Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, August 24, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- McPhail Land and Cattle Company Wins 2020 OCA Ranch Rodeo
- California Judge Surprisingly Rules In Favor Of Trump Water Rule, Thus Supporting Agriculture, Says NCBA's Scott Yager
- Plains Grains Calls 2020 Hard Red Winter Wheat Crop a Week Away From Being Complete
- Growth Energy Slams Fresh Round of Exemption Requests at EPA
- Oklahoma State University Rural Veterinary Practice and Beef Sustainability Webinar Series
- Fine-tuned engines--Beef scientists Share Mineral Supplementation Strategies
- This Weeks Ag in the Classroom, Featuring Inventors of Agriculture!
- AND Finally- Governor Kevin Stitt Cowboying for Kids at the 2020 OCA Ranch Rodeo
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McPhail Land and Cattle Company Wins 2020 OCA Ranch Rodeo
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McPhail Land and Cattle won champion team honors at the 36th Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association (OCA) Ranch Rodeo. 2020 is the 7th year that the McPhails have participated in the event. The cowboys riding for McPhail Land and Cattle, headquartered out of Mountain Park, Okla. include Dayton McPhail, Dane McPhail, Dagan McPhail, Rowdy McFall, Darren Baker and Miles Baker. This win qualifies McPhail Land and Cattle to compete at the Working Ranch Cowboy Association National Finals this fall.
McPhail won the Saddle Bronc competition and Wild Cow Milking on their way to winning the overall Championship honors.
"While winning Champion honors is exciting, the OCA Ranch Rodeo is twelve teams of cowboys competing with one goal: to support the Children's Hospital Foundation (CHF)," said Weston Givens, Chairman of the OCA Ranch Rodeo Committee.
The OCA Ranch Rodeo has raised more than $531,000 for CHF since 1997, to help fund children's medical research and treatment for children right here at home in Oklahoma.
The winning team did not take home much more than bumps and bruises.
"The camaraderie among the ranch teams, paired with our mission 'Cowboys Helping Kids' makes participating worthwhile and enjoyable," said Givens. "Ranchers have a built-in instinct to care for others. We care for our land and animals and produce safe and nutritious food that nourishes people around the world. So, participating in this event to raise funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation is not only natural for the cowboys, but it's heartfelt."
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California Judge Surprisingly Rules In Favor Of Trump Water Rule- NCBA's Scott Yager Explains
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The new Trump water rule, officially called the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, is being challenged by a multitude of environmental groups searching for a favorable judge to rule in their favor.
One of the more prominent cases can be found in California, says Scott Yager, Chief Environmental Counsel of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He recently talked with yours truly.
Now this is really interesting because (the presiding judge) Judge Seeborg has a long history of striking down Trump executive orders, Yager said.
Surprisingly in motions for preliminary injunction filed by the “blue” states, Judge Seeborg went against them and he found the government had done its job, Yager said.
Another case is in South Carolina where environmental groups are taking a different tactic to overthrow the Trump water rule.
Rather than fighting on preliminary injunctions, they went straight to fighting on the merits which is basically a motion for summary judgment.
In both of these cases- NCBA has filed motions in support of the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
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Plains Grains Calls 2020 Hard Red Winter Wheat Crop Less than a Week Away From Being Complete
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Plains Grains continues to track the almost complete 2020 Hard Red Winter Wheat harvest. Here is the latest report from Executive Director Mark Hodges, released this past Thursday evening, August 20th:
"If harvest weather holds across the Pacific Northwest for the next 5 to 7 days, the 2020 HRW wheat harvest will be completed. All remaining states still harvesting are over 70% compete with harvest. Montana (71% complete) continues to report good yields with most areas reporting above 50 bu/ac (3.4 t/ha) with a few limited exceptions. Some limited insect damage is being reported in the central part of the state.
"Overall reported quality is good. Oregon, now 95% complete with harvest, reports average to above average yields with good test weight and no falling number issues. There have been a few reports of lower proteins as harvest starts to wind down.
"Idaho, now 78% complete with harvest, reports average to above average yields. No falling number or insect damage reported. Washington, now 77% complete with harvest, is averaging 11.8% protein on 1300 samples collected and tested through the Washington State Department of Agriculture Grain Inspection labs (in Spokane, Colfax and Pasco)."
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Each Weekday- Listen to Cotton Talk!
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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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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Growth Energy Slams Fresh Round of Exemption Requests at EPA
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Growth Energy reaffirmed its opposition to so-called ‘gap-year’ exemptions from the nation’s biofuel laws after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed nine new petitions from refiners seeking to skirt obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard – bringing the total to 98, including 67 retroactive exemption requests.
