Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this special episode, NCBA Executive Director of Meetings and Events Kristin Torres joins to …
Category: Ag News
Jan 25
Gene Improving Technology Helps Hereford Breed Increase Sustainability by Making More with Less
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is back talking with the Executive Vice President of the American Hereford Association, Jack Ward. In this episode of Beef Buzz, Hays and Ward talk about new technology pushing genetics in the Hereford industry above and beyond. As the beef cattle seed stock business continues to utilize cutting-edge …
Jan 25
OSU’s Rosslyn Biggs on Raising the Orphan Calf
On this edition of Cow-Calf Corner, Rosslyn Biggs, Oklahoma State University State Extension Beef Veterinarian, gives critical tips for raising orphaned calves. Raising an orphaned beef calf can be time consuming and may require additional expense. Additionally, calves may not be thriving at the time they are orphaned so managing health and nutrition can present …
Jan 25
Advancements in Agriculture Technology Training Coming up February 15th
Make plans to attend the advancements in agricultural technology meeting/training coming up on February 15, 20223, at the Caddo Kiowa Technology Seminar Center at 1415 N 7th Street in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma. The event will kick off that morning at 9 am with Dr. Todd Baughman, Professor and Weed Scientist at OSU, and Jenny Dudak, …
Jan 25
National Cotton Council Delegates to Set Policy
Delegates at the National Cotton Council’s (NCC) upcoming annual meeting will review and approve resolutions to help U.S. cotton’s central organization guide the U.S. cotton industry in the coming year. At this forum, set for February 10-12 at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas, industry representatives from the 17 cotton-producing states and all seven industry …
Jan 24
Council Markets DDGS In Southeast Mexico
In Veracruz, Mexico, staff visited a ranch that has been taking part in a DDGS trial on water buffalo conducted by USGC. Since the buffalo do well in the tropical environment and require less attention than cattle, buffalo are becoming more popular in the area. Their milk is better quality, they live longer and have …
Jan 24
Fall 2022 Survey Reveals Marginal Drought Improvements for Farmers and Ranchers
Some Regions Recently Drenched, But Still a Long Road to Recovery Share This Article Market IntelLivestockFarm EconomyDroughtDisaster RecoveryCrops With over 60% of the American West, Southwest and Central Plains categorized as D1 (moderate) drought or higher, AFBF conducted a fourth round of its survey to evaluate drought’s continued impact on farm and ranch businesses. A …
Jan 24
Managing Livestock Water Resources in the Winter
Dave Lalman, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist, discusses ways to manage ponds and other water sources over the winter. Dave also mentions the low-cost water testing services available through local county OSU Extension offices. For Extension fact sheets & more visit https://extension.okstate.edu






















