Oklahoma's Latest Farm
And Ranch News
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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- OSU's Derrell Peel Expects Better Cattle Market in Second Half of 2021
- July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
- Long-Term Fertility Trial Reaches Its 50th Harvest
- Todd Russ Announces 2022 Campaign for State Treasurer
- OSU Researchers Deploy Virtual Fencing Technology To Improve Grazing And Water Quality
- New USDA Resources to Promote Reduction of Food Loss and Waste
- Register for OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee Fall Conference Aug. 27-28
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OSU's Derrell Peel Expects Better Cattle Market in Second Half of 2021
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Cattle producers can expect an improved market in the last half of 2021 as Dr. Derrell Peel, OSU Extension livestock market economist, continues his analysis of the latest USDA Cattle on Feed report on today’s Beef Buzz.
This cattle on feed report suggests we are finally really working through the last feeder cattle supplies that came out of the cyclical peak of cattle numbers in 2019, Peel said.
It gets better from this point forward in the second half of the year, he said.
Producers should be encouraged by robust beef demand as the economy rebounds from the pandemic.
Boxed beef prices have come down from unexpectedly high levels and Peel said we may see some price strength on fed cattle prices here in the middle of summer we don’t normally see.
As we look ahead to the last half of the year, the OSU economist advised producers to pay close attention to feed prices and drought issues around the country.
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July 4th Cookout Cost Stable Compared to Year Ago
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U.S. consumers will pay just a few cents less for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods compared to last year, including cheeseburgers, pork chops, chicken breasts, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice cream, says the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Farm Bureau analysis reveals the average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people remains affordable at $59.50, or less than $6 per person. The cost for the cookout is down 16 cents (less than 1%) from last year, but 8% higher compared to 2019.
Retail price changes for products in the meat case are a bit more nuanced, according to AFBF Economist Veronica Nigh.
“Beef and pork processing plant disruptions that occurred in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been resolved, leading to lower retail ground beef and pork chop prices in 2021 compared to 2020,” Nigh said. “However, consumers looking a bit farther back to compare prices are seeing higher prices for ground beef, pork chops and chicken breasts compared to pre-pandemic (2019) prices. That’s due to continued strong demand for American-grown beef and pork from both U.S. and international consumers.”
The year-to-year direction of the marketbasket survey tracks closely with the federal government’s Consumer Price Index report for food at home. Both the index and the marketbasket remain relatively flat compared to year-ago levels.
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Long-Term Fertility Trial Reaches Its 50th Harvest
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One of the youngest crops in a series of Oklahoma State University’s long-term wheat fertility trials recently reached its 50th harvest.
In 1965, researcher Billy Tucker started establishing long-term wheat fertility studies throughout Oklahoma, beginning with two trials in Altus.
The rest is history.
“When he did this, fertility trials were being done across the United States, but they were never maintained,” said Brian Arnall, researcher and endowed professor in the OSU Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. “We have been truly blessed at OSU to have a continuity of researchers and administrators who understand the importance of the trials. It takes a lot of commitment and labor, and OSU Ag Research understands the importance these locations have for Research and Extension.”
Fertility trial 502 in Lahoma is the trial that turned 50 last week.
“New science is developed on a regular basis, leading to new understandings of crop response to nutrients,” Arnall said. “The trials were critical in the development and implementation of the GreenSeeker sensor technology.”
GreenSeeker is a nationally used tool developed by OSU Ag Research scientists that tells producers how much fertilizer they need to use on their crops by detecting how much nitrogen exists in the soil. Soil nitrogen varies from season to season due to climate variability.
OSU still manages nine active sites for the trials out of the original 19, with dozens of research publications stemming from the research and data and new reports published annually. The Magruder plots trial, the first of the OSU fertility studies, was established much earlier than the rest of the plots. It was established by A.C. Magruder in 1892 and is one of the oldest long-term fertility studies in the world. It has also been established as a historic landmark.
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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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Todd Russ Announces 2022 Campaign for State Treasurer
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State Representative Todd Russ announced today that he will seek the Republican nomination for State Treasurer next year. Russ is completing his sixth term in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. State Treasurer Randy McDaniel announced earlier this month he would not seek reelection.
