Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, November 23, 2020
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Latest Road to Rural Prosperity Features Roy Lee Lindsey As He Relives His Time at OkPork and Looks to North Carolina
- Facing Covid 19 Challenges-Tulsa Farm Show Postpones from December to February
- USDA's Bill Northey Says Technology Has Allowed The Agency to Succeed During This Challenging Time
- Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Amy Seiger receives Natural Resources Award from the Chickasaw Nation Office of Natural Resources
- U.S. Meat Export Glass is Half Full But It's Filling Up Fast Says USMEF's Dan Halstrom
- Southern Plains Perspective--Can we talk about climate change? Believe it or not there are things we all agree on.
- School Nutrition Enhanced Through Dairy Solutions
- While Tulsa Farm Show Plans a February In Person Event- World Ag Expo in California Going Digital
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Latest Road to Rural Prosperity Features Roy Lee Lindsey As He Relives His Time at OkPork and Looks to North Carolina |
On the Latest Road to Rural Prosperity, Roy Lee Lindsey of OkPork- who has just announced his resignation as Executive Director as the head of the group representing hog farmers in Oklahoma- as he prepares to take a similar position with the North Carolina Pork Council- North Carolina the second largest pork state in the US. Lindsey said this is a great opportunity, "This is a tremendous opportunity for me personally and professionally. It was very difficult to choose to leave Oklahoma and the work we've done here, the relationships we have here with people. This job is always more about people than it is about animals."
Lindsey said he will miss everyone here, but looks forward to forming new relationships going forward in North Carolina, "We will build new relationships and we will work and do in North Carolina just like we did here."
Today's Road to Rural Prosperity is being sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association.
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Facing Covid 19 Challenges-Tulsa Farm Show Postpones from December to February
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The 27th Tulsa Farm Show, previously scheduled for December 10-11-12, 2020, has been rescheduled to February 25-26-27, 2021, as a result of ongoing Covid-19 virus concerns. This change in dates is in response to increasing concerns at the state and local level related to available hospital capacity and staffing for patient care and public safety related activities, as the number of positive cases has increased on recent weeks.
Midwest Shows is currently working with the Tulsa Expo Square management, show exhibitors and sponsors, host hotel Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills and other partners to ensure a smooth transition to these new dates. “We have been in discussions with our exhibitors, key stakeholders and event partners as cases have increased in recent weeks,” said John K. Riles, President of Midwest Shows.
Click on the Button Below to see more from their news release- and add their new dates to your calendar- February 25-27, 2021.
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USDA's Bill Northey Says Technology Has Allowed The Agency to Succeed During This Challenging Time |
The unique challenges brought on by the pandemic has actually created some efficiency opportunities said Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation.
Northey was interviewed via Zoom by Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
Surviving 2020 has been important especially for NRCS staff, Northey said. Being able to manage while out of the office with all the challenges we got a lot of conservation on the ground, Northey said.
In fact, we’re at or ahead of where we were in previous years, he said.
Collaborating with other federal agencies has also been key to managing program implementation.
We’re working with friends at EPA and Corp of Engineers in the water “sub cabinet” that we formalized several months ago, Northey said.
Technology has allowed the agencies to communicate and roll out programs in a timely, efficient manner, he said.
We’re getting closer to the deadline Dec. 11 for CFAP round 2, Northey said.
We had to put rules together fast and get staff trained, he said.
We moved about $10 billion out to producers in CFAP round 1 and close to $14 billion in round 2, he said.
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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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Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Amy Seiger receives Natural Resources Award from the Chickasaw Nation Office of Natural Resources |
Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Coordinator Amy Seiger was named the recipient of a Natural Resources Award from the Chickasaw Nation Office of Natural Resources. The Chickasaw Nation honored partners in conservation at the Chickasaw Office of Natural Resources Awards Ceremony held via Zoom on November 18. Seiger received the “Eagle’s Flight, the Visionary Conservation Partnership Award.”
She was among a list of very impressive recipients including: Dr. Todd Halihan (Oklahoma State University), recipient of “Water’s Edge, the Community Natural Resources Sustainability Award,” and Dr. Barney Austin (President of AquaStrategies) and Duane Smith (CEO of Duane Smith and Associates), Co-Recipients of the “Keeper of the Flame, the Visionary Leadership in Conservation Award.”
Jennifer Bryant, Water Resources Manager with the Chickasaw Nation Office of Natural Resources, said, “Working with Amy Seiger is always such a pleasure. She’s been a huge help to our program this year. Amy’s played an integral role in the development of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oka’ Institute and the Natural Resources Conservation Service to partner to support each other’s work in watersheds. In addition, she had taken the time to train our staff in soil sampling techniques to help our local producers. In everything Amy does, you can tell she truly has the local producer at heart, and for that we are truly glad to be able to work with her on so many projects.”
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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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U.S. Meat Export Glass is Half Full But It's Filling Up Fast Says USMEF's Dan Halstrom |
The meat export glass is half full with a lot of room at the top says Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Halstrom recently spoke via Zoom with Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
All things considered things are looking pretty good, Halstrom said.
On the beef side we’re down about 8 percent for the year with a lot of that coming in the spring due to the covid shutdown, he said.
