April 23, 2019 Issue, Page 5 of 10

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FFA student competes Indica Hungness competed in Creed speaking at the regional speech contest held Monday night at Weatherford. Better spring forage Creed speaking is only open to 9th grade students. All three FFA members plan to compete in the 8-9-10th grade public speaking category next year. conditions in Oklahoma It was just about one year develop quickly. Neverthe- priced about $186/cwt., sug- time yet and may provide ago when western Oklahoma less, overall wildfire threats gesting an October low price an opportunity to push to experienced wildfires that are lower compared to last of roughly $166/ewt. higher seasonal peaks. Ifit burned about 400,000 acres year. Oklahoma is greening Seven to eight-weight feed- happens, that would likely and caused millions of dol- up rapidly, if a bit later than er steer prices have increased occur soon...in the next two lars in damage. However, usual, as volatile weather has seasonally from the February or three weeks. Beef produc- conditions were significantly yet to be consistently warm. low into April and typi- tion thus far this year is down different in April, 2018 with Soil profiles are saturated in cally increase seasonally toa 0.7 percent year over year but 34.85 percent of the state in most ofthe state and all that summer peak in July before weekly beef production the extreme (D3) and exceptional lacking is warm weather for declining in the second half of last four weeks has averaged (D4) drought conditions and ample spring pasture and hay the year. Current steer prices 1.8 percent higher year over just 41.72 percent ofthe state growth. are roughly $148/cwt. (750 year. Beef production typi- with no drought conditions. With generally good sum- pounds, large, number one), cally increases from the first The latest Drought Monitor mer forage prospects, stocker suggesting a peak July price quarter to the third quarter for the same period this year cattle demand remains strong of roughly $153/cwt. and an of the year. The seasonal shows Oklahoma with 95.94 with spring calf price peaks October price near $148/cwt. increase in beef production percent of the state with zero continuing into mid-April. Futures markets are more drought conditions. Lightweight feeder cattle optimistic than that for feeder may be tempered somewhat That said, wildfire risks prices have yet to confirma markets with current Feeder in the coming weeks by lower Bessie Winingham, Cole Richardson & Indica Hungness will be higher in the next seasonal price peak and may futures prices for the sum- carcass weights and other all 9th grade Elk City. Photo submitted by Karle Dillinger. few weeks with warmer hold steady or even push mer and fall well above these lingering impacts ofsevere temperatures and strong slightly higher in the next levels. This may provide a weather this winter and spring winds. The southeast- 2-3 weeks. In Oklahoma, pricing opportunity for sum- spring. Normal seasonality of ern two-thirds ofthe state fed prices indicates that fed OKLAHOMA HAY received significant rain this past weekend but most five-weight steer prices typi- cally drop roughly 7 percent mer or fall feeder sales. Fed cattle prices may have prices will likely drop to +/- between the spring peak into peaked on schedule in late $120/cwt. for fall lows. MARKET REPORT of the northern third of the state has had below average July and another 4 percent fall lows in October. Large to March at nearly $129/cwt. For more information con- However, continuing impacts tact Greg Hartman Beckham/ Alfalfa trade very at a near standstill on light supplies and rainfall the past 30 days and frame, number one steers of winter weather will help Washita County Extension at limited demand. Movement extremely slow with just a few dangerous conditions may (500 pounds) are currently support fed prices for some 580-928-2139 or 580-832-3356 clean-up loads moving to clear barns. Prices were largely untested, latest sales steady with last few weeks. Most producers are now waiting on spring storms to clear to begin first cutting, however a few have begun swathing. Thunderstorms and more spring weather entered the state this week and next week’s forecast now calling for more rain Cchanging the calving and storms. (different answers to the same question) Alfalfa Central Oklahoma: Premium quality last confirmed sales ‘The onslaught of a wet, cold oftime. The number of hours in compliance with Title VI fer, et al 1985. J. Animal 200.00-210.00. Good quality 180.00-190.00. winter, several blizzards, and each day that the temperature and of VII the Civil Rights Science 60:352) has clearly unbelievable flooding has is above the thermal neutral shown that semen quality of Act of 1964, Executive Order Eastern Oklahoma: No recent sales