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News July 15, 2023 The Elk City News -3 Beef and Cattle Trade Responds to Cattle Market Conditions Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma cent trade data confirms that export market but is down 9.3 percent compared to the first percent thus far in 2023. Beef Oklahoma State Univer- State University Extension the expected impacts are in- percent for the January to May five months of last year. Beef imports will continue to be sity, in compliance with Title Livestock Marketing Specialist deed developing. period following an 11.1 per- supported by higher domestic imports appear to be revert- VI and VII of the Civil Rights Cattle and beef markets Beef exports in the latest cent year over year decrease in ing to more traditional import beef prices and the reduction Act of 1964, Executive Order are undergoing a sharp transi- data for May are down 19.9 May. patterns with May imports of in US. processing beef supplies 11246 as amended, Title IX of tion in 2023 with ever-tighter percent year over year. Total Mexico remains the num- beef from Australia up 39.1 due to reduced cow slaughter. the Education Amendments cattle numbers, declining beef exports for the year to ber four beef export market percent and imports from New Cattle imports from Mex- of 1972, Americans with Dis- beef production and sharply date are down 11.4 percent and is the only major market Zealand up 23.2 percent for ico are rebounding sharply abilities Act of 1990, and other higher cattle and beef prices. compared to the record pace that is higher, up 10.3 percent the month, For the January to from the 15 year low in 2022. ‘These market conditions are in 2022. Beef exports began year over year for the year to May period, beef imports from Total cattle imports from Mex- federal laws and regulations, expected to impact interna- to weaken in late 2022 and date but was down 5.4 percent Australia are up 23.9 percent ico for the year thus far were does not discriminate on the tional trade of U.S. cattle and have been down year over in May compared to one year with New Zealand up 9.0 per- up 49.0 percent in May and are basis of race, color, national beef, Reduced beef supplies year each month for the past ago. Beef exports to the num- cent year over year. Australia is up 37.4 percent for the Janu- origin, sex, age, religion, dis- and higher prices are projected seven months. Beef exports ber five market in Canada were currently the fifth largest beef ary to May period. Increased ability, or status as a veteran to lead to reduced beef exports to Japan were down 36.4 per- up 22.7 percent in May, hold- import source behind fourth cattle imports from Mexico in any of its policies, practices and increased beef imports. cent year over year in May and ing the year-to-date total to a place New Zealand. Canada re- offsets a 16.5 percent year to or procedures. This includes ‘The strength of the U.S. dollar are down 13.9 percent for the 3.3 percent decrease compared mains the leading beef import date decrease in cattle imports but is not limited to admis- and the impacts of exchange January to May period com- to last year. Taiwan is the num- source with May imports down from Canada leading to an 11.1 sions, employment, financial rates may further exagger- pared to last year. Exports to ber six beef export market and 6.9 percent and a year-to-date percent increase in total cattle aid, and educational services. ate or mute these underlying South Korea were down 14.0 was up 7.8 percent year over total up 2.3 percent. Mexico is imports thus far in 2023. Very References within this publica- market forces. The relatively percent in May contributing to year in May but remains down the number two beef import dynamic U.S. market condi- strong dollar in recent months an 11.3 percent decrease year 16.1 percent for the first five source with May imports down tions will continue to impact tion to any specific commercial has tended to dampen beef ex- over year thus far in 2023. For months of the year compared 4.1 percent and cumulative beef and cattle trade flows for product, process, or service by ports and support increased the year to date, South Korea to one year ago. imports for the year down 11.9 the foreseeable future. trade name, trademark, service imports. Unique market fac- is the largest market for beef Total beef imports were up percent. Brazil is the third larg- For additional information mark, manufacturer, or other- tors in specific countries will 5.7 percent year over year in est source of beef imports with please contact Greg Hartman, wise does not constitute or im- exports, ahead of Japan so far this year. China/Hong Kong May. For the year thus far, beef May imports down 9.2 percent Beckham County Ag/4-H/CED ply endorsement by Oklahoma also impact trade flows in par- ticular markets. The most re- remains the number three beef imports are down a scant 0.6 and total imports down 11.5 at 580-928-2139. Cooperative Extension Service What Are the Types and Potencies of Modern Marijuana? By