The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has opened applications for summer 2026 semester internships in the association’s Colorado headquarters and Washington, D.C. office. Internships are available for public policy and meetings and events. “Since 1898, NCBA has been the trusted leader and definitive voice of the U.S. cattle and beef industry,” said NCBA President-Elect and Virginia …
Category: Ag News
Jan 23
Preparing now saves time and reduces stress when filing taxes
With tax season just around the corner, organizing W-2s, mortgage interest statements, dependent care forms, and other essential documents now can help reduce stress, avoid delays, and ensure taxpayers receive the refunds to which they are entitled. Regardless of whether the forms are digital or paper, it is vital to organize them into one folder, …
Jan 23
Cattle Ranchers Applaud Committee Vote Advancing Mexican Wolf Delisting Bill
R-CALF USA applauded the House Committee on Natural Resources yesterday for voting to advance H.R. 4255, the Enhancing Safety for Animals Act, out of Committee. If passed, the bill, led by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., would remove the Mexican wolf from the lists of threatened and endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. “We applaud …
Jan 23
A Pair of Oklahoma Youth Cash in Big At National Western Premium Sale in Denver
The spotlight shone bright on Oklahoma livestock exhibitors at the 2026 National Western Stock Show in Denver, where the state’s junior agriculturalists once again proved they are among the elite in the nation. A pