exports.
June beef exports totaled 112,249 metric tons (mt), up 42% from a year ago when exports were still hampered by a COVID-related slowdown in production.
Beef export value equated to $351.18 per head of fed slaughter in June, up 60% from last June’s COVID-impacted average. The first-half per-head average was $359.49, up 20% from a year ago. June exports accounted for 13.6% of total beef production and 11.5% of muscle cuts, both dramatically higher than a year ago. In the first half, exports accounted for 14.7% of total beef production and 12.5% for muscle cuts, each up about 1.5 percent points from a year ago.
Japan was the leading destination for June beef exports in both volume (24,864 mt, up 20% from a year ago) and value (up 28%). This pushed first-half exports slightly ahead of last year’s pace at 156,287 mt (up 1%), while value increased 6% to $1.05 billion. Japan’s imports of chilled U.S. beef were up 8% in the first half, including growth in the short plate and chuck/round categories, with U.S. beef accounting for 51% of Japan’s chilled import volume. Retail demand for U.S. beef remains extremely strong in Japan, where restaurants in several prefectures are required to close by 8:00 p.m. and restricted from serving alcohol.
Pork exports reached 238,935 mt in June, up 15% from a year ago.
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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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Cattle Selling This Month at The Big Event at Express Ranches are the Best of the Best
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Each year in August, cattle producers have a chance to snag some Express Ranch cattle at The Big Event.
I caught up with Jarold Callahan, CEO of Express Ranch at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Conference in Norman, Okla. Callahan said he is excited about the cattle they are offering this year.
About 275 heifer-calves and fall calvers will be available the first day of the sale. These cattle will not be sent through the sale ring, rather videos are available online.
On the second day, they are offering high-end heifer calves, fall open heifers, two-year-old pairs, spring-born cow-calf pairs, donors, recipients plus a few flushes will be available.
According to Callahan, Express Ranch offers common-sense selection paired with utilizing all that technology has to offer in their breeding program.
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Oklahoma AG Asks the Supremes- Reverse McGirt
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Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor on Friday filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to overturn the 2020 McGirt ruling that held the state does not have jurisdiction to prosecute major crimes committed by Native Americans in a large portion of eastern Oklahoma, including the City of Tulsa.
Today’s petition also asks the court to narrow any application of the McGirt decision, including allowing the state to continue to imprison violent felons convicted before the McGirt ruling. Also, the petition asks the court to affirm the state’s authority to prosecute non-Native Americans who commit crimes against Native Americans in the former Muscogee (Creek) reservation revived by the Court in McGirt.
Attorney General O’Connor said the McGirt decision is “recklessly overbroad” and has thrown Oklahomans into danger of having no law enforcement respond to a call for help.
“Victims of atrocious crimes are being revictimized by going through the legal process a second time, and, in some instances, seeing their loved one’s killer set free because federal prosecutors cannot file the claims against the released convicts,” Attorney General O’Connor said. “Some theories sound good in concept but don’t work in the real world. The U.S. Supreme Court got this decision wrong and we are respectfully asking the Court to overturn its decision or to limit it to certain federal crimes. The most effective way to right this terrible wrong is for the court to overturn the McGirt decision. Without action, the negative consequences will damage Oklahomans for years to come.”
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Farm Bureau Supports Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation
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The American Farm Bureau today sent a letter to all 100 U.S. senators expressing support for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Read the entire statement given by AFBF President Zippy Duvall and read the letter the AFBF sent to U.S. Senators by clicking or tapping the box below.
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No Illegal Migrants Will Flow Into Western Oklahoma Through Great Plains Correctional Center in Hinton
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Senator James Lankford successfully blocked President Biden’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office from opening a “surge overflow temporary facility” at the Great Plains Correctional Institution in Hinton, Oklahoma, that would have been used to process migrants who crossed the border illegally and release them into Western Oklahoma. Twenty-four hours after Lankford spoke on the Senate floor and contacted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership directly with his strong objection, DHS announced they would not transfer people illegally crossing into the United States to Hinton for release.
“Late this week, we learned ICE was looking at a facility in Hinton to open a so-called surge overflow temporary facility to move people from the border, process them in western Oklahoma, and then release them out of that facility on their own recognizance,” said Lankford. “Oklahomans are rightly concerned with what we have seen at the border over the last seven months. We do not want an ICE facility in our state that is designed to process and release undocumented individuals. President Biden should spend more time focusing on how to stop the record number of illegal crossings from all over the world, rather than developing new places to release people after they illegally cross into our nation.
"Today(Friday), we were successful at stopping that from happening. Now, let’s secure our border, finish the wall, and enforce our laws at the border.”
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NCGA: Ethanol Crucial in Helping President Meet Emission Reduction Goals
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President Biden today announced proposed revisions to the vehicle fuel efficiency and emissions standards through model-year 2026 and a non-binding executive order setting a goal of making half of new vehicles sold in 2030 electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Automakers have previously announced similar goals.
“Time is of the essence if we’re going to meet the President’s ambitious goals for reducing emissions,” said John Linder, president of the National Corn Growers Association. “The good news is we don’t have to wait until 2030 for new vehicles and technologies to reduce emissions. Thanks to today’s ethanol, we can use fuel available right now, in the vehicles we’re all driving today, to make a difference.”
Using higher volumes of ethanol is an immediate way to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and more low-carbon liquid fuels will be needed to decarbonize transportation on a timely and affordable basis, Linder added.
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Oklahoma Dairy Cows Are at Risk for Pneumonia
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Dr. Barry Whitworth, Oklahoma State University Extension veterinarian and food animal quality and health specialist advises dairy producers to be vigilant with adult animals, as well as young ones.
“The disease tends to strike with little warning and has been seen more frequently in recent years,” explains Whitworth.
A report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service indicated pneumonia is responsible for 11% of all deaths in adult dairy cows.
Whitworth further advises producers to work with their large animal veterinarian to develop the best possible protocol for their specific operations. He adds, it may also be a good idea to consult a cattle nutritionist, if available, as numerous studies have shown proper nutrition contributes to good immune function in cattle.
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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 $3.68 and Select Beef was up $3.22 on Friday August 6th
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had about 6,800 head on Sunday late afternoon- Stockyards President Kelli Payne says they will start this morning with approximately 700 to 8000 head this morning.
Kelli adds that in conjunction with the Oklahoma Angus Association ..- they will have about 1,000 of Angus calves and yearlings that are 60 days weaned and vaccinated that will sell after the 15 draft turn.
Today's sale will begin at 6:30 AM.
Last week's sale- Compared to previous week: Feeder steers and heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Steer and Heifer calves 2.00 - 5.00 lower. Demand moderate.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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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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