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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Friday, October 29, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Drake Williams of Cherokee FFA Wins National Proficiency Award at 2021 National FFA Convention
- Latest Drought Monitor Reports Shows Oklahoma Drought Conditions Worsened Slightly
- NCBA's Jerry Bohn Says There is No Doubt 75% Plan has Increased Negotiated Trade
- Sen. Murdock Supports Increased Biosecurity Measures to Prevent Foreign Animal Disease Outbreaks
- OSU's Kim Anderson Says Current Cotton Prices are Excellent
- NWF Announces State Winners for the 2021 National Wheat Yield Contest
- Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on President Biden's Framework for the Build Back Better Act
- Lankford, Inhofe, Lucas Introduce HARMON Oklahoma Act To Ensure Oklahoma Hospital Remains Open
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Drake Williams of Cherokee FFA Wins National Proficiency Award at 2021 National FFA Convention |
Eleven Oklahoma FFA members qualified as National Finalists in the Proficiency Awards for the National FFA in 2021. One of those hearing his name called as National Champion is Drake Williams of the Cherokee FFA Chapter. Drake was awarded his Championship in the Agricultural Sales- Entrepreneurship.
Drake Williams of the Cherokee FFA Chapter in Oklahoma has been buying and re-selling various breeds of goats, sheep and exotic animals for three years. He attends sales throughout the area to purchase bred nannies and replacement bucks for resale helping his customers build superior herds. He’s sold to families in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. He has resold more than 1,000 head of sheep, goats and exotic animals. Williams is supported by his parents, Dana and Aaron, and his FFA advisor, Christy Snider. Nutrien Ag Solutions and Valent USA Corporation sponsor this proficiency.
Earlier in 2021, Drake was named the Oklahoma Star in AgriBusiness in Oklahoma City at the 2021 State Convention.
Click on the Blue Button below to read more and hear from Drake in Indy after winning a National Award.
Ahead- Friday will have several more Oklahoma FFA members in contention for Proficiency Awards- TONIGHT- the Stars over America award program will be held- Raegan Klaassen, Hydro-Eakly hopes to hear her name called as Star Farmer of America for 2021- she is one of four national finalists in that category.
Saturday- America FFA Degrees will be handed out and then the afternoon final session will spotlight the new 2021-22 National Officer team- Karstyn Cantrell, Skiatook is one of 21 finalists to claim the six National Officer slots.
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Latest Drought Monitor Reports Shows Oklahoma Drought Conditions Worsened Slightly |
According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report, a series of strong Pacific weather systems moved across the contiguous U.S. during this U.S. Drought Monitor week, from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26, 2021. The result of these weather systems was above-normal precipitation for the week across much of the West. The rest of the country was drier than normal, with little to no precipitation falling across much of the Southwest, central and southern Plains.
The data also showed drought conditions in Oklahoma have worsened slightly. Since Oct. 26, extreme and severe drought conditions did not change since last week’s Drought Monitor report. Moderate drought conditions or worse increased from 38.4% to 40.74% and abnormally dry conditions or worse increased from 93.9% to 94.9%. Extreme drought conditions remain in Beaver, Cimarron, Harper and Woods counties. Severe drought conditions remain in the Panhandle, northwest and southwest areas in the state and the Tulsa area.
The next five days are expected to bring a couple of inches of rain, likely in the eastern parts of the state and temperatures are expected to average near-to-above normal.
The 6-to-10-day precipitation outlook map shows Oklahoma is likely to receive above-normal precipitation. The 6-to-10-day temperature outlook map shows Oklahomans are almost guaranteed lower-than-normal temperatures for this time of year.
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NCBA's Jerry Bohn Says There is No Doubt 75% Plan has Increased Negotiated Trade |
Three-quarters of data are now in from the producer side of things when it comes to the 75% Plan. Jerry Bohn, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president and regional trigger subgroup chair, told us there is no doubt that negotiated trade has increased, thanks to the plan. The 75% Plan measures packer participation as well. Bohn said packer participation has been spotty, at best.
“It took us a while to get coordinated with the four major packers to provide the information for us … some have participated better than others, let’s put it that way," Bohn said. "These producers have really stepped up in the last several months to increase the amount of negotiated trade. I think they all recognize the need to have a certain level of negotiated trade. We also want to avoid having some kind of government mandate.”
Bohn said he is pleased with the direction things are going under the plan. He said particularly in the Texas Panhandle, the volume of negotiated trade had almost reached zero.
NCBA has endorsed Congress’ Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021. Bohn said while he doesn’t believe mandates are the way to equalize industry leverage between producers and packers, he believes the new bill is a way to make the business more transparent for producers.
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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 new daily report starting to be heard on several of our Radio Stations- It's Called Cotton Talk- and we appreciate the Oklahoma Cotton Council for their support in making this a reality.
