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Your Update from Ron Hays of RON
Monday, September 13, 2021
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Here is your daily Oklahoma farm and ranch news update.
- Allendale's Rich Nelson says USDA Raises Corn and Soybean Yields on September USDA Reports
- USDA Predicts Larger 2021 Oklahoma Cotton Crop Vs 2020
- NCBA's Ethan Lane Heard Little New in White House Briefing on Competition
- Okla. Senator Casey Murdock to Take Deep Dive into Ag Sales Tax Exemption
- National Pork Board's Angie Krieger Turns COVID-19 Lemons into Lemonade
- USDA Invests $88.7 Million in Rural Oklahoma for Renewable Energy
- Growth Energy Applauds Funding for Biofuels Infrastructure in Budget Package
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Allendale's Rich Nelson says USDA Raises Corn and Soybean Yields in September USDA Reports
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USDA on Friday released its September Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports.
USDA on Friday raised its corn yield estimate by 1.7 bushels to 176.3 bushels per acre (bpa), pushing estimated production to 14.99 billion bushels (bb) for the 2021-22 crop. USDA lowered soybean acreage estimates but increased yield forecasts, resulting in slightly higher production. Acreage dropped to 87.2 million from 87.6 million in August, while yield climbed 0.6 bpa to 50.6 bpa during the same timeframe.
We spoke to Allendale's Rich Nelson, and he said Friday's new U.S. ending stocks estimates were pretty neutral for corn and neutral for soybeans, "Most people would call this a neutral report for Corn and soybeans, and not as bad as it could have been."
Nelson said for Crop Production in corn the production changes with the old crop added over 300 million bushels to total supply, "On Soybeans we did see an increase, but not as bad as it could have been."
As for Cotton crop production we did see an increase, Nelson said that is the largest production we have seen in the past two years, "Production was a little bigger than a lot of people expected, stock numbers going from 3.0 to 3.7 million bales, Some people might call that just a little disappointing."
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USDA Predicts Larger 2021 Oklahoma Cotton Crop Vs 2020
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Oklahoma spring planted crop statistics were a part of the September Crop Production report. The report comes as a part of the USDA Crop Production Report for September 2021. The report is based off data collected as of Sept. 1.
Oklahoma cotton production is forecast at 740,000 bales, 16% higher than 2020. Yield averaged 856 pounds per acre, compared with 702 pounds per acre last year. Acreage harvested is at 415,000 acres, down 5% from last year.
Oklahoma corn production is forecast at 45.0 million bushels, up 4% from the previous year. Statewide yields averaged 150 bushels per acre, 15 bushels higher than 2020. Acres harvested for grain is at 300,000, down 6% from last year.
Oklahoma sorghum production is forecast at 20.6 million bushels, up 99% from last year. Yield averaged 58 bushels per acre, up 13 bushels from the previous year. Acres harvested is at 355,000 acres, 54% higher than 2020.
Oklahoma soybean production is forecast at 16.5 million bushels, up 2% from last year. Yield is expected to average 30 bushels per acre, the same as 2020. Harvested acreage is at 550 thousand acres, 2% higher than last year.
Oklahoma peanut production is 2% higher than last year, at 60 million pounds. Yield is forecast at 4,000 pounds per acre, down 200 pounds from 2020. Harvested acres are up 7% from last year to 15,000 acres.
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NCBA's Ethan Lane Heard Little New in White House Briefing on Competition
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Low sale prices of live-cattle and high prices for meat products in grocery stores have painted a large target on the Nation’s four largest meat packing companies. Earlier this week, from Briefing Room in the White House, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack told the nation the Biden-Harris administration, “is taking bold action to enforce the antitrust laws, boost competition in meat-processing, and push back on pandemic profiteering that is hurting consumers, farmers, and ranchers across the country.”
Ethan Lane, vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) spoke with me about the statements from the White House that has much of the agriculture industry talking.
“I think the (statements) are a reflection of what we are hearing from producers,” Lane said. “This concern about consolidation and prices have dominated our conversations in the industry for the last couple of years.”
The NCBA has been working closely with the Biden-Harris administration. During an interview with us in mid-August, Lane said when it comes to legislation, Lane said it is the NCBA’s job to inform Congress- He's hopeful that the cattle industry's input is being heard.
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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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Okla. Senator Murdock to Take Deep Dive into Ag Sales Tax Exemption
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Thousands of agricultural producers in Oklahoma claim an agricultural sales tax exemption - a tool that keeps farmers and ranchers, as well as agricultural businesses, profitable in a competitive market.
After changes to the agricultural sales tax exemption process were made by Senate Bill 422 in 2021 to expand the qualifying documents producers can use to prove they own an agricultural enterprise, Sen. Casey Murdock, R-Felt, said he wants to closely examine minor changes that can be made to the renewal process to ensure the exemption will continue to be obtained and used by agriculturalists.
