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1 culture December 9, 2020 Freezing pies and pie fillings saves time during holiday rush whether baked or unbaked, For additional information, complies with all applicable sex, color, national origin, marital then wrap them after they contact Kristy Spalding at kristy. federal and state laws regarding status, sexual orientation, gender are frozen solid. If you choose spaldingeokstate.edu or 580- non-discrimination and affirma- identity/expression, disability, or this option, do not cut vents 928-2139 for Beckham County tive action. Oklahoma State veteran status with regard to em- in the top crust of an unbaked Office or 580-832-3356 for University is committed to a ployment, educational programs pie before freezing. This can Washita County Office. policy of equal opportunity for all and activities, and/or admis- be done just before baking. A Oklahoma State University, individuals and does not discrimi- sions. For more information, baked pie that has been frozen as an equal opportunity employer, nate based on race, religion, age, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu can be served without reheat- ing. Keep in mind food safety Myths Debunked: Coronavirus Food and thaw a baked pie in the refrigerator. Bake frozen pies in the lower third of the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees and move the pie By J. Latrice Hill, National Producers who applied for be translated in real time for to the center of the oven to Director of Outreach, USDA CFAP 1 are not automatically farmers requiring it. ‘The holidays just aren't the pre-measured fruit filling for finish baking. Be sure to place Farm Service Agency signed up for CEAP 2 and Myth 7: CFAP 2is aloan the pies on a cookie sheet or USDA is now accepting must complete a new applica- same without Great-grandma one pie in a large freezer bag drip pan to help catch juices applications for the Coronavi- tion in order to be eligible for program that I will need to Mary's famous fruit pies. But and squeeze out all of the air. that may overflow. rus Food Assistance Program assistance. pay back. as we all know, the holiday Cooks also can put the bag of To help maintain color 2 (CEAP 2) for farmers and Myth 3: CEAP 2is only CFAP 2 is direct financial season is hectic and some- cooled filling into a foil-lined in frozen pies, add one-half ranchers whose operations for farmers or ranchers assistance and not a loan. times there just isn’t time to pie pan, shaping it to fit the teaspoon of ascorbic acid or have been impacted by the who've had COVID-19. ‘There is no cost to apply for make some of our favorite pan. When it’s frozen, simply current pandemic. Signup No. CFAP 2 is available CFAP 2 and funds will not family recipes. remove the filling and the pan commercial color preserver closes on December 11. Have to any individual or legal with the sugar when prepar- you submitted your applica- need to be paid back. Fortunately, you can make is ready for other uses in the entity who shares in the risk Myth 8: This is a first- those favorite pies in advance ing peach, pear or apple pies. tion? Let’s debunk some of producing eligible CEAP 2 kitchen. When the holidays arrive, simply put the frozen Also, consider adding an extra common myths that may be commodities. The program is come, first-served program and freeze them. This will save tablespoon of flour or tapi- holding you back. intended to provide financial and those who applied ear- valuable time when you're in filling in a fresh crust. Allow oca or one-half tablespoon of Myth 1: cannot apply assistance to farmers and lier are more likely to receive a holiday rush, but still get an extra 20 or so minutes for cornstarch or modified food for CFAP 2 because I didn’t ranchers who have continued funding. that long-time family favorite cooking. starch to unbaked fruit pies. apply for the first round of to face market disruptions ‘This is not a first-come, pie on the table, said Bar- Brown said freezing pie ‘This will help keep them from CFAP. and associated costs because first-served program. CEAP bara Brown, Oklahoma State dough also can be a time saver bubbling over when baking. CFAP 2 is a separate pro- of COVID-19. There are more 2 provides up to $14 billion. University Extension food during the holiday season. Freezing causes liquids gram from the first iteration than 300 commodities eligible ‘The program was designed to specialist. Roll the dough into circles of CFAP, now referred to as for the program ranging from “You have a couple of op- and freeze on lined cardboard thickened with flour or corn- CEAP 1. There is no require- livestock to row crops, special- distribute assistance broadly tions when it comes to freez- separated with pieces of starch to separate a bit, so ment to participate in CEAP ty crops to aquaculture. Virtu- across the industry and across ing fruit pies. First, you can parchment paper. You also can fillings thickened with tapioca in order to participate in ally all farmers and ranchers the country. Current data on make the pie and freeze it. It's freeze unbaked dough in pie or modified food starch will CEAP 2. Myth 2: I applied for are potentially eligible for this payments is available online maintain their consistency program. and updated every Monday. best to freeze an unbaked pie pans by stacking the pastry- better. CFAP 1, therefore I cannot Myth 4: The commodities to help ensure it has a fresher filled pans with two layers of “The holiday season can apply for CFAP 2 as they’re I raise or produce were not USDA's Farm Service Agency fruit flavor,” Brown said. freezer paper between them. be extremely hectic, and you e same program with one eligible for CFAP 1, so there's will accept CFAP 2 applica- “Another option is to freeze Place in a freezer bag to help don’t want to be stuck in the funding pool. no need for me to apply for tions through December 11, the filling and crust separately ensure freshness, Again, CFAP 2isa CBAP 2. 2020. to prevent fruit juice from “Go ahead and prick pastry kitchen cooking the whole separate program from CFAP CFAP 2 included additional Myth 9: I’ve never done penetrating and softening the that will be baked unfilled, but time,” says Kristy Spalding, 1 and has its own unique commodities that were not business with USDA before lower crust during freezing. don’t prick dough that will be Beckham & Washita Coun- funding. The programs func- eligible under CFAP 1. It’s so I’m not eligible for CFAP ties’ FCS Extension Educator. tion separately and require Freezing the unbaked pie will filled before baking,” she said. “Preparing your favorite fam- separate applications and important to check out our 2. take up more space in your “Dough shaped in pans before Eligible Commodities Finder freezer and ties up that pie freezing doesn't need to be ily fruit pies ahead of schedule signups, but with very similar to see if the commodity you Participation in other will help ensure you get to eligibility requirements. grow or raise is eligible for USDA programs is not a pre- pan.” thawed before baking,” spend more time with your Tenrolled in CFAP 1, so ‘AP 2. requisite for CFAP 2 eligibility. When freezing the filling Some bakers choose to family.” I'm automatically enrolled in Myth 5: My local Service Our staff is standing by to and crust separately, put the freeze the whole pie first, CEAP 2. Center is not open to the help you get started and will public because of the pan- work with you to fill out the demic, so there's no staff to program application. They will help me with my application. Feedlot facts All USDA Service Cen- ask for this information: ters are open for business, Name and Address including those that restrict Personal Information, in-person visits or require ap- including your Tax Identifica- Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma to one year ago when feedlots reflects size and gender of Peel and John Michael Riley. pointments. You should first tion Number State University Extension Live- inventories included 60.8 per- cattle on feed, weather condi- “A Profile of Cattle Feeding:call your local Farm Service Farm Operating Structure stock Marketing Specialist cent steers and 39.2 percent tions, and feed quality. While Beyond the Averages” Western Agency office and schedule an Adjusted Gross Income heifers. Feedlot placement ADG is positively related to Economic Forum, December appointment. compliance certification to ‘The feedlot industry weight is related to finished placement weight, feed ef- 2018, Volume 16, Issue 2:62- Our program delivery staff displays amazing dynamics weight of fed cattle. However, ficiency is inversely related will continue to work with our ensure eligibility 77. over the course of a typical the relationship is not one to placement weight. Steers CONTACT: Greg Hartman| producers by phone, email, Direct deposit information pans of course, 2020 has to one. For both steers and placed weighing 550-600 Beckham County OSU Extension and using online tools. An to enable payment. een anything but a typical heifers in the typical range of pounds have an average feed: easy first step is to contact our You can learn more about placement weights, a one- gain ratio (dry matter) of 5.7 Center | call center at 877-508-8364 year. The November 1 cattle on feed inventory was 11.97 pound increase in placement compared to 750-800-pound (580) 928-2139 | greghart- and an FSA employee can help the CFAP 2 application million head of cattle, up 1.3 weight results in 0.5 pounds steers with a feed: gain ratio [email protected] you take the first steps toward process at farmers.gov/cfap/ percent from one year ago. of additional finished weight. of 5.97. Oklahoma State University, application. apply. Exactly what to expect in fed ‘The Kansas Focus on It appears that general in compliance with Title VI and ‘You can find the phone Myth 10:1 don’t have cattle markets in the coming Feedlots data shows that animal health has been bet- VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of number and the location of a farm number, so I don’t months depends on numerous feedlot average daily gains ter in 2020 as well. Kansas 1964, Executive Order 11246 your local USDA Service Cen- qualify for CFAP 2. factors including: the demo- (ADG) have been higher year feedlots reported lower death as amended, Title IX of the ter at farmers.gov/cfap and You do not need to have graphics of the feedlot popula- over year every month this loss in the first nine months view the status of your local tion (both size and gender), year. Steer ADG has aver- of the year for both steers and Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Service Center at farmers.gov/ aCFAP farm number to apply for 2, except if you will be feed costs, the time of the aged 3.53 pounds the past heifers compared to last year. coronavirus/service-center- year, weather conditions and six months and heifer ADG For steers, average death loss Act of 1990, and other federal status. filing an application for com- regional impacts. has averaged 3.11 pounds. through September has aver- laws and regulations, does not Myth 6: I need to work modities identified as acreage- Feedlot placements the ‘Astudy of southern plains aged 1.67 percent. In a multi- discriminate on the basis of race, with a third-party entity to based crops. The acreage and past five to six months ac- feedlots reports the lowest year study, average feedlot color, national origin, sex, age, complete my CFAP 2 applica- yield information