Subject: Oklahoma's Farm News Update
From: Ron Hays <ronphays@cox.net>
Date: 11/21/2019, 6:08 AM
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Today's First Look:
mornings with cash and futures reviewed- includes where the Cash Cattle market stands, the latest Feeder Cattle Markets Etc.


FedCattleExchange.com offered 1398 head of cattle with 1229 head actually selling - click here to review the complete sale report. 


At OKC West in El Reno feeder steers sold 1.00-3.00 lower, feeder heifers sold mostly 2.00-4.00 lower - click here to review the complete sale report from the USDA. 
 
 
Each afternoon we are posting a recap of that day's markets as analyzed by Justin Lewis of KIS futures- click here for the report posted yesterday afternoon around 3:30 PM.
 
 
Okla Cash Grain:  
Daily Oklahoma Cash Grain Prices- as reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture on Wednesday, November 20th.
 
  
Futures Wrap:  
Our Daily Market Wrapup from the Radio Oklahoma Network - analyzing the Futures Markets from the previous Day.
 
Feeder Cattle Recap:  
The National Daily Feeder & Stocker Cattle Summary- as prepared by USDA.
 
Slaughter Cattle Recap: 
The National Daily Slaughter Cattle Summary- as prepared by the USDA.
 
TCFA Feedlot Recap:  
Finally, here is the Daily Volume and Price Summary from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.
 


 
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
   Thursday, November 21, 2019 
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update. 
 
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At the end of this past week at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters Annual Convention, I caught up with Bill Northey, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation in the United States Department of Agriculture.


When it comes to Rural broadband, agricultural leaders have marked this as a high priority. Northey agrees, "It really is, and first of all, it's a challenge. It's a challenge to have broadband where it's expensive to put fiber in the ground. It's a challenge to have it where there's not a lot of folks, and yet we know agriculture needs broadband and high-speed internet so badly." The good news is there's been a significant commitment resource money wise to try and move the needle. Northey says, "There has, the total funding by Congress has been 600 Million dollars to USDA. This is run through the rural development part of USDA, and they are matching dollars by the local providers, either in loans or grants. We sure hope that this is successful enough that Congress will want to put more dollars into it in the future as well because the need is certainly great."


Northey also talked about the Historic MOU that was signed earlier in the month in Tulsa with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It would help tribal leaders and tribal producers improve their ability to access conservation programs and make a difference. Northey adds, "It was a great event. It was tribal leaders from all over the country and hosted by the Cherokee nation around conservation issues. So traditionally, there's a role that the Bureau of Indian Affairs plays in helping tribes and managing land. What this does is allow us to continue to work directly with tribes on the differences. Each tribe has a different interest, has different land, and it's important for us to be able to work directly with them, and this does that."


Click here to listen to the whole conversation between Northey and I regarding rural broadband, conservation and more. 


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I recently caught up with longtime lobbyist of the National Cattlemen's beef association, now turned Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall to talk about his new role as the top hired hand of the cattle producers organization.


In September, it was announced that Colin Woodall would be the new Chief Executive officer of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, leaving his position with NCBA in Washington and moving to Denver. Since taking over, he's taken on the role of being an advocate for the organization and the beef business. Woodall says, "You know we just aren't going to tolerate the ridiculousness of the detractors out there, whether those detractors are cattle producers, whether those detractors are uninformed consumers, or whether those detractors are activist groups. So we have taken a more pointed approach. We're going to call that out, we're going to call it out publicly, and we're going to set the record straight." Woodall says they've received a lot of positive responses from their membership, encouraging them to do the right thing. He goes on to say that they are going to continue to be more pointed than they have been in the past.


Several populist groups have critisized NCBA- claiming they use checkoff funds for policy work. Woodall calls this is a point of attack, "Just because they don't know how it works. The firewall is a robust system that is in place to make sure that checkoff dollars are never ever used for NCBA's policy activities. We audit that internally. We have external auditors that look at that, and USDA audits that, and every time it comes back that they say we are always using the dollars appropriately." Woodall adds that he will put up their track record against anybody's claims any day of the week because it's something they are proud of and something they take very seriously. It's important to him as the new CEO to make sure they are always in compliance.


Producers are currently waiting on the USDA report of the Tyson fire at the Holcomb plant in Kansas. This has created some mistrust, finger pointing, and reports of collusion. Woodall says right now they don't have a definite answer, "And that's what cattle producers are looking for; what exactly happened, and they are currently in the process of looking at all the data and doing their investigation, but I can guarantee you Under Secretary Greg Ibach has this as a top priority, and they expect to have a report for us probably late this year or early 2020, and they want to make sure it's the definitive word. If it's all about market forces, then we need to know that. If it's about collusion, then we need to look at how we move forward with prosecution. Right now, we just have to be patient as USDA continues this effort."


You can listen to the entire conversation between Woodall and I on Wednesday's Beef Buzz - here


The National Milk Producers Federation thanked Senator Tammy Baldwin for her advocacy for public health and labeling transparency in her questions for Dr. Stephen Hahn during today's hearing on his nomination to be commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.


"As the nation's top health official, Dr. Hahn would face many challenging issues, labeling integrity high among them. It's heartening to hear the nominee pledge that an FDA under his leadership will immediately examine this crucial unfinished business," said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF. "Given his stated commitment to science- and data-based decision-making and his concern for public nutrition, we expect FDA will soon begin enforcing its own standards - which clearly reserve dairy terms for real dairy products, not plant-based imposters who mislead consumers by mislabeling nutritionally inferior products. We thank Senator Baldwin for pressing for urgent action today as part of her ongoing efforts to resolve this health and nutrition issue."


