Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- 2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway
- Glynn Tonsor Talks October Meat Demand Monitor Numbers
- The State of: Fall 2021 Politics
- Minimizing Loss Through Hay Storage with OSU's Marty New
- Oklahoma Economy Expands as Energy Prices Surge
- Groups React to House Agriculture Committee Meeting on Food Supply Chain Challenges
- Editorial by TSCRA's Jay Evans: Ranchers need Clarity and Consistency in New Water Rule
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2021 Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Underway |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has began mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. To be counted, producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or be postmarked by Dec. 6, 2021.
“Now is your opportunity to elect fellow farmers and ranchers in your community to serve on the local county committee,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said. “These committees are a critical piece to the work we do by providing knowledge and judgment as decisions are made about the services we provide. Your voice and vote matters.”
Ballots to elect urban committee members were sent beginning Nov. 1, 2021. These elections will serve local urban producers in the same jurisdiction. A fact sheet on the urban county committee election and a list of eligible cities can be found by clicking the blue button below.
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization working to improve the lives of all Oklahomans by supporting our state’s agriculture community. As Oklahoma’s largest general farm organization, OKFB advocates for farmers and ranchers at the state Capitol and in Washington, D.C., to ensure our way of life continues for generations to come.
With leadership events, supporting our state’s agricultural youth and connecting consumers with agriculture, Farm Bureau promotes and sustains Oklahoma agriculture in numerous ways. Join with OKFB today by becoming a member at okfarmbureau.org/join. Together, we are rural Oklahoma.
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Glynn Tonsor Talks October Meat Demand Monitor Numbers |
October’s Meat Demand Monitor was released early this week. Monitor data is compiled and tracked by Glynn Tonsor, a professor and extension specialist in the Agriculture Economics Department at Kansas State University. He us there are a couple of key takeaways from consumers right now regarding beef demand.
“Domestic retail meat demand remains up,” Tonsor said. “Foodservice demand continues to be flat.”
Tonsor said he has been surveying the public for the last seven months, asking what consumers expect retail meat prices to be in the upcoming months. Month after month, consumers continue to suggest they expect higher retail meat prices, he added. For November, consumers expect retail meat prices to jump 3%, he said.
Just because consumers expect retail meat prices to climb does not mean they have to pay those higher prices, Tonsor said. The fact that they continue to buy beef and pork, shows demand is healthy, he added.
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The State of: Fall 2021 Politics |
As we enter the final months of 2021, we’re barreling toward the culmination of the policy and political differences between the Democrats and Republicans.
With the potential passage of the roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in the coming days, where does that leave the proposed $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation bill? Congress’ work on the reconciliation bill over the past few months – particularly efforts to reduce the overall price tag of the bill to $2 trillion – could have created the consensus needed for Congress to pass this bill, along with the infrastructure package, before November.
The bipartisan infrastructure plan approved by the Senate is unchanged. If passed by the House, the bill could go to President Joe Biden for signature immediately.
Late November and December are going to be difficult, politically speaking, when focus turns to Dec. 3, the date that government funding runs out and the rough date the Treasury Department will again hit the debt limit. The government funding deadline is set in stone, while the debt-limit deadline can shift depending on the level of Treasury’s inflows and outflows at that time.
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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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Minimizing Loss Through Hay Storage with OSU's Marty New |
Weekly, Marty New, Oklahoma State University southwest area extension livestock specialist, offers his expertise in the cattle industry. This is a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow-Calf Corner" published electronically by Paul Beck. Today, New talks about the benefits of getting hay tested.
Traveling throughout the state I often observe how many round bales we produce and the numerous ways they can be stored prior to feeding time. Since the large round bale was introduced, it has become the most common form of baling hay. This is primarily due to low-labor demand and fewer storage requirements than the traditional small square bale. Most round bales are typically stored outside and unprotected because of their ability to shed moisture. It’s not always easy to control weather related losses, but producers can minimize storage losses. Dry matter loss of hay is generally a function of moisture, temperature, and time.
Research has shown storing round bales outside and unprotected can be much greater than producers realize.
Loss of round bales stored outside and unprotected can be reduced by baling smart, with a good dense bale, good thatch layer, and net wrapping. In addition to storing bales in a well-drained site, with a slight slope, north/south direction with sun exposure.
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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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Oklahoma Economy Expands as Energy Prices Surge |
Rapidly rising crude oil and natural gas prices helped push Oklahoma Gross Receipts to the Treasury into uncharted territory in October, State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced yesterday.
