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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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- Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- The Gates are Ready to Swing Open for the 2nd Annual Cattlemen's Congress in OKC
- Limousin Breed is Set to Help Kick Off 2022 Cattlemen's Congress
- Cattlemen's Congress to Feature National Beef Quality Assurance Certification
- Celebrate the New Year at the Gelbvieh Cattlemen's Ball January First at The Heritage Place
- Angus Foundation Hosts Second Annual Oklahoma Stars Event
- 2022 Gelbvieh and Balancer National Sale Coming Monday
- Beef Up Your Bull-Buying Strategy at Cattlemen's Congress
- American Hereford Association Announce Finalists for Herdsman of the Year- Oklahoman Richie Oakes One of Five Nominees
- Conversations We Have Had Leading Up to Year Two of Cattlemen's Congress
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The Gates are Ready to Swing Open for the 2nd Annual Cattlemen's Congress in OKC |
Our third Significant Story of 2021 is the rise of what has already become the largest cattle show in the world- Cattlemen's Congress.
The numbers are impressive- year one and now year two have both resulted in over 9,000 cattle entered each year- 24 Beef Breeds will be on the grounds January first through the sixteenth with 20 Purebred Cattle Sales planned.
Over 2,500 exhibitors will be leading their animals into the show rings- and along the way participants and visitors that come to the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds can shop a world class Trade Show.
Cattlemen's Congress Executive Vice President Bray Haven says “The Inaugural year was a resounding success and we are excited to welcome everyone back for the 2nd Annual Cattlemen’s Congress."
I believe that Cattlemen's Congress deserves to be saluted as a Significant Story of 2021- as the first show in January of this year was such a success that beef cattle breeders and their breed associations demanded that the show continue with a second edition in 2022. The Congress is well on its way to wrestling away the calendar position that has been reserved for the National Western Stock Show in January.
The 2022 show numbers in Oklahoma City will dwarf the numbers of beef cattle that will be taken to be shown in the mile high city of Denver. If 2022 is the success that the major breeds and the organizers expect- Oklahoma City will cement their spot as a major purebred cattle show venue- which will bring tens of millions of dollars of economic value to the city and the state for years to come.
A cattle show run by cattle people is what the Congress is all about- and that has captured the fancy of purebred producers across the country.
Today's email is unique as we are focusing exclusively on the Cattlemen's Congress.
Enjoy!
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Limousin Breed is Set to Help Kick Off 2022 Cattlemen's Congress |
It is an exciting time of year as the first show of the 2022 season is set to kick off in a few days! Purebred cattle breeders from all corners of the U.S. are packing their bags, hooking up the trailer and heading to the second annual Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 1 - 16 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Yesterday, we spoke with Mark Anderson, executive director for the North American Limousin Foundation, about the Limousin cattle headed to Cattlemen’s Congress.
“We are excited to head down there,” Anderson said. “We have more than 400 cattle entered in the junior open shows, our pen bull show will be on Tuesday with the junior heifer show and Wednesday will be our open (Medal of Excellence) show.”
The National Limousin Sale is set to begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2021, at the Embassy Suites Ballroom in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 39 unique Limousin and Lim-Flex lots are set to sell on Sunday night. In all, it is made up of one herd sire, two bred females, three open heifers, two picks, two pregnancies, four designer flushes, 21 embryo lots and four semen packages.
Click here for details of the Limousin National Sale.
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Cattlemen's Congress to Feature National Beef Quality Assurance Certification |
As cattlemen and women gather in Oklahoma City for Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 1-16, 2022, to showcase and market their elite cattle genetics, cattle producers also have the opportunity to participate in a unique seminar featuring national beef industry and breed leaders while achieving their Beef Quality Assurance certification.
The educational event is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds in the Super Barn Sales Arena. All producers are invited to attend. The BQA certification seminar will include a panel of speakers featuring national breed leadership discussing the importance of quality and marketing for beef producers. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Josh White, executive director of producer education and sustainability at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and will include the following:
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Shane Bedwell - COO and Director of Breed Improvement: American Hereford Association
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Kara Lee - Assistant Director, Producer Engagement: Certified Angus Beef
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Clint Rusk - Executive Vice President: American-International Charolais Association
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Megan Slater - Executive Director: American Gelbvieh Association
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Heather Buckmaster - Executive Director: Oklahoma Beef Council
According to Heather Buckmaster, executive director for the Oklahoma Beef Council, “This is an outstanding opportunity for cattle producers to gain new industry insights, earn their Beef Quality Assurance certification and see some of the best cattle in the nation.”
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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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Celebrate on January First at Cattlemen's Ball at The Heritage Place |
The Gelbvieh Association of Oklahoma is hosting the Inaugural Cattleman’s Ball January 1, 2022. This GAO fundraiser will take place at The Heritage Place in Oklahoma City. The Cattlemen's Ball is set to begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m.