“I am grateful for the leadership opportunities I have been given and the accomplishments during my time in the legislature.I believe my extensive background in banking and business, along with my understanding of the inner workings of state government, make me uniquely qualified to serve as Treasurer,” Russ said.
“It would be my honor to continue to serve the citizens of Oklahoma as their next State Treasurer. I hold the same conservative values as the vast majority of Oklahomans. I know the value of hard work and the importance of standing for Godly values and honest, ethical leadership,” Russ added.
Russ has more than 35 years of banking experience. He served as President and CEO of Washita State Bank in Burns Flat from 2003-2008. During his tenure, Russ took one of the smallest banks in the state and doubled its assets, and was rated the number one bank in Oklahoma for ORE (return on equity) for six straight quarters in his peer group. Russ sold the majority of his bank stock and began management consulting with banks and businesses in 2008.
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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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OSU Researchers Deploy Virtual Fencing Technology To Improve Grazing And Water Quality
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Oklahoma State University researchers have received funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to examine how virtual fencing technology could improve the water quality and ecosystems of cattle grazing lands.
The new EPA grant totaling more than $800,000 supports research on how GPS-enabled collars worn by cattle can help producers not only better manage grazing, but also improve water quality and other natural resources, such as wildlife habitat and soil health.
“It’s the same concept as collars for your pets but tracked on a web portal where you can pull up a map of your ranch and designate the areas where you do and don’t want cattle to graze,” said Kevin Wagner, the project’s principal investigator and director of the Oklahoma Water Resources Center.
Compared with traditional or electric fencing, virtual fencing requires less labor, time and maintenance while increasing flexibility. The web-based, mobile fencing system can be added, moved or removed in a matter of hours.
The new EPA grant will support additional research on the effectiveness of longer-term studies to improve watershed quality. Other planned research will examine how the GPS collars impact cattle stress compared to traditional fencing and more conventional electric fences. The OSU team plans to test blood cortisol levels and monitor other aspects of animal physiology to ensure cattle health and safety.
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New USDA Resources to Promote Reduction of Food Loss and Waste
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new resources to inform consumers on how to reduce food waste during the July Fourth holiday and beyond.
According to USDA research, the average family of four wastes nearly $1,500 worth of food each year. And the food that goes in the trash winds up in a landfill where it creates methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change.
On July Fourth and all summer long, USDA encourages consumers to use four simple steps to reduce food waste at home.
· Plan ahead – Before you go to the grocery store or order online, make a list so you don’t buy more than you need.
· Serve smart – portion control is good for your waistline, and good for reducing plate waste.
· Love your leftovers – Pack leftovers in small portions in shallow containers, mark the contents and date, and refrigerate or freeze immediately.
· Compost, don’t trash – Food in landfills produces harmful methane. You can recycle your food scraps in a home compost bin or at a local compost center.
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Register for OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee Fall Conference Aug. 27-28
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau women are encouraged to attend the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee Fall Conference to be held Aug. 27-28 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond.
Featuring speakers, breakout sessions, a trade show and a community service project all with fun and fellowship, the event is free to all OKFB women.
All women are encouraged to bring an item for the silent auction benefiting the OKFB Legal Foundation, which works to serve farmers and ranchers through engaging in public interest litigation, researching ag and rural legal issues.
Hotel rooms are available at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond for $109 per night and may be reserved by contacting the hotel at (405) 285-0900. Hotel rooms must be booked before July 27 to receive the discounted rate.
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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 continued their Sharp Decline on Tuesday, June 29th. Choice Beef dropped $5.09 while Select Beef was down another $3.56.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards had a final actual number of 8.842 sold on Monday, June 28th.
Feeder steers and heifers 3.00-5.00 higher. Demand good for feeder cattle despite higher corn futures and lower feeder futures. Steer calves lightly tested and few sales 4.00 higher. Heifer calves 2.00-8.00 higher. Demand good for calves. Heavy rains moved across the state and more is in the forecast for the rest of the week. No sale Monday or Tuesday(next week)following the fourth of July weekend.
Click below for the complete closing report.
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OKC West in El Reno had 1,200 head for their calf run on Tuesday, June 29th..
Compared to last Tuesday: Not enough comparable trades of steer and heifer calves for a trend but a steady undertone was noted. Demand moderate to good. Heavy rainfall continues across the trade area bringing flood conditions.
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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Tim West
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405.317.6361
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