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Don Close Says Drought High Cost of Money Still Delaying U.S. Beef Herd Rebuild
Thu May 28th, 2026 10:34:12 CDT
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Don Close of Terrain, who says despite growing discussion about rebuilding the U.S. beef cow herd, producers still face significant financial and weather-related risks before widespread heifer retention becomes reality. The U.S. beef cow herd currently stands at 27.6 million head, near ...
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Oklahoma Drought Monitor Shows East-West Divide Growing Across State
Thu May 28th, 2026 9:39:43 CDT
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions across Oklahoma remain sharply divided, with improving moisture in the east contrasting with worsening dryness in the west. While rainfall has eased conditions in some areas, western Oklahoma continues to face intensifying drought, stressing pastures, crops, and water supplies. The latest drought data shows I-35 still ...
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Economic Pressures and Strategic Solutions in the Modern Farm Economy
Thu May 28th, 2026 7:24:19 CDT
The current farm economy is facing a complex array of challenges, from fluctuating balance sheets to long-standing labor shortages. In a recent conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Duane Simpson, President and CEO of the National Council of Farmers Cooperatives (NCFC), to discuss the financial landscape for producers and the vital role of ...
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Dan Halstrom: Global Demand for U.S. Beef Remains Strong Despite China Slowdown Wed May 27th, 2026 9:10:23 CDT
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dan Halstrom, President and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, who says global demand for U.S. beef remains remarkably strong despite challenges in one key market. Demand Holds Strong Even as China Weighs on Numbers Speaking during the spring conference of the ...
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