May 26
The ten days leading up to Memorial Day were very busy and touched on many aspects of cattle and beef markets – with lots of driving. Days 1-3 The adventure began with travel from Oklahoma to New Mexico. Pasture conditions were very dry, punctuated by numerous wildfires across the Texas Panhandle and in New Mexico. New …
May 26
By-product values for cattle and hogs have surged higher in recent weeks to the highest levels since January 2023 for cattle and January 2024 for hogs. By-products include the hides, offal, variety meats (organs), and many other items. By-product values are often referred to as the “drop credit” because it’s the value of anything that “drops” off …
May 26
Smithfield Foods made a $150,000 contribution to Operation Homefront, a national military nonprofit, to support its mission of helping military and veteran families achieve long-term stability and security. “On Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, while also recognizing the ongoing needs of the military families who carry their legacy forward,” …
May 26
Fresh fruits and vegetables are at the center of a growing national conversation about nutrition, policy, and agricultural production—and industry leaders say increasing consumption is both the biggest challenge and the greatest opportunity ahead. Speaking with Oklahoma Farm Report’s Maci Carter in Washington, D.C., Mollie Van Lieu outlined what the fresh produce sector represents and …
May 26
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
May 25
Ryan Olson, director of trade policy for U.S. Wheat Associates (USW), joined more than 60 people from 16 U.S. states and three countries on the Wheat Quality Council’s 68th Annual Hard Red Winter Wheat Evaluation Tour in Kansas from May 11 to 14, 2026. Olson took the wheel in one of 17 cars that traversed …
May 25
Producers across Oklahoma are constantly looking for innovative ways to manage rising fertilizer costs while maintaining productive fields. At the recent Oklahoma Wheat Field Day, Radio Oklahoma Ag Network Farm Director KC Sheperd caught up with Daniel Adamson, Oklahoma State University Extension soil management specialist, to discuss a promising proof-of-concept study focused on rebuilding Oklahoma …
May 24
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) wrapped up its Spring Conference in Oklahoma City on Friday with a panel discussion detailing innovative marketing strategies and activities that have helped expand demand for U.S. red meat in Asian and Latin American markets. Panelists included Jihae Yang, USMEF vice president for the Asia Pacific, who shared insights …
May 23
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its May 1 Cattle on Feed report on Friday afternoon, revealing a surprise uptick in feedlot inventories. The data marks a shift in recent market directions, marking the first year-over-year inventory increase the industry has seen in 18 months. In the latest Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch …
