You’ll recall that it was seven years ago this spring, in 2019, when R-CALF USA and four of its cattle-feeding members filed a national class-action antitrust lawsuit against the four largest beef packers: Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef, which is now majority owned by Brazil-based Marfrig. Though we filed the lawsuit as a national …
Category: Ag News
Jul 31
Oklahoma CattleWomen Scholarships Honor Future Agricultural Leaders Pursuing Veterinary Careers
Oklahoma Cattle Women scholarships are helping support the next generation of agricultural leaders, with this year’s recipients sharing a common passion for livestock, veterinary medicine, and advocating for the agriculture industry. The scholarship winners—Sadiee Wright, Taryn McCaa, and Chloe Silka—each have deep roots in Oklahoma agriculture and plan to continue serving the livestock industry through …
Jul 30
U.S., Mexican Dairy Leaders Deepen Partnership as USMCA Talks Continue
Dairy leaders from the United States and Mexico concluded the 2026 U.S.-Mexico Binational Dairy Summit today with a renewed commitment to strengthening collaboration between the two countries’ dairy sectors, reaffirming shared priorities on trade, innovation and the future of dairy farming against the backdrop of U.S.-Mexico negotiations related to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Held July …
Jul 30
Market Volatility and Geopolitical Pressures Drive Grain Price Swings, Reports OSU Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs
Grain markets continue to experience sharp price swings as geopolitical conflicts in the Black Sea region and shifting weather patterns create unpredictable trading conditions across global commodity markets. Oklahoma State University Crop Marketing Specialist Dr. Todd Hubbs broke down these market dynamics in a discussion with Farm Director KC Sheperd, offering strategy insights for producers …
Jul 30
Beef Quality Assurance Spanish Resources Available
The Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program provides best practices around cattle handling, facility management, cattle transportation, good record keeping and protecting herd health, which result in better outcomes for cattle and producers. Now, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, announces the release of many BQA resources in Spanish. …
Jul 30
Voter Registration Deadline
The deadline to register to vote or update a voter registration for the August 25 Election is Friday, July 31. While a number of runoff primaries will take place on August 25 – all voters are eligible to vote on two state questions which will appear on the ballot. Some voters may also have nonpartisan elections …
Jul 30
OWRB Continues “In Your Community” Series for On-site Assistance in Guymon
We are traveling across Oklahoma to meet with local residents and water users. Whether you need help with water permit applications, permit amendments, changes of ownership, water use reporting, or have other questions, our staff will be available to provide guidance and assistance right in your community. Our next stop will be in Guymon on …
Jul 30
New Billboard Thanks Congress for Funding Federal Research
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Oklahoma City to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures. “Behind every cancer statistic is a family forever changed. Five years ago, I lost my wife to breast cancer.” said Oklahoma City resident Montana Lyons. “Continued investment in research and innovation is critical to ending that heartbreak for …
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