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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- OMMA's Adria Berry Updates OCA Members on the State of the Medical Marijuana Industry
- Congressman Frank Lucas Believes GOP Could Take Back the US House in 2022
- USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signups for 2022
- Dairy MAX Hosts Educational Webinars with Industry Experts
- High-Profile Speakers to Participate in 2022 Cattle Industry Convention
- Oklahoma Rancher Justin Reikowsky Reviews Performance Beef: Cattle Management Software
- Plan the New Year with FAPC
- Yearling Cattle Sold Cheaper Last Thursday for Immediate Delivery on Superior Livestock
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OMMA's Adria Berry Updates OCA Members on the State of the Medical Marijuana Industry |
Since the passage of State Question 788, the legalization of medical marijuana has plagued Oklahoma lawmakers, leadership and agricultural producers. With just 60 days to establish licensing, regulations and program administration, it is no wonder the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority has struggled to oversee the state’s newest commodity.
In August 2021, Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Adria Berry as director of OMMA. In her first months in the new role, she has been praised by all sides of the aisle for her competence and cooperation. Joining Oklahoma Cattlemen at their Winter Policy Meeting, Berry updated producers on OMMA’s progress.
“We start reigning in the industry by enforcing our laws,” Berry said. “Once we have the Seed-to-Sale program running, we will be able to get a handle on the situation.”
The Seed-to-Sale tracking system is waiting on guidance provided by the court. If the court chooses to lift the stay on the system on Feb 24, the tracking system will require all medical marijuana product traceability from - exactly how it sounds - seed to consumer.
At this time, Berry said the state doesn’t have enough staff members to handle the massive workload. Berry adds that if you see illegal activity taking place near your farm or ranch, you are encouraged to contact local law enforcement. If you wish to file a complaint against a medical marijuana business, you can complete the OMMA Business Complaint Form.
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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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Congressman Frank Lucas Believes GOP Could Take Back the US House in 2022 |
In a top cattle-producing state like Oklahoma, do not be surprised to find yourself rubbing elbows with congressmen and state lawmakers at an event like the Oklahoma Cattlemen Association’s Winter Policy Meeting. Especially when you have a Congressman like Frank Lucas; a fifth-generation Oklahoman who also produces wheat and cattle in Western Oklahoma.
Lucas spoke to constituents at the meeting and laid out his expectations for the coming legislative session and political season. He told us crafting the 2023 Farm Bill needs to kick into gear.
Since 2022 is an election year, he said the chief accomplishments will be just working through the regular appropriation bills and funding the government into the next year. At the same time, he predicts Republicans will be able to take back the U.S. House of Representatives and in turn lead all the House Committees.
“The Rules Committee is one of those entities that the public is not really aware of, but every bill - the Farm Bill, Appropriations Bill - goes to the rules committee before it comes to the floor,” Lucas said.
If Congressmen Tom Cole and Lucas both win re-election this year and republicans win the majority of U.S. House seats, there is a good chance Cole will become the chairman of the Rules Committee with Lucas becoming chairman of the Science Committee. Lucas is also set up to become the senior member of the House Agriculture Committee and serving next to Congressman GT Thompson, the likely Chairman, putting Republicans in strategic positions of power within the House when it comes to crafting agriculture policy.
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USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program Signups for 2022 |
Agricultural producers and landowners can sign up soon for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a cornerstone conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a key tool in the Biden-Harris Administration effort to address climate change and achieve other natural resource benefits. The General CRP signup will run from Jan. 31 to Mar. 11, and the Grassland CRP signup will run from Apr. 4 to May 13.
“We highly encourage farmers, ranchers and private landowners to consider the enrollment options available through CRP,” Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), said. “Last year, we rolled out a better, bolder program, and we highly encourage you to consider its higher payment rates and other incentives. CRP is another way that we’re putting producers and landowners at the center of climate-smart solutions that generate revenue and benefit our planet.”
Producers and landowners enrolled 4.6 million acres into CRP signups in 2021, including 2.5 million acres in the largest Grassland CRP signup in history. There are currently 22.1 million acres enrolled, and FSA is aiming to reach the 25.5-million-acre cap statutorily set for fiscal year 2022.
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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!
Click on the Button below to listen to our most recent report
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Performance Livestock Analytics- Our Official 2022 Cattle Industry Convention Sponsor |
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Dairy MAX Hosts Educational Webinars with Industry Experts |
While the pandemic continued to disrupt the world in 2021 Dairy MAX utilized webinars as well as existing communications to reach dairy farmers throughout our region. As the new year approaches, Dairy MAX will continue hosting these webinars covering a wide range of topics focusing on the dairy industry and checkoff programs. Most recently, William Loux, senior director of Global Trade Analysis for the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), joined a Dairy MAX webinar to give insight into the state of the International Dairy Market.
USDEC and Dairy MAX are valued partners that work together in the broader scope of the checkoff program. USDEC, which represents the global trade interest of U.S. dairy, works to provide strategic long-term growth of the U.S. dairy products in foreign markets. Today, milk from 1 in 7 trucks leaving American dairy farms ends up in products and ingredients sold overseas, making exports a vital growth path for farmers and processors alike.
