Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Governor Kevin Stitt Revisits Key Issues Affecting Rural Oklahoma from This Week's State of the State
- 2021 Beef Exports Shatter Previous Records; Pork Export Value Also Reaches New High
- "Just in Time" Efficiency in Meat Processing a Weakness in Beef Pipeline During Pandemic
- Proposed Clean Water Rule Will Hurt Small Businesses
- USDA Trims South America Soybean Production in Latest WASDE according to Allendale's Rich Nelson
- APHIS Announces Strategic Framework for Enhancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and More
- Oklahoma Gardening's 48th Season Premiers Feb. 12
- Superior Livestock Offering 29,300 Head in Today's Video Auction
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Governor Kevin Stitt Revisits Key Issues Affecting Rural Oklahoma from Earlier State of the State
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The feedback Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt is getting in response to his fourth annual State of the State address has been positive. During his speech, he spoke about a number of issues from education to infrastructure to the state budget. He also spoke about two issues that have been on rural Oklahoma’s radar for some time.
Talking with Ron Hays, the senior reporter for the Oklahoma Farm Report, Stitt spoke more on Oklahoma’s struggle to gain control of its growing Medical Marijuana industry and the McGirt Supreme Court decision. During his speech, he said, “When Oklahomans voted for Medical Marijuana, they were sold a bill of goods.”
“I listen to Oklahomans, and I have heard rural Oklahoma talking about the medical marijuana issue,” Stitt said.
He called the Medical Marijuana state question misleading during his speech, pointing out how little Oklahoma charges for a growing permit compared to other states. When State Question 788 was voted into law, the state had just 60 days to establish licensing, regulations and program administration.
“We have got to clean it up,” Stitt said. “We are putting a stop to drug cartels and foreign bad actors are buying land in Oklahoma and not following our laws. I have got a coordinated effort across all of our different agencies, and I am asking the legislature to change some of the barriers to entry.”
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The Oklahoma Agriculture Mediation Program knows this is a hard time for farmers and ranchers. We want you to know we are still open, and we are still here for you. The Ag Mediation program is a free service that provides mediation to agriculture producers who may need help with ag-related disputes.
At Oklahoma Ag Mediation, we have been helping people in agriculture resolve conflicts since 1987. We know firsthand about working together to resolve conflicts, so you don’t have to go through the court systems. Let our professional mediators help you. Mediation is allowed for lease issues, farmer/neighbor disputes, family farm transitions, and more. These services are available at no cost for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers in all 77 counties. For more information, you can go to ok.gov/mediation, or give us a call at 800 248 5465.
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2021 Beef Exports Shatter Previous Records; Pork Export Value Also Reaches New High
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U.S. beef exports greatly exceeded previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Pork exports finished slightly below the record volume reached in 2020 but set a new value record, topping $8 billion for the first time.
December beef exports totaled 121,429 metric tons (mt), up 1% from a year ago, while value climbed 33% to $991.8 million - the third largest month on record. These results pushed 2021 volume to 1.44 million mt, up 15% from a year ago and 7% above the previous record set in 2018. Export value soared to $10.58 billion, up 38% from 2020 and shattering the previous record (also from 2018) by 27%.
"The beef export results are truly remarkable, especially considering the COVID-related obstacles in the global foodservice sector and all the supply-side and logistical challenges faced by the U.S. industry," USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom, said. "Obviously our large Asian markets accounted for much of the growth, but it really takes broad-based global demand to reach these impressive levels. So this success story is not just about Korea, Japan and China - but also a strong performance in Taiwan, excellent growth in Central and South America and a rebound in Mexico and Southeast Asia."
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"Just in Time" Efficiency in Meat Processing a Weakness in Beef Pipeline During Pandemic
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The cattle U.S. beef industry has struggled for more than two years, set back first by the processing plant fire in Holcomb, Kan. and then by the COVID-19 pandemic months later. Don Close, a senior animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance, breaks down how our beef supply chain weakened in the years leading up to this with us.
“I think it is a longer-term situation,” Close said. “For 20 to 25 years, we were focused on increasing the efficiency throughout the system. Through that efficiency, we were using the input to reduce the price of beef to consumers.”
Looking at the backlog of cattle the industry dealt with in 2020 and 2021 in that long-term context, Close said the supply chain may have become too efficient.
“It may be time to take a step back and look (at the beef supply chain),” Close said. “Do we need to build more insurance into the system to avoid the risk of another round of empty store shelves?”
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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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Proposed Clean Water Rule Will Hurt Small Businesses
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy’s comments to EPA regarding the impact of a new Waters of the U.S. Rule.
“We were told by the Biden administration that a new clean water rule would not affect small businesses, but comments from the Small Business Administration provide even more proof that the claim is not true. SBA confirmed what farmers and ranchers concluded as well - the proposed rule creates government overreach and will have significant economic impact on farms and other family businesses.
