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Apr 17
Sterile Flies at the Heart of the New World Screwworm Defense as They Near the US Border
Even as the cattle industry is watching the northward movement of the New World Screwworm, Uncle Sam and the industry as a whole is ramping up its defense against the pest with a combination of new production facilities and innovative genetic technology, according to Sigrid Johannes of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. In this latest …
Apr 16
Southwest Ranchers Bull and Female Sale- April 18, 2026 Chickasha, Ok
Saturday April 18, 2026 12:30 PMat the Wheeler Farm’s Sale Facility, 737 County Road 1360, Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018 They will sell 138 lots including 107 bull and 31 females The Breakdown includes 88 Registered Angus Bulls18 Registered Hereford Bulls 1 Registered Red Angus Bull26 Registered Angus Open Yearling Heifers5 Registered Angus Fall Calving Bred Heifers …
Apr 15
Mexican Authorities Report New World Screwworms Found 80 Miles from US Border
For the second time, Mexican officials have confirmed New World Screwworms in Nuevo León, Mexico, less than one hundred miles from Laredo, Texas. The latest case status map show three active cases in the Neuvo León area, approximately 90 miles from the United States. The most recent case was a seven day old calf- and …
Apr 14
Full House Approves HB4054 Which Will Provide $40 Million for the OSU Agronomy Farm
On Tuesday, the full House took up and quickly passed with no debate HB4054 that will provide $40 million for capital improvements for the OSU Agronomy Farm in Stillwater. The measure was adopted by a 66 to 27 vote. The authorization request now will be considered by the full Senate on Thursday- and if approved- …
Apr 14
Legislature Moving to Modernize OSU Agronomy Farm Facilities in Stillwater
The Oklahoma Legislature has not included funding for the new Agronomy Research Station (Agronomy Discovery Center) in the general state budget passed here in April. However, there is still an active effort this week to secure this funding through a standalone bill before the 2026 legislative session adjourns. HB4054 was considered in committees in both the House …
Apr 10
Cattlemen Greatly Disappointed in Latest Federal Judge Ruling in Illinois River Watershed Poultry Case
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) President, Ford Drummond, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President, Gene Copenhaver, released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma’s rejection of the state of Oklahoma’s negotiated settlement with four poultry companies in the decades-old State of Oklahoma v. Tyson Foods, Inc., et al., lawsuit regarding …
Apr 10
Woodward Livestock Sees Higher Stocker and Yearling Prices Thursday
At the Woodward Livestock market on April 9th, a total of 1,430 head were sold. Compared to last week: Feeder steers steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers 8.00 to 12.00 higher. Steer and heifer calves 10.00 to 20.00 higher with most of the light calves being unweaned. Demand was moderate.
Apr 10
Choice Beef Finishes Thursday Up $1.43 to $381.09
Choice boxed beef closed Thursday at $381.09, up $1.43 from Wednesday, while Select was $381.57, down $0.70, narrowing the spread to -0.48. Movement increased with 145 loads, compared to 122 loads on Wednesday. In the primals, the rib moved higher to $525.02 from $519.00. The chuck was slightly higher at $320.74 versus $320.60, and …
Apr 08
OKC West Sees Stockers and Feeders Higher in First Sales of April
OKC West in El Reno had a two day run of 7,880 on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7th and 8th. That compared to 9,998 last week. Compared to last week: Feeder steers over 850lbs 6.00-12.00 higher, under 850lbs steady to 5.00 higher. Feeder heifers steady to 5.00 higher. The feeder market was stout throughout all …
Apr 08
Federal Judge Kills Settlement Deal with Poultry Companies- Companies Cancelling Poultry Contracts with Growers
The long-standing battle over the Illinois River Watershed took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as Oklahoma state leaders and poultry producers face a new wave of uncertainty. In an interview on Wednesday afternoon with senior farm broadcaster Ron Hays, State Republican Representative David Hardin of Sallisaw detailed the fallout from a federal court’s decision to …
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