Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Friday, September 24, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma Drought Conditions Jump According to Latest Drought Monitor Report
- Shaky Chinese Economy Sends Ripples Through Crop Markets, Among Others
- New Research Shows Grid Market System Adds $700 Million in Value to U.S. Beef
- Diamond Hats Gala and OSU Tailgating Among the Things to Check Out This Weekend
- NFU Announces Campaign to Fight Monopolies in Agriculture
- NAWG Testifies on Carbon Markets Before the House Agriculture Committee
- OSU Vet Med Opens Purina Nutrition Center
- More Stories to Check Out This Weekend
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Oklahoma Drought Conditions Jump According to Latest Drought Monitor Report |
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, dry weather favored summer crop maturation and harvesting in many parts of the country, but reduced topsoil moisture for newly planted winter crops. According to the latest U.S. Crop Progress report, 15% of Oklahoma's winter wheat is planted.
In the southern Plains, short-term dryness, aggravated by late-season heat brought on more abnormal dryness increased drought conditions in Oklahoma and Texas.
Of the dry, hot weather in the southern Plains, Tulsa, Okla. was one of the driest reported. In the last week, moderate or worse drought conditions jumped from 11% to 39%, making current conditions the worst reported this year in Oklahoma.
Nearly 80% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions or worse at this time. Conditions are the worst for the northwestern part of the state, which has been dealing with abnormally dry conditions since spring. Harper and Woods counties are now reporting a small patch of extreme drought. Various areas of severe drought conditions have been reported in Beaver, Cimarron, Creek, Harmon, Harper, Hughes, Noble, Okfuskee, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, Tulsa, Woods and Woodward counties. As a result, the National Weather Service has issued a hazardous fire weather outlook for much of Oklahoma.
Click on the Drought Monitor Map of Oklahoma above to get a detailed look at the drought stats for the state.
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The vision of the Oklahoma Beef Council is to be a positive difference for Oklahoma's farming and ranching families and the greater beef community and its mission is to enhance beef demand by strengthening consumer trust and exceeding consumer expectations.
And Check Out This Video that Offers Info on Your Beef Checkoff
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Shaky Chinese Economy Sends Ripples Through Crop Markets, Among Others |
This week on SUNUP, Oklahoma State University Grain Marketing Specialist Kim Anderson talks about how China’s weak economy is affecting crop markets, among others.
“I think most of what is happening to the crop markets is outside the markets,” Anderson said. “The big thing is China.”
“China is having financial problems and they have a weak economy right now,” Anderson said. “I think the world is nervous about that.”
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New Research Shows Grid Market System Adds $700 Million in Value to U.S. Beef |
In the early 2000s half of the feedlot cattle sold in the U.S. were sold in a cash market. Today, little more than 20% of the cattle sold in the U.S. are sold that way. New research out of Kansas State University, studied the evolution of the market, especially the rise of grid-pricing of cattle. We feature comments from the three K-State Researchers who produced the report for the Chief Economist of the USDA.
When consumers sent signals back down the supply chain to producers, the beef industry listened. How consumers purchase items and what they prefer showed U.S. beef cattle producers that value-based, grid-marketing agreements served producers, packers and consumers better than cash-market agreements.
Ultimately, the goal of a grid market is to match beef quality with consumer demand.
“We were estimating that because of that higher-quality beef, the possible premium that (has been) added to sellers of beef is about $700 million as of 2019,” Dr. Brian Coffey, a researcher and professor at KSU, said.
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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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Tailgating and Diamond Hats Gala Happening This Weekend |
It's a big football game in Stillwater on Saturday as the Wildcats of Kansas State University will suit up and face the Cowboys of Oklahoma State- and the OSU Foundation and the Ferguson College of Ag will be hosting the OSU Agriculture New Frontiers Tailgate tomorrow for the annual Roots and Boots (Ag Day) football game where you can join fellow alumni and donors to celebrate the construction of the New Frontiers Agricultural Hall. The tailgate will take place on the east side of Washington Street between the Noble Research Center and Boone Pickens Stadium. The event will begin two hours prior to kickoff.- Kickoff, by the way, is at 6 PM.
