Boxed beef values moved lower again on Wednesday, with Choice down $3.08 to $379.66 and Select down $4.06 to $382.27, narrowing the spread to -2.61 on 122 loads. The market has now been lower in 5 of the last 6 sessions, with boxed beef down $15.83 since March 31. Across the primals, values were …
Category: Ag News
Apr 08
Oklahoma Lawmaker David Hardin Calls On Attorney General to Withdraw Poultry Lawsuit As Farmers Impacted Remain in Limbo
Senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays has talked several times this week with Oklahoma State Representative David Hardin of Sallisaw, who is raising concerns about the real-world impact this decades old lawsuit could have on Oklahoma agriculture and rural communities. At the Oklahoma House Agriculture Committee this week, Hardin brought forward a reworked version …
Apr 08
OSU Extension Hosting New Grazing School Program
We’re excited to announce a new extension program for this year. The Oklahoma Grazing School will be held May 11–12, 2026, in Lane, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Grazing School is co-designed with input from university researchers, Extension specialists, NRCS and local conservation district personnel, and experienced ranchers. This two-day workshop will provide hands-on, research-based training on …
Apr 08
New World Screwworm: Regulations, Readiness and Response
Join us for the first Cattlemen’s Webinar of 2026 featuring Dr. Julia Herman, beef cattle specialist veterinarian, and Sigrid Johannes, senior executive director of Government Affairs. Dr. Herman will break down what New World Screwworm is, how it affects livestock, and the treatment and management options producers need to know. Sigrid Johannes will provide a regulatory …
Apr 08
Settlement Underscores Need for Federal Right-to-Repair Protections
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released the following statement in response to the proposed settlement agreement reached between John Deere and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois regarding right-to-repair claims. “When critical equipment breaks down, farmers must be able to make timely repairs themselves or work with a trusted independent …
Apr 08
Certified Angus Beef launches new podcast
Ever wondered how Certified Angus Beef (CAB) got its start—or how the brand continues to drive demand for Angus genetics today? The CAB Bite podcast will answer those questions and more. In 20 minutes or less, listeners will get an extra “bite” of news, insights and practical takeaways. The podcast launched in April, with the first three episodes …
Apr 08
NCGA Surveys Find Rising Alarm Over Fertilizer Costs and Availability, with Risks Escalating Into 2027
U.S. corn farmers are facing growing uncertainty around fertilizer affordability and access, with concern mounting well beyond the current planting season, according to new survey results released today by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Findings from two nationwide surveys conducted in late March reveal that while many growers secured fertilizer supplies for the 2026 crop before …
Apr 08
What Producers Need to Know About Futures Markets
Many articles published by Southern Ag Today reference the futures market. Given its importance, it is worth taking a step back to review what a futures market is and why it matters for agriculture. Futures markets are one of the most important tools available to row crop producers for managing price risk. At their core, …
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