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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- AFR President Scott Blubaugh Discusses Opportunities for Oklahoma With Ag Secretary Vilsack
- NCBA's Ethan Lane Voices Concerns with the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022
- U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade- We Share Reaction
- Area Meat Processors Sharpen their Skills at FAPC
- US Wheat Associates Weekly Harvest Report for June 24, 2022
- Youth Attend OKFB Leadership Conference
- National Safety Month Highlights Ag and Summer Hazards
- Joby Young Named AFBF Executive Vice President
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AFR President Scott Blubaugh Discusses Opportunities for Oklahoma With Ag Secretary Vilsack |
Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up on Friday with American Farmers and Ranchers President, Scott Blubaugh. Back from his trip to Washington D.C., Blubaugh talks about the highlights of his visit.
Blubaugh said AFR was thrilled to see the special investigator act in the U.S. Senate passed out of committee, as well as the transparency act.
"I don't understand why they are so controversial," Blubaugh said. "The special investigator act is giving them power over the USDA to do subpoenas to investigate anti-trust stuff. That is just right and wrong."
Blubaugh also talked about his visit with the Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack and his team.
"There are a lot of opportunities and tools that that USDA has available right now that have not been available in the past to create local competition in the agricultural world," Blubaugh said. "Especially in the meat processing business and distribution processing and being able to sell directly to consumers or to independent grocers."
The goal that the USDA has in mind, Blubaugh said, is to be able to keep as many of the food dollars as possible local in the communities in the state that they were created in, instead of pulling the wealth out of rural areas and sending it overseas.
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NCBA's Ethan Lane Voices Concerns with the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022 |
I got the chance to visit with the Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Ethan Lane. Lane talked with us about the NCBA's opposition to the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022. Although there are several parts of the bill that the NCBA approves of, Lane said they do not welcome the idea of the Federal Government becoming involved with a cattle price mandate.
"Our concerns with that bill continue to be the heavy-handed government mandate that is intended to direct how packers acquire cattle, but in reality, will be a mandate on how our producers market cattle," Lane said. "Government intervention in the marketplace telling producers how to run their businesses is not something the cattle producers are interested in."
During the Senate Agriculture Committee business meeting, Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas had to defend the southern plains. The northern senators located in the corn belt are upset and believe that AMA's (Alternative Marketing Agreements) are overwhelming the cash market.
The northern senators, Lane said, feel like everyone should do business the same way they are accustomed to. Every economist in the country disagrees with that, Lane added, and the vast majority of producers disagree with it as well.
"We were pleased to hear Senator Marshall articulate some of those concerns in the committee because they are real concerns and they have been largely ignored by many members of the Senate Ag Committee," Lane said. "We have heard some senators like Senator Grassley go as far as saying that he doesn't care that every economist in the country disagrees with him. He thinks they are all wrong."
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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade |
Attorney General John O'Connor praised the U.S. Supreme Court for its long-awaited decision this past Friday overturning Roe v. Wade. That decision, Dobbs v. Whole Woman's Health Organization, makes clear that there has never been a fundamental right in the U.S. Constitution to kill unborn children and that Roe was egregiously wrong when it was decided. Now the voices of the people, speaking for themselves and for our unborn children, can once again be heard
"My first major act as Oklahoma's Attorney General was to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn their decisions in Roe and Casey," Attorney General O'Connor said. "Today, in an historic opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court did just that. After almost 50 years, and over 60 million lost lives, the U.S. Supreme Court finally returned policy making on this life and death issue to the people. I am grateful the Court demonstrated the courage to issue this landmark decision in the face of an unprecedented campaign of violence and intimidation."
Other political officials also weighed in on the Supreme Courts Overturning of Roe v. Wade. Click the links below to view their statements:
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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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Area Meat Processors Sharpen their Skills at FAPC |
Meat processors from across Oklahoma and Texas attended the annual Oklahoma-Texas Meat Processors Association convention at Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center.
"FAPC is an ideal place to host this type of event," said Jake Nelson, executive director of OTPMA and food safety coordinator of Ralph's Packing Company. "Not only geographically, but they have unique facilities and specialists who can offer support to meat tradesmen and small processors in the industry."
Most members involved with OTMPA had the opportunity to work in the pilot plant and learn new techniques, from processing to food safety and equipment.
"The convention was very eye-opening and allowed for good fellowship as meat tradesmen came together to learn and connect with others in the industry," said Aaron Moore, facilities manager at FAPC.
Processors and suppliers from across Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and even as far as Pennsylvania came together to fellowship, network and learn about ways to improve their operations. Participants were put to the test in a cured meats competition in which entrants were judged on many of the popular products prepared by these processors.
