Sep 03
While nitrogen price increases have captured widespread attention, phosphate fertilizers have staged a quiet, multi-year climb that is now accelerating into major expense increases for producers. University of Illinois agricultural economist Nick Paulson noted that rising sulfur prices and global supply chain disruptions have become the primary driving forces behind surging phosphate costs. Sulfur’s Role …
Sep 03
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Sep 02
The Superior Livestock Labor Day Sale will mark the final major advertised cattle sale of Superior Livestock’s summer series, with a little more than 50,000 head scheduled for the sale. Superior Livestock President Danny Jones spoke with senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays about the history of the Labor Day sale, this year’s cattle …
Sep 02
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Ranchers First Initiative, announced earlier this week: “We’re glad to see the administration focus on the US beef market, and several pieces of this plan are steps in the right direction. Better risk protection tools, …
Sep 02
AFR Cooperative President Scott Blubaugh: “In response to Secretary Rollins recently announced initial initiatives to rebuild the American beef herd, we applaud the administration’s efforts to make locally produced beef a priority and recognize the important steps being taken to strengthen the nation’s beef supply. However, additional measures are needed to provide producers with the …
Sep 02
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is seeking speakers for the 2027 School for Successful Ranching, a premier educational event for cattle raisers, wildlife managers, landowners and others invested in the beef industry. Held annually as part of the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, the School for Successful Ranching is scheduled for April 8-10, 2027, …
Sep 02
Many producers have considered starting to wean their calves early this year due to drought and declining forage quality. As Mark discussed in recent Cow-Calf Corner article from August 3 (https://extension.okstate.edu/programs/beef-extension/cow-calf-corner-the-newsletter-archives/2026/august-3-2026) early weaning is an effective drought-management tool to reduce the nutrient requirements of the cowherd, preserve cow body condition, and reduce forage demand. Weaning is a stressful event in a calf’s …
Sep 02
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Oklahoma State Director Zachary Swartz announced today that the Trump Administration provided more than $77 million in water infrastructure improvements in southeast Oklahoma. The Administration’s investment will improve the water treatment plant and distribution systems for Broken Bow and Idabel’s Public Works Authority. Additionally, upgrades will make the system …
