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However, 14 of the 28 total Democrats that currently make up the House Ag Committee are sitting in House Seats that have been called "Leaning Republican." That includes some well known names like Earl Pomeroy of North Dakota and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin of South Dakota. The total list of most endangered Democrats that are a part of the House Ag Committee includes:

Betsy Markey, Colo
Walt Minnick, Idaho
Deborah L. Halvorson, Ill.
Frank Kratovil, Md.
Mark H. Schauer, Mich.
Travis W. Childers, Miss.
Earl Pomeroy, N.D.
Larry Kissell, N.C.
Scott Murphy, N.Y.
John Boccieri, Ohio
Kathleen A. Dahlkemper, Pa.
Steve Kagen, Wis.
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, S.D

Of course on the Senate Ag Committee, the Democrat that is at greatest risk is current Chairlady, Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas. Sabato calls John Boozman versus Blanche Lincoln a "Safe R" which gives Lincoln little chance to keep her office in Washington. Sabato, as of the end of this past week- predicted a net gain of 8 seats for the Republicans.
The polls are all over the place- and we probably won't know the outcome of many of the races, especially in the Senate for several days- but more and more the talk is of a monster night on Tuesday for those of a Republican persuasion.

Click here for the Larry Sabato Crystal Ball on the National Political scene.

Jump to our link below for our conversation with Scott on the OCA view of State Question 744. We also have links to earlier stories that we have done on State Question 744 as we have featured the thoughts of the American Farmers and Ranchers, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau and even Burns Hargis, President of Oklahoma State University.

Click here to hear Scott Dewald and the OCA view on 744- plus links back to earlier 744 stories

Beyond State Question 744- here's the rundown from the OCA:

SQ 746 A yes vote makes voters show proof of identity-voter ID.

SQ 747 A yes vote would make all state-wide elected offices have a term limit of 8 yrs, except Corp. Comm., which would be 12 years.

SQ 748 Every 10 years redistricting is done by the legislature; if they fail to act a commission does the job. A yes vote changes the number of people on the commission from 3 to 7, and makes it bi-partisan, with the Lt. Governor as the non-voting chairman.

SQ 750 A yes vote would require less signatures on initiative and referendum petitions. The last election with the Governor on the ballot, instead of the last election with the President on the ballot would be used to determine the signatures needed. This could result in more ballot questions in the future.

SQ 751 A yes vote makes English the common language of Oklahoma.

SQ 752 A yes vote modifies the Judicial Nominating Commission, which recommends candidates to the Governor to appoint. Currently, it is made up of 12(6 non-lawyers appointed by the Governor & 6 lawyers appointed by the OBA). This measure adds 2 non-lawyer members appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President Pro-Tempore of the Senate.

SQ 754 A yes vote would ensure that the appropriations & budgeting process set up by the Oklahoma constitution stays the way it currently is. It would stop any unions or government agencies from demanding that they be funded in a different or higher way.

SQ 755 A yes vote forbids Oklahoma courts from using Sharia(Islamic) or international law to decide cases in our state courts.

SQ 756 A yes vote allows OK residents to opt-out of Federal health care.

SQ 757 A yes vote increases rainy day fund from 10% to 15% of certified funds from the previous year's state budget.

Read the rest of their arguments that basically offers some support to Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and his contentions that no study is needed, despite the calls of a large number of members of the US House, saying that this proposal will cause huge disruptions in the US Economy.

Clcik here for the USCA view of the GIPSA Rule and the need for any economic analysis.

The School Land Commission oversees land owned by the state- managing it to benefit both common education and higher education in the state. With $24 million from the lease bonuses and increases in income from land leases and investments, the total distribution in fiscal year 2010 to Oklahoma's education system was more than $114 million. That is the largest distribution in the history of the Land Office.

Click on the LINK below to review the tracts of land that will be up for auction this morning- starting at 10AM.

Click here for the detailed listing of the tracts to be offered in six counties at the Stillwater auction today.

The Executive Director of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, Scott Dewald, wrote in the weekly OCA electronic newsletter about his dealings with McDonald over the 15 years that he has served as the top hired hand of OCA in Oklahoma City. "He always took time for my calls, always took time to listen to me, and always took time to lend advice and counsel. Richard was an excellent mentor, source of information, and great friend. I appreciate all he did for our association and the beef industry."

This past Monday at the annual convention of the Texas Cattle Feeders that was held in Oklahoma City, Ross Wilson, current Executive Director of the TCFA, along with Forest Roberts, CEO of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, announced a special tribute to Richard McDonald that is in the process of being set up- called the Richard McDonald Leadership Institute.

Our Beef Buzz on this Monday talks about the Richard McDonald Leadership Institute- what it is- how Richard provided input into its development and how you can support it as well. Click on the LINK below for our Beef Buzz and a tribute to Richard McDonald of the TCFA.

Click here for our Monday Beef Buzz that features details about the Richard McDonald Leadership Institute

This Saturday, November 6th at 11am, COLE Sand Creek Ranch, Okemah, OK is conducting its First annual SimmAngus seed stock Production Cattle Sale. They are offering 33 18 month old ½ Simmental ½ Angus Bulls, and 26 Bred Heifers. These cattle represent the top breed API and TI production genetics for the commercial beef producer.

We have their sales catalog that is online linked below- and you can also call for a sales catalog at 817-301-7149. By the way, the sale will be on LiveAuctions.TV if you can't make it out to Okemah to bid on an animal that catches your eye in the catalog. Details on that are in the catalog as well.

Click here for more on the Cole Sand Creek Ranch Production Sale coming Saturday November 6.

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Here are some links we will leave in place on an ongoing basis- Click on the name of the report to go to that link:
Our Daily Market Wrapup from the Radio Oklahoma Network with Ed Richards and Tom Leffler- analyzing the Futures Markets from the previous Day-
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.
Previous Day's Wheat Market Recap- Two Pager From The Kansas City Board of Trade looks at all three US Wheat Futures Exchanges with extra info on Hard Red Winter Wheat and the why of that day's market.
Daily Oklahoma Cash Grain Prices- As Reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture. <
The National Daily Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary- as prepared by USDA.
The National Daily Slaughter Cattle Summary- as prepared by USDA.
Finally, Here is the Daily Volume and Price Summary from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.