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Following a beef industry roundtable in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur voiced strong concerns over recent federal market interventions, warning that abrupt policy shifts disrupt cattle operations and undermine market stability. Both leaders outlined key takeaways from the discussion with agricultural producers and discussed the mission of ...Read more… - Navigating Grain Volatility: OSU’s Todd Hubbs on Corn Yields, Trade Tensions, and Wheat Marketing StrategiesWed Aug 26th, 2026 8:54:25 CDT
Grain markets are navigating a complex web of geopolitical friction, weather uncertainty, and shifting trade policies. Oklahoma State University Extension Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to break down what producers should watch in the corn and wheat sectors, as well as key strategies for managing risk in ...Read more… - Effective Livestock Fly Control Strategies: Proactive Planning and Resistance Management for Cattle ProducersWed Aug 26th, 2026 8:11:45 CDT
Effective livestock fly control strategies require a proactive, year-round approach to protect cattle health, maintain weight gains, and prevent chemical resistance across herds. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Mark Upton of Central Life Sciences to discuss the current fly season, seasonal timing for management plans, the dangers of pesticide resistance, and the crucial ...Read more…
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- Don Close: Packer Capacity Shifts Could Reshape Cattle Market Wed Aug 26th, 2026 9:10:30 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about shifting beef packing capacity and what recent plant announcements could mean for cattle producers. Cargill’s Return Could Offset Tyson’s Cuts Close says the return of Cargill’s Fort Morgan, Colorado, facility could eventually add significant slaughter capacity to the market, ...Read more...
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