Oklahoma's Latest Farm
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Now Underway- Ends February 12
- With More Than 11,000 Head Entered, Cattlemen's Congress Livestock Show is Considered Essential to The Nation's Food Supply
- Governor Stitt appoints Jess Kane to Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Fire Situation Report for January 4, 2021--No Burn Bans Issued Currently
- Dr. Derrell Peel on The 2021 Cattle Market Beginning Slate
- OWRB Public Hearing on Jan. 7th re: Illinois River Total Phosphorous Criterion Revision
- Farm Machinery Leading Cause For Farm Accidents, Especially For Children, Says Melissa Proeckleman, National Farm Medicine Center
- Cattlemen's Congress Boasts Over a Dozen Sales Events- Here are Four Happening This Week
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Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Now Underway- Ends February 12
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Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program beginning today, Jan. 4, 2021, until Feb. 12, 2021. The competitive program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes.
“This signup for the Conservation Reserve Program gives producers and landowners an opportunity to enroll for the first time or continue their participation for another term,” FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce said. “This program encourages conservation on sensitive lands or low-yielding acres, which provides tremendous benefits for stewardship of our natural resources and wildlife.”
Through CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, resource-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers who participate in CRP help provide numerous benefits to their local region and the nation’s environment and economy. CRP general signup is held annually and is competitive; general signup includes increased opportunities for wildlife habitat enrollment through the State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) initiative.
New cropland offered in the program must have been planted for four out of six crop years from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, producers with land already enrolled but expiring on Sept. 30, 2021, can re-enroll this year. The acreage offered by producers and landowners is evaluated competitively; accepted offers will begin Oct. 1, 2021.
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The vision of the Oklahoma Beef Council is to be a positive difference for Oklahoma's farming and ranching families and the greater beef community and its mission is to enhance beef demand by strengthening consumer trust and exceeding consumer expectations. To learn more, visit www.oklabeef.org. Also, don't forget to like its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/oklabeef for stories on Oklahoma's ranching families and great beef recipes.
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With More Than 11,000 Head Entered, Cattlemen's Congress Livestock Show is Considered Essential to The Nation's Food Supply
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The inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress is underway at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City and Jarold Callahan, president of Express Ranches and a member of the Cattlemen’s Congress board of directors, said they have more than 11,000 head of cattle entered.
Work on the Cattlemen’s Congress began last fall when the historic Denver National Western Stock show was canceled due to the pandemic.
Callahan said Oklahoma City is centrally located and with Oklahoma National Stockyards and OKC West, the two biggest markets in the country located here, this is a good fit for the stock show.
We have almost twice as many entries as Denver had last year, Callahan said.
When you add up the total number of head, we have over 11,000 head entered, he said.
Helping add to the numbers was the cancellation of the Ft. Worth stock show.
With Denver and Ft. Worth both canceling, our entries have really exploded, Callahan said.
We have reached out to the Governor’s office and he has been extremely supportive as well has Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur and other state and local officials.
Callahan made it clear they will enforce mask wearing and social distancing.
There are 22 sales in conjunction with the show and cattle producers who have interest in investing into the genetics on display for their herd are welcome to attend.
This is a national show for a lot of the breeds and the cattle industry’s future genetics will be on full display.
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Governor Stitt appoints Jess Kane to Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Governor Kevin Stitt announced today the appointment of Jess Kane to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission. Kane will fill the District 1 seat currently held by Robert S. Hughes II, whose appointment expires on July 1, 2021. If confirmed by the Senate, Kane will serve an eight-year term beginning July 2, 2021.
"Jess Kane is an experienced attorney and rancher from rural Oklahoma who understands the importance of our land and wildlife," said Gov. Stitt. "I look forward to him bringing his strong agriculture perspective to the Commission to help foster wildlife conservation efforts across our state."
"The joy of observing and hunting game is one of the greatest dividends of successful farm and ranch management," said Kane. "In an industry not known for prodigious profits, this return is of high value to farmers and ranchers. I hope to add this perspective to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conversation Commission and will be honored to help preserve Oklahoma’s long heritage of wildlife conservation."
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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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Fire Situation Report for January 4, 2021--No Burn Bans Issued Currently
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In the latest fire situation report, there are no current burn bans to report.
Large / Significant Fire Activity within the Protection Area: No New Activity
Fire Activity with OFS Response outside of the Protection Area: No New Activity
OFS Prescribed Fire Activity: No New Activity
FIRE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS recorded on January 4, 2021 (12/24/20-01/04/21)
· Moderate Initial Attack Activity with Reporting Ongoing
Statewide Discussion: Elevated fire weather is expected Tuesday in the Oklahoma Panhandle edging into northwestern
Oklahoma as a frontal boundary slides into the area. Composite fuel moisture has relaxed to some extent, below the 70th percentile
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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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Dr. Derrell Peel on The 2021 Cattle Market Beginning Slate
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Mondays, Dr. Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist, offers his economic analysis of the beef cattle industry. This analysis is a part of the weekly series known as the "Cow Calf Corner" published electronically by Dr. Peel and Dr. Glenn Selk. Today, Dr. Peel talks about the 2021 cattle market beginning slate.
