May 26, 2021 Issue, Page 4 of 50

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4 May 26, 2021 Agriculture Congressman Lucas Introduces Legislation Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investment in Agricultural Businesses Washington, DC – Today, including agricultural, threat- a member of CFIUS is long in the United States. CFIUS mal review. Currently, in order creased. The growing concen- Congressman Frank Lucas ens to impair the national overdue. I know firsthand just consists of nine members, for the Department of Agricul- tration of foreign investment (OK-03) introduced the Agri- security of the United States. how important our agriculture chaired by the Secretary of ture (USDA) to be included in in the U.S. agricultural sector cultural Security Risk Review “Protecting America’s industry is, which is why Con- the Treasury, and includes the investigations, the Secretary should necessitate that expert Act, legislation that would for- agriculture security is a gress must remove the hurdles Secretaries of State, Defense, of the Treasury must desig- mally place the United States critical part of our national that keep USDA from having Homeland Security, Com- nate USDA as a part of the analysis of this sector be avail- Department of Agriculture security,” said Congressman a permanent seat at the table merce, and Energy, the United review. Without this designa- able to the Committee. CFIUS (USDA) Secretary as a member Lucas. “CFIUS is authorized with CFIUS’ review of foreign States Trade Representative, tion, USDA does not par- has the authority to review of the Committee on Foreign to ensure that our country’s transactions.” the Attorney General, and the ticipate in any of the review food and agricultural transac- Investment in the United national security isn’t threated The Committee on Foreign Director of the Office of Sci- process and is not consulted in tions to ensure the safety and States (CFIUS). The Agricul- by foreign investment, and Investment in the United ence and Technology Policy. the CFIUS recommendation to resiliency of U.S. food supply tural Security Risk Review Act with an increasing amount States (CFIUS) is an interagen- CFIUS members infor- the President. ensures that CFIUS is operat- of foreign investment in U.S. cy committee that reviews mally screen proposed foreign Foreign ownership of U.S. but lacks the agricultural ex- ing effectively and efficiently agriculture, including the potential national security investments into the United farmland and agricultural pertise of USDA in the review to determine if a transaction, Secretary of Agriculture as threats of foreign investment States before launching a for- businesses has steadily in- process. Fly and Tick Season is Upon Us As most cattle producers cides or within the class of method among producers ear ticks and then thoroughly approximately 2 weeks but ger horn fly control but IGR know from year-to-year the fly macrocyclic lactones including with smaller herds or produc- treat around the udders or other factors can influence the products do not control ticks. and tick season is highly vari- ivermectin and moxidectin ers with resources that allow between all legs when treating longevity of the spray such as To see Dr. Talley discuss able. Some may have pinned type products. These products them to treat the cattle while for other types of ticks. For moisture or cattle behavior their hope in a hard winter to will provide some suppression in the pasture such as ATV most tick treatments, you will that leads to dilution of the increasing activity of ticks reduce these external para- of blood feeding flies and ticks sprayers. The approach to need to apply the pesticide to product such as when cattle in coming weeks on Sunup sites but in reality, it may not for up to 45 days. However, spraying cattle for flies versus certain areas more thoroughly cool themselves off in ponds. TV on May 15, 2021. http:// influence the overall intensity cattle producers should always ticks are slightly different in than if treating for flies to Overall, when making sunup.okstate.edu/category/ or longevity of the season. Re- design their endectocide appli- the coverage areas. Typically, allow for adequate coverage decisions concerning proper gardless of the perception of cations with internal parasites for flies you want to treat where ticks prefer to attach techniques for fly and tick con- seg/2021-first-half/051521- how bad the fly or tick popula- in mind not just flies or ticks. from the head to the tail until to cattle. Spray applications trol cattle producers should tick tions could be it is important the animal appears wet but should always be planned with consider that not all products CONTACT: Greg Hartman| to plan on control practices Some cattle producers not to the point of run-off. some consideration of weather will be as persistent as others. Beckham County OSU Extension that are economical and allow utilize cattle oilers or modified If treating for ticks then you events especially significant Also, all of the above applica- the cattle to be efficient in self-application devices, but it Center | will need to treat the poll of rainfall that could influence tions can be combined with their energy expenditures. is important that the majority the head and the ears down the pesticide efficacy. A sound the use of an insect growth (580) 928-2139 | greg.hart- Cattle are impacted by of the herd be treated proper- through the brisket area for spray application will last regulator (IGR) to sustain lon- [email protected] blood feeding external para- ly. This means cattle produc- sites whether they are ticks ers need to monitor when or flies. Anytime one of these animals interact with these pests becomes excessive then it causes stress to the animals. Stress can be a result