confirmed. caused some Midwest cattle maximum (80 degrees in the heat stressed bulls will be producers to re-examine the bovine) is sizeable. There is significantly reduced and will 11246 as amended, Title IX of Western Oklahoma: Premium quality large square bales timing of future calving sea- little if any opportunity for take nearly 8 weeks after the the Education Amendments last confirmed saless 200.00-210.00. Good quality 180.00. sons. There will be popular the cow to dissipate heat in heat stress to fully recover. of 1972, Americans with Dis- Grinding hay no test. press and social media ar- this scenario, Therefore heat When reduced fertility in abilities Act of 1990, and other ticles suggesting that calving stress becomes a biological male is multiplied by re- federal laws and regulations, Grass Hay seasons need to be moved to nemesis to good reproductive duced embryo survival in the does not discriminate on the Central Oklahoma: Good quality Bermuda grass in 4 X 6 late spring and early sum- performance in late summer female, percentage calf crops basis of race, color, national through 5 X 6 bales mostly 60.00-70.00 per bale, instances to mer. For those regions of the months in Oklahoma. must decline. 80.00 per bale. Good quality mixed grass hay 5 XS and 5X6 country prone to late winter, Research conducted sev- Heat stress causes a origin, sex, age, religion, bales 50.00-60.00 per bale. spring snowstorms and bliz- eral years ago at Oklahoma percentage decrease in disability, or status as a zards, moving the calving State University (Biggers, et pregnancy percentages. It veteran in any ofits policies, Western Oklahoma: Good quality hay grazer 100.00 per season out of these stressful al, 1986 OSU Animal Science is not an “all or nothing” practices or procedures. This ton. Good quality mixed grass round bales 90.00-110.00 per weather events makes sense. Research Report) illustrated situation. Spring breeding includes but is not limited ton. Mixed grass 5 X 5 1/2 to 5 X 6 bales 55.00-70.00 per If the calving season is the possible impact of heat seasons starting in May and to admissions, employment, bale. Good bluestem hay delivered 5 X 5 1/2 bales 75.00- moved to May and June, then stress of beef cows on their finishing in late June should financial aid, and educa- 80.00 per bale. the breeding season must be reproductive capability. avoid most of the heat stress moved to August and Septem- ‘They found that heat stress of in Oklahoma. This results in tional services. References Eastern Oklahoma: Good Bermuda grass 5 X 6 bales ber. In the upper Midwest, beef cows from day 8 through February and March calving within this publication to any 60.00-70.00 per bale, few loads Bermuda grass delivered breeding seasons in the hotter 16 after breeding affected seasons. Fall calving (with specific commercial product, 180.00 per ton. Teff grass 5 X 6 bales 100.00 months of summer may be the weights of the conceptus breeding seasons beginning process, or service by trade per bale. Mixed grass hay in 4 x 5 bales 55.00-65.00 per feasible. Although, 90 to (embryo, fluids, and mem- in late November and ending name, trademark, service bale. 100 degree days may occur, branes) and the increased in January) allow for fertiliza- nighttime temperatures will body temperature may have tion and early embryonic sur- mark, manufacturer, or oth- Prices are dollars per ton and FOB unless otherwise often cool to 70 degrees or formed an unfavorable envi- vival when heat stress is not enwise does not constitute or noted. lower. However in Oklahoma ronment for embryo survival. afactor. These calves arrive imply endorsement by Okla- and Texas, in August daytime The percentage of pregnan- starting in early September. homa Cooperative Extension temperatures often reach cies maintained throughout The best choice for calv- Service. SPECIAL COW SALE near or above triple digits and night time lows may only the week of severe heat stress was considerably reduced ing seasons will be different for the different climates SAT., MAY 18 ¢ NOON cool about 80 degrees. A high (83% for non-heat stressed and weather patterns in the For more information con- APACHE AUCTION MARKET pressure heat dome may lock versus 50% for severely heat United States. tact Greg Hartman Beckham/ ‘Apache, Oklahoma in very hot days and warm stressed). Washita County Extension at 888-926-9696 nights for an extended period Also research (Meyerhof- Oklahoma State University, 580-928-2139 or 580-832-3356 ‘Taking Consignments. Find us on Facebook. ‘wwwapacheauction.com Complete cspersal or Jimmy Edgmen ~200 hd of ‘Angus & AngusX 25 yr ol pais. Consignment for Do you have an old David Nault ~ 200i ofAngusX sod mouth pais | and 100 hd of 3.4 y ld AngusX pais. Other consignments. Half Price photograph that looks neat? 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