In response to a question from Sen. Baldwin asking him whether and when the FDA will begin enforcing its own labeling standards, Dr. Hahn voiced his support for "clear, transparent, and understandable labeling for the American people.


"The American people need this so that they can make the appropriate decisions for their health and for their nutrition. I very much will look into this issue," Dr. Hahn said, later adding he would "look at this as soon as I am confirmed." Video of Dr. Hahn's exchange with Sen. Baldwin is here.


You can read more from NMPF regarding milk labeling, by clicking or tapping here


Russell Boening, a Texas rancher, farmer and President of the Texas Farm Bureau, today told Congress that the recent trade deal with Japan is welcome, but U.S. negotiators still have work to do.


"It is obvious the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement is a win; however, the U.S. must pursue the next phase of negotiations with Japan," Boening told the House Ways and Means Subcommittee for Trade. "Not all agricultural products, such as rice and some dairy products, were included in this agreement. We must work toward additional market access. Sanitary, phytosanitary and biotechnology issues should also be addressed."


At nearly $13 billion a year, Japan is the fourth-largest destination for U.S. farm exports.


"While we have a strong trading relationship with Japan, we are about to make substantial advances," Boening said. "The new U.S.-Japan trade agreement was welcome news for farm and ranch families across the entire country. This agreement will level the Japanese trade playing field."


Click here to read more from Boening regarding agricultural trade with Japan. 


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Wilbur-Ellis, a leading international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal nutrients, and specialty chemicals and ingredients, today announced the acquisition of Nachurs Alpine Solutions® (NAS), a specialty liquid chemical manufacturer serving the precision agriculture, transportation, energy, and diversified industrial sectors in North America. NAS is the largest acquisition in Wilbur-Ellis' history, which is consistent with the company's commitment to reinvest in the business.


Formed in 1946, NAS pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer, formulated to meet the nutritional needs of crops and growing conditions in the U.S. and Canada. Over the past 20 years, NAS has organized into six business units and diversified, providing de-icing and freeze prevention solutions for the transportation and mining industries, as well as fluids for the energy sector.


As part of Wilbur-Ellis, NAS will operate as a new business division, alongside the company's other core businesses - Agribusiness, Nutrition and Connell. NAS will be led by its current President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Barnes, who will report to Wilbur-Ellis President and Chief Executive Officer John Buckley. NAS' products will continue to be sold under its signature brands, including NACHURS® and ALPINE® liquid fertilizers in the U.S. and Canada, and Nachurs Alpine Solutions Industrial (NASi®) products in the transportation, mining, energy, and industrial chemicals markets.


NAS' brands are supported by more than 200 highly skilled employees, seven strategically located manufacturing plants, and 85-plus distribution terminals in the U.S. and Canada. Its manufacturing facilities are equipped with leading-edge, automated technology, enabling NAS to manufacture products with exact precision. To ensure quality and consistency, NAS utilizes rigorous quality control measures and repeated laboratory testing throughout the manufacturing process.


"NAS is a great strategic fit for Wilbur-Ellis," said Wilbur-Ellis' Buckley. "It supports our One Wilbur-Ellis strategy, which promotes collaboration and leveraging our resources, experiences and knowledge across our businesses to add value and better serve customers." For example, as an industry leader in precision agriculture, NAS has built strong brands and long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. This creates value and supports Wilbur-Ellis' Agribusiness division, a recognized leader in precision agriculture technology and the distribution and marketing of crop protection, seed and nutritional products.


You can read more from Wilbur-Ellis and their acquisition of NAS, by jumping over to our website. 


The American Farm Bureau Federation's 34th annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year's feast for 10 is $48.91, or less than $5.00 per person. This is a 1-cent increase from last year's average of $48.90.

"The average cost of this year's Thanksgiving dinner is essentially unchanged from last year, after three years of decline since 2015," said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. "Americans continue to enjoy the most affordable food supply in the world, but most don't realize only 8 cents of every dollar consumers spend on food goes to farmers," he added.

The centerpiece on most Thanksgiving tables - the turkey - costs slightly less than last year, at $20.80 for a 16-pound bird. That's roughly $1.30 per pound, down 4% from last year. The survey results show that retail turkey prices are the lowest since 2010.

The shopping list for Farm Bureau's informal survey includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10 with plenty for leftovers.

Click or tap here to jump over to our website to read more about this ritual of November- Farm Bureau calculating our Turkey Day Meal Costs.


Episode 11 in the Podcast Series The Road to Rural Prosperity is now live- featuring two of the finest Ag Producers you can find anywhere- farmer/ranchers Brent Bolen and Monte Tucker.

Tucker and Bolen are some 300 miles apart, as the crow flies( I know- if a crow tried that- they would be very tired)- but they share a common bond of loving the rural lifestyle and a commitment to raising a safe abundant supply of food for today's consumer.

It was my honor to chat with Monte Tucker of Sweetwater and Brent Bolen of Idabel- talking about their farm and ranch operations- their passion for the business and where they see production agriculture fitting into the quest for Oklahoma excellence.

Our featured sponsor this week is the Oklahoma Rural Water Association.

Click or tap here to get over to our website and start listening to this week's Road to Rural Prosperity!!!


Our thanks to Midwest Farms Shows, P & K Equipment, AFR Insurance, Oklahoma Pork CouncilOklahoma Farm Bureau, Stillwater Milling Company, National Livestock Credit CorporationOklahoma Beef Council, Oklahoma AgCredit, Oklahoma Ag Mediation Program, Inc.the Oklahoma Cattlemens Association and  KIS Futures for their support of our daily Farm News Update. For your convenience, we have our sponsors' websites linked here- just click on their name to jump to their website- check their sites out and let these folks know you appreciate the support of this daily email, as their sponsorship helps us keep this arriving in your inbox on a regular basis- at NO Charge!


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