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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma Moves Forward in National FFA Officer Selection Process
- TCFA Chairman Scott Anderson of the Oklahoma Panhandle Excited that Negotiated Cash Cattle Trade is on the Rise
- OKFB State Resolutions Committee Sees Three Ms as Top Concerns
- Derrell Peel Says Latest Cattle on Feed Report is Slightly Friendly for the Cattle Industry
- American Farmland Trust Announces Nationwide Network of Service Providers to Help Transition Land to the Next Generation
- Latest Crop Progress Report Show Oklahoma Wheat is 73% Planted, 52% Emerged
- New Southern Plains Perspective Blog Post on Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Inititative
- Speakers for OKFB’s 80th Annual Meeting Include Governor Stitt, Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur, & Senator James Lankford
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Oklahoma Moves Forward in National FFA Officer Selection Process |
The 94th National FFA Convention is underway in Indianapolis- and for Karstyn Cantrell of Skiatook FFA- it has been a productive time thus far. She is the National FFA Officer candidate representing Oklahoma- and she got a letter handed to her last night that announced that she was selected to be a part of the Phase 2 process to possibly become a National FFA Officer for the coming year.
Cantrell and 20 other FFA members from across the country have a couple more selection exercises that they will be involved with- then they wait to hopefully hear their name called on Saturday afternoon at the final general session of the 2021 National FFA convention- six of that group will be called and then will serve the next 12 months as National Officers.
Ridge Hughbanks of Alva served in 2018-19 as the central district National Vice President- our most recent national officer from the state of Oklahoma.
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TCFA Chairman Scott Anderson of the Oklahoma Panhandle Excited that Negotiated Cash Cattle Trade is on the Rise |
Cattle feeders from New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas have gathered in Oklahoma City for the 2021 Texas Cattle Feeders Association Convention. While the TCFA normally holds annual meetings in Texas, they do travel across the Red River from time to time. This year's reason is Scott Anderson, Oklahoma native and Chairman for TCFA.
Anderson spoke with us between sessions of the meeting on Monday. He said the feedlot part of the Beef Cattle Industry is very much focused on increasing the number of negotiated cash trades of slaughter cattle. He added, "nobody wants the government in our business." He also said the beef industry needs a price discovery process that helps set the base for our cattle being marketed via cash or forward contracts.
Click the blue button below to learn more about the first day of the 2021 Texas Feeders Association Convention.
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OKFB State Resolutions Committee Sees Three Ms as Top Concerns |
Last week, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau held its annual State Resolutions Committee meetings. Unsurprisingly, Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry was the top priority from the county level. Steve Thompson, senior director of public policy for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, talked about some of the resolutions that are moving to the next phase with Radio Oklahoma’s own Ron Hays.
“That was clearly the number-one topic,” Thompson said.
After reading each proposed resolution, OKFB leadership narrowed down a few key takeaways to address the medical marijuana industry issue in the state, according to Thompson. First, producers called for more support for enforcement of the laws already on the books, Thompson said.
Beyond medical marijuana, two recurring topics were vaccine mandates and the Supreme Court’s McGirt ruling, Thompson said.
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Derrell Peel Says Latest Cattle on Feed Report is Slightly Friendly for the Cattle Industry |
The latest Cattle on Feed report has been released by the USDA. This month’s report also serves as the third-quarter report. Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Director Ron Hays spoke with Derrell Peel, extension livestock marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University, about the numbers. Peel said, all in all, the latest numbers make up a slightly friendly report for the cattle industry.
“The October Cattle on Feed report showed placements in September at 97% of last year,” Peel said. “Marketings in September were also 97% of last year and that gives us an on-feed total for October 1 of 98.6% of one year ago. All in all, I think this is probably going to be perceived as a slightly friendly report.”
The industry continues to make progress toward balancing the supply of fed cattle with demand from the packers and processors, according to Peel. Many cattle processing plants are still reporting labor shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic or the effects of the pandemic. Read more about that here.
Peel said capacity may be getting tighter at the same time cattle numbers are getting tighter, which is why the cattle industry cannot get out from under the capacity constraint.
The latest report also gives insight into what beef cow herds may look like this spring, according to Peel.
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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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American Farmland Trust Announces Nationwide Network of Service Providers to Help Transition Land to the Next Generation |
American Farmland Trust announced its selection of a new national cohort of 48 leading experts in land transfer as partners in creating Transitioning Land to a New Generation. The project will build an adaptable, skills-based curriculum to help a new generation of farmers and ranchers navigate the legal, financial and interpersonal issues in accessing and transferring land. The cohort will be trained to field test the curriculum in their communities and provide feedback from producers they work with. The project will foster a service provider network and provide Trainers with necessary skills to support farm and ranch transition, meeting growing demands for succession facilitation resources.