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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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US Wheat Associates Weekly Harvest Report for June 24, 2022 |
Favorable weather sped up harvest progress in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. SRW harvest continues to move forward with data from 49 samples available this week. HRS and northern durum planting is complete, mostly emerged, but development is lagging in North Dakota and Minnesota. The SW crop remains in good condition but 2-3 weeks behind normal.
HARD RED WINTER
• Crop Progress: With hot, dry, windy weather, the HRW harvest is moving quickly through the Southern Plains with Texas 78% complete, Oklahoma 89% and Kansas 35%.
• Crop Conditions: USDA's HRW crop conditions are holding steady with 34% of the HRW crop rated good to excellent. Currently, industry sources from the Southern Plains report below average yields but uniform kernels, good test weights and proteins averaging 12.0% (12% mb).
• Wheat Data: There are 126 samples from Texas, Oklahoma and southern Kansas in various stages of testing. Thus far, moisture is lower than last year, and test weights and protein are strong, averaging 60.5 lb/bu (79.6 kg/hl) and 12.3% (12% mb), respectively.
• Weather: Hot, dry weather is expected to continue in the Southern and Central Plains with localized rain events. Cooler, wetter weather in Wyoming will help with grain fill. For the PNW, warmer weather will help push the crop to maturity.
• Disease/Pest Pressure: Isolated reports of disease and pest pressures have been noted, including wheat streak mosaic, barley yellow dwarf, stripe rust and sawfly. Quality issues are being closely monitored.
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Youth Attend OKFB Leadership Conference |
Thirteen high school seniors from across the state participated in Oklahoma Farm Bureau's Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture conference June 14-17 in Oklahoma City.
The OKFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee host the annual conference, which is designed to prepare high school students for a career in agriculture and to advance leadership skills. Participants of the conference were high school seniors selected through an application process.
The four-day conference provided students with the opportunity to tour local agricultural enterprises including American Plant Products, Oklahoma National Stockyards Company, Restore OKC and Whitmore Farms. Students volunteered at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, learned how to share the story of agriculture with the media and completed a team-building ropes course.
"OYLA is truly something that taught me so much. The experience and relationships are immeasurable, I got to meet so many important people involved in the industry I love," said Lexie Zuniga, representing Major County Farm Bureau. "They really tried to show us every area of agriculture, from production agriculture to communications to advocacy."
Students also heard from agricultural leaders and Various agriculture industry groups shared their work to move agriculture forward including Radio Network Oklahoma Farm Director KC Sheperd.
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National Safety Month Highlights Ag and Summer Hazards |
June is National Safety Month, but for farmers and ranchers, safety is a 24/7, year-round priority. The agriculture industry is filled with many dangers involving equipment, animals, chemicals and weather.
Oklahoma State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture offer safety pointers for the following areas.
Livestock handling
Whether vaccinating calves or providing first-aid to horses, working with livestock in close quarters is a risky job. Mark Johnson, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist, said 50% of all injuries to humans are the result of bad judgment, being in a hurry, exhaustion, being preoccupied and trying to get things done too quickly. On a recent episode of OSU Agriculture's SUNUP television program, he explained why it's necessary to recognize cattle behavior, learn animal husbandry skills and work in well-maintained facilities. These three areas are detrimental to reducing animal stress, improving labor efficiency and avoiding injury to cattle and humans.
"All beef cattle have a flight zone and point of balance, are motivated by fear and don't like to be alone," he said. "Ranchers need to capitalize on cattle behavior and follow a facility checklist."
• Size of cattle
• Frequency of the facility's use
• Interior or exterior location, including the chute, alleyway, lighting situation and drainage
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Joby Young Named AFBF Executive Vice President |
The American Farm Bureau Federation has named Joby Young the organization’s next Executive Vice President, stepping into the role in mid-July following the retirement of Dale Moore.
As Executive Vice President, Joby will serve in a chief of staff role at AFBF, managing across departments and working closely with our state Farm Bureaus to achieve organizational goals. It’s a familiar role for Young who previously served in the same capacity at USDA and in Congress.
“Joby is going to be a fantastic addition to our team at Farm Bureau,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “He has more than a decade of experience in food and agriculture policy, from the halls of Congress to the highest levels of the Executive Branch. The Farm Bureau family will be well-served by his strong leadership skills.”
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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 32 cents and Select Beef 06/24/2022.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 6,700 head on Sunday evening- and expect to start Monday's auction with 7,200 head or so. Stockyards President Kelli Payne tells us that she expects 7,800 to 8,000 for the sale today that will start at 6:30 AM this morning.
Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 2.00 higher. Feeder heifers 2.00-4.00 higher. Steer calves mostly steady. Heifer calves 3.00 -6.00 higher. Early demand, again very good. Many cattle in the buyers favor and thin fleshed and or gaunt. Weather remains hot and dry but perfect for harvesting wheat.
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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