must be count for the current invento- ADG for closeouts in April/ death loss for 550-600-pound religion, disability, or status as a tion. provided by FSA through ry and consisted of 22 percent May and the highest for steers is significantly higher at veteran in any of its policies, prac- USDA helps farmers and the annual acreage reporting feeders under 600 pounds; closeouts in December/Janu- 3.07 percent compared to 1.68 tices or procedures. This includes ranchers complete program process, either through an nearly 18 percent feeder cattle ary*. The April/May closeouts percent for steers weighing but is not limited to admissions, applications and other from 600-700 pounds; 22 include higher proportions of 750-800 pounds. employment, financial aid, and paperwork free of charge. application initiated by USDA percent feeders from 700-800 lightweight placements the Feedlots will manage and educational services. Refer- Service Center staff can guide Service Center staff or by ap- pounds; 23 percent feeders previous fall. ADG for steer balance these and many other ences within this publication to farmers through the process plying online. weighing 800-900 pounds; placements weighing 550- factors as they deal with com- any specific commercial product, of preparing and submitting Contact the FSA staff and 15 percent feeder cattle 600 pounds is 3.47 pounds ing winter weather, rising feed process, or service by trade name, required paperwork on their at your local USDA Service over 900 pounds. The latest compared to 3.86 for steers costs, the mix of steers and own, with no need to hire Center if you have questions quarterly inventory report weighing 750-800 pounds. heifers and the availability of trademark, service mark, manu- a paid preparer. Language about acreage reporting and showed that feedlot inven- Kansas feedlots also feeder cattle of various sizes. facturer, or otherwise does not translation service is available tories currently include 62.4 reported better feed efficiency “Detailed feedlot param- constitute or imply endorsement in all USDA Service Centers, your CEAP 2 application. percent steers and 37.6 per- in 2020 compared to one year eters are from: by Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- so one-on-one assistance with Learn more about CFAP 2 cent heifers, This compares ago. Like ADG, feed efficiency Stehle, Anna, Derrell S. sion Service, a Service Center employee can at farmers.gov/cfap. Prepare now fo r next spring’s calving s eason Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State of grease for farming machin- that would be good to conduct afternoon than on a cold dark and reading the Oklahoma color, national origin, sex, age, University Emeritus Extension ery, sacks of grass seed, and in December to ensure suc- night when you need to have State University Circular religion, disability, or status asa Animal Scientist mineral blocks were just some cess in February, March, and the calving area ready ina E-1006 Calving Time Man- of the items that were stored April. Before calving season short time. agement for Beef Cows and veteran in any of its policies, prac- As a young boy growing up in the stalls. Invariably, the starts do a walk-through of If calf diarrhea has been a Heifers. tices or procedures. This includes in Central Nebraska, we had a calving season would begin pens, chutes, and calving significant issue in your herd CONTACT: Greg Hartman | but is not limited to admissions, spring calving cow herd. The before the gestation table sug- stalls. Make sure that all are in the past, now is a good Beckham County OSU Extension “calving shed” that was avail- gested that it should. One of dlean, dry, strong, safe, and time to visit with your large Center | employment, financial aid, and able to us was one side of a us would find a two-year old functioning correctly. Check animal veterinarian. Ask (580) 928-2139 | greghart- educational services. References large red barn. This barn was that was in the midst of labor, the gates and the squeeze about a scours vaccine given [email protected] within this publication to any built in the early part of the and the calving shed was still panels to make certain that to the cows before calving, Oklahoma State University, 20th century and had stalls full of supplies. they are ready for use. Do and about other management in compliance with Title Vand specific commercial product, on one side that were meant Someone once said, “that you still have the extra farm strategies that help reduce the VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of process, or service by trade name, to stall draft horses. Because Success occurs when Oppor- supplies stored in the calving pathogen exposure to baby 1964, Executive Order 11246 trademark, service mark, manu- we used the stalls only dur- tunity meets with Prepara- shed or stalls? Now would calves when they are most as amended, Title IX of the ing March and April for the tion”. Planning and preparing be a good time make certain vulnerable. Education Amendments of 1972, facturer, or otherwise does not “calving shed”, the other ten ahead for next spring's calving that these items are placed in More information about Americans with Disabilities constitute or imply endorsement months of the year they be- season can help increase the another facility or at least out management of cows and Act of 1990, and other federal by Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- came a storage facility. Fenc- chances of success. There are of the way. This is a lot easier heifers at calving time can laws and regulations, does not ing materials, 5-gallon drums several key preparation steps to do ona sunny December be found by downloading discriminate on the basis of race, sion Service.