Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Ag Barometer Rises as Crop Prices Rally and USDA Announces CFAP 2
- Cattle Feeders Name Scott Anderson as 2021 TCFA Chairman
- Oklahoma Alfalfa Production Has Been Good This Year, Says OSU Extension Forage Specialist Alex Rocateli
- CattleFax CEO Randy Blach Says Increasing Slaughter Capacity Will Help With Price Discovery Issues
- NMPF Supports USDA Efforts to Modernize Animal ID and Disease Traceability Requirements
- Registration Now Open for Stockman and Stewardship online from Anywhere
- Night of Champions Premium Sale at Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Show Going Virtual This Afternoon at 4 PM
- Stories from the Wheat Farm-- The Peters Family has A Passion for the Land in Oklahoma
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Ag Barometer Rises as Crop Prices Rally and USDA Announces CFAP 2
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Farmer sentiment hit a post pandemic high in September, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. The index rose to a reading of 156, up 12 points from August and up 60 points from its 2020 low in April. The Current Conditions Index also saw an uptick, jumping 18 points to a reading of 142 in September, and the Future Expectations Index rose 9 points to a reading of 163. The Ag Economy Barometer is based on survey responses from 400 U.S. agricultural producers and was conducted between September 21-25, 2020.
This past month marked key changes in the agricultural economy. On September 18, USDA announced a second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) payments for U.S. agricultural producers and fall-harvested crop prices continued to strengthen considerably since late summer.
"In September, producers were more optimistic about both current conditions and the future for agriculture than they've been since the pandemic began," said James Mintert, the barometer's principal investigator and director of Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture. "A continued crop price rally and the announcement of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) payments appear to be fueling much of their optimism."
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Cattle Feeders Name Scott Anderson as 2021 TCFA Chairman
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Scott Anderson, co-owner of CRI feeders in Guymon, Okla., has been elected the 2021 Texas Cattle Feeders Association Chairman. Anderson has owned and managed the feedyard since 2004.
Joining Anderson on the 2021 officer team is Kevin Buse, Hereford, who will serve as chairman-elect, and Michael Bezner, Dalhart, who will serve as vice chairman.
“It’s an honor to serve the cattle feeding industry in this capacity and during such a unique time,” Anderson said. “Today, the entire beef supply chain is facing several challenges that will impact the future, and, quite frankly, the sustainability of our collective business.
“But I am optimistic we will respond to meet and overcome these challenges and find solutions that continue to make us stronger, better and more resilient.”
Despite market challenges posed by COVID-19, Anderson said there are opportunities for the U.S. beef industry to continue marketing to domestic and global consumers.
Exports add an additional $350 of value per head. Maintaining current export markets and related carcass value is a priority, and also presents opportunity for growth.
“Our sustainability as an industry relies on our ability to maintain, and grow, both domestic and export demand,” he said.
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Oklahoma Alfalfa Production Has Been Good This Year, Says OSU Extension Forage Specialist Alex Rocateli
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Oklahoma alfalfa growers have had a good production year considering the challenging weather conditions says Alex Rocateli, OSU Extension forage systems specialist.
Rocateli provided an update on his alfalfa research during an interview with Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
This has been a very good year in terms of temperature and rainfall on the fields he has been working with, Rocateli said.
We got an early start and we had a very nice first and second cut, he said.
The third cutting was a little short but not unusual for Oklahoma, he added.
Insect pressure from weevils and blister beetles was intense and challenging, he said.
As we near the end of the growing season, many producers have just finished their fifth cutting. Rocateli said trying to squeeze a sixth cutting would be a challenge.
From my experience if you push your alfalfa on a sixth cut it could reduce your yields next year, he said.
The OSU forage specialist said producers need to be aware of the management implications of multiple cuttings.
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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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CattleFax CEO Randy Blach Says Increasing Slaughter Capacity Will Help With Price Discovery Issues
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Increasing slaughter capacity may be the best way to maximize the value of premium animals says Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, a global leader in beef industry research, analysis and information.
Blach was a featured speaker for this week’s virtual meeting of the Texas Cattle Feeders convention.
I really believe what we are talking about today is as much a capacity issue as it is a price discovery issue, he said.
If we had another 3 or 4,000 head capacity in our marketplace today, we wouldn’t be having this discussion, Blach said.
Balancing price discovery with maximizing value for premium cattle is the goal.
