Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Friday, December 17, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Drought Monitor Report Shows 95% of Oklahoma Abnormally Dry or Worse
- Activity Increases Among Animal Rights Extremist Groups Since Pandemic Began
- OKFB Foundation Accepting donations for Kentucky Producers affected by Tornadoes
- USDA Invests $578.9 Million to Build and Improve Critical Rural Infrastructure in Rural Oklahoma
- BASF Launches Axant Flex herbicide trait technology for Cotton Growers
- Senator Jim Inhofe and Colleagues Send Letter to Secretary Vilsack and USTR's Tai- Calling for Action in WTO Against India
- Noble Challenge Underway for Alums of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program
- Check Out the Extra Story Links for Weekend Reading- and All the Market Info at the Bottom of the Email
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Drought Monitor Report Shows 95% of Oklahoma Abnormally Dry or Worse |
According to data from Dec. 8 to Dec. 14, 2021, drought conditions in Oklahoma continue to deteriorate. As of Dec. 14, 95% of the state is experiencing abnormally dry conditions or worse. Moderate drought conditions or worse account for nearly 83%. Severe drought conditions or worse account for 36%. Extreme drought conditions doubled, now accounting for 8%.
All of Harmon County and nearly all of Cimarron County are classified as in extreme drought. Extreme drought conditions are also reported in Beaver, Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Harper, Jackson, Kiowa, LeFlore, Texas, Washita and Woods counties.
The 6-to-10-day precipitation outlook map shows Oklahoma is likely to receive lower-than-normal precipitation levels. The 6-to-10-day temperature outlook map shows higher-than-normal temperatures are very likely.
Click on the Oklahoma map above to see all the details of current and past drought conditions in the state.
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Activity Increases Among Animal Rights Extremist Groups Since Pandemic Began |
When the COVID-19 pandemic sent folks home indefinitely, people focused their attention on their side-hustles, hobbies and interests. As a result, a rise in activism was observed, according to Hannah Thompson-Weeman, director of development and communications strategy for Animal Agriculture Alliance. She told us that she has seen an increase of activity from groups who oppose animal agriculture.
“People have not seen a lot about (activism); maybe it is not getting as much attention (because) we have other issues going on,” Weeman said. “Unfortunately, that is not the case. We have seen an uptick in certain incidents over the past year and a half.”
Weeman said folks at the grassroots level of the agriculture industry have continued to witness group protests and suspicious incidents, like drone sightings over farms.
“One trend in particular that we are concerned about is activist groups trying to contribute to and take advantage of supply chain disruptions,” Weeman said. “While some are concerned about that, some activist groups want the supply chain to be disrupted because they want consumers to not be able to purchase animal proteins.”
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OKFB Foundation Accepting donations for Kentucky Producers affected by Tornadoes |
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is accepting donations for Kentucky farmers and ranchers impacted by tornadoes that struck the state Dec. 10, 2021.
The Governor of Kentucky said the storms are the most devastating tornado event in the state’s history along with declaring a state of emergency.
The foundation encourages county organizations to donate to the cause, and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture will match the donation up to $100.
All donations collected by the foundation will be sent to Kentucky Farm Bureau to assist their efforts in aiding Farm Bureau members in need through their KFB for Kentucky Relief Fund.
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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 daily report 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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USDA Invests $578.9 Million to Build and Improve Critical Rural Infrastructure in Rural Oklahoma |
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday announced that USDA is investing $5.2 billion to build and improve critical rural infrastructure in 46 states and Puerto Rico. The investments reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to Building a Better America by investing in rural communities and will help expand access to high-speed internet, clean water and reliable electricity in people’s homes and businesses across rural America.
“When we invest in rural infrastructure, we invest in the livelihoods and health of people in rural America,” Vilsack said. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice president Harris, USDA is committed to Building a Better America by investing in America’s rural infrastructure, expanding access to broadband, clean drinking water and resilient power infrastructure. The investments we are announcing today will drive the creation of good-paying union jobs and grow the economy sustainably and equitably so that everyone gets ahead for decades to come.”
This announcement follows the recent passage of President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and reflects the many ways USDA Rural Development’s programs are helping people, businesses and communities address critical infrastructure needs to help rural America build back better.
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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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BASF Launches Axant Flex herbicide trait technology for Cotton Growers |
Yesterday, BASF announced its newest cotton innovation to prevail over resistant weeds, Axant™ Flex herbicide trait technology. This unprecedented quadruple-trait herbicide stack provides tolerance to Alite™ 27 herbicide1, BASF’s latest herbicide offering for cotton growers battling difficult to control weeds. This innovation is in addition to proven resistance management herbicide solutions Liberty® and Engenia® as well as glyphosate. BASF plans to bring Axant Flex technology to market in select FiberMax® and Stoneville® cottonseed varieties for the 2023 growing season, pending herbicide regulatory approval and identified country import approvals for the trait event.
