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Friday, May 27, 2022
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Drought Monitor Shows Drought in Oklahoma With a Significant Decline
- Congressman Franks Lucas talks 2023 Farm Bill Priorities and EPA's use of the ESA to Regulate Chemicals
- First Wheat Harvest Report of 2022 from Plains Grains Shows Rain Keeping Combines Out of the Fields
- Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains and More
- From the Country- Two Views on USDA Plans Announced Thursday on New P&S Rules
- OSU's Kim Anderson Calls This Week "The Food Corridor"
- Lawmakers Express Concern Over SEC Overreach
- David Lalman Stresses the Value of Being Proactive Before Poor Forage Condition Arise
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Drought Monitor Shows Drought in Oklahoma With a Significant Decline |
In Oklahoma, 532,057 people are affected by drought. Exceptional drought is 2.9% (last week was 10.5% and last month was 9.4% ) with Cimarron and Texas Counties still having a mix of exceptional and extreme drought.
Extreme drought or worse is at 18.25%, down from last week’s 35.9% and last month’s 36%.
Severe drought or worse in Oklahoma this week is 35.97%, down from 44.86% last week
Moderate drought or worse is 43.6%- down about 10 percentage points from last week.
Abnormally dry or worse conditions improved this week to 53% compared to last week’s 60.3%.
To view the Oklahoma Drought Map, click the photo above.
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Congressman Franks Lucas talks 2023 Farm Bill Priorities and EPA's use of the ESA to Regulate Chemicals |
I spoke with Frank Lucas, Former Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee from the Third District of western Oklahoma. Lucas talks about several pressing issues in the agriculture industry today including the EPA’s use of the Endangered Species Act to regulate chemicals and the 2023 Farm Bill.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in efforts to regulate agricultural chemicals using the backdrop of the Endangered Species Act.
“This is a classic example where people who cannot get congress to pass laws to expand the Federal Government’s authority or control over their lives use the opportunities when there are lawsuits to justify rulemaking authority, and that is what the EPA is doing,” Lucas said. “They have announced something they refer to as the Endangered Species Act protection policy.”
The Endangered Species Act, Lucas said, will expand the EPA’s authority to not only cover new pesticide registration, but also current pesticide evaluations that they believe would impact wildlife habitats under the ESA.
“This is a dramatic expansion if they can succeed in getting this done,” Lucas said. “In March, after the initial rule came out, EPA identified literally 50 pesticide ingredients that they wanted to go after.”
Circling back around to the Biden administration wanting states to have the ability to go beyond federal regulations when it comes to overseeing ag chemicals, it appears this could be dangerous if they are successful.
By taking action from the Supreme Court and allowing the state of California to set its own standards to supersede the federal law, Lucas said it will most likely have a devastating effect on production agriculture in California and change how things are done in the country as a whole.
As far as the 2023 farm bill is concerned, some groups are coming out with their requests of what they would like to see on the farm bill. Lucas said he does not see the Farm Bill being completed before January.
“I don’t see how you can have the kind of in-depth hearings covering the broad amount of subject matter, and how you can go into the field and do the things that are necessary before January, the spring of 2023,” Lucas said.
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First Wheat Harvest Report of 2022 from Plains Grains Shows Rain Keeping Combines Out of the Fields |
According to Plains Grains- very little HRW harvest progress was made this week due to multiple rain events across Texas and Oklahoma where wheat harvest had just begun.
Plains Grains estimates harvest now 11% complete in Texas and less than one percent done in Oklahoma as of Thursday, May 26th
From earlier in the week- here are some details from the weekly crop progress reports in Texas and Oklahoma-
1. Texas - 10% harvested vs. 5 year avg. 12, slow progress cool/wet weather. Yields low in S.Central but good quality 11-13.5% pro, 60 lb/bu TW avg. Yields better than expected in rolling plains (20 bu). SRW harvest beginning, expect good yields.
2. Oklahoma - Harvest May 18 - 12 days ahead. EST 3-5% harvested in SW OK, heavy rains across state past week. Extremely dry, rain too late. NASS 46% P-VP, 44% F, 9% G, 1% E. Higher TW - extreme heat. 58-62 lb/bu mostly seeing 60 lb/bu avg. Protein est. 11.5-12.5%, some 10’s reported. Yields mid-20s. Better wheat in S.Central OK. Harvest delays due to rain.
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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!
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Strengthen Food Supply Chains, and More |
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more support, resources, and new rules that will strengthen the American food supply chain, promote fair and competitive agricultural markets, prevent abuse of farmers by poultry processors and make prices fairer for farmers and American consumers. These actions build on President Biden’s historic whole-of-government effort to promote competition in the American economy and fulfill key pillars of the Meat and Poultry Supply Chain Action Plan launched in January by President Biden, Secretary Vilsack, and Attorney General Garland. These actions combat market dominance by a small number of major meat and poultry processors in key markets, where excessive concentration and control has led to lower prices paid to producers and higher prices paid by consumers.