Laura Stack and these products often have In this article, we'll look at regulated, especially those ijuana-induced psychosis in What's the Big Deal? very different THC potencies. the basics for each main type. used for medical purposes, Johnny after two solid weeks As a parent of a teen, it’s Marijuana is a pervasive While the terms “concen- Flower. This refers to the with the THC measured in mil- of dabbing. Johnny started out important to know and under- drug in U.S. culture, and has trate” and “extract” are often dried flowers of the marijuana ligrams rather than percentag- with flower and progressed to stand the differences between been since long before its le- used interchangeably, there plant, which is the smokable es. In California, for example, this highly potent form. types of marijuana products, galization, partial legalization, is a difference. All extracts part of the cannabis plant. In over-the-counter edibles may Shatter is a type of solidi- because high-potency and or decriminalization in 42 are concentrates, but not all practice, it could include seeds, contain no more than 10 mg of fied butane hash oil (BHO). It’s high-frequency can cause men- states and the District of Co- concentrates are extracts. The bits of stems, and shredded THC per serving (and no more typically clear amber in color, tal health problems in the de- lombia. Originally, there were primary difference between a leaves as well. Users often than 100 mg per package), as so glossy and fragile looking veloping adolescent mind. A only three main types of mari- concentrate and an extract is refer to any cannabis plant opposed to 1,000 mg for recre- it seems it might shatter like few have medical uses, includ- juana product: flower, hashish, how the trichomes are collect- matter by the catch-all term ational concentrates and vape glass when dropped, hence the ing some edibles, tinctures, and hash oil. But, nowadays, ed. Trichomes are the resin- “herb,” “bud,” or “grass.” Un- cartridges. name. However, it does have and topical rubs (not discussed thanks to the double-edged ous hair-like structures which til the 1990s, THC potency Hashish (Hash) is a con- some flexibility. It's often full here because there’s almost sword of human. ingenuity, stick up from the flower of the in herb averaged about 3-5%; centrate made through a me- of holes, something like a slice no recreational use). While all there are many more types of bud on the cannabis plant. Tri- now, it varies between about chanical process that isolates of Swiss cheese. It tends to be marijuana products available. chomes contain THC, which 12-25%, depending on the resin heads. It refers to the quite potent, at 60-80% THC forms of marijuana can cause hardened resin of the cannabis content. health problems, highly con- In addition to flower, some house the psychoactive effects cannabis strain, with an aver- centrated forms (like most of are edibles, based on plant of weed and when activated age of 15.6% in 2018. Growers plant, usually added to tobacco Pull ‘n Snap, another BHO, material, oils, or distillates. produce the “high.” Extracts continually increase herb po- for smoking, though it can manifests as a type of shatter those discussed above) multi- also be eaten or smoked on its that lives up to its name. A user ply the probability those prob- Others are solvent-derived are a type of concentrate cre- tency through selective breed- extracts, mostly made using ing. It’s usually smoked using a own. It comes in blocks, sheets, pulls it like taffy and snaps off lems. Some individuals can’t ated using solvents (butane, and balls, and often resembles a piece for use. In warm tem- even take a single hit from a butane and carbon dioxide, de- alcohol, carbon dioxide, etc.) pipe or a bong or rolled into a grainy, low-quality chocolate, peratures, it gets messy and dab without hospitalization. liberately designed to contain that essentially wash the tri- joint or a blunt. usually varying in color from stringy. Others may eventually suf- very higher concentrations chomes off the cannabis plant. Edibles. Anyone can make yellow to a dark reddish-brown. Crumble refers to a solid, fer from paranoia, depres- of THC—the chemical that Concentrates made without marijuana edibles, either us- Water-purified hash is called opaque THC concentrate, usu- sion, psychotic episodes, sui- makes users high. Names like the use of solvents are pro- ing flower or one of the other “bubble melt hash” or bubble ally a BHO, with a crumbly tex- cidal ideation, or in some wax, shatter, budder, badder, duced using mechanical or products, so the potency can hash” due to its texture and is ture. cases, schizophrenia, which is dabs, and more have recently physical means to remove and vary widely. However, legal more pliable. The potency of Distillates/Oils. Originally, what happened to Johnny. entered the marijuana lexicon, gather trichomes. cannabis edibles are highly hash ranks higher than flower; this category consisted of only Marijuana is not a victim- it currently averages 15-30% unmodified