“Herbicide-resistant weed pressure is one of the most pervasive challenges cotton growers face,” Luke Mankin, BASF North America Regional Marketing manager, said. “For decades, BASF has committed to bringing cotton growers new solutions to combat increasingly resistant weeds, and now with Axant Flex technology, we can give growers back the control and flexibility they need to more effectively win the war against weeds.”
The launch of Axant Flex technology provides cotton growers with the latest innovations in weed management as well as a few firsts for the cotton industry:
- Axant Flex technology features the Axant herbicide trait, the first trait developed and commercialized in cotton to enable the use of Alite 27 herbicide, an HPPD herbicide, plus GlyTol®, LibertyLink® and XtendLink® technology traits.
- XtendLink® technology enables cotton growers to spray over-the-top applications of Engenia herbicide.
- With Axant Flex technology, BASF will be the first and only company to offer a quadruple-herbicide tolerant/resistant trait stack in cotton in the U.S. market that helps growers gain control over yield-robbing weeds like Palmer amaranth.
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Oklahoma Senator Inhofe and Colleagues Send Letter to USDA Secretary Vilsack- Calling for Action in WTO Against India |
Today, 18 U.S. Senators sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai requesting the administration pursue a World Trade Organization (WTO) case against India’s domestic support for rice and wheat production. The United States has previously highlighted India’s non-compliance through counter-notifications at the WTO Committee on Agriculture.
Among those signing the letter is Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, as well as both Senators from Kansas- Senator Jerry Moran and Senator Roger Marshall.
“American rice and wheat producers are operating at a clear disadvantage compared to their competitors, primarily from India, where the government is subsidizing more than half of the value of production for rice and wheat, instead of the 10 percent allowable under rules,” the letter reads.
“Wheat and rice farmers rely on open markets and fair trade to facilitate trade, which plays a vital role in supporting our growers and jobs in rural America. NAWG appreciates Senator John Boozman for leading this letter in the United States Senate,” said NAWG CEO Chandler Goule.
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Noble Challenge Underway for Alums of the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program |
The Noble Foundation has once again stepped up to support the Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program- as they are offering to match dollar for dollar the first $20,000 given to the OALP program this calendar year.
OALP is now operating it's 20th class- and has over 500 graduates that have made a difference in Oklahoma and US Agriculture- and rural Oklahoma.
Dr. Edmond Bonjour is the Director of the program- and he tells us that the alumni of the OALP have given a little over $13,000 to date in 2021 against the Noble Match. I am asking- as an alum- that you join me in giving via the OSU Foundation to OALP to finish the match successfully for yet another year.
Edmond provides these details on how to make that happen:
You may send your donation by sending your check made payable to OSU Foundation/OALP to 127 Noble Research Center, Stillwater, OK 74078-3030. Credit cards may be used for your contribution by calling the OSU Foundation at 800-622-4678 and designate your gift for the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Fund 21-35700 or online at https://osugiving.com where you will: 1) click the “Give” button in the upper right-hand corner, 2) click the search button, 3) type 21-35700 in the search box and click the search button, 4) click the orange “Give” after the name and description for the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Fund, and 5) enter the amount and other billing information. We greatly appreciate your support to help keep the OALP a viable program for agricultural leaders!
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Here is Some Weekend Reading for Your Consideration! |
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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 up yesterday! Choice Beef was up $2.71 and Select Beef was up 69 cents on Thursday, 12/16/2021.
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.
These markets have wrapped up their sales for 2021- they all return the first full week of January, 2022.
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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 a big reason why Oklahoma is on track to become a top 10 state.
The Road to Rural Prosperity dives into these stories, 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.
Our Latest RRP is an end of year conversation between Oklahoma Third District Congressman Frank Lucas and Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Senior Farm/Ranch Director Ron Hays.
They talk about the recently passed extension of the Livestock Mandatory Reporting Measure as well as the Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021, the continued wait on the US Department of Justice investigation into the major meat packers, Congressman Lucas' work on the Science Committee, his continued intentions to return to the House Ag Committee in time to be a part of writing the next Farm Bill and a comparison of Congress when he first arrived in Washington in the mid 1990s and today.
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Tim West
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
2401 Exchange Avenue,
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Oklahoma City, OK 73108
405.317.6361
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Ron Hays
Director of Farm Programming
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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