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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- U.S. Corn, Soybean Crops Continue To Look Great As Cotton, Grain Sorghum And Pastures Struggle
- OSU Survey Showcases Public Thoughts about Economic Recovery from Pandemic
- OSU's Derrell Peel Says Beef Demand Is A Complex Equation
- Much Needed Rains Fall Across the State, but Burn Bans Still Active in Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Dewey and Major Counties
- June Ag Equipment Sales Numbers Show Growth in Nearly All Sectors in Both U.S. and Canada
- Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19
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Protecting Food Security During COVID-19
- OCA Convention PreRegistration Ends Today
- Check Out Our MarketLinks Further Down in the Email for Our Monday Auction Barn Reports- Cash Grain Bids and More
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U.S. Corn, Soybean Crops Continue To Look Great As Cotton, Grain Sorghum And Pastures Struggle |
The nation’s corn and soybean crops took a slight summer hit in the latest USDA Crop Progress Report, but the crops continue to perform well.
The U.S. corn crop is rated this week at 69 percent good to excellent (71 percent last week), 23 percent fair and 8 percent poor to very poor.
The best-looking corn crops are in Iowa, Kentucky, and South Dakota. The corn is struggling in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Ohio.
The soybean crop is rated at 68 percent in the good to excellent category this week, down 3 points from last week, 25 percent is rated fair and 7 percent is rated poor to very poor.
Unfortunately, the U.S. cotton and grain sorghum crops are not keeping up with the corn and soybeans. The cotton crop is rated 44 percent in the good to excellent category this week (43 percent last week), 30 percent is fair, and 26 percent is poor to very poor.
In our neck of the woods- the Oklahoma cotton crop is in great shape as 70 percent is rated good to excellent this week, 24 is considered fair and 6 percent is poor to very poor.
The Oklahoma grain sorghum crop is really struggling as only 27 percent rated good to excellent, 37 percent is fair, and 36 percent is rated poor to very poor.
Oklahoma pasture and range conditions are rated 43 percent good to excellent this week, 33 percent fair and 24 percent is poor to very poor.(the Good to Excellent number in Oklahoma is up 5 points from last week)
The Link below will give you details on the National Crop Progress report and a link to it- as well as details for Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.
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OSU Survey Showcases Public Thoughts about Economic Recovery from Pandemic |
A recent Oklahoma State University study is providing insights about how public and private agencies can best apply resources to speed up recovery from economic disruptions caused by COVID-19.
“Oklahoma officials at every level need to know what people think about perceived economic recovery challenges rather than relying on assumptions, and the study helps with that,” said Amy Hagerman, OSU Extension agricultural and food policy specialist. “Participation was voluntary. In all, we had 796 Oklahomans respond, representing 71 of the state’s 77 counties.”
OSU Extension specialists and researchers with the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics conducted the May 14 to June 3 survey, to which Oklahomans age 18 or older in a business or household could respond. The most common occupations of respondents were farmers and ranchers, educators and Extension personnel. There were fewer cases of COVID-19 in rural areas as compared to urban areas when responses were collected.
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OSU's Derrell Peel Says Beef Demand Is A Complex Equation |
The complicated world of beef demand was a hot topic before the pandemic hit and has since become even more discussed among both consumers and economists. Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist explains a recent demand research study in today’s Beef Buzz with yours truly.
Dr. Peel has long studied the issue of beef demand, looking at it from a variety of angles.
We’ve probably tried to make it too simple in the past, Peel said.
Beef is lots of different products and consumers don’t buy beef in a generic sense but rather buy specific beef products, Peel said.
At the point of purchase, they are looking at a specific beef product, Peel said.
We really don’t have a good understanding of that because we don’t have the data, Peel said.
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Much Needed Rains Fall Across the State, but Burn Bans Still Active in Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Dewey and Major Counties |
According to the Latest Fire Situation Report, the welcome rain over the weekend has helped with the Oklahoma fire danger.
Statewide Discussion: Rainfall associated with several rounds of storms occurring Friday through this morning provided wetting rains in several locations prompting a welcomed recovery in live fuel moisture; however the southwest (generally along and south of I-40 and west of I-44) have lagged well behind in rainfall with several locations posting 15-23 days since wetting rains.
Additionally, the spotty nature of rainfall amounts in the Oklahoma Panhandle counties has resulted in several dry pockets remaining, and while the some of the looming wildfire threat has diminished some areas remain a concern.
Today: The highest fire danger indices today will reside in southwestern Oklahoma where very hot temperatures and low afternoon relative humidity values will promote receptive fuels. Storm chances in the Oklahoma Panhandle will present some threat for lightning ignited fires especially of those storms are isolated in nature. Elsewhere in Oklahoma, the fire danger threat has been greatly diminished with prompting resurgent green-up and live fuel moisture improvements.
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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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June Ag Equipment Sales Numbers Show Growth in Nearly All Sectors in Both U.S. and Canada |
Overall unit sales of agricultural tractors and self-propelled combines in June 2020 rose in the U.S., and for the first time this year, grew in Canada as well according to the latest data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
U.S. total farm tractor sales rose 32.7 percent in June compared to 2019 while U.S. June self-propelled combine sales grew 36.6 percent. Only four-wheel-drive tractors declined in unit sales in the U.S. in June. Total YTD sales of all farm tractor are up 10.5 percent in 2020, while combines cut YTD losses to only 1.7 percent in the same period.