Click on the Button below to listen to our most recent report
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Sen. Murdock Supports Increased Biosecurity Measures to Prevent Foreign Animal Disease Outbreaks |
Foreign animal diseases are a constant threat to Oklahoma’s livestock. An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) on American soil would have devastating consequences for agriculture producers and our state’s economy. That’s according to Oklahoma State Senator Casey Murdock, who expressed his complete support for any measures taken to curb foreign animal diseases, like ASF, from entering the country.
“Governor Stitt and Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur have my complete support for any and all measures needed to secure our borders and protect our state from foreign animal diseases,” Murdock said. “The fiscal and emotional impact a virus like ASF could have would be devastating for our pork producers.”
According to the Oklahoma Pork Council, there are 1,947 Oklahoma farms producing more than 2 million hogs. The council reports 12,100 jobs in pork production in the state, generating $473.3 million in personal income, with $786.4 million added to the gross state product from pork production.
“As African Swine Fever continues to head toward the United States, I encourage pork producers and Americans traveling to take biosecurity measures seriously,” Murdock said.
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OSU's Kim Anderson Says Current Cotton Prices are Excellent |
This week on SUNUP, Oklahoma State University Grain Marketing Specialist Kim Anderson said farmers have yet to sell about 25% of Oklahoma’s 2021 wheat crop and planting is well underway for the 2022 wheat crop. The 2021 corn harvest is nearly complete, with about 10% left in Oklahoma fields. The 2021 Oklahoma grain sorghum harvest is a little behind corn, with 30% still in the field. Lastly, farmers are a little more than halfway done with the 2021 Oklahoma soybean harvest and a little more than a quarter through Oklahoma’s 2021 cotton crop.
“If you look at those prices, they are relatively good,” Anderson said.
2021 harvested wheat and forward-contracted wheat is priced at $7.40, according to Anderson. 2021 corn is going for about $5.25 and 2022 corn is going for about $5.10. 2021 grain sorghum is priced around $5.25 and 2022 is priced around $5. 2021 Oklahoma soybean prices have fallen to $11.75 and $11.50 for 2022 forward contracts.
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NWF Announces State Winners for the 2021 National Wheat Yield Contest |
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) is announcing the state winners for the 2021 Contest which includes 63 growers from 20 states. The Foundation’s National Wheat Yield Contest (NWYC) offers growers the opportunity to compete with farmers from across the United States and improve their production practices through new and innovative techniques.
The contest recognizes winners in two primary competition categories: winter wheat and spring wheat, and two subcategories: dryland and irrigated. Grain must be Grade 1 or 2 by Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) standards to be eligible for awards.
Representing the great state of Oklahoma are the following winners:
2021 Dryland Winter Wheat
1st Place - Zach Balahtsis of Grant County
2nd Place - John Schupbach of Alfalfa County
3rd Place - Matt Schupbach of Alfalfa County
2021 Irrigated Winter Wheat
1st Place - Chris Lawles of Caddo County
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on President Biden's Framework for the Build Back Better Act |
Yesterday, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statement on President Biden’s announcement of the framework for Build Back Better:
“To create millions of good-paying jobs, grow our economy, build American competitiveness, and secure our children’s future, we must invest in the human infrastructure of our nation: America’s working families. President Biden’s Build Back Better framework makes a remarkable and transformational investment in America’s working families by lowering costs and strengthening the middle-class.
“The Build Back Better framework is the largest effort in American history to combat the climate crisis, while spurring economic opportunity with innovation and good jobs here at home, better positioning us to compete globally. Agriculture can lead the way in the fight on climate with climate smart agriculture and forestry practices that sequester carbon, reduce emissions and create new and better market opportunities for producers.
“Rural America will benefit from meaningful investments to help pave the way in clean and renewable energy infrastructure and production and energy efficiency improvements that will foster new job and market opportunities."
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Lankford, Inhofe, Lucas Introduce HARMON Oklahoma Act To Ensure Oklahoma Hospital Remains Open |
Senator James Lankford joined Senator Jim Inhofe and Congressman Frank Lucas to introduce the Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Oklahoma Act, that would ensure Harmon Memorial Hospital, a rural hospital in Hollis, OK, can remain open. This bill is the next step in a long list of efforts the members have engaged on to help prevent Harmon from closing. Congressman Lucas introduced companion legislation in the House.
Lankford said, "Without local hospitals, people in rural communities will be forced to travel long distances in life-or-death situations,” said Lankford. “Harmon Hospital is essential to the Oklahomans they serve in Hollis, Harmon County, and the surrounding area."
Inhofe said, "... the HARMON Act will solidify the hospital’s future. This will ensure the essential workers that are serving the surrounding community can continue to do their work for years to come, benefitting all the folks in the area who rely on the hospital’s services.”
Lucas said, "As more and more rural hospitals across the country close their doors, it’s important that we keep Oklahoma’s rural hospitals open and operational. As a critical access hospital, Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, Oklahoma provides crucial care to its community and to the people who call southwest Oklahoma home."
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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 on Thursday, October 28th. Choice Beef was up $1.26 and Select Beef was up 95 cents.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Weekly Cattle Auction Reports
The buttons below allow you to check out the weekly Cattle Auctions in the region that we post on our website and here in our daily email update.
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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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