Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Friday, May 7, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Record-Breaking Performance for U.S. Beef and Pork Exports in March
- Biden-Harris Administration Outlines "America the Beautiful" Initiative
- Ag Groups React to America The Beautiful Biden Plan
- During Days of Advocacy, Farmers Union Members Advocate Immediate Climate Action
- U.S. Beef Exports Set Records in March, Much of it Going to S. Korea and Other Far East Countries
- Latest Drought Monitor Map Shows Some Improvement For Oklahoma And Other Areas of the High Plains
- OSU's Kim Anderson says Prices have Been Up a little Bit this Week, but Basically Flat The Last Few Weeks
- OCA Ranch Rodeo Announces the 2021 Participating Ranch Teams
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Record-Breaking Performance for U.S. Beef and Pork Exports in March
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U.S. red meat exports ended the first quarter on a very high note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), with March beef and pork exports each posting the highest monthly value on record. Pork exports and shipments of beef muscle cuts also set new volume records in March.
Beef exports totaled 124,808 metric tons (mt) in March, up 8% from a year ago and the second largest of the post-BSE era. Export value broke the $800 million mark for the first time at $801.9 million, up 14% year-over-year.
Beef muscle cut exports set new monthly records for both volume (98,986 mt, up 13% from a year ago) and value ($718.3 million, up 17%). For the first quarter, beef exports pulled even with last year's pace at 333,348 mt, valued at $2.12 billion. For beef muscle cuts, first quarter exports increased 4% to 262,914 mt, valued at $1.9 billion (up 5%).
March highlights for U.S. beef included record exports to China, Honduras and the Philippines and strong results in South Korea, Chile and Colombia.
"It's very gratifying to see such an outstanding breakout month for U.S. beef and pork exports," said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Exports were off to a respectable start in 2021, considering the logistical and labor challenges the industry is facing and ongoing restrictions on the foodservice sector in many key markets. While these obstacles are not totally behind us, the March results show the situation is improving and the export totals better reflect the strong level of global demand for U.S. red meat."
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Biden-Harris Administration Outlines "America the Beautiful" Initiative
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Today the Biden-Harris administration outlined a vision for how the United States can work collaboratively to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that support and sustain the nation. The recommendations are contained in a report released today (PDF, 540 KB) outlining a locally led and voluntary nationwide conservation goal to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
The report calls for a decade-long effort to support locally led and voluntary conservation and restoration efforts across public, private, and Tribal lands and waters in order to create jobs and strengthen the economy’s foundation; tackle the climate and nature crises; and address inequitable access to the outdoors.
The report, submitted to the National Climate Task Force, was developed by the U.S. Departments of the Interior, Agriculture and Commerce, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. It outlines eight principles that should guide the nationwide effort, including a pursuit of collaborative approaches; a commitment to supporting the voluntary conservation efforts of farmers, ranchers, and fishers; and honoring of Tribal sovereignty and private property rights.
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Ag Groups React to "America The Beautiful"
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Several groups were quick to offer reaction to the "America the Beautiful report that was released by the Biden Administration on Thursday.
“We are pleased that the interagency leaders recognize the importance of locally-led conservation outlined in the report’s 'Principles for a Locally Led Effort to Conserve and Restore America the Beautiful,'” NACD President Michael Crowder said. “Conservation districts were created to work directly with landowners and local communities to implement conservation, and the goals of adding additional conservation across the country represent a significant opportunity to advance conservation on both private and public lands.”
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council said, ""We are pleased to see USDA and DOI incorporate many of the recommendations of America's farmers and ranchers into this conservation plan. This is a productive starting point that builds on the input of a diverse array of stakeholders - and moving forward, our focus will be on holding the administration and federal agencies to it," said Kaitlynn Glover, NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources and PLC Executive Director. "Over the next decade, livestock producers will continue doing what they've done for generations - manage their lands in a way that promotes conservation and good environmental outcomes, and share that expertise with federal agencies."
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful report, also known as 30x30:
“AFBF appreciates that the report acknowledges concerns we have raised and recognizes the oversized contributions of farmers and ranchers to conservation while feeding the world. That recognition must carry through implementation. The report is a philosophical document that emphasizes important principles such as incentive-based voluntary conservation, protecting personal and property rights and continued ranching on public lands, but it lacks specifics. I had several positive conversations with Secretary Vilsack about 30x30 and we will work with him and his colleagues to ensure the details live up to promises made to protect American agriculture.”
“The Biden Administration’s January 27, 2021 ‘Executive Order on Tacking the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad’ establishes climate change as a cornerstone of U.S. domestic and foreign policy efforts, calling on all cabinet-level leadership, including the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, to seek input from stakeholders and provide recommendations for strategies to address the changing climate.
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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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During Days of Advocacy, Farmers Union Members Advocate Immediate Climate Action
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As climate change poses an increasingly serious threat to farmers’ livelihoods and global food security, a group of National Farmers Union (NFU) members will be discussing meaningful legislative solutions with their elected representatives.