“Farmers and ranchers share the goal of protecting the resources we rely on to grow food for America’s families, but those rules should be clear and easy to understand. We had that with the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. We urge EPA to listen to their colleagues at the Small Business Administration and the people who will be directly affected; suspend your plans to write a new WOTUS rule.”
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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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USDA Trims South America Soybean Production in Latest WASDE according to Allendale's Rich Nelson
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The USDA released its February Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports yesterday.
Dry conditions in the past month in South America led USDA statisticians to trim Brazil and Argentinean soybean production, down 5 million metric tons (mmt) and 1.5 mmt, respectively, in the February WASDE, while also dropping Brazilian corn production by 1 mmt.
The USDA left U.S. corn and soybean exports, as well as supply and demand, largely unchanged.
Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Allendale's Rich Nelson, and he said this report shows a differing opinion, "USDA had its own say, the Market feels like it will be a month or two before we get some realistic numbers.
Nelson also said weather will continue to be a factor, "We are seeing USDA address some issues in the south American market, but they aren't really touching its impact yet."
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APHIS Announces Strategic Framework for Enhancing Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and More
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Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is pleased to announce the final Strategic Framework outlining how the Agency will advance surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging zoonotic diseases as directed by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP). Early detection and response to pathogens with zoonotic potential while still in animals is essential in limiting or preventing human outbreaks. Additionally, the Agency has launched a new website to help stakeholders and the public stay up to date on the Agency’s broad array of ongoing One Health initiatives as well as SARS-CoV-2 surveillance projects and other activities funded by the $300 million provided by the American Rescue Plan Act.
“The One Health concept recognizes that the health of people, animals, and the environment are all linked,” USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt said. “Using this One Health approach will benefit the country for many years to come by better enabling us to rapidly detect new disease threats and provide intelligence to our public health partners.”
In August 2021, APHIS announced its proposed Strategic Framework to guide surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging and zoonotic diseases in susceptible animals and build an early warning system to alert public health partners to potential threats so they can take steps sooner to prevent or limit the next global pandemic. The Agency solicited input from the public through Regulations.gov and a series of public listening sessions. The Agency appreciates the helpful suggestions for tools, methods, and potential partnerships as we move into the implementation phase of our early warning surveillance program.
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Oklahoma Gardening's 48th Season Premiers Feb. 12
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While much of Oklahoma was recently covered in snow, most state residents probably weren’t thinking about gardening; however, the Oklahoma Gardening crew has been hard at work preparing for the show’s 48th season, set to premier Feb. 12.
Casey Hentges, Oklahoma State University Extension horticulture specialist and the show’s host, said the new season will feature new plants, travel around the state to look at home landscapes and a showcase of the state’s horticulture industry.
“We’re going to continue doing the things that have made Oklahoma Gardening the longest-running gardening show on television,” Hentges said. “Something I’m really looking forward to this season is getting back on the road to resume our regional tours. After a couple of years of limited travel due to the pandemic, we’re glad to be able to get out in the state.”
One stop planned this year is J-M Farms, the wholesale mushroom company in Miami, Oklahoma. The show will also feature a sneak peek at the Tulsa Garden Club Garden Tour, as well as a follow-up on the renovation of the Myriad Gardens Conservatory in Oklahoma City.
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Superior Livestock Offering 29,300 Head in Today's Video Auction
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Superior Livestock Video Auction
Thursday, February 10th
Broadcast Live from
Superior Livestock Video Auction Studio
SLA- TV, DISH CHANNEL 997 & SUPERIORCLICKTOBID.COM
Superior Sunrise 7:30AM CST
Video Auction 8:00AM CST
** Offering 29,300 HEAD **
11,550 Feeder Steers ~ 7,600 Feeder Heifers
8,600 Weaned Calves ~ 445 Calves on Cows
960 Beef Dairy Crosses ~ 136 Bred Stock
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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 go lower. Choice Beef was down $1.67 and Select Beef was up $1.79 on Wednesday, 02/09/2022.
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 run of 6.047 head of cattle on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week- February 8th and 9th
Compared to last week: Feeder steers traded fully 6.00-10.00 higher. Feeder heifers sold 5.00-8.00 higher. Several large strings of high quality yearling feeder cattle were on offer. Demand very good for feeders. Steer and heifer calves sold 6.00-8.00 higher. Demand good to very good. A strong winter storm late last week swept across the trade area hampering livestock movement.
OKC West's Bill Barnhart also offered his thoughts on this week's much stronger market on the OKC West Facebook page: "Lots of bullish sentiment at the auction this week. The market was 5.00-10.00 higher across the board this week on stockers and feeders both.
Several fats have traded at 140 and the futures on Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle are making contract highs. Receipts were light due to last week’s winter storm causing buyers to bid up to get any cattle purchased. Corn is also surging higher making contract highs and will have to be reckoned with by cattle feeders."
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/Ranch Broadcaster and Editor
KC Sheperd, Farm Director and Editor
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Chelsea Stanfield, Farm News and Email Editor
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Tim West
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2401 Exchange Avenue,
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405.317.6361
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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