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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Oklahoma's Flood Control Dams: Reducing Fear from Flooding
- After Starting Last Week, Welcome Rains Shut Down Wheat Harvest
- NCBA's Wants to Push Back Proposed SEC Reporting Rule
- Livestock Supporting a Family to be Tax Exempt
- USDA Invests $56 Million in Rural Business Opportunities in Oklahoma
- T.W. Shannon Believes in America First Agenda
- Soybean Farmers Share 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
- OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences Releases New Summary of Research
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Oklahoma's Flood Control Dams: Reducing Fear from Flooding
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Oftentimes the most important words after a disaster are those you didn’t have to use such as death/injuries, starting over, rebuilding, and others.
That’s where the protection of Oklahoma’s network of 2,107 flood control dams and voluntary conservation practices once again shined. The presence of 50 such dams prevented an estimated $2 million in flood damages just from the May 4-6 storms according to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Office.
Chris Stoner, Oklahoma NRCS State Conservation Engineer said, “Some areas got hit very hard and field crews were hampered in inspecting some of the dams by high water and washed-out roads. However, the reports to date show very little damage to the dams or spillways.”
“Dam Safety Awareness Day” is recognized on May 31 annually in memory of the 2,220 people who lost their lives in the 1889 South Fork Dam failure near Johnstown, Pennsylvania. However, Oklahomans have a year-round respect for the upstream flood control dams.
The 2,107 flood control dams constructed by local conservation districts with the assistance of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, provided almost $6 million in benefits during this 3-day period. These benefits were the damage to crops, roads, bridges, houses and other property that would have occurred had the dams and associated conservation practices not been constructed
The immense support these flood control dams have received from elected officials has been, is and will continue to be critical.
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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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After Starting Last Week, Welcome Rains Shut Down Wheat Harvest
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During the wheat harvest season, the Oklahoma Wheat Commission releases a Hard Red Winter wheat harvest report- here is the latest report from the Wheat Commission as of May 25, 2022.
Oklahoma wheat harvest is at a standstill after an early season start in Southwest, Oklahoma. Not much has changed since the last report since no wheat has been taken in. Rains have moved across the state in all regions the past two days. Even though producers would like to get into fields in all regions, the rain has been welcomed because of the extreme drought conditions across Southwest, Western, Panhandle and Central Oklahoma regions.
Yields are ranging in the mid-teens to mid 20’s. We did have a report of one field making 41 bushels per acre by Chattanooga and we had one report of a field coming in at 38 bushels per acre by Frederick. It has been noted in some places of South Central, Oklahoma producers are hopeful to have better yields on wheat that had more intensive management plans, however yields will still be extremely poor in most locations.
Due to the heavy moisture and cooler temperatures most think it will be the end of Memorial Day weekend or possibly the beginning of next week before producers start getting back into the fields in most locations. For this reason the OWC will not publish a harvest report on Memorial Day but will publish a fully detailed report on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
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NCBA Wants to Push Back Proposed SEC Reporting Rule
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Mary Thomas Hart, National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Environmental Counsel discusses the Security Exchange Commission's greenhouse gas reporting rule. During Hart's interview on the Beltway Beef Podcast, she explains how this rule will create legal liability for producers and why the NCBA aims to derail it.
“The Security and Exchange Commission is looking at requiring publicly traded companies to come up with numbers on greenhouse gas emissions and to demand those numbers from the supply chain,” Hart said. “That can include agricultural producers.”
According to Mary Thomas Hart, there are many reasons this could be destructive for the agricultural industry.
In March, Hart said the SEC proposed a rule that would mandate greenhouse gas emissions reporting for all publicly traded entities. Those mandated reports include scope 1 (direct emissions), scope 2 (electricity and energy generation emissions), and scope 3 (supply chain emissions).
“That means any publicly traded company that sells beef could be required to send greenhouse emissions reports to the SEC that include emissions from the cattle supply chain,” Hart said. “The Federal Government has worked for years to figure out how to calculate those emissions with very little success.”
The mandated reporting requirements put farmers and ranchers at legal liability, Hart said, because there is no way to accurately calculate and report those emissions.
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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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Livestock Supporting a Family to be Tax Exempt
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The governor this week signed a bill that exempts from personal property taxes livestock used to support a family, beginning in January 2023.
House Bill 1682, by Rep. Dustin Roberts, R-Durant, exempts from ad valorem taxes horses, cattle, mules, asses, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, and any other livestock. Also included are animals owned by a general or limited partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an estate, a trust, or other lawfully recognized entity, as well as those owned wholly or in part by a resident or corporation of a state other than Oklahoma.
"This bill will save Oklahoma ranchers and families that raise livestock quite a bit in taxes,” Roberts said. “It's part of a broader effort to make sure Oklahoma taxpayers get to keep more of their hard-earned income, which in turn boosts our overall economy.”
Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant, authored the bill in the Senate.
“With cattle being the number one industry in Oklahoma, I am proud to be able to help our ranchers any way we can,” Bullard said.
On final passage, this bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate.
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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 Invests $56 Million in Rural Business Opportunities in Oklahoma
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $58,291,473 in guaranteed loans to support 15 projects in rural Oklahoma. “Through the Business & Industry Guaranteed Loan Program, businesses in rural Oklahoma are being assisted with financing needs such as construction and expansion expenses, equipment and real estate purchases, allowing these businesses to create and retain jobs in their rural communities,” said Kenneth Corn, USDA Rural Development Oklahoma State Director.
