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February 1, 2023 News The Elk City News - 3 tices or procedures. This includes Less Heifers in Feedlots...Finally Extension Office at 580-928- 2139, but is not limited to admissions, Oklahoma State University, employment, financial aid, and in compliance with Title VI and Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma peak in February 2022 and December, which accounts er slaughter in 2022 and was VIE of the Civil Rights Act of educational services. Referenc- State University Extension suggests sharply tighter feed- for almost all cattle in the the largest heifer slaughter 1964, Executive Order 11246 es within this publication to any Livestock Marketing Special- lot numbers going forward. feedlots currently, is down 3.1 total since 2004. The decrease as amended, Title IX of the Ed- specific commercial product, pro- ist December marketings percent from last year. in feedlot heifers does not, at ucation Amendments of 1972, The January Cattle on were down 6.1 percent year ‘The latest report also in- this point, reflect heifer reten- Americans with Disabilities Act cess, or service by trade name, Feed report from USDA-NASS over year, close to pre-report duded the quarterly break- tion but simply a lack of heif- of 1990, and other federal laws trademark, service mark, man- showed the fourth consecu- expectations. The market- down of steers and heifers in ers due to large heifer slaugh- and regulations, does not dis- ufacturer, or otherwise does not tive month of declining feed- ings number is in line with feedlots. The steer total on ter the past two years. criminate on the basis of race, constitute or imply endorsement lot inventories starting in December fed (steer + heifer) January 1 was down 4.5 per- ‘The Cattle report to be color, national origin, sex, age, October. The January 1 on- slaughter, which was down cent year over year. Steers released on January 31 will religion, disability, or status as a by Oklahoma Cooperative Exten- feed total for feedlots with 5.9 percent year over year. in feedlots have decreased include a feedlot total for all veteran in any ofits policies, prac- sion Service capacity of 1,000 head or Feedlots appear to still be cur- on a year over year basis for feedlots. The total U.S. feed- more was down 2.9 percent rent though the lower Decem- 6 of the last 7 quarters going lot inventory for January 1 year over year. The January 1 ber marketings may reflect back to July 2021. The feedlot feedlot total of 11.682 million delayed shipments due to the heifer inventory on January 1 head was larger than the De- December winter storm. was down by 0.5 percent year averages 122.9 percent of the monthly January 1 total and accounts for feedlots small- Early Voting cember 2022 total by a scant December placements over year. This is a small de- 9,000 head but still below the were down 8.0 percent year crease but significant as it is November total of 11.696 over year, also as expected. the first year over year quar- er than 1,000 head capacity. This suggests that the Janu- ary 1 US. feedlot inventory Begins Thursday million head. It looks increas- Monthly feedlot placements terly decrease in feedlot heifer is expected to be 14.4 million ingly like the early November were down year over year in inventories since July 2021. head, down 2.3 percent from dayEarly voting begins Thurs- February 9 th for voters avoid long lines,” Maddux said. seasonal peak will hold. If so, nine of the twelve months of Large heifer numbers in feed- 2022. in Roger Mills County. Voters Early voting is available the November total was 4.1 2022. Total placements the lots supported the 4.8 percent For more information con- who will not be able to below the previous seasonal last six months from July — year over year increase in heif- tact Beckham County OSU Thursday February 9 th and make it to the polls on Friday February 10 th from Election Day, have the option 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the of voting early at their Coun- County Election Board ty Election Board. A historic time for energy investments located at 503 E. Broadway, Roger Mills County Elec- Cheyenne, Ok . Maddux re- tion Board Secretary, Jana minds voters that early Maddux , said early voting is voting is not available at open to all voters. “You do not need to pro- polling locations. By Kenneth Corn here in Oklahoma for those eligi- moment for my neighbors across your rural community is now! The Roger Mills County ble businesses and ag producers Oklahoma to join in the poten- Our State Office in Stillwater is vide an excuse to vote early. Election Board is located at When it comes to the seem- to upgrade in energy efficiency tial to prosper from Rural Devel- accepting applications for REAP Oklahoma allows early voting for all elections 503 E. Broadway, Cheyenne, ingly constant wild weather programs or install renewable opment programs. until March 31. Don’t let that conducted through the Ok and is open from changes, there is a right to be a energy systems. Both of which Eligible stakeholders can uti- 8:00 am. to 2:00 p.m., date or process scare you though. State Election Board—from concerned small business owner not only put more money in the lize a REAP grant for up to 40 school board and municipal Monday through Friday . For or agriculture producer here in pockets of our mom-and-pop percent of the cost of an eligible I want to make it as simple as elections to state and questions, please contact the rural Oklahoma. Thankfully the establishments in rural Oklaho- project. Items such as improved possible for eligible business and federal elections. This is Election Board at 1- Biden-Harris Administration is ma, but also have a positive net HVAC systems, lighting, refrig- ag stakeholders to participate in a great option for those who 833-638-7999 ex. 7 or committed to not only working impact on the effects of climate eration units, and improved in- this process. Email our REAP co- will be out of town on Elec- rogermillscounty@elections. on the effects of climate change, change in our state as well. sulation can be used with this ordinator at [email protected] tion Day or who want to ok.gov. but also blunting the rising costs In fact, I would argue there program to help lower energy or call 405-742-1070 and ask to of inflation. You might be asking yourself is no better time in Oklahoma for our businesses, farmers, and costs. Additionally, if the busi- ness or producer is interested speak to our REAP coordinator. Don’t let this historic mo- MISDEMEANORS if you're a small