Increasing slaughter capacity would increase competitiveness, Blach said.
From 2000 to 2005 about 50 percent of our production was choice and prime grades. Today that is in the mid to upper 80’s, Blach said.
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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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NMPF Supports USDA Efforts to Modernize Animal ID and Disease Traceability Requirements
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The National Milk Producers Federation submitted comments supporting the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) proposal on the Use of Radio Frequency Identification Tags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison. APHIS has proposed to require the use of official 840-RFID tags for all dairy cattle involved in interstate commerce starting Jan. 1, 2023.
“We commend USDA-APHIS for taking this next step in moving animal identification forward, with the use of RFID tags for official animal identification for dairy cattle,” said Jim Mulhern, president and CEO of NMPF. “A national animal identification system can provide immediate access to relevant information in an animal disease or food safety crisis that could endanger the entire dairy chain, while protecting farmers' privacy.”
The U.S. dairy industry has long advocated modernizing animal ID and disease traceability systems. Farmer organizations including NMPF, the American Jersey Cattle Association, Holstein Association USA, Inc., National Association of Animal Breeders, National Dairy Herd Information Association and Dairy Calf and Heifer Association formed a group called IDairy to collectively advance official mandatory animal identification to aid disease traceability.
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Registration Now Open for Stockman and Stewardship online from Anywhere
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Due to Covid 19 the Stockmanship & Stewardship conference is going online this year.
Registration Opened: October 1st, 2020 and The first 200 registrants will receive a welcome packet and gift!
Don’t miss this one of a kind industry event, November 11th and 12th.
Now is your chance to learn from world-renowned stockmanship clinicians: Curt Pate, Dr. Ron Gill, and Dr. Dean Fish; and hear from thought leaders on topics from sustainability to cattle health and welfare. Visit StockmanshipandStewardship.org for more information, registration is opening October 1st, 2020!
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Night of Champions Premium Sale at Tulsa State Fair Junior Livestock Show Going Virtual Wednesday
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This last weekend was a busy one for 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors at the Tulsa State Fairgrounds. While the State Fair in Tulsa itself was cancelled because of COVID- a limited number of food vendors were on the Fairgrounds and the Junior Livestock Show was happening- both the breeding show and the market division.
Grand Champions were chosen over the weekend in the five categories for the Tulsa Show- and while the show was live and in person- the premium sale supporting these youth is going virtual this year-
"In lieu of our traditional Junior Livestock Auction, we are hosting The Night of Champions Premium Sale online which will allow the opportunity for supporters to contribute to the 4-H and FFA youth who have worked so hard to earn a place in the sale. The Night of Champions Premium Sale will begin at 4pm on Wednesday, October 7 and close on Friday, October 9 at 4pm.
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Stories from the Wheat Farm-- The Peters Family has A Passion for the Land in Oklahoma
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U.S. wheat farm families grow six distinct classes of wheat across the diverse landscape of the United States. Those farmers take great care in producing the highest quality wheat in the most sustainable ways possible to honor their family legacies and to ensure greater value for their customers at home and abroad. Behind the world’s most reliable supply of wheat are the world’s most dependable people.
In their weekly email update about the wheat industry- US Wheat Associates offered a profile via video of the Peters Family of Okarche, Oklahoma:
Peters Farms is a family-owned operation that was started when Michael Peters’ great-great grandfather homesteaded a piece of land in central Oklahoma in the 1880s. Today, Michael farms with his father, Fred Peters, and his son Tyler.
They grow hard red winter (HRW) wheat and graze cattle on some of that crop over the late fall and winter. Linda Peters, Michael’s wife, is a teacher and church musician who remains an active participant in the farm operations.
Click on the video below and take a look at the profile prepared by US Wheat Associates about Michael and his family.
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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 5,527 head on Monday-
Compared to last week: Feeder steers unevenly steady. Feeder heifers 1.00-4.00 higher. Steer calves steady to 3.00 lower, most declines
over 500 lbs. Heifer calves mostly 2.00-5.00 higher . Demand moderate to good.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had 2,000 calves on Tuesday.
Compared to last Tuesday: Weaned steer calves traded 1.00-3.00 higher, remainder of steers that were un-weaned sold to weak. Heifer calves sold 2.00-4.00 higher. Demand good for weaned calves with shots. Quality much improved from last week with several strings of ranch raised weaned calves on offer.
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 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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