In June the supply pipeline was lacking supply even though the demand was good, he said. That has since corrected but we had some missed sales, he added.
We’re forecasting an increased growth rate at the end of the year so for 2020 probably down about 3 or 4 percent total, he said.
Robust forecast for 2021 up about 10 percent which would be a new record, he said.
On the pork side, there is a different scenario with similar results, Halstrom said.
We will probably see a 12 to 14 percent growth this year mostly from the Asian market, and that would be a new pork record, Halstrom said.
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Southern Plains Perspective--Can we talk about climate change? Believe it or not there are things we all agree on. |
Climate change, climate change, climate change. What to do about climate change.
Few issues can get an argument started at the coffee shop (or at a conference) like climate change. As someone who has now clocked over thirty years of working with farmers and ranchers (and agriculture organizations) on multiple natural resource issues and policies, I can tell you from my experience that people’s opinions on climate change seem to break down roughly into one of four categories.
The Believer
This may come as a shock to some folks, but there really are people in rural America who believe in climate change. And just like the bald eagle, while their numbers aren’t where you would like them to be, they are growing. Just like the bald eagle, however, you sometimes have to work hard to find them and they don’t always reveal themselves to the whole population everywhere.
2. The Skeptic
These folks have heard the news about climate change just like they have heard stories about Sasquatch. They have seen the graphs and statistics, just like they have seen footprints and pictures of the big hairy apes that supposedly live in the wilds of North America; they just don’t believe them. Most don’t see anything nefarious going on, they just think folks are confused about what is happening. The climate has always changed and always will. You’re not seeing an unusual trend; you just don’t understand what you’re looking at–just like you’re confusing a bear for a bigfoot.
3. The Denier
This is the guy who really gets the conversation going. To him (or her) not only is climate change not happening, but anybody who says that it is happening has designs on destroying everything this person holds near and dear. As a child growing up during the Cold War, I heard a lot about “commie plots.” Let’s just say that this turn of phrase has come up a lot when I have encountered a hard-core denier at a coffee shop or a conference.
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School Nutrition Enhanced Through Dairy Solutions |
Dairy farmers know one of the best sources of nutrition for students is dairy and have been committed to youth wellness for decades. By responsibly producing dairy, farmers are not only feeding people but nourishing communities through addressing food insecurity challenges in schools. To continue this effort on behalf of local dairy farmers, Dairy MAX recently launched the Nutrition NOW platform as a full-service solution that offers school nutrition departments expertise and opportunities to increase dairy consumption within schools.
“During these challenging times it is so important to be innovative and effective as we work to promote dairy,” said Annelies DeRuyter, dairy farmer and Dairy MAX board member. “As dairy farmers we are passionate about feeding the next generation, so I was excited to hear about the upgraded program, Nutrition NOW, which will help Dairy MAX work with schools more efficiently and serve more of the nutritious dairy that kids need.”
With the COVID-19 pandemic making it challenging for local schools to package and distribute school meals, Nutrition NOW helps provide schools the resources needed to nourish students with dairy foods. Additionally, Dairy MAX’s team of School Wellness Consultants has come along side school nutrition teams to better understand the uncertainties around re-entry plans and school feeding to provide further support.
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While Tulsa Farm Show Plans a February In Person Event- World Ag Expo in California Going Digital |
For the first time in its history, the World Ag Expo is going online on February 9-11. Officials at the International Agri-Center announced the cancellation of the live event back on September 14.
The World Ag Expo will work with a company called Map Your Show, an industry leader in event and conference management software. The company’s team has run more than 120 digital trade shows since March. While most digital trade shows limit their online shows to their specific dates, the World Ag Expo is taking more of a year-long approach.
“Instead of just a one-week show, we’ll be supporting our exhibitors and the online site throughout 2021,” says Jennifer Fawkes, International Agri-Center Marketing Manager. “Each exhibitor has a micro-site within the show to share information and hold live chats, along with many other options.” As the event organizers, she says World Ag Expo will have online seminars, the Top 10 New Products Contest, and other new content will get released throughout the year.
Seminars will be presented online by exhibitors like California State University-Fresno, Irrigation Association, the Center for International Trade Development, and many more. The schedule will be finalized and available in January.
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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 continued to go higher this past Friday- Choice Beef was up 65 cents while Select Beef was up $1.09.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 13,829 head last Monday- They will have a sale this week just ahead of Thanksgiving- to get you ready, here's what their trends looked like last Monday:
Compared to the previous week: Feeder steers 1.00 to mostly 4.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Bulk of supply calves. Steer calves 4.00-8.00 higher. Heifer calves steady to 2.00 higher. Light weight (under 500 lbs) steer and heifer calves selling 10.00-15.00 higher. Demand very good for steer calves; moderate for heifers. Quality average to attractive
Click below for the complete closing 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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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.
Host Ron Hays travels the Road to Rural Prosperity with mixed feelings as he talks with Roy Lee Lindsey of OkPork- who has just announced his resignation as Executive Director as the head of the group representing hog farmers in Oklahoma- as he prepares to take a similar position with the North Carolina Pork Council- North Carolina the second largest pork state in the US.
Today's Road to Rural Prosperity is being sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association.
Today's Podcast is powered by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association.
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