The cattle industry, like everyone else, is more than ready to move past 2020 and into a new year. While the industry will start the year with a new slate, there are numerous factors in place that will shape markets for, at least, the first few months of 2021. Cattle markets face a mix of opportunities and challenges as the New Year begins.
The pandemic continues and seems likely to face the worst conditions to date in the next few months. For cattle markets, this means a continuation of a limited food service sector and more challenges in food product markets. Boxed beef prices at the end of 2020 were just about exactly equal to one year earlier but that obscures the continuing variation in food service and retail grocery product demands. Primal chuck and round prices were higher year over year along with ribs, while loins were down. Food service dependent products continue to be noticeably affected by limited demand with, for example, prices for tenderloin down 14 percent; Petite tender prices down 25 percent and brisket prices down four percent, while strip loin steaks (popular in retail grocery) are up 12 percent year over year. Overall beef demand has been, and continues, strong but the challenges to food supply chains will continue.
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OWRB Public Hearing on Jan. 7th re: Illinois River Total Phosphorous Criterion Revision
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The Illinois River Watershed Total Phosphorous Criterion Revision Public Hearing is coming up on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 2:00pm
This will be a Public hearing via videoconference (Zoom) Only opportunity for public to provide oral comments Details and link to join meeting below Public Hearing Information
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) is proposing to amend provisions of Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards and Implementation of Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards codified in Oklahoma Administrative Code 785:45 and 785:46. The proposed changes are summarized below. The proposed revision to the Scenic River reaches of Illinois River, Flint Creek, and Barren Fork Creek total phosphorus criterion modifies the criterion duration and frequency based on new and reexamined scientific information. The revision to the total phosphorous criterion requires related changes to the state’s beneficial use assessment protocols to effectively implement the revised criterion in monitoring and assessment programs. The updated use assessment protocols address elements such as data requirements, procedures, and test for beneficial use support.
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Farm Machinery Leading Cause For Farm Accidents, Especially For Children, Says Melissa Proeckleman, National Farm Medicine Center
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Farm machinery is the leading cause of accidents and injury for children on the farm today said Melissa Proeckleman, outreach specialist at the National Farm Medicine Center and a member of the outreach team at the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center.
Ploeckleman was recently interviewed by Radio Oklahoma Agriculture Network Associate Farm Director and Editor KC Sheperd.
We talk all the time about the farm kids’ paradox, Proeckleman said.
The farm is a great place to grow up, but it is also a hazardous place, she said.
We know that about 33 kids are injured on farms every day nationwide and the leading cause is farm machinery, she said.
The pandemic has forced our kids to spend more time at home on the farm.
One thing we highly recommend is for a parent to create a safe playing area to make sure the kids are not getting in a hazardous situation, she said.
Proeckleman suggested creating a physical barrier between the kids and the hazard.
With the big machinery we have today there are many blind spots, she said.
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Cattlemen's Congress Boasts Over a Dozen Sales Events- Here are Four Happening This Week
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As we greet the New Year- some of the best Beef Cattle in the country will be arriving at OKC Fairgrounds for the Inaugural Cattlemen's Congress.
The detailed schedule is available here- but we do have four of the sales planned for this coming week that we want to draw your attention to- click on the Buttons below for all the details for each of these sales!
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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 were mixed on the first day of trade in 2021. Choice Beef was 8 cents lower while Select Beef was 88 cents higher.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had 12,000 head on Monday- their first day of trade for 2021..
Compared to the last sale on 12/14/20: Feeder steers 1.00-4.00 lower. Feeder heifers steady to 3.00 lower. Steer calves steady to 2.00 lower. Heifer calves steady to 3.00 higher. Demand light to moderate as cattle futures traded sharply lower today. Record snowfall hit on New Years and many wheat fields are extremely muddy as a result.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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The Joplin Regional Stockyards had a total run of 11,730 head for their first trading day in 2021 on Monday January 4th.
Compared to the last auction two weeks ago, feeder steers under 600 lbs. sold 2.00-5.00 higher, over 600 lbs. steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder heifers sold 3.00-5.00 lower, except those under 500 lbs. which sold steady to 4.00 higher. The supply of feeders was heavy with several load lots of heavier weight yearlings in the offering. Demand was moderate to good especially for thin fleshed pee wee calves. Conditions in the country are getting muddy as snow and ice melts following some winter weather over the last few day. The market remained strong all day despite everyone in attendance watching futures drop all day.
Click on the button below for details of the trade as compiled by the USDA Market News Service.
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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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