Also happening this weekend is the 2021 Diamond Hats Gala at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City- I am honored to once again be your emcee for the evening as these marvelous ladies put on a fabulous evening of food, fun and top drawer entertainment as those gathering will have a chance to bid on some incredible items- both on the silent auction tables as well as in the Live Auction.
Featured entertainer this year is Clay Walker!
The Doors open at 6pm- Click here for the program which will give you an early start on perusing the lineup of items that will be offered- all to raise money for the Diamond Hats to support the 4-H and FFA Youth that are involved in the Oklahoma Youth Expo.
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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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For more information on our services or to find a location near you, visit our website here.
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NFU Announces Campaign to Fight Monopolies in Agriculture |
The National Farmers Union, launched Fairness for Farmers. This campaign seeks to rally Americans to urge their Congressional leaders and the Biden administration to take concrete steps to curtail consolidation in agriculture, which negatively impacts farmers, ranchers and consumers.
This endeavor has clear goals: to curtail consolidation in agriculture and bust the monopolies, which hurts farmers, ranchers and consumers,” Rob Larew, NFU president, said. He added: “We launched Fairness for Farmers because we have a President who is committed to taking on the challenge of fighting consolidation in agriculture. We are all buoyed by President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on ‘Promoting Competition in the Marketplace’ – a commitment from his Administration to restore fairness to our economy.”
One goal of the NFU is to reform the Packers and Stockyards Act.
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NAWG Testifies on Carbon Markets Before the House Agriculture Committee |
National Association of Wheat Growers President and Cass City, MI wheat farmer, Dave Milligan, testified in front of the House of Agriculture Committee. This morning, the full committee held a hearing on Voluntary Carbon Markets in Agriculture and Forestry.
Dave Milligan highlighted several benefits growing wheat has on the environment, such as improving soil quality, protecting the soil from erosion, and reducing weed pressure when added to a crop rotation. Milligan discussed the unique characteristics of wheat production and potential participation in voluntary carbon markets.
"The farmer needs to have an equitable return as the carbon credit increases in value,” Milligan said.
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OSU Vet Med Opens Purina Nutrition Center |
Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine opened the Purina Nutrition Center on Tuesday at the college’s Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.
Thanks to a generous donation by global pet care leader Purina, the renovated space provides better visualization of the different pet foods available today on the market.
“The pet food industry has changed a lot in the last decade or so,” said Dr. Jeff Studer, hospital director.
The state-of-the-art Purina Nutrition Centers allow students, staff and faculty to have exposure to therapeutic and maintenance diets across a variety of brands, ensuring they are better prepared on the optimal nutrition choices for their patients upon graduation.
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More Stories to Check Out This Weekend |
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OKC West is our Market Links Sponsor- they sell cattle three days a week- Cows on Mondays, Stockers on Tuesday and Feeders on Wednesday- Call 405-262-8800 to learn more.
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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 headed lower on Thursday September 23rd- Choice Beef was down $2.23 while Select Beef slipped 51 cents lower.
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
Chelsea Stanfield, Farm News 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.
As we continue along the Road to Rural Prosperity- In our latest Ag Perspective Podcast, KC Sheperd talks with the leading animal behavior authority in the world, Dr. Temple Grandin. KC and Dr. Grandin talk about the concept of Sustainability and the proper handling of beef cattle, how to treat your cattle the right way, the concept of Stockmanship, how to get an animal ready for the show ring and the amazing memory that cattle have- and how understanding that memory can help you lessen the stress on your cattle and yourself as you work with beef or dairy animals.
Dr. Grandin has been honored by Universities and Organizations around the world- including in 2010 when Oklahoma State University created an endowed professorship in animal behavior in honor of Temple Grandin.
To find out more about our full series of Podcasts on The Road to Rural Prosperity- click or tap here.
To hear this podcast, you can click here or tap below:
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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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We invite you to check out our website at the link below too that includes an archive of these daily emails, audio reports and top farm news story links from around the globe.
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God Bless!
Reach Out To Us:
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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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