“For too long, farmers and ranchers have seen the value and the opportunities they work so hard to create move away from the rural communities where they live and operate,” Vilsack said. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, USDA is committed to making investments that promote competition—helping support economic systems where the wealth created in rural areas stays in rural areas—and strengthening rules and enforcement against anti-competitive practices. The funding and new rule we’re announcing today ultimately will help us give farmers and ranchers a fair shake, strengthen supply chains, and make food prices fairer.”
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From the Country- Two Views on USDA Plans Announced Thursday on New P&S Rules |
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on USDA’s proposed poultry marketing disclosure requirements and the advanced notice of proposed rulemaking under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
“AFBF appreciates USDA working to create more transparency in the poultry industry. Farmers deserve to know what they are getting into, and to understand how they are being paid. Making sure farmers have access to important information about their poultry company, inputs, stocking densities and feed disruptions is good for everyone in the food value chain."
However- the National Chicken Council is not pleased. The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a proposed rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act that would do nothing to lower food prices, increase competition or reduce inflation, which is a result of policies like these from the Biden administration.
“This is a solution in search of a problem,” said NCC President Mike Brown. “The last thing the Biden administration should be doing is pushing increased regulations, red tape and costs onto businesses at a time of record inflation and input costs, threatening food security and potentially raising grocery bills even further for Americans. There is a huge misunderstanding in this administration of how businesses operate. Everything this administration has touched has led to increased prices for consumers – whether its gas, home heating bills or infant formula. Chicken seems to be next.
“These proposals were determined to be poor policy ideas under the Obama administration – and continue to be worn and tired ideas today.”
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OSU's Kim Anderson Calls This Week "The Food Corridor" |
This week on SUNUP is Dr. Kim Anderson, Oklahoma State University Extension grain market economist. During this week’s edition, Anderson speaks on the sustainability of the current grain market, plantings, and grain prices.
“I think this week is the food corridor,” Anderson said. “Russia is negotiating opening up the Black Sea for Ukraine to export food, specifically wheat and corn out of that market, and that would put more commodities on the market.”
Also, Anderson said Russia has already been exporting, but it would free up their exports a little more if they would open that corridor.
“Of course, you had the rain over the last week, and we got rain that we need,” Anderson said. “I think it may have a negative impact on some of our wheat, but definitely a positive impact on our summer crop.”
When looking at the corn and soybean plantings, Anderson said they have been going relatively well.
“Specifically for wheat, last year you had 28.6 billion bushels, slightly below the record of the year before,” Anderson said. “You are looking at 28.5 billion this year. However, the supplies of bread flower wheat- hard red winter and hard red spring wheat, are significantly tighter than in your other classes.”
Pricewise, Anderson said there is downward pressure if the food quarter opens up and Ukraine can export because they have plenty of wheat in storage they need to get on the market.
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Lawmakers Express Concern Over SEC Overreach |
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on a bipartisan letter from members of Congress expressing concerns about the Security and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposed rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” The proposal would require public companies to report on Scope 3 emissions, which are the result of activities from assets not owned or controlled by a publicly-traded company but contribute to its value chain. While farmers and ranchers would not be required to report directly to the SEC, they provide almost every raw product that goes into the food supply chain.
“The Securities and Exchange Commission plays an important role in protecting investors, but its reach has never extended to America’s farms. The bipartisan letter sent to the SEC recognizes the proposed rule’s overreach by an agency whose mission should be focused on Wall Street.
“America’s families rely on farmers to put food on their table every day, and farmers are increasingly being asked to answer the growing call for nutrition from families around the globe. Higher costs, liabilities and privacy issues will all create obstacles to reaching those goals.
“We appreciate the lawmakers who have stepped forward to raise concerns about the proposed rule, which has the potential to significantly increase costs and uncertainty for America’s farmers and ranchers.”
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David Lalman Stresses the Value of Being Proactive Before Poor Forage Condition Arise |
With the rains of this week, some of the areas in deep drought have taken a few steps back from the worst of the conditions. I visited with David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Beef Cattle Specialist, about having a plan in place in the event of low forage resources.
“Adjustments made should ensure that the forage base is not damaged due to overgrazing primarily,” Lalman said. “That is what we are trying to avoid is damaging that natural resource that is the foundation of the ranching enterprise.”
Improving the quality of soils and the holding capacity of moisture helps our pastures, which then helps make culling decisions more manageable.
Early on in a dry period, Lalman said the productivity of the forage base will improve short-term, but overgrazing will reduce the water holding capacity of the soil, which leads to long-term erosion and reduction of the forage base needed for good production capacity.
By keeping a record of body condition scores within a herd, a producer can stay ahead and not allow the condition of cows in the herd to decline and decrease profitability and efficiency.
Lalman said protecting the soil and the ranch resource is important but taking good care of the herd and making sure they are not compromised in body condition is critical as well. Most people with cattle in more intensified drought conditions, Lalman added, will destock those with poor body conditions first.
It is critical to look at each individual animal and see which ones will have the most promise going forward out of the animals remaining to focus on profitability.
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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 higher- Choice Beef was up $1.04 cents and Select Beef was up 37 cents on Thursday 05/26/2022.
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Weekly Cattle Auction Reports
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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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