Gross receipts of $1.27 billion for October and $14.7 billion for the past 12 months set record highs yet again. Monthly receipts are up by 16 percent over the year and 12-month collections are 11.2 percent higher than during the prior period. Treasurer McDaniel said the outlook for Oklahoma’s economy remains favorable.
“The growth we are seeing reflects true economic expansion even when inflationary factors are taken into consideration,” McDaniel said. “While the strong performance of the state economy - evidenced by record high collections and low unemployment - has become almost routine, it’s still impressive.”
Gross production collections topped $100 million for a third consecutive month and grew by more than 100 percent compared to the same month of the prior year for the seventh month in a row.
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Groups React to House Agriculture Committee Meeting on Food Supply Chain Challenges |
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee held a hearing on “The Immediate Challenges to our Nation’s Food Supply Chain.”
Rod Wells, chief supply chain officer for GROWMARK, Inc., and Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) board chairman, was selected to testify on the panel.
"There is no easy fix to the supply chain disruptions facing the agriculture industry and any solutions need a multi-pronged approach including, but not limited to, issues of infrastructure, crop input production and regulation, energy, labor, pro-growth economic policies, and food equity."
American Soybean Association CEO Stephen Censky, in a recent editorial, was clear: There is no cause for alarm; 86 million acres of soy are currently being harvested—and a projected record 4.4 billion bushels.
Donnell Rehagen, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board said, “Biodiesel and renewable diesel production consistently support 13% of the value of every U.S. soybean bushel. Sustainable growth in our industry is also supporting new investments in domestic soybean crush capacity, which will translate into additional value for U.S. farmers and rural economies. A misguided attack on the Renewable Fuel Standard will simply undercut a valuable, stable market for the record harvest that soybean growers are achieving this year.”
Julie Anna Potts, president and CEO of the North American Meat Institute, said, “just six weeks ago, the Biden Administration tried to blame the meat and poultry industry for the rising cost of food. Today, the Congress will hear from other food manufacturers, shippers, input suppliers, growers and retailers enduring the same labor shortages up and down the food supply chain that are driving the record cost of food at the holidays.”
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Editorial by TSCRA's Jay Evans: Ranchers need Clarity and Consistency in New Water Rule |
If you farm or ranch for a living, by now, you’ve almost certainly heard the term WOTUS, which stands for Waters of the United States. The subject of regulatory and legal battles for most of the last decade, the saga continues.
Waters of the United States emerged as part of the 1972 Clean Water Act and refers to the waterways under federal oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers. However, since its introduction, the exact definition of WOTUS has been hotly contested.
From the mid-1980s to 2015, the definition remained relatively unchanged. Then, responding to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Obama administration made drastic changes. Their 2015 WOTUS rule went far beyond any previous definition by including seasonal streams, dry riverbeds and even drainage ditches.
Clean water is a vital component of any successful agricultural operation. For the sake of our livestock, our families and our communities, we are deeply committed to conserving our natural resources. We simply need a practical, interpretable WOTUS definition so we can care for our land and pass it on to the next generation.
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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 Wednesday, November 3rd. Choice Beef was up $1.11 and Select Beef was up $1.59.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had a total of 5,823 head of cattle this week.
Compared to last week- USDA Market News Reports Feeder steers traded mostly 2.00-5.00 lower from last week's sharply higher market. Feeder heifers sold steady. Demand moderate. Steer and heifer calves sold mostly steady.
From Facebook- Manager Bill Barnhart offers some additional commentary- "6,100 sold this week at OKC West. Demand remains strong for top quality feeders and calves this week. Top sales of the week included 130hfrs #765/155 from Coalgate, Ok. and 41 strs #903/164. Feeder buyers are having a hard time finding suitable quality that have enough age. Calf buyers are aggressive on the best quality and the longest weaned calves. Like every fall the bigger the calf the longer they need to be weaned. We will have a big run next week including 1600 Integrity Beef calves all weaned 60-80 days with top genetics. Also, we will offer about 700 weaned calves in the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network. All these calves have had 2 rounds of shots and are ready to go. Cattle feeders are finally getting the fat market to go their way as packers are now short bought with show lists getting smaller. 128 was paid today in Kansas with several holding out for 130. It’s been a long time since we were able to report that."
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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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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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- especially in areas where legal operations are being established.
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Tim West
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2401 Exchange Avenue,
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Oklahoma City, OK 73108
405.317.6361
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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