For Canada, June tractor sales grew across almost all segments, leading to an overall gain of tractor sales of 32.5 percent, with 100+hp tractors the only segment in the red, falling 20.2 percent to 202 units sold. That puts YTD unit sales for farm tractors statistically flat with 2019, while combines are down 30.8 percent for the year despite 14.4 percent growth in the month of June.
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Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Support for 4-H, Youth Mentorship Organizations During COVID-19 |
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) joined U.S. Representatives Collin Peterson (D-MN), Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and 37 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey, and Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger urging that funding be increased for our nation’s youth mentoring organizations.
“More than 55 million children have lost familiar environments, daily routines, and support systems in recent months, and the impact on learning loss could extend well beyond the end of this crisis. As the House considers further COVID-19 aid legislation, we urge you to incorporate immediate supplemental funding for USDA and the Department of Justice youth development grants to sustain distance learning and mentoring activities for young people at this critical time,” wrote the Members of Congress.
They continued, “Many youth development organizations, including 4-H, have shifted their activities online in recent months. The new emphasis on remote learning creates a need for additional resources to train educators to employ emerging best practices in youth development, and to develop new distance learning content at an accelerated pace. Supplemental funding for the following youth development grant programs would support the efforts of these organizations and ensure they can continue to reach young people in isolation.”
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Protecting Food Security During COVID-19 |
The spread of COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on our way of life.
Bars and restaurants are closed. There are no live sports, movies, concerts or other forms of entertainment. Attractions are shut down to discourage large gatherings of people.
It is also having a significant impact on farms and agricultural processors across North America.
“For urban North America, we don’t often think about where our food comes from,” says Dr. Lucas Pantaleon, a technical veterinary advisory with Ogena Solutions. “We too easily forget that our food comes from farms and food processing facilities, and keeping them clean and safe — and operating — during a pandemic outbreak is of utmost importance.”
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Oklahoma Cattlemen's Convention PreRegistration Ends Today |
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) 68th Annual Convention and Trade Show is next week! If you haven't pre-registered, be sure to get that done by close of business today(Tuesday) to take advantage of the discounted rates.
However, on-site registration is available.
The OCA Staff and Leadership look forward to seeing everyone on July 24 and 25 at Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills in Tulsa, Okla.
To view the agenda- the hotel information and to register- click on the link below!
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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Cheers Efforts of House Ag Approps Committee
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After months of delay, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee marked-up its fiscal year (FY) 2021 Agriculture Appropriations bill to advance funding for food and agricultural programs. The House bill provides a total of $23.98 billion in discretionary funding, a modest increase of 2 percent ($487 million) above the FY 2020 enacted level.
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition commends appropriators for comprehensive funding of programs at levels that meet or exceed the priorities of the sustainable agriculture community for FY 2021, and avoid harmful changes in mandatory program spending (CHIMPS).
"During a time that is dominated by sobering headlines about agriculture, hunger and the pandemic, earlier this week farmers, ranchers, and agriculture organizations received some good news—for once." said Wes King, Senior Policy Specialist. "Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry have delivered on the kind of strategic investments for which NSAC and our members have been advocating for and for which farmers have been clamoring."
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OKC West is our Market Links Sponsor- they sell cattle three days a week- Cows on Mondays, Stockers on Tuesday and Feeders on Wednesday- Call 405-262-8800 to learn more.
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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 continue to show weakness- Choice Beef was down $1.24 on Monday to $203.26 to $205 while Select Beef was also lower- Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News |
Oklahoma National Stockyards had 8,000 head on Monday Feeder steers steady to 5.00 higher, largest advance under 850 lbs. Steer calves steady to 3.00 higher, 5 weights up to 8.00 higher. Click below for the complete closing report.
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Joplin Regional Stockyards just over 6,000 head on Monday- Compared to last week, steer and heifer calves under 500 lbs steady to 5.00 lower, calves over 500 lbs and yearlings steady, except 750 to 850 lb steers steady to 3.00 higher.Click below to check the full 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 report.
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Okla Cash Grain:
Daily Oklahoma Cash Grain Prices- as reported by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture- Click below to view the latest report.
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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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Rural Oklahoma is full of some of the greatest success stories throughout the entire state and are a main reason Oklahoma is on track to become a top 10 state.
The Road to Rural Prosperity will dive into these stories each week bringing you insight into the great things happening in and to rural Oklahoma. We will bring you stories covering rural life, agriculture, energy, healthcare, tourism and politics all affecting rural America.
The Road to Rural Prosperity is here to tell stories about rural America, for rural America.
Episode 40 features a conversation hosted by KC Sheperd with the 2020 Oklahoma FFA Star Farmer Reagan Klassen of the Hydro-Eakly FFA Chapter- and then Ron Hays describes the Agribusiness that propelled Kale Miller of Stroud FFA to Stardom as the 2020 Oklahoma FFA Star in Agribusiness.
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Tim West
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405.317.6361
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