Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, November 8, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Okla Farm Bureau Delegates Re-elect Rodd Moesel- Adopt Marijuana Policy and More at Annual Convention
- Gov. Kevin Stitt Says McGirt is Most Important Issue Facing Oklahoma
- Red Meat Exports Remain on Record Pace Through Third Quarter
- OSU Animal Science Alumni Association to Host Online Meat Auction & Apparel Sale
- NCBA's Colin Woodall and Scott Yager on Cattle Industry's Sustainability Goals
- Cherokee Sales Co. to Host World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Midwestern Qualifying Event
- Woodward County is the Latest Natural Disaster Area by USDA
- House Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill- Ag Groups Offer Praise
- Meet District One Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm and Ranch Family Honoree- the Waylands of Arnett
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau Delegates Re-elect Rodd Moesel- Adopt Marijuana Policy and More at Annual Convention |
Delegates at the 80th Annual Convention of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau re-elected Rodd Moesel to his third two year term by acclimation on Saturday afternoon in Norman. After that session, Moesel talked with me about the progress the organization has been able to make since he was elected for the first time four years ago. Moesel says “it was kinda unexpected that I ran in the first place- but it has been an absolute joy working with the Farm Bureau folks- both the members we get to work with and the staff that we get to work- it’s been a real joy and I have soaked up and enjoyed every minute and have learned a lot.”
Moesel says that the number one issue in terms of the number of resolutions that were adopted were cannabis related. “Where we had little policy in our book on cannabis before this meeting- we not have a great deal of policy that has been adopted by the delegates.” That includes:
“increasing the new and renewal annual permit fees for producing marijuana comparable to or higher than neighboring states fee structures”
“transparent laws regarding the ownership of production, processing, distribution and dispensary entities.”
“Absolutely no foreign national ownership of marijuana grow operations.” (go to our webstory to read more of the marijuana related policies that were adopted.)
Beyond the cannibas issue- the delegates went on record to expand efforts in the state to eradicate feral swine, overturn the McGirt Supreme Court Ruling, oppose vaccine mandates from the Federal Government, continue to work to simplify the application process for the Ag Sales Tax Exemption, support the Right to Repair concept for modern farm equipment and to continue to develop private meat packing capacity in Oklahoma.
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Midwest Farm Shows is proud to produce the two best Farm Shows in the State of Oklahoma annually- the Tulsa Farm Show each December and the Oklahoma City Farm Show each April.
The Tulsa Farm Show is Oklahoma’s premier agricultural and ranching event- and returns to the SageNet Center (Expo Square) December, 9-10-11, 2021.
Now is the ideal time to contact the Midwest Farm Show Office at 507-437-7969 and book space at the 2021 Tulsa Farm Show. To learn more about the Tulsa Farm Show, click here.
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Gov. Kevin Stitt Says McGirt is Most Important Issue Facing Oklahoma |
Friday, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt kicked off the general session at the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Federation’s 80th annual meeting. After his speech, Stitt went over some highlights with KC Sheperd, associate director of Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, one being that right now, Oklahoma has the largest savings account in the history of the state.
“It protects our future,” Stitt said. “I was able to hold all of our state agencies flat and give a tax cut to every single taxpayer, which I was really proud of. My business sense was always holding these agencies flat."
He also said the biggest issue the state is facing is the McGirt ruling. He said if the state fails to overturn the supreme court’s ruling on the issue, Oklahoma will not look or be the same in the coming decades.
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Red Meat Exports Remain on Record Pace Through Third Quarter |
Both U.S. beef and U.S. pork exports are on a record pace through September, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports posted one of the best months on record in September, with value climbing nearly 60% above last year. Pork export volume was slightly below last September, but value still increased 8%.
Beef exports continued to soar in September at 123,628 metric tons (mt), up 20% from a year ago and the fourth largest volume of the post-BSE era. Export value jumped 59% to $954.1 million - the second highest month on record, trailing only August 2021.
Japan, South Korea and China/Hong Kong are all on track to be $2 billion destinations for U.S. beef in 2021, with strong growth in chilled beef exports to Japan and Korea. Beef exports to most Western Hemisphere markets are also trending significantly higher than a year ago.
Pork exports totaled 219,687 mt in September, down 1% from a year ago, but value was 8% higher at $608.3 million.
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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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OSU Animal Science Alumni Association to Host Online Meat Auction & Apparel Sale |
The OSU Animal Science Alumni Association invites you to participate in their Online Holiday Meat Auction and Apparel Sale on November 6 - 9, 2021. The auction will take place online. Proceeds from the auction support OSU animal and food sciences students through scholarship, judging team and additional organizational support. In the growing wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, students need support now more than ever.
Take the opportunity to browse, bid and buy these great items that are perfect for your holidays with friends and family! Get ahead on your Christmas shopping with these new ASAA apparel items and stock your fridge and freezer. Featured items include ribeyes, hams, Made in Oklahoma products, a Bacon of the Month Club membership and much more along with instant buy and donation options for ASAA memberships and endowment funds. Make sure and register today. Your impact makes a difference by contributing scholarship dollars to support animal science students and future industry leaders.
The auction began at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 and end at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. The apparel sale will close at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Auction items are expected to ship in time for Thanksgiving or Christmas, as desired by the winner.
