Category: Ag News

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 03:22:44 CDT

Oklahoma National Stockyards
Mon Sep 26, 2022

AUCTION
This Week            7,100
Last Reported     6,647
Last Year              5,874

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Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady, except for 6 weights and few 8 weights 3.00-6.00 lower. Feeder heifers 2.00-6.00 lower. Steer and heifer calves 10.00-15.00 lower. Demand moderate for all classes. Several un-weaned calves included today and these selling to limited demand. Quality mostly average. Temperatures have cooled off some and in the mid 80’s but extended forecast remains dry. Supply included: 100% Feeder Cattle (52% Steers, 39% Heifers, 8% Bulls). Feeder cattle supply over 600 lbs was 41%.

STEERS – Medium and Large 1 (Per Cwt / Actual Wt)
Head       Wt Range       Avg Wt       Price Range       Avg Price
22                 322                322              215.00              215.00
9                   362                362              200.00              200.00

81            400-448            422        184.00-191.00      187.46
7                   402                402              201.00              201.00 Thin Fleshed
17            430-433            432        175.00-177.00      176.06 Unweaned
156          453-486            471       177.00-194.00       186.23
18                464                464              200.00               200.00 Thin Fleshed
52            452-467            465       174.00-178.00       177.01 Unweaned

119          501-548            524       175.00-190.00       184.99
81            530-548             539      166.00-174.00       171.15 Unweaned
156          556-578            566       187.00-197.00       191.75
36            558-589            575       170.00-177.00       173.02 Unweaned

181          602-649            624       172.00-184.00       175.93
30                 611                611             189.00               189.00 Thin Fleshed
246          654-691            664       169.00-182.00       176.82

304          700-749            727       170.00-176.50       173.69
238          756-799            779       163.00-174.00       172.08

128          805-828            812       164.00-174.00       171.54
39            859-892            866       163.00-170.00        167.46

6                   901                901            162.00                 162.00

8                  1031             1031            149.00                149.00

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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:29:42 CDT

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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:29:13 CDT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture are now putting the Daily Cash Grain Report into a PDF format – we are saving that PDF and archiving them for today’s specific report. To see today’s update, click on the PDF report link at the bottom of this story.

In addition to the PDF of the daily report, you can also listen to the Cash Grain Report by calling 405-621-5533. Push 2 for the grain report.

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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:59:46 CDT

Drought continues to be an issue across Oklahoma. According to state Climatologist Gary Mcmanus, those who have seen rain over the past 30 days have continued to see it evaporate. He says the bulk of the state in the 20-24 day range for not having at least a tenth of an inch of rain in a single day is obviously going past 31 days a week and then probably building. As for the quarter-inch map, McManus says you can see that periods in some parts of the state will go past two months. Seasonable Temperatures are still above normal, and its going to stay that was for at least the next week.

It’s incredibly dry throughout the state, and McManus says there’s not much great news as it will only worsen. We’ve seen long periods between rainfall events, with the most rain occurring in August. Oklahoma’s lakes and farm ponds continue to dwindle.

Fire Season starts later this fall, and McManus says it will probably be here early thanks to the drought-inducing forced dormant and dead vegetation or fuel loads. However, he says We won’t have to wait for that first killing frost; the drought is taking care of that. Our average first frost is about a month away, after all.

McManus says we will see some cold fronts move through the state, but it’s not likely they will generate any rainfall. He says the closest we can see some rain events happening is at least two weeks out.

You can read more from State Climatologist, Gary McManus here:

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:30:14 CDT

National Sorghum Producers is pleased to announce UPL NA Inc. (UPL) has joined the NSP Industry Partner program as a sponsor.

“We are very excited to add a new partner to our valued industry program with the addition of UPL,” NSP Industry Relations Director Jamaca Battin said. “This company provides critical products to sorghum farmers, and we look forward to strengthening our relationship with UPL NA, Inc. for the betterment of the sorghum industry.”

UPL joins NSP as a Contributor level sponsor. The company believes it will generate a deeper impact on society where agriculture is properly valued, food is sustainable and farmers grow and prosper. The company provides the companion herbicide IMIFLEX™ to Alta Seeds igrowth® herbicide-tolerant sorghum and strives to be a leader in technology growth and innovation through the production of more sustainable food products.

“UPL is a leader in providing innovative and sustainable solutions for sorghum growers, and we’re committed to industry collaborations to accelerate progress in agriculture and throughout the food system,” says Joe Vassios, Food Value Chain Lead for UPL North America. “Through our partnership with NSP, we are extremely pleased to invest in the future of sorghum and work together to build a successful future for growers and the industry.”

Support from industry partners like UPL help NSP better advocate for, promote and defend sorghum farmers and the industry. For more information about the NSP Industry Partner program, contact Jamaca Battin at jamaca@sorghumgrowers.com or visit SorghumGrowers.com/industry-partners.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:25:16 CDT

Oklahoma State University will host the third annual Rural Renewal Symposium on Oct. 5 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center in Stillwater.
The event, which unites stakeholders and researchers from across…

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:20:08 CDT

The latest USDA Cattle on Feed report shows that the September 1 feedlot inventory was 11.279 million head, 100.4 percent of last year. Feedlot inventories typically reach a seasonal low in August or Septemb…

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:17:22 CDT

While we won’t know until Friday whether U.S. per-capita dairy consumption will officially rise for the seventh time in eight years, we do know from preliminary data that domestic use of butter and che…

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:14:28 CDT

Each week, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country.

On this episode, NCBA member and Iowa cattle producer Shayne Wiese joins to discuss his experience utilizing voluntary conservation programs from the 2018 Farm Bill. As Congress is developing the next Farm Bill, Wiese provided essential insight on his experience accessing these programs for his own cattle operation and working with local U.S. Department of Agriculture staff. Wiese also highlighted how cattle can be a tool for conservation and environmental improvement. In addition to being a member of NCBA, Wiese is a member of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

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