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Good Ranchers CEO Ben Spell Invites Producers to Share Their Story
Tue Jun 23rd, 2026 9:11:49 CDT
For many modern consumers, the connection to the food on their plate has been entirely severed. Speaking at the R-CALF USA National Convention, Ben Spell, Founder and CEO of Good Ranchers, addressed a room of cattle producers to discuss the vital importance of connecting consumers to American beef. Spell, who manages a direct-to-consumer meat company ...
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Ben Hale: Oklahoma Cattle Market Surges as Strong Feeder Demand Pushes Prices Higher
Tue Jun 23rd, 2026 8:40:25 CDT
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the ...
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Oklahoma Winter Wheat Harvest 95% Complete In This Weeks Crop Progress
Mon Jun 22nd, 2026 15:54:19 CDT
According to the latest crop progress report released on June 22nd, 2026, Oklahoma’s winter wheat conditions are rated 9% good to excellent, 61% poor to very poor, and 30% fair. Oklahoma winter wheat harvested is at 95% this week, compared to 73% last week. Kansas winter wheat crop is ranked 14% good to excellent, 31% fair, ...
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Homeland Security Warns Narco Ranching Threatens U.S. Cattle Industry Tue Jun 23rd, 2026 8:54:03 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. Lora Bledsoe, Ag Resiliency Director with the Office of Health Security at the Department of Homeland Security, who says cartel-linked cattle smuggling—known as narco ranching—is creating serious risks for U.S. agriculture and biosecurity. Speaking at the R-CALF USA Convention, Bledsoe ...
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