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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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NCBA's Colin Woodall and Scott Yager on Cattle Industry's Sustainability Goals |
NCBA CEO Colin Woodall told us sustainability is here to stay.
“Sustainability is here, so we had to step and back and think, ‘what does it mean to us,’” Woodall said. “We don’t want more rules and regulations, we don’t want the government to tell us what we have to do in terms of sustainability. We can now show quite clearly that we are part of the solution - not part of the problem. Our grazing lands can absorb that methane - grow good grass, our cattle can graze that grass and put a high-quality protein on the plate for consumers.”
That is a win for producers, consumers and the government, Woodall said.
Scott Yager, chief environmental council for the NCBA, said although cattle do produce methane, the IPCC report now classifies methane as a Short-Lived Climate Forcer (SLCF).
“After 10 years, methane breaks down in the atmosphere,” Yager said. “Now we know it should only be counted for 10 years.”
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Cherokee Sales Co. to Host World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Midwestern Qualifying Event |
The second of three regional qualifying events for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) will be hosted by Cherokee Sales Co. in Cherokee, Okla., on Nov. 10, 2021. (This Wednesday)
Each qualifying event is a live sale where each contestant auctions 8 drafts of livestock (traditionally cattle) to actual bidders. Contestants are judged on the clarity of their auction chant, professionalism and their ability to conduct the sale while catching bids.
Four auctioneers are representing Oklahoma in the competition:
Justin Dodson of Welch, Okla.
Calvin Hollis of Mannford, Okla.
Clayton Neumann of Ringwood, Okla.
Dustin Smith of Jay, Okla.
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Woodward County is the Latest Natural Disaster Area by USDA |
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these counties suffered from a drought intensity value during the growing season of 1) D2 Drought-Severe for 8 or more consecutive weeks or 2) D3 Drought-Extreme or D4 Drought-Exceptional.
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House Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill- Ag Groups Offer Praise |
The House passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill on Friday night, 228-206, sending the measure to President Joe Biden's desk after months of limbo.
The legislation, stalled in the House since its August Senate passage amid Democratic infighting, stemmed from bipartisan upper-chamber negotiations on roads, rails and broadband, among other priorities. Only 13 House Republicans voted for the bill, alongside all but 6 Democrats.
Several Ag Groups offered reaction over the weekend to the bill being approved by the House and heading to the White House. Here are a couple of the reactions:
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall
“While AFBF was disappointed with the unnecessary delays in the House of Representatives, we appreciate Congress finally passing crucial bipartisan infrastructure legislation. We cannot afford to ignore the millions of miles of roadways, waterways and railways rural America relies on to keep our country fed, especially as we see widespread supply chain challenges.
“Extending broadband to rural communities is just as much a priority. A quarter of America’s farm families have no high-speed internet access while working to meet the needs of a growing world. Investments in physical infrastructure like broadband will be critical to bridging the digital divide.
National Association of Wheat Growers CEO, Chandler Goule
“NAWG applauds this historic investment in our traditional infrastructure, which is critical to rural communities and agriculture’s long-term success and viability. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act makes a once-in-a-generation investment in roads, railways, locks and dams, and ports that the ag community relies on,” said NAWG CEO, Chandler Goule. “Prioritizing investments in infrastructure will enhance wheat growers’ competitiveness in the international market. Additionally, this legislation includes hours-of-service changes and provisions to address truck driver shortages which can, in part, help with some of the supply chain issues being experienced across America.”
There are several more that we have compiled in our webstory- click on the blue button below to see those comments.
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Meet District One Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm and Ranch Family Honoree- the Waylands of Arnett |
Over the next several days- we will be spotlighting the nine district Farm and Ranch Families that were honored at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau- we will tell you a bit about them and will include the video of the District honorees shown on Saturday at the Awards Banquet.
Today- we start with District One:
The Wayland family roots run deep in the northwest Oklahoma community of Arnett.
Both Joe and Sally Wayland – along with their parents and grandparents – grew up on and around farms and ranches surrounding the Ellis County town.
“We’ve been here a long time,” Joe said.
The family tradition continued on as the Waylands have raised their three girls – Jordan, Peyton and Sarah – on an Angus cow/calf operation that traces its heritage back to both of their families.
The headquarters of the couple’s farm today was purchased from Sally’s grandfather, while most of the family’s land was cared for by Joe’s parents and grandparents. The family even lives in Sally’s grandparents’ house.
Click here to read more about these winners as honored by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau at their annual meeting.
And- watch the video that is in the box below.
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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 on Friday, November 5th- Choice Beef was down 68 cents while Select Beef was lower by 70 cents.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards reported 8.138 head on late Sunday afternoon- and ONSY President Kelli Payne expects 9,200 plus when the market starts this morning at 6:30 AM. Total sale receipts for today will be in the 95,00 to 10,000 head range.
According to the USDA Market News this past Monday- compared to the week before- Feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady. Steer calves 2.00 - 4.00 lower. Heifer calves 3.00 - 5.00 higher. Demand moderate to good.
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 Director and Editor
KC Sheperd, Associate Farm Director and Editor
Dave Lanning, Markets and Production
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
Chelsea Stanfield, Farm News and Email Editor
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