The funding will help a diverse rural Oklahoma keep resources and wealth right at home through job training, business expansion and technical assistance. It will help companies hire more workers and reach new customers. It will open the door to new economic opportunities for communities and people who historically have lacked access to critical resources and financing. It will also help entrepreneurs and business cooperatives create jobs, grow businesses, and find new and better markets for the items they produce.
The Business & Guaranteed Loan program offers loan guarantees to lenders for loans to rural businesses. Interested borrowers should inquire about the program with their lender. Lenders interested in participating in this program should contact USDA Rural Business and Cooperative Programs staff.
Under the Biden-Harris Administration, Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas.
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T.W. Shannon Strongly Believes in America First Agenda
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Farm Director, KC Sheperd, had the chance to speak with T.W. Shannon, former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, who is now running for Senator Jim Inhofe’s seat. Shannon visits with KC about why he chose to run and what makes him a special candidate.
“I am a Christian, I am a capitalist, and I am a conservative,” Shannon said. “That makes me a democrat’s worst nightmare. I am concerned about the direction of our country and the way that the Biden agenda is bankrupting Americans.”
Shannon said he believes that Americans under Joe Biden are less safe, less prosperous, and less free. He added that America needs a conservative who prioritizes America first and can go to Washington D.C. and push back against the left agenda.
From religious liberty to a free economy, Shannon believes in preserving the values upon which America was founded on.
“We are talking about the idea of capitalism where we are actually a free economy,” Shannon said. “Where we use the principles of capitalism to move people from generational poverty into the middle class.”
Capitalism, Shannon says is the only system that has ever preserved life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
“Our founding fathers got it right,” Shannon said. “We just need to listen to them.”
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Soybean Farmers Share 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
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The American Soybean Association is excited to share soy's 2023 Farm Bill priorities. As the House and Senate Agriculture Committees lay the foundation for this pivotal legislation, ASA hopes its initial priorities list will provide insight and assure soy growers’ interests are considered as the farm bill process continues with hearings this year and legislative development next year.
ASA President Brad Doyle, who grows soybeans in Arkansas, said, “Getting to this point has involved a thoughtful information-gathering process that began back in September 2021. We wanted to assure as many farmer voices and soy states as possible were involved to make this a comprehensive list tailored to their needs. We look forward to sharing with our congressional leaders as a helpful resource and reminder that ASA is available to assist with the farm bill reauthorization process.”
The document contains a general needs assessment and topical break-outs, including farm safety net, conservation, trade, energy, rural development, research and nutrition.
Among the priorities included:
• Improving the Title I farm safety net for soybeans
• Continuing the voluntary, incentive-based, flexible approach to conservation programs
• Investing into promotion of U.S. commodities globally
• Building biobased and biofuels opportunities
• Ensuring broadband coverage is accessible throughout rural America
ASA’s steps for determining its farm bill principles began internally with education sessions for farmers serving on the ASA Board of Directors and soy state affiliates to hear more about the various titles included in the farm bill. ASA then worked in conjunction with allied soy groups United Soybean Board and U.S. Soybean Export Council to distribute a widespread survey to farmers. Finally, ASA hosted a series of 12 listening sessions, by both titles and geographic regions, in which farmers and states could share input - or follow up by comments submitted to ASA staff. These priorities will be refined into more specific requests by early 2023.
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OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences Releases New Summary of Research
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The Oklahoma State University Department of Animal and Food Sciences has released a new summary of research from their department entitled “OSU Department of Animal and Food Sciences 2022 Annual Summary P-1064”. Research efforts from 2021 by graduates and faculty ranging from cow-calf nutrition and management, stocker cattle production, finishing cattle nutrition, and meat science are summarized in this publication in 13 reports.
According to Paul Beck, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, "We are proud to present a summary of research accomplishments from this past year. Whether basic or applied, the mission of our research program in the Department of Animal and Food Sciences is to solve problems and capitalize on opportunities in animal agriculture, companion animals, and the food industry. This report summarizes a wide array of research activities conducted at our livestock units and in our laboratories by faculty, staff, and students.
"We hope to build on the Department’s rich history of excellence in research to better serve animal agriculture and help provide all citizens abundant affordable and safe food supply. We hope you find this research report useful and informative."
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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 lower- Choice Beef was down 72 cents and Select Beef was down $1.29 on Wednesday 05/25/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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OKC West in El Reno had 6,264 head this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 24th and 25th.
UDDA Market News Reports that compared to last week: Feeder steers sold mostly steady, few trades 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers traded 2.00-5.00 higher. Demand moderate to good. Steers and heifer calves sold 3.00-6.00 lower on limited comparable offerings. Demand moderate. Several inches of rain has fallen across the trade area over the the last few days and more is in the forecast.
OKC West Manager Bill Barnhart offered his take on this week's activity on the OKC West Facebook page- "Great rains in the trade area, 5” here, slowed our runs this week. Feeder cattle sold steady to 6.00 higher Wednesday, mostly on the strength of a lower corn market. Packers are bidding lower on fat cattle with little trade reported so far. Big kills the last few weeks have kept feedyards relatively current. The big question is how will beef demand hold up as consumers grapple with inflation. Most will have to make purchasing choices on all goods and services.
Due to Memorial Day we will have no cow sale Monday. Our Tuesday/Wednesday sales will be held as usual. As always, we are here to receive cattle 24/7.
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
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