hash oil (about less drug—and it’s much more Providing comfort and Supportfor End of Life cholces THC, though some growers 20% THC), the third “tradi- potent these days than any pot dlaim it can reach as high as tional” form of marijuana— you adults may have experi- 60%. basically, a liquid form of hash mented with when younger. Hospice care provides medical servic emotional support, and spiritual re- Extracts. The various (above). It can be distilled or To protect your kids, learn as sources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer forms of extracts (see below) concentrated with solvents to much about it as you can. mostly derive from hash oil or heart failure. Hospi e care als helps mily members manage the practical form THC oil. True distillates, If you would like to learn via a solvent, often butane, however, are extra special be- more about the potential dan- details and emotional challeng of caring for a dying loved one. though recently carbon diox- cause they’re even more pure ide has become more common and potent than some of their gers of Marijuana misuse, For questions regarding hospice service or eligibility, contact: as consumers have expressed concentrated, oily cousins. please consider reaching out to concern about butane’s use. Distillates go through extra re- the Beckham County Drug Pre- Carrie Perry, RN/ Adminsistrator Butane Hash Oil (BHO), Rick finement processes to remove vention Coalition. We can be Simpson Oil (RSO) and CO2- additional compounds via boil- found on Facebook.com/drug- Pat Welsh, RN/ Coc rdinator of Patient C. extracted cannabis wax are examples of extracts; the vary- ing-point separation. Why? Be- preventionbeckham or you can cause the goal is to isolate very call 580-562-5043 to get more ing textures make up the dif- specific plant pigment and information. The Beckham Some of the most common conditions are ference from one product to biproduct. Once these can- County Drug Prevention Coali- * Cancer * Failure to Thrive © End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) another: nabinoids have been distilled, tion is funded by a grant from * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease ( /A) * End Stage Amyotrophic Wax serves as a gen- they are re-condensed, and the SAMHSA, CSAT, and the Okla- Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) * End Stage Pulmonary Dise: e (COPD) eral term for any semisolid finished product can be up to homa Dept of Mental Health marijuana concentrate that's 99% pure cannabinoid. Potent! * End Stage Liver Disease * End Stage Renal Disease * AIDS/HIV opaque due to the way it solidi- It’s the purest of pure canna- and Substance Abuse Preven- tion Services. The grant is * End Stage Neurologi al Disease such as Parkit on’s or Alzheimer's fied. Most wax looks and feels bis oil in its activated form. administered locally by South a lot like crumbly earwax (one Distillates are often vapor- Western OK Development Au- ys rte of its nicknames), but less so- ized, but users put them under thority. eryiY RN Professional, Passionate lidified versions may resemble the tongue, dab them, smoke Laura Stack is the founder softened butter (budder), cake them, ingest them in a capsule, of Johnny's Ambassadors, Advance, Attentive... batter (badder), or resin (ros- or infuse them into an edible. ‘a non-partisan, non-profit, in), depending on thickness Tinctures. A tincture is a grass-roots alliance of individ- Our Difference Is Our Care and texture. It’s highly potent flavorful, solvent-based infu- uals and organizations around (up to 99%+) and often used in sion that are popularly con- the globe concerned about dabs. sumed in edibles. It’s basically Have you ever considered becoming ‘A dab just means a small an infusion made by soaking the harms of youth marijuana use,’ ‘Our mission is to educate amount (a dab) of a concen- herb in a weak solvent like parents, teens, and communi- a hospice volunteer? trate, usually wax (above), alcohol, glycerin, or medium- which the user burns and in- chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. ties about the dangers of to- fulfilling experience in the spirit hales. Some vape it, since it Unlike most concentrates, the day's high-THC marijuana on of giving and receiving. lacks a strong odor; others may solvent becomes part of the adolescent brain development, use a special “dabbing rig” or finished product. Its THC po- psychosis, and suicide’ even just a hot nail or rod on tency is typically quite low, of- Laura lost her son Johnny which they burn the material. ten less than 1%; the legal limit to suicide in 2019. He was 19 See my blog “What is 710 Day” is 0.3% in most places where years old and had started ‘dab- for more information. Users it’s legal for medical use. Tinc- bing; at age 14. Please visit call it “taking a dab” or the verb tures are usually consumed as johnnysambassadors.org for form “dabbing.” This is the tox- drops placed under the tongue more information about John- ic chemical that triggered mar- or even sprinkled in salads. ny and Laura.