“Farmers are no stranger to big challenges, but climate change is the biggest, most complex test the agriculture sector has ever confronted. We all need to work swiftly, boldly, and cooperatively to rein in this crisis – a fact that an ever-growing contingent of legislators and administration officials is coming to realize,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “While we’re really encouraged by the strong, bipartisan support for climate action, we want to ensure these efforts take farmers’ unique needs and interests into account. That’s why these meetings are so critical; after hearing directly from farmers about their experiences, our lawmakers will be better positioned to develop effective climate policy.”
During virtual meetings with members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees this week and next, participating Farmers Union members will push for voluntary, incentive-based programs and market initiatives that help operations of all types and sizes implement climate-friendly practices and install on-farm renewable energy systems. To ensure such programs are executed smoothly, they will also promote robust funding for technical assistance. Read the full list of policy recommendations here. Additionally, participants and other Farmers Union members will sit down with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials to learn more about the administration’s climate initiatives.
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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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U.S. Beef Exports Set Records in March, Much of it Going to S. Korea and Other Far East Countries
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Beef exports for March posted the highest monthly value on record, much of it going to the Far East and Pacific Rim countries.
Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist, said South Korea is quickly becoming a major customer of U.S. beef.
In the last three or more years South Korea has been a rapidly growing market, Peel said.
They’ve closed the gap on Japan as the number two market and on a monthly basis have exceed Japan, Peel said.
One of the things to keep in mind is that these markets tend to be for a specific set of products, Peel said.
The China and Honk Kong market is also growing, Peel said.
What emerged in 2020 was a rapid expansion in growth for mainland China, Peel said.
There is every indication that will continue strong, Peel said, noting some of the increase is due to a protein deficit resulting from the African Swine Fever outbreak that impacted their pork production.
Specifically, March beef exports totaled 124,000 metric tons, up 8 percent from a year ago and the second-largest in the post BSE era.
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Latest Drought Monitor Map Shows Some Improvement For Oklahoma And Other Areas of the High Plains
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Extremely active is a good way to describe the weather pattern during this past week across much of the mid-section and southeastern country.
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows improved drought conditions for parts of Texas and the High Plains.
In Texas, 7-day rainfall accumulations ranged from 2 to 10 plus inches leading to significant improvement in drought-related conditions across the state.
Like, areas of northeast Colorado and portions of the central Plains received much-needed rainfall (2 to 4-inch accumulations).
However, in the western U.S., 83 percent of the region is currently in moderate-to-extreme drought with the most severe conditions centered on the Four Corners states, California and Nevada.
To view the U.S. Drought map, click here.
In Oklahoma, the updated drought map shows 57.13 percent of the state is basically free of any dry or drought conditions.
Last week that number was 43.60 percent, so there is definite improvement.
Just a short three months ago, more than 75 percent of the state was drought free.
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OSU's Kim Anderson says Prices have Been Up a little Bit this Week, but Basically Flat The Last Few Weeks
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Oklahoma State University Extension Grains Market Analyst Dr. Kim Anderson talks about what is going on in the Wheat Markets weekly on SUNUP.
This week Dr. Anderson said Well, there hasn't been much change in the harvest delivery prices you've got wheat at $6.97, That's 12 cents under your July contract. Corn is at $5.76, that's 15 cents below the December corn contract. Sorghum at $6.56 cents, That 65 cents over that December Corn contract. And Soybeans at $13.02 November, that's 70 cents under the November soybean futures contract, So the prices are relatively good. They've been up a little bit over the last week but basically flat over the last few weeks."
To hear more from Dr. Kim Anderson click or tap below..
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OCA Ranch Rodeo Announces the 2021 Participating Ranch Teams
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The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, in partnership with the Oklahoma Ford Dealers is preparing for the OCA Ranch Rodeo, No. 37 on August 20 and 21 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla.
The OCA Ranch Rodeo consists of twelve ranch teams of ‘real ranch’ cowboys that compete in five different events mirroring many of the activities of daily ranch life.
The 2021 participating ranches include: Spur Ranch, Vinita; Gray G Bar Ranch, Shidler; Buford Ranches, LLC, Hominy; Stuart Ranch, Waurika; Drummond Land & Cattle, Pawhuska; Hall Ranch, Comanche will partner up with Daube Ranch, Ardmore; Treadwell Land & Cattle, Frederick; Fields Ranch, Wynona; Lazy Rafter Slash Ranch, Lenapah; Trentman Ranch, Pawhuska will team up with Stierwalt Ranch & Cattle Co, Shidler; Whitemire Ranch, Delaware; and McPhail Land & Cattle, Mountain Park.
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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 go higher- Choice Beef was up $1.59 and Select Beef was up $3.18 on Thursday May 6th..
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Weekly Cattle Auction Reports
The buttons below allow you to check out the weekly Cattle Auctions in the region that we post on our website and here in our daily email update.
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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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