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Aug 25
Mike Mazzei Secures GOP Nomination for Governor- To Face Democrat Cyndi Munson in November
After placing as the top two in June, former Senator Mike Mazzei and current Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond have battled for the GOP Nomination in the race for Oklahoma’s Governor as current Governor Kevin Stitt terms out. With about fifty percent of the vote in- former state Senator Mike Mazzei grabbed the lead over …
Aug 25
SQ844 is No- SQ846 is Yes- Franklin, Sullivan and West Take Statewide GOP Nominations While Thomas wins Democrat Senate Race
Oklahoma State Question 844 would have given state lawmakers authority to change how local entities are reimbursed by the state for property tax exemptions. It has been overwhelmingly defeated as Oklahoma has said NO with almost a 74% NO vote Meanwhile- SQ846 has been approved by the voters of the state- final numbers show 55% …
Aug 21
Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff-Free Beef Import Plan, Cattle Futures Crash Early- Recover by End of the Day
In a social media post on Friday, August 21st- President Trump is taking another run at trying to lower hamburger prices for consumers. President Donald Trump posted an announcement stating that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of product intended for ground beef to enter the country over the next 90 days …
Aug 16
Stuart Ranch Wins 2026 OCA Ranch Rodeo Title as Record Funds Raised for Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association’s Ranch Rodeo 2026 is in the books, and organizers are calling the two-day event at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie a tremendous success—both in the arena and in its mission to support Oklahoma children. In the arena, it literally boiled down to the last two teams in the final event on …
Aug 14
Texas Cattle Feeders React to Tyson Beef Restructuring Plans
Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Statement on Tyson’s Plan to Close Plants and Anchor its Beef Business in the Central U.S.: “Today’s announcement from Tyson to centralize their beef packing capacity and close plants is reflective of the current situation in the packing industry, as they face reduced profitability and tight cattle supplies,” said TCFA Chairman …
Aug 13
Tyson Reacting to Severe Cattle Shortage with Facility Closures
Tyson Foods is making strategic changes to its beef operations to position the company for long-term success. Tyson Foods will anchor its beef business around three strategically located beef facilities in the central United States: Dakota City, Nebraska; Holcomb, Kansas and Amarillo, Texas, to create a more competitive footprint amidst one of the most historic …
Jul 26
Hall Encouraged by Progress as Active New World Screwworm Cases Decline in Texas
Oklahoma State Veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall says the decline in active New World Screwworm (NWS) cases in Texas is an encouraging sign that containment efforts by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Texas Animal Health Commission are working. Hall noted that while 42 New World Screwworm cases have been confirmed in Texas, only 10 …
Jul 26
Oklahoma AG Announces Major Progress in 21-Year Poultry Lawsuit at OCA Forum
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond provided a significant update on the state’s long-standing poultry litigation during the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Gubernatorial Forum on Saturday. Drummond indicated that a final resolution and the dismissal of the 21-year-old lawsuit appear imminent. Drummond and former state senator Mike Mazzei, along with Democrat Cyndi Munson spoke to the group …
Jul 24
USDA to Allow Resumption of Mexican Feeder Cattle Imports in August- Beef & Cattle Groups Cheer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Beginning August 24, 2026, USDA will open the Douglas, AZ port of entry to cattle trade, while simultaneously initiating the operational steps necessary for subsequent openings at the Santa Teresa, …
Jul 22
New Economic Study Finds Reinstating mCOOL Would Cost Consumers and Meat Supply Chain More Than $1 Billion Annually
The Meat Institute has announced a new economic analysis by Decision Innovation Solutions that finds reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL) for beef and pork would impose significant costs, more than $1 billion annually, across the U.S. meat supply chain, increasing expenses for livestock producers, meat processors, retailers, and consumers while providing little evidence of increased consumer …
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