The successful transfer of land to the next generation of farmers and ranchers will require a transfer of knowledge and skills. More than 40 percent of American farmland is owned by seniors aged 65 and older who are likely to retire in the next decade or so. Given the demographics, AFT estimates, 371 million acres or one-third of U.S. farmland will likely transition to new ownership in the next 15 years.
Transitioning is funded by a Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program grant from the USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The three-year project builds on AFT’s previous BFRDP grant project, Farmland for the Next Generation. Both projects are part of AFT’s ongoing, multi-faceted partnerships with organizations committed to helping beginning producers succeed.
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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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Latest Crop Progress Report Show Oklahoma Wheat is 73% Planted, 52% Emerged |
According to the Oklahoma Crop Progress and Condition report, Oklahoma’s winter wheat is 73% planted and 52% emerged. The state’s winter wheat crop condition is 53% good to excellent, 38% fair and 8% poor to very poor.
Oklahoma corn crop harvested is 69%.
Oklahoma grain sorghum crop condition is 37% good to excellent, 25% fair and 38% poor to very poor. Mature grain sorghum is at 98%. Grain sorghum harvested is at 54%.
Oklahoma soybean crop condition is 50% good to excellent, 37% fair and 13% poor to very poor. Soybeans dropping leaves is at 80%. Soybeans harvested is 39%.
Oklahoma cotton crop condition is 66% good to excellent, 26% fair and 8% poor to very poor. Cotton bolls opening is at 95%. Cotton harvested is at 18%.
Pasture and range condition is 33% good, 48% fair and 19% poor to very poor.
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New Southern Plains Perspective Blog Post on Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Initiative |
In this blog post Clay Pope talks about the USDA's new series of initiatives to help agriculture and rural America deal with Climate Change. See this blog on the Southern Plains Perspective website by clicking or tapping here.
If you follow the agriculture news at all, you probably know by now that United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching a Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry Initiative. On September 29 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the administration’s new plan to promote strategies designed to help farmers, ranchers and rural communities to address the challenges created by climate change. To do this, USDA is preparing $3 billion in investments that will support drought resilience and response, animal disease prevention, market disruption relief, and purchase of food for school nutrition programs. The support will be made available via the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
The bottom line is that if you are interested in helping lay the groundwork on how USDA can more effectively help agriculture address climate change (and maybe make a little more money), you have a chance to weigh in and let your thoughts be known. Time is short, however. Comments are due Nov 1.
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Speakers for OKFB’s 80th Annual Meeting Include Governor Stitt, Ag Secretary Blayne Arthur, & Senator James Lankford |
Hundreds of farmers and ranchers from across the state will gather for the 80th Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 5 - 7 at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center in Norman.
At the three-day convention, the organization will recognize member achievements, set grassroots policy, elect leaders and hear from state and industry leaders. Below, meet several of the speakers Farm Bureau members will hear from during the meeting.
Speakers include:
- U.S. Senator James Lankford
- Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur
- Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt
- Attorney General for the State of Oklahoma John O'Connor
- Oklahoma State University President Dr. Kayse Shrum
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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 were higher on Monday, October 25th- Choice Beef was up $1.22 while Select Beef was up 8 cents.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 8,500 head on Monday, October 25th.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers 2.00 - 4.00 higher. Demand moderate to good for feeder cattle. Cattle futures higher today following a bullish Cattle on Feed Report Friday. Steer calves 5.00 - 7.00 higher. Heifer calves 2.00 - 5.00 higher. Demand very good for calves under 500 lbs.; moderate for other weights. In most cases, un-weaned calves continue to see the typical big discounts from their weaned counterparts.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 4,196 on Monday, October 25th.
Compared to last week feeder steers under 600 lbs. traded 4.00-7.00 higher, heavier weights traded steady. Feeder heifers traded steady to 2.00 higher. Internet bidding and buying was active. 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
Chelsea Stanfield, Farm News and Email Editor
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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 Jed Green, the founder of the group ORCA- Oklahomans for Responsible Cannabis Action. They discuss the problems that have developed in rural Oklahoma because of the explosive growth of medical marijuana production in the state- and of the need for better regulation of the industry- as well as recognition of the economic benefits Green believes are a part of the arrival of this industry.
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