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The 2011 Drought November 29, 2011 Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese

The 2011 Drought November 29, 2011 Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese . Southern Plains Drought Assessment and Outlook Forum. Not included: Canola, Oats, Rye, Sunflowers, Watermelons, Garden Commodities, Greenhouse, Nursery, Grapes, other minor commodities. Cattle losses:

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The 2011 Drought November 29, 2011 Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese

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  1. The 2011 Drought November 29, 2011Oklahoma Secretary of AgricultureJim Reese Southern Plains Drought Assessment and Outlook Forum

  2. Not included: Canola, Oats, Rye, Sunflowers, Watermelons, Garden Commodities, Greenhouse, Nursery, Grapes, other minor commodities. Cattle losses: Cattle sold Jan. 1- July 31 increased 45,757 head or 5% 2 million head of beef cows – 5% increased sales – 100,000 beef cows – $1 billion dollars loss of income Increased Cost of Hay, Grass, and Feedgrains - ?????

  3. Insurance Products will help to alleviate some of the loss for those who chose to purchase insurance.

  4. The unique observation here is that major drought has historically been followed by rebound.

  5. Called Coop Wednesday 11-16-2011 Soybeans cut on Friday 11-18-2011 Coop sprayed volunteer on Saturday 11-19-2011 at 1:00PM It Rained 1/2 inch Monday Night

  6. Off Thursday, Friday, Saturday to finish 12 acres 4 Hour Drill Cleaning on November 26, 2011

  7. Planting finished 11-25-2011 Before rain…. Hallelujah!!!

  8. Thank you for accurate short term forecasting!!!!

  9. Thank you….. for inaccurate long term forecasting!!

  10. Thank You!

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