“Oil companies are pouring gasoline on the fire, while the EPA seems content to watch it burn,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “President Trump needs to put his foot down and demand the EPA send a clear signal to struggling rural communities that the demand destruction is over. These so-called ‘gap year’ refinery exemptions violate the letter and spirit of the law, but refiners still seem to think regulators will treat them like ‘trick or treat candy.’
Leaders in the House and Senate and governors across the heartland are all raising the alarm because these exemptions represent a direct threat to the rural recovery, which already faces fresh headwinds due to the spread of COVID-19. EPA must deny these exemptions without further delay.”
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Oklahoma State University Rural Veterinary Practice and Beef Sustainability Webinar Series
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Oklahoma State University Extension and animal medicine experts are launching a series of Thursday evening webinars to explore rural veterinary practice issues and beef sustainability.
Each Zoom-based session, hosted jointly by the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Extension faculty, is approved for one hour of continuing education by the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Producers as well as vets are welcome to bring their questions to the free series, said Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, beef cattle Extension specialist at the veterinary college.
The series is scheduled to begin 6-7 p.m. Aug. 27 with a presentation about the impact of recruitment and retention of food animal vets on the U.S. food supply. It will be led by Dr. Christine Navarre of Louisiana State University.
Subsequent sessions on Thursday nights will each last one hour. Scheduled topics include: an integrated beef cattle program for veterinarians, led by Biggs and Dr. John Gilliam, both of OSU; a secure beef supply plan, led by Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle of Iowa State University, Dr. Becky Brewer of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Dr. Alicia Gorcyzca-Sutherland of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry; and beef sustainability, led by Sara Place of Elanco Animal Health.
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Fine-tuned engines--Beef scientists Share Mineral Supplementation Strategies
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Under the hood of a pickup lies an assembly of metal, its details often forgotten – until the motor breaks down. All that’s left is a vehicle that can no longer do its job.
Mineral nutrition in cattle is kind of like that.
Hidden beneath the hide, minerals act behind the scenes to maintain general function. When cattle can’t access all the minerals they need, reproduction rates drop, tissue growth diminishes and illness sets in.
That’s why mineral supplementation underpins any cattle operation.
Breaking it down
"Every biological process in cattle involves minerals," Stephanie Hansen said at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association "Minerals 101" webinar in July.
Everything. Of course that includes health, feed efficiency and reproduction.
Less obvious? "Things like marbling, ribeye area development and muscle fiber type," the Iowa State University feedlot nutritionist explained.
Topping off the minerals helps all functions, but quality beef starts with the cow.
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This Weeks Ag in the Classroom, Featuring Inventors of Agriculture!
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Whether your kids are doing blended learning, online learning, or back in school, its always nice to have a few extra resources and fun things to do as a family! Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom has come up with some excellent daily activities you can do with your kids and family.
For this week's Ag in the Classroom we are celebrating Inventors! Did you know August is National Inventor's Month?? American agriculture owes much of its success to the innovative thinking of farmers looking for ways to solve problems and make farming easier. Thomas Jefferson was an avid farmer and inventor who saw a problem with the crude wooden plows used by farmers in his day.
They barely scratched the surface and merely loosened the topsoil, making it susceptible to washing away at the first hard rain. Jefferson's solution was the moldboard plow, which lifted and turned the sod. With this tool he could plow to a depth of about six inches. This enabled farmers to contour-ridge erodible fields, plow out shallow ditches, and ridge poorly drained flat lands.
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AND Finally- Governor Kevin Stitt Cowboying for Kids at the 2020 OCA Ranch Rodeo
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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, while horseback, carried the U.S. Flag during the opening ceremonies and National Anthem at the 36th annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Ranch Rodeo on Saturday evening.
“It was such an honor for Governor Stitt to spend time at the OCA Ranch Rodeo and help us kick the event off the only way we know how, by paying respect to our flag,” said Weston Givens, OCA Ranch Rodeo Chairman. “As an agriculturalist, it’s certainly encouraging to know that Oklahoma has a Governor that appreciates, understands and will fight for agriculture.”
Assisting the Governor in opening ceremonies and carrying the Oklahoma flag was, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture, Blayne Arthur.
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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 $2 on Thursday to $205 while Select Beef was also lower- Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 6,700 head last Monday and prices were strong. Compared to the previous week- Feeder steers sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Feeder heifers mostly steady. All classes of steer and heifers suitable for grazing are trading sharply higher as much as 7.00-9-.00 higher. Demand good to very good.
Click below for the complete closing report from last Monday to get you ready for this week's trade.
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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
Sam Knipp, Farm News Editor
Pam Arterburn, Calendar and Template Manager
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Tim West
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Radio Oklahoma Ag Network
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