This calf fry will include great live Red Dirt Music, awesome food, provided by Piguet’s Prime Time catering of Vinita, football on the TVs, a cash bar, fellowship and a chance to meet other cattlemen and women from across the U.S. and abroad. It will be a kid-friendly atmosphere and all are welcome.
Open to anyone in the world, and beyond! Start the year off right and come Have A Ball during the second annual Cattlemen's Congress!
Proceeds go to the support of our Gelbvieh programs including the youth events nationwide.
You can get tickets now or buy them at the door!
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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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Angus Foundation Hosts Second Annual Oklahoma Stars Event |
The Angus Foundation will host its second annual Oklahoma Stars event Jan. 5 at the historic Will Rogers Theatre in Oklahoma City, Okla. in conjunction with the 2022 Cattlemen’s Congress. The event will feature live music, hors d'oeuvres and exciting auction offerings as Angus enthusiasts gather for an evening of fellowship. The theatre’s doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with no RSVP necessary and casual attire welcome. The Angus Foundation invites both those attending the Cattlemen’s Congress and those in the Oklahoma City area to take advantage of this opportunity to visit with friends, enjoy food and entertainment and peruse the unique auction lots up for grabs.
"As we gather together to celebrate our breed and kick off the new year, we are excited to once again host breeders and friends under the Oklahoma Stars," Thomas Marten, Angus Foundation executive director, said. "Generous donors have provided an incredible lineup from an elk hunt to an all-leather designer rolling suitcase."
Funds raised through the auction will benefit the Angus Fund, which provides unrestricted support allowing the Angus Foundation to fulfill its mission of youth, education and research.
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2022 Gelbvieh and Balancer National Sale |
Do not miss the 2022 Gelbvieh and Balancer National Sale during the 2022 Cattlemen's Congress! The sale is set to start at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at the Super Barn Sale Arena at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds.
The sale will feature Gelbvieh and Balancer Lots. Seven Bulls plus open and bred heifer lots featuring genetics that can positively influence your herd for years to come.
For more information call Matt Sims at 405-641-6081.
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Beef Up Your Bull-Buying Strategy at Cattlemen's Congress |
Breeding season is an imperative time for cattlemen and women, and the investment in a herd bull can be daunting. Angus University will host an educational session about bull buying strategies at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. This session will provide attendees with answers to their biggest bull buying questions and the ability to select bulls with confidence.
"Buying a bull is an important decision," Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. said. "We’re fortunate to provide education from some of the industry’s experts to commercial cattlemen ahead of the spring bull buying season."
The one-hour event will consist of three, 20-minute sessions focused on bull buying strategies. Attendees will hear from Angus staff, extension specialists and industry representatives as well as have the opportunity to ask questions during a social session following the presentations at the Angus booth.
Association Regional Manager Jeff Mafi will address "Sorting Through the Sale Book."
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University livestock extension specialist, will help attendees understand Angus Sire Search and more.
Dr. Jill Peine, ruminant nutritionist with Ridley Block Operations, will explain proper body condition scores and more.
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American Hereford Association Announce Finalists for Herdsman of the Year- Oklahoman Richie Oakes One of Five Nominees |
The 2022 Hereford Herdsman of the Year will be announced at the Cattlemen’s Congress, Jan. 8. The winner will be recognized during the selection of the champion Hereford females on Saturday, January 8th.
There are five nominees- one of the five is Richie Oakes of Vanderwork Herefords in Taloga.
Oakes owns and manages Vanderwork Herefords with his wife, Marylu. Richie oversees sire selection and artificial insemination (AI), and he also manages the show string. Previously, he and Marylu also ran a cattle fitting service and exhibited nationwide.
Richie graduated from the agricultural education program at Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the livestock judging team. As a former agriculture teacher in Yukon and Clinton, Okla., Richie has always had a passion for preparing cattle for the showring and youth for life. Richie also involves himself with many aspects of national and Oklahoma cattle shows. For the last 20 years, Richie has been the beef superintendent for the Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE). He has also been the general livestock superintendent for the Oklahoma State Fair and the steer superintendent for Cattlemen’s Congress.
Richie is the president of the Oklahoma Hereford Association (OHA). He has raised the national American Hereford Association national show bull of the year, was named OHA breeder of the year twice, was named the OYE show honoree by the Sirloin Club of Oklahoma, and is a past president of the Oklahoma Angus Association. Richie has also judged numerous national shows.
He hopes to keep building, fitting and grooming better cattle each yea
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Conversations We Have Had About Year Two of Cattlemen's Congress |
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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 rise! Choice Beef was up $1.05 and Select Beef was up $1.00 on Wednesday 12/29/2021.
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.
We have also included the final sale of 2021 for Superior Livestock in the buttons below
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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