Jun 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Derrell Peel, livestock market economist at Oklahoma State University, about the June 2026 USDA Cattle on Feed report and what it says about tightening cattle supplies. Peel said the June report showed fewer cattle entering feedlots, but even fewer cattle leaving …
Jun 19
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Trump administration’s clarification of a key aspect of farm labor access for the dairy sector. “Farmers thank the Trump administration for addressing the farm labor crisis by expanding H-2A access for certain dairy jobs. The reality is clear – fewer Americans choose to work …
Jun 19
The U.S. International Trade Commission recently announced that it will conduct a full review of the countervailing duties on imported phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia. In response to this development, Ohio corn farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower issued the following statement: “Corn growers will continue to fully engage in this process to …
Jun 19
United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) welcomes the recent announcement of USDA’s Small Processors Action Plan and the commitment of $60 million in new funding for meat and poultry processors. “Providing cattle producers with more local and regional processing options is essential to restoring competition, strengthening the cattle marketplace, and delivering affordable, high-quality protein to American …
Jun 19
The U.S. dairy herd has reached its largest size in 30 years, but one critical subset of the herd — replacement heifers that represent the next generation of milk cows — remains historically low. The number of heifers available to enter the milking herd has fallen sharply, dropping to the lowest level since 1978. The …
Jun 19
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association excitingly announces open registration for the 74th Annual Convention and Trade Show. The event’s theme is “Cattlemen Of Tomorrow, Built By The Brand,” and it aims to be an active assembly ofindustry executives, producers, and supporters committed to celebrating and promoting Oklahoma’s flourishing cattle industry. Convention attendees can experience a full …
Jun 19
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has officially signaled a need for immediate legislative action, sending a detailed letter to the Senate urging lawmakers to fortify the farm safety net and implement critical reforms in the upcoming Farm Bill. The push comes as the Senate Agriculture Committee actively shapes its version of the legislation. According to …
Jun 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