business owner ranchers to look at the programs in alternative power sources Rural Development can offer. like geothermal, solar or wind a or rancher, “well how does that ment pass you by, because Rural MISDEMEANORS help me?” Through the Rural ‘This is because our Administra- REAP grant may be the perfect Development here in Oklahoma State of Okla vs Hensley L Fritzler DUI. Possession of CS & Energy for America Program tion is investing more money choice as well. has never been this committed to a more prosperous and united paraphernalia (REAP), the president is invest- than ever before into rural Okla- However, the time to act on State of Okla vs Roger W Smith Public intoxication ing millions of dollars right now homa, and it truly is a historic these programs and invest in rural Oklahoma. State of Okla vs James D Hoffman DUS State of Okla vs James A Johnson Domestic assault & battery State of Okla vs Jessica A Flores Child not in school Ongoing COVID crisis State of Okla vs Dillon D Dugger DUI State of Okla vs Jason P Cochran Possession of CS changes new normal routines FELONIES State of Okla vs Larry J Lopez Domestic assault & battery State of Okla vs Natalio Muniz Domestic Assault & bat- tery. A&B on medical care provider By Cherrie Nutley, Ombuds- quired to allow their residents to level of staffing required to not volunteer as well. State of Okla vs Jeffrey D Pogue Bringing contraband into man Supervisor, 580-562-5032 have visitors as often and for as just adequately care for their res- If you have some time and jail It seems that our newnormal long as the wish. Nursing homes idents but to provide good care. talents to share, please reach out State of Okla vs Gabriel V Moreno Larceny of vehicle in all aspects of daily living con- are also tasked with protecting Activities are a very integral to your local long-term-care fa- State of Okla vs Jess C Moore Possession of child porn tinue to change because of the their residents, so screening is part of this quality care, but it cility and see if they are interest- State of Okla vs Clint C Clarkson DUI. Possession of fire- ongoing COVID crisis. A notice- required before a visit and wear- has taken a back seat to actu- ed in having you come help with arm able impact we are all very aware ing a mask is also a requirement. al patient care because of the their activities. of has been for the residents in ‘An unexpected consequence shuffling of services. If you have If you cannot personally long-term care, of this long-running pandemic is a good voice and like to enter- Changes have been made that long-term care facilities are tain, facilities would love to have make that commitment but you have puzzles, books, crafting or MARRIAGES, € DIVORCES and new policies implemented struggling with staffing issues some assistance with calling bin- coloring supplies that you could to make sure residents are able as their staff and the families of g0, sing-a-longs or reading ofpo- donate, please check to see if MARRIAGE LICENSES to have visitors and can see and their staff also must deal with etry or books. there is a need for those things touch their loved ones when they COVID outbreaks. Facilities are If you love crafting or puz- in your area. Adam Fletcher, Sayre ~ Riley Gilmer, Sayre do visit. Allnursinghomes are re- working hard to maintain the zles, there is a place for you to If you have questions or con- Thomas McConnell, Elk City - Melinda Benavidez, Elk City cerns regarding a long-term care facility or a loved one in a long- Nathan Medina, Elk City - Mackenzie Gifford, Elk City Biden-Harris Administration Invests term care facility, please give Cherrie Nutley, ombudsman su- DIVORCES pervisor, a call at 580-562-5032. Stacey Custer vs Cody Custer in Oklahoma Water Infrastructure Roger Mills County Cattlemen’s Assoc. STILLWATER - US. De- and Grant Program. istration, USDA is transforming 45th Annual All Breed Bull Sale partment of Agriculture (USDA) “President Biden recognizes America’s food system with a Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 12:15 p.m. Rural Development Oklaho- that water is a basic need for any greater focus on more resilient ROGER MILLS COUNTY (Alternate Date - February 11, 2023) ma State Director Kenneth community,” Corn said. “Provid- local and regional food produc- CATTLEMEN'S Corn announced today that the ing water is also the bedrock for tion, fairer markets for all pro- ASSOCIATION Cheyenne Ag Pavilion Biden-Harris Administration is a stable rural economy, and the ducers, ensuring access to safe, (West side of Cheyenne) investing more than $2 million Biden-Harris Administration is healthy and nutritious food in in the Pittsburg County Public committed to ensuring all Amer- all communities, building new Bulls consigned by the following: Works Authority. icans have access to safe and sus- markets and streams of income Mike's Seedstock Lazy S Ranch Newman Ranch ‘This investment will replace tainable water through these RD. for farmers and producers using Paul Keith TJ Dorrell Jason Brown aging infrastructure, as well as investments.” climate-smart food and forestry Jenkins Angus LLC Mollet Angus Black Hereford Ranch Atkinson Farms Murrow Farms Boswell Cattle Co update the system to the stan- USDA will celebrate this practices, making historic in- Brookshire Farms Lynda Lucas Beer Cattle Co dards of today. Prior to this investment along with the vestments in infrastructure and 5-D Cattle Bryan Markham Holcomb Hereford USDA investment the water sys- Pittsburg County Public Works clean energy capabilities in rural Don Moler tem was deteriorating leading to Authority during an award pre- America, and committing to eq- early 60 Breeding Age Bulls, Registered and Cammerciat significant water loss, increased sentation at 500 Second Street uity across the Department by Polled Hereford * Horned Hereford + Red Angus + Black Angus + Black Hereford « Composite costs for consumers and poten- in Crowder on Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. removing systemic barriers and Charolais + Maine Cross + Simm Cross + Shorthorn tial for catastrophic failure or USDA touches the lives of all building a workforce more rep- loss of life. USDA finances this ‘Americans each day in so many resentative of America. To learn For More Information and/or Catalogs Call investment through the Water positive ways. Under the leader- more, visit https://www.rd.usda. Lynda Lucas - (580) 497-7366, Ashlea Yager - (580) 497-7124, Ryan Long - (580) 339-1919 and Waste Water Disposal Loan ship of the Biden-Harris Admin- gov/ok. or Email: [email protected]