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June 11, 2022 News Cattle Markets Transition to Summer SWOSU & DRG Launch Aerospace & Defense Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma ‘The big feeder cattle also Labor Day, before increasing in kets this summer. State University Extension put in a double spring top the fourth quarter. For more information con- Workforce Development Initiative Livestock Marketing Spe- with the highest prices of the Cull cow prices typical- tact Greg Hartman Beckham cialist year in mid-February and a ly peak in March and April Letter to the Editor SWOSU, with locations in County Extension at 580-928- Southwestern Oklahoma Weatherford, Sayre and Yu- second, lower top in early and hold close to peak levels State University (SWOSU) kon, has produced numerous As we move into June, cattle April. By late May prices for through June before declin- 2139 has launched its aerospace graduates who have achieved markets are transitioning into 800-pound steers, for exam- ing slightly in July and August Oklahoma State University, and defense workforce ini- an extraordinary level of suc- summer mode, reflecting sea- ple, had decreased just over 4 ahead of a sharp seasonal de- tiative, the university an- cess in aerospace and defense. sonality and a myriad of other percent from early April. This cline in the fourth quarter. in compliance with Title VI and nounced today. The initiative SWOSU alumni have ex- will promote current students celled and continue to serve factors which are currently compares to a typical increase This year, cull prices were VII of the Civil Rights Act of and degrees as well as the uni- at the National Aeronautics impacting markets. Market of one to two percent in that very strong through a peak in 1964, Executive Order 11246 versity’s rich aerospace & de- and Space Administration impacts vary across different period on the way to season- April but have decreased more as amended, Title IX of the Edu- fense heritage. (NASA), the U.S. Armed Forc- classes of cattle. ally higher prices in the sum- quickly through May. Boning ‘The initiative is a partnership es, government institutions cation Amendments of 1972, Steer calf prices posted a mer for big feeder cattle. In- cow prices in Oklahoma City between SWOSU and Okla- such as the Central Intelli- double top in February and creasing feedlot ration costs decreased nearly 12 percent Americans with Disabilities Act of homa City-based Delaware gence Agency (CIA) and Fed- Resource Group (DRG) with eral Aviation Administration again in early April with the continues to push down on from mid-April to late May. 1990, and other federal laws and a mission to place a greater outbreak of the war in Ukraine feeder cattle prices. However, Beef cow slaughter is up 15 regulations, does not discriminate (BAA) and leading aerospace emphasis on the impressive and defense corporations causing a counter-seasonal Feeder Cattle futures have ral- percent year over year for the accomplishments of SWOSU's such as Boeing, Lockheed dip in March. ‘The decrease in lied off the mid-May lows as first 20 weeks of the year. A on the basis of race, color, national degree programs, which in- Martin and Northrop Grum- calf prices in April and May is Corn futures have moderated. strong ground beef market origin, sex, age, religion, disability, dude accredited programs in man. expected seasonally but the If it persists, this may help sta- continues to support cull cow or status as a veteran in any of its Applied Engineering Manage- Distinguished alumni, faculty ment (ATMAE) and Manu- decrease has been more pro- bilize cash feeder cattle prices prices, but drought-forced liq- policies, practices or procedures. facturing Engineering Tech- and partners include Brian nounced than usual. For ex- into the summer. uidation is likely to add addi- nology (ABET). Degrees in Busey and Philip Busey, John ample, prices for 500-pound tional supply pressure to cull ‘The outbreak of the war in ‘This includes but is not limited to Engineering Technology, En- Aaron, Herbert Fix, Benny admissions, employment, finan- gineering Physics and Com- Hill, Gina Ligon, Harry C. steers in Oklahoma have de- Ukraine replaced the seasonal markets in the coming weeks. puter Science set students on creased about 12 percent since March peak in fed cattle prices Boxed beef prices did not cial aid, and educational services. the best possible career path McCool, J.R. Pratt, General the first of April compared to with twin February and early post the typical May peak References within this publication to explore their passion for Thomas Stafford, and Tom aerospace and defense, Okla- Weichel, all of whom have the four to five percent typical May peaks. Fed cattle prices ahead of grilling season. How- to any specific commercial product, homa’s second largest indus- made pivotal contributions seasonal decline over this peri- decreased in the past month in ever, Choice boxed beef prices try. to the history and develop- od. Poor forage conditions and a seasonal fashion by roughly did increase in the last two process, or service by trade name, “We're thrilled to launch this ment of global aerospace and initiative alongside our es- prospects combined with high three percent. Fed prices typi- weeks of the month from mid- trademark, service mark, manu- teemed partners and long- defense. grain prices is weighing heavy cally decrease into the summer May lows, with higher prices facturer, or otherwise does not time benefactors at Delaware For more information on on calf prices. Calf prices as fed slaughter reaches a sea for all primals. Post-Memorial Resource Group,” said SWOSU SWOSU and DRG’s joint typically decline through the sonal peak between May and Day assessment of beef de- constitute or imply endorsement President Dr. Diana Lovell. “We know just how beneficial Aerospace & Defense Work- summer before pushing more August. Fed prices typically mand will be forthcoming and hy Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- our degrees are to students force Development Initia- sharply lower in the fall. reach a summer low around may set the tone for beef mar- sion Service. striving to excel in aerospace tive, please visit swosu.edu/ and defense, and we want to aerospace-defense or contact ensure that prospective stu- dents and employers from SWOSU Chief of Staff, Mr. Beckham County Commissioner around the world are just as Garrett King at garrett.king@ aware.” swosu.edu, (580)774-3706. Sample Ballots Johnny Davis seeks re-election st atELECTION Prouay 050242-REG ews 203, Beda county. on AHOun seeking re-election. Davis was raised in Texola citizens and helping people,” rence ‘Ey e502 88. FEDERAL STATE AND.COUNTYSAMPLE BALLOT Davis has served in that po- and Erick before graduating Davis explained. “I still learn ‘Subhuee a8 sition for nearly fifteen years. from Erick High School in something new every day, even “I was a road hand for Dis- 1982. after all these years. My goal is SAMPLE BALLOT trict 3 for five years before He and his wife, Tammy, to continue to keep things up becoming the commissioner,” share three children and three as we have been. Right now, Davis advised. grandchildren. Their son Ches- the county is going through Davis oversees approxi- ter lives in Tulsa, while their tough times. We don’t have the mately 425 miles of road. His two daughters Staci North and funding to fix all of the things district stretches through Melanie May both reside in Er- we need to, so the commission- Texoma, Erick, Sayre, and Elk ick. ers are finding solutions for City. Davis is a member of the that and deciding how to best “We cover the northern Texola Baptist Church. stretch of Beckham County,” In his spare time, he enjoys use the citizen’s resources. For Davis said. hobbies of fishing and hunting. me, it is very important to keep Before his employment “Watching my grandkids fire, police, and emergency ser- Johnny Davis with the county, Davis served grow up has really become our vices going. Because of having as the Erick Police Chief for favorite hobby, to be honest,” worked in them all these years, twelve years. Davis laughed. I know how essential they are By Shonda Little “I am also retired from the Additionally, he and his toa community. Also, we have volunteer fire department. wife operate a cow-calf ranch- to keep our court house going. Beckham County District 3 I was with them for twenty ing operation. 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