Category: Ag News
Jan 28
Season Demand Shifts Carcass Values
Starting with the Martin Luther King holiday, the federally inspected cattle harvest suffered a big setback last week, with the total reflecting a 10,000-head deficit compared to the Tuesday-Thursday totals. The winter storm in the South is noted as a slaughter-reduction impact on Friday, but the head count was just a few thousand short of …
Jan 28
State Treasurer Todd Russ Says Oklahoma Economy Starts 2026 on Strong Footing
State Treasurer Todd Russ says Oklahoma is entering the new year on solid economic footing, as he visited with Farm Director KC Sheperd at the 2026 Legislative Kickoff about recent trends and what lies ahead. Russ noted that despite higher interest rates over the past few years, Oklahoma’s economy has continued to show resilience. “If …
Jan 28
Wheat Prices Rally as Dollar Dips; Todd Hubbs Weighs in on Crop Outlook and Policy Rumors
A mid-week rally in the wheat markets and speculation surrounding global crop conditions took center stage in a recent conversation between Farm Director KC Sheperd and Oklahoma State University Marketing Analyst Dr. Todd Hubbs. With the hard red winter wheat market seeing a notable boost, Hubbs offered insights into the driving forces behind the price …
Jan 28
Whitacre’s rural development work earns him Land-Grant Award for Excellence
Brian Whitacre’s work on broadband policy spans nearly two decades. That work was recognized last month when Whitacre, an Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for rural economic development and professor in the OSU Department of Agricultural Economics, received the Land-Grant Award for Excellence at the OSU Awards Convocation ceremony. The award was presented in recognition of his commitment to …
Jan 28
Oklahoman Craig Sand Named 2026 Angus Herdsman of the Year
Taking a moment of quiet, with the buzz of the Herdsman’s Social still in the background, Craig Sand stood in the halls of the barns at Cattlemen’s Congress on Jan. 9, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Engraved in silver, he read the words on his new buckle: 2026 Angus Herdsman of the Year. “I appreciate …
Jan 28
AFIA Announces 2026 Friend of Pet Food Award Winner
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) is pleased to recognize Jerry May, vice president of government and trade affairs at Freshpet, with the 2026 Friend of Pet Food Award. A leader in pet food nutrition, innovation and regulatory affairs, May received the award today during the AFIA Pet Food Conference, held in conjunction with the …
Jan 28
Influence Livestock Ministries Aims to Reach Youth in the Show Ring and Beyond
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Beth Pembrook of Pembrook Cattle Company of Fairview, Oklahoma about a new faith-based effort aimed at making a positive impact within the livestock show industry. While many producers focus on raising quality cattle and livestock, Pembrook says her family felt called to …
Jan 28
Keep Food Safety in Play this Super Bowl
Super Bowl parties often feature takeout, delivery and foods that are served over several hours. To help prevent foodborne illness, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding fans to keep food safety in play on game day. “When food is served throughout the Super Bowl, it can be …
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