from types of devices to ensure that at least 75% of the herd is treated. It is also important Reminder on private applicators license updates the blood feeding activity or to utilize the proper kind of oil the animal’s reaction to these and be sure the pesticide is la- parasites when on the ani- beled for oilers or to be mixed mals. Essentially, when cattle with oil. When evaluating are infested with flies or ticks then they become less efficient in converting nutrients into these types of devices efficacy is somewhat improved when mixing the pesticide with #2 Deadline June 1 weight gain or milk produc- diesel or mineral oil. This type tion for the claves. This means of device provides adequate A private pesticide appli- proctored • Create an account (email tion with CEUs: December 31, they are utilizing energy in control for horn flies up to a caotr is someone who uses or • Deadline to submit paper address required) 2023 different areas to combat the month if the device is main- supervises the use of resrict- exams: June 1, 2021 • Phone: (855) 579 - 4643 • May not receive CEUS in stress from fly and tick feed- tained well and only provide ed-use pesticide to produce an • Study packets will con- Continueing Education ing. Another issue associated adequate control of ear ticks. the year first certified agricultural commodity on: tinue to be available at county Unites (CEUs) for Private Ap- with some fly and tick species personally owned property; extension offices (no exam plicators • May receive no more than is the role they play in patho- Insecticide ear tags are rented property; property included) for proctored exams Certification Cycle: 2019- ten CEUs in one year gen transmission into the herd commonly used for ticks that owned by his or her employer; NEW testing procedure: 2023 Private applicators certify- such as anaplasmosis. infest the ears and horn flies. property under his or her gen- • Exam must be taken at a •Private Applicators can ing in 2023 must receive 1-10 These devices utilize the ani- eral control; or the property PSI Services testing location get credit for courses approved CEus in at least three out of When considering how to mal’s behavior to spread the of another person if applied (7 locations in Oklahoma, for Ag Plant (1A) five years) years do not have to plan for a fly and tick con- pesticide across the ears and without compensation, oher exam is administered on a • ODAFF tracks CEUs hat trol program for your cattle back as the animal tosses their than the trading of personal be sequential). computer) are provided to the Agency operation then it is important heads back in reaction to horn services between producers of • Register and schedule • CEUs prorated depending For additional questions, to know the difference in ap- fly infestations. This type of agricultural commodities. exam online or by phone on date certified contact Megan Parker at 405- plication methods and their application will provide some An ag commodity is a plant (www.psiexams.com) • Deadline for recertifica- 522-5972. specific longevity in relation to level of control in this area or animal grown for sale, adequate control. While most for up to three months and lease, barter, feed or human cattle producers prefer the in some areas where the fly comsumption and naimals ease of use of pour-on type and tick populations are not raised for farm or ranch work. products this method will only excessive it will provide up to No license is required to apply provide at most three weeks four months of control. It is general-use pesticides to pro- of control if these products important to rotate the type duce ag commodities. do not have systemic activity. of pesticide class the ear tags Pen-Book Exam Changes: Most pour-on products with belong to each year to limit • EPA’s 2017 revision to systemic activity are those pesticide resistance. CFR part 171 requires all that are considered endecto- Sprays are still a common testing to be closed-book and Oklahoma Pork Council to Host Pre-Memorial Day Blood Drive (OKLAHOMA CITY) – For the past 15 Oklahoma Blood Institute Donor Center from mans donated in the Pre-Memorial Day Blood The Oklahoma Pork Council encourages all years, the Oklahoma Pork Council and the 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also donate at the Drive, bringing the total number of donors in blood types to make a difference in someone’s Oklahoma Blood Institute have teamed up for mobile locations at Tinker Federal Credit Union the past 15 years to 12,536. This is equivalent life by giving blood. To learn about okPORK, the annual Pre-Memorial Day Blood Drive. This in Moore on Thursday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 37,608 lives saved. year’s event will be held on May 27-28 at all to 3 p.m., and Lowe’s North off Pennsylvania “Dedication to supporting and strength- visit okpork.org. Oklahoma Blood Institute Donor Centers and Avenue and Memorial Road on Friday, May 28 ening our communities is a large part of who The Oklahoma Pork Council, a producer organi- at two mobile locations. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oklahoma pig farmers are,” said Kylee Deniz, zation consisting of Oklahoma pork producers, rep- “We urgently need people to give before the All donors will receive a free pork meal Oklahoma Pork Council executive director. “The resents the interests of all pork producers. Partially Memorial Day weekend. 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Memorial Day Blood Drive including locations in our area.” Less than five percent of the world’s popu- and scheduling appointments can be found at or any other programs of the Oklahoma Pork Council Participate by giving blood at your local lation donates blood. Last year, 1,259 Oklaho- obi.org. visit www.okpork.org or call 1.405.232.3781.