“Our dairy farmer’s support of exports and the experts at USDEC are instrumental to the sustainability and growth of dairy in the Dairy MAX region," Marty McKinzie, Dairy MAX vice president, industry image and relations said. "Through our webinar and our team’s dairy farm visits we want to share the value of USDEC to the farmers who work tirelessly to supply the sustainable and nutritious dairy foods throughout our region."
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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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High-Profile Speakers to Participate in 2022 Cattle Industry Convention |
The 2022 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show is ramping up in Houston, and the General Session agenda includes speakers ranging from sports heroes to global leaders. Among those speakers, NCBA is proud to welcome Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack virtually, and in person both Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conversation Robert Bonnie as well as Dame Karen Pierce, British Ambassador to the United States.
Hosted by NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane, this new-high profile session, the morning of Thursday, Feb. 3, will provide updates on the business climate of the U.S. cattle and beef industry, conservation, and trade.
Earlier in the convention- cattlemen and cattlewomen will be hearing from Randy Blach and his Cattlefax team with their annual market outlook session on Wednesday- and the opening general session on Tuesday will feature George Foreman.
Our coverage of the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show is sponsored by Performance Beef- easy to use cattle management software. We will have reports all this week in our morning email- stories posted on our website, Oklahoma Farm Report reports daily on our radio network heard across the region and we will be posting on our social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter.
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Oklahoma Rancher Justin Reikowsky Reviews Performance Beef: Cattle Management Software |
In the 21st Century, farming and ranching is practically a science, involving hypotheses, theories, data collection and research to build a truly successful operation. Managing all that can be a huge amount of work for a cattle producer who oversees their entire operation. Luckily, Performance Beef: Cattle Management Software is an easy-to-use technology that simplifies feeding, performance and health data records for producers.
Justin Reikowsky, owner and operator of R Bar Ranch Co. in Wayne, Okla., told us that Performance Beef has streamlined the feeding process, allowing him more time with his family.
“We used to come home every evening, and I would have to spend an hour entering feed data into a completely different software,” Reikowsky said. “Now that we are using Performance Beef, I have an hour of my day back and I get to spend it with my family.”
Not only is Performance Beef affordable, but it has simplified data collection and analysis for Reikowsky.
“Technology is supposed to simplify our lives, right?” Reikowsky said. “Performance Beef simplifies everything from feeding, shipping and receiving, moving pens, billing customers - it is extremely simple. We love it.”
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Plan the New Year with FAPC |
t’s easy to lose track of the big picture and focus on routine tasks. However, the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center offers numerous training opportunities throughout the year to help others increase productivity and reduce business expenses.
Undeniably, there’s something offered for all food and agricultural processors and entrepreneurs, so take advantage of the educational programs, trainings and seminars at FAPC. Invest in yourself this year and allow FAPC to help you stay on the forefront of cutting-edge value-added processing and technology.
Andrea Graves, business planning and marketing specialist, said FAPC offers numerous trainings throughout the year such as helping someone with brushing up their skills and renewing a certification, to helping a new entrepreneur getting started.
“In these trainings we do our best to help solve problems and, most importantly, work to prevent them,” Graves said. “We have a great knowledge base through the faculty and staff at FAPC who serve as instructors to help guide participants. It often leads to long FAPC/client relationships, which are great for both parties.”
Kickstart the new year by attending the Remote Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course, which is offered Feb. 4 and Feb. 22. The training, offered in collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c). This opportunity is perfect for fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning about produce safety.
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Cattle For Immediate Delivery Lower on January 27th Superior Video Auction |
Superior Livestock Auction hosted their January 27th video auction live from the Superior Livestock Office & Studio located in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Cattle producers offered almost 23,650 head of calves, yearlings, and breeding stock from 23 states for this auction. Cattle were sold on contract to deliver immediately through June 2022.
Region 3/4/5/6 feeder steers met with a softer under tone on immediate deliveries selling $3 to $5 lower, however deferred deliveries fully steady. Region 3/4/5/6 feeder heifers also found resistance on immediate deliveries selling $4 to as much as $7 lower. Deferred deliveries again saw strong demand at fully steady prices
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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 were up on Friday. Choice Beef was up $1.31 and Select Beef was up $4.31 on Friday 01/28/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 9,500 head on the yards early Sunday evening- and Kelli Payne, President of ONSY expects to start with 10,500 head at 6:30 am as the Monday sale begins- a total of 11,000 plus head is expected to sell.
Compared to January 17th: Feeder steers and heifers 3.00 - 5.00 lower. Steer calves unevenly steady. Heifer calves 3.00 - 5.00 lower. Demand moderate to good. Continued cold dry weather across the region have many cattle coming to market and arriving in thin condition. Quality average to attractive.
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/Ranch Broadcaster and Editor
KC Sheperd, 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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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
President/General Manager
Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
2401 Exchange Avenue,
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Oklahoma City, OK 73108
405.317.6361
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
OklahomaFarmReport.Com
405.473.6144
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