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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, July 6, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
--OSU's Dr. Derrel Peel says Producers Need to be Prepared for Drought
--The Exposition for the Youth of Oklahoma Fall Classic
--Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Adjust as Consumer Behavior Changes
--K-State vet shares tips for managing cattle through heat
--OWRB and Governor Stitt proclaim July as “Oklahoma Lakes Appreciation Month”
--Superior Livestock Video Auction--Week in the Rockies XXXII-Day 1
-- Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas Offers Legislation to RAMP-UP Federal Incentives for Small Meat Processors
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OSU's Dr. Derrel Peel says Producers Need to be Prepared for Drought
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A wise Oklahoma rancher once said it seems like we’re always 10 days away from a drought or a flood so be prepared. As drought creeps across the Plains this summer, Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist says beef producers need to be prepared.
As we anticipate a drought, I always encourage producers to plan ahead, Peel said. There are some things you can do to manage a drought if you start early enough, he said.
It’s human nature to just hope for the best but that’s a risky strategy to just say it will rain soon, Peel said.
This time of year is critical for pasture growth and hay production and Peel advised producers to check hay inventories and decide at what point do you implement a drought plan.
Producers need to ask themselves what my trigger points will be if I must do something, Peel said.
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USDA Designates Five Oklahoma Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
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Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated five Oklahoma counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Beaver, Blaine, Dewey, Kingfisher, and Major counties who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.
This natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. 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.
Producers in the contiguous Oklahoma counties of Alfalfa, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Ellis, Garfield, Harper, Logan, Oklahoma, Roger Mills, Texas, Woods and Woodward, along with Clark, Meade, and Seward counties in Kansas; and Lipscomb and Ochiltree counties in Texas, are also eligible to apply for emergency loans.
The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is Feb. 16, 2021.
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OYE Unveils the Exposition for the Youth of Oklahoma Fall Classic
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The Oklahoma Youth Expo is excited to launch the Exposition for the Youth of Oklahoma Fall Classic livestock show, set to be held September 18 through 20, 2020 at the Stephens County Fairgrounds in Duncan, Oklahoma.
This youth livestock show is open to all Oklahoma youth livestock exhibitors who were eligible to show at the Oklahoma State Fair. Show rules will be similar to that of the Oklahoma State Fair and will be released soon on okyouthexpo.com. Entries will open August 14 and be due August 28, 2020.
Species eligible to show at the EYO include prospect steers, breeding beef heifers, market barrows, breeding gilts, market wether sheep, breeding ewes, market wether goats and breeding does.
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Dairy Supply Chains Will Need to Adjust as Consumer Behavior Changes
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COVID-19 is dramatically affecting consumer habits and dairy supply chains as food service demand plummets and grocery sales surge. Consumers struggling with job losses and economic uncertainty quickly returned to buying basic dairy products like fluid milk, commodity cheese and butter.
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange indicates that consumer behavior will be different for the next 12 to 18 months than it was pre-pandemic, and as that behavior takes root, dairy supply chains will need to adjust from farm to fork.
“The dairy industry is coping with some new realities, largely driven by the decrease in food service demand and restaurant sales,” said Tanner Ehmke, manager of CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange. “The challenge for dairy supply chains will be adapting to focus on meeting demand trends based on evolving consumer behavior as we navigate through an uneven reopening.”
As consumers heeded the stay-at-home advisories, they increased purchases of products that in recent years had fallen out of favor. Processed cheese sales increased by nearly 20% during the eight weeks ending May 31. White milk sales gained more than 10% during the same period. Cereal is also doing well with sales up almost 15%.
Even as restrictions have begun lifting, polling has shown widespread reluctance among consumers about immediately returning to normal activities like restaurant dining and business travel. In late April, a Business Insider poll found just 9% of Americans believed they would resume their routine exactly as it was before the lockdowns, with only 16% saying they would resume “almost all” of their activities.
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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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Sponsor Spotlight
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Click here for their website to learn more about the organization and how it can benefit you to be a part of Farm Bureau.
And By the way- Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 18 to 35 are invited to attend the OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers annual summer conference July 10-12 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The three-day conference is an opportunity to meet fellow young farmers and ranchers from across the state, tour local agricultural facilities, and learn more about YF&R leadership opportunities and programs.
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K-State Vet Shares Tips for Managing Cattle Through Heat
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A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge that costs the U.S. cattle industry up to $370 million in losses each year.