“Protecting our ag sales tax exemption is critical to the future of rural Oklahoma,” said Murdock, chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Wildlife Committee. “In today’s industry, it’s not uncommon for producers to drive 150 miles to save 10 percent on their ag purchases. We need to make sure our exemption is obtainable to producers, but more importantly, easy to renew. The last thing we want is agriculturalists driving across the border to purchase their goods. We need and want these agricultural transactions in our state.”
SB 422 was the result of a huge outcry over changes to the process of obtaining and renewing an ag sales tax exemption- we reported back in May the united front that the ag coalition in the state offered- click here to see that story and the concerns raised by the ag groups at that time.
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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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National Pork Board's Angie Krieger Turns COVID-19 Lemons into Lemonade
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There is no denying the COVID-19 poked some large holes into everyone’s perceptions of the sturdiness American food supply chain. As consumers struggled to find or afford animal protein at stores in 2020, a conversation about how and where Americans get food sparked on a level wider than the agricultural bubble.
Angie Krieger, vice president of operations for the National Pork Board, said the sourness of supply chain deficiencies offered the National Pork Board sweet opportunities to welcome consumers to the discussion, some for the first time.
“I have teenage daughters and I think for a long time they thought that food naturally just showed up at the grocery store - like magic,” Krieger said. “For a lot of consumers who are removed from the farm, that is not top-of-mind.”
Krieger said despite the COVID-19 pandemic being a challenge for the pork industry, it offered a great opening for pork producers to share their stories.
A way the National Pork Board is working to reach consumers (and audiences) is through a new partnership with actor and former pig producer Eric Stonestreet.
“We just launched a new campaign where we are busting myths about pork production,” Krieger said. “We are calling it The Rural Dictionary … when we can find those connection points and maybe add a little bit of humor to it as Eric will bring to this campaign, we can begin to build trust.”
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USDA Invests $88.7 Million in Rural Oklahoma for Renewable Energy
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $464 million to build or improve renewable energy infrastructure and to help rural communities, agricultural producers and businesses lower energy costs in 48 states and Puerto Rico. More than $88.7 million will benefit rural Oklahoma.
“USDA continues to prioritize climate-smart infrastructure to help rural America build back better, stronger and more equitably than ever before,” Vilsack said. “We recognize that lowering energy costs for small businesses and agricultural producers helps to expand economic development and employment opportunities for people in America’s rural towns and communities. The investments we are announcing today demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration has put rural communities at the heart of climate action and climate-smart solutions.”
USDA is financing $129 million of these investments through the Rural Energy for America Program. This program provides funding to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. These climate-smart investments will conserve and generate more than 379 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in rural America, which equates to enough electricity to power 35,677 homes per year.
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Growth Energy Applauds Funding for Biofuels Infrastructure in Budget Package
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Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded the inclusion of $1 billion in biofuels infrastructure funding in the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture’s section of the budget reconciliation package. Specifically, she thanked Cindy Axne, Amy Klobuchar, Angie Craig, Cheri Bustos and Debbie Stabenow on their extensive work to make this funding possible.
“$1 billion for expanded biofuels infrastructure across the nation is wonderful news not only for our biofuels industry and our partners in agriculture, but for our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonize the transportation sector. Filling up with higher blends of low-carbon, clean biofuels like plant-based ethanol reduces our dependence on fossil fuel and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 46% compared to gasoline. This funding will ultimately make higher blends more accessible to all Americans.
“Over the course of this year as biofuels faced repeated setbacks, our champions in Congress have truly been tireless in their efforts to ensure success for rural America. We’re grateful to Rep. Axne, Sen. Klobuchar, Rep. Craig, Rep. Bustos and Sen. Stabenow for securing this funding in the budget reconciliation package and continuing to fight for our priorities in Congress.”
The $1 billion in funding would be available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide grants over the next 8 years to expand biofuel pump infrastructure, upgrade existing tanks and pumps, and increase usage of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
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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 drop lower- Choice beef was down $5.36 while Select Beef was off $3.08 on Friday, September 10th.
Click on the Button below for the latest report from USDA Market News
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Oklahoma National Stockyards reported about 6,900 head on hand Sunday early evening- according to ONSY President Kelli Payne. She anticipates about 7,800 to 8,000 to start Monday's Auction with more to arrive even as the sale gets underway at 6:30 AM- starting at the earlier hour to stay ahead of the heat of the day. .
There was no sale last Monday due to the Labor Day holiday- the most recent sale was on August 30th- that sale- compared to 8/23 saw Feeder steers and heifers unevenly steady. Steer calves 5.00 - 8.00 higher. Heifer calves 1.00 - 2.00 lower. Demand moderate to good. Quality mostly average but flesh conditions in buyers favor with many in medium to thin flesh conditions. Weigh-ups showing the complete range of gaunt to full.
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
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Chelsea Stanfield, Farm News and Email Editor
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