A.J. Tarpoff, a beef veterinarian with K-State Research and Extension, said cattle are resilient animals; they will often acclimate to hot temperatures.
But an accumulation of factors – including humidity, solar radiation, the color of their hide, diet and more – can drastically change a cow’s ability to withstand summer’s heat.
“It really is a multi-layer challenge,” Tarpoff said. “Each animal within a group or pen is not affected the same way. Animals with higher body condition scores, or with darker hides, or finisher steers and heifers that are getting ready to go to harvest are at higher-risk of heat stress.”
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OWRB and Governor Stitt proclaim July as “Oklahoma Lakes Appreciation Month”
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Oklahoma’s lakes are among the state’s most valuable natural resources as they provide drinking water, irrigation, energy, recreation, scenic beauty and wildlife habitat, to name a few. To recognize lakes’ important role in Oklahoma’s quality of life, Governor J. Kevin Stitt has proclaimed that July is “Oklahoma Lakes Appreciation Month.”
Throughout the month, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s (OWRB), the Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Waters Association (OCLWA), the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), and others, will highlight the vital work that goes into managing, monitoring, and improving the state’s lakes and reservoirs.
It is also a great opportunity for Oklahomans to highlight their favorite Oklahoma lake, or even trying some citizen science by joining this summer’s “Secchi-Dip-In.” The “Secchi Dip-In” is an effort by volunteers and professionals to gather data on water bodies during a short period of time each summer. Citizens can provide annual “snapshots” of water transparency and clarity at their favorite Oklahoma lake.
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Superior Livestock - Video Auction - Week In The Rockies XXXII - Day 1
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The Superior Livestock Video Auction Kicks off Today and runs through Friday July 10.
Broadcast Live on SLA-TV from the
SPRINGHILL SUITES
FORT WORTH HISTORIC STOCKYARDS
2315 NORTH MAIN STREET
FORT WORTH, TX
DISH NETWORK - CHANNEL 997
Today's Sale kicks off at 8:30 this morning. They will be offering:
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2020
SUPERIOR SUNRISE AT 8:30 A.M. (CDT) - AUCTION AT 9:00 A.M. (CDT)
HOLSTEINS & CORRIENTES 5060 - 5064
REGION 3/4/5/6 FEEDER STEERS 5065 - 5147
REGION 3/4/5/6 FEEDER HEIFERS 5148 - 5196
REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER STEERS 5197 - 5310
REGION 1 & 2 FEEDER HEIFERS 5311 - 5379
BRED STOCK 5380 - 5384
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE ESTIMATED TIME A LOT WILL SELL OR TO PREVIEW THE VIDEO ON A SPECIFIC LOT VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.superiorlivestock.com OR CALL (800) 422~2117.
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Congressman Frank Lucas Offers Legislation to RAMP-UP Federal Incentives for Small Meat Processors
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Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas is a principle sponsor on what is being called the RAMP-UP Act, the Requiring Assistance to Meat Processors for Upgrading Plants Act, which provides federal incentives to improve beef processing capacity. The cattle industry is pleased with the proposal- and has quickly offered their reaction.
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association's Executive Vice President Michael Kelsey says “OCA is strongly supportive of enhancing local, state and regional beef packing and processing plants to bring more opportunities for beef cattle ranchers to market their cattle. Our joint task force with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) identified early on the challenges that many smaller plants have in becoming federally inspected. The RAMP-UP Act will provide much needed grant funding to local Oklahoma beef processing facilities assisting them to become federally inspected if they desire. We thank Congressman Lucas for his leadership in introducing this important legislation!”
More details about the measure and reaction from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association is available here.
Also pleased with the RAMP-Up act is AFR/OFU Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh- who says in a statement released to the Oklahoma Farm Report- “I am thrilled to see the RAMP-UP Act introduced to Congress. Small-scale ‘mom and pop’ processing facilities are an integral part of Oklahoma’s and the nation’s meat processing industry. Unfortunately, these smaller facilities often can’t afford to upgrade to federal inspection. This legislation will help break down that barrier and provide small processing facilities access to additional markets and increased revenues.”
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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 Boxed Beef Prices were slightly higher as we headed into the Fourth of July Holiday weekend- Choice Beef up 6 Cents and Select Beef up 33 cents. Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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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 report posted this past Thursday ahead of the Fourth holiday.
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Okla Cash Grain:
Daily Oklahoma Cash Grain Prices- as reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture- the report as of Thursday afternoon, July 2nd.
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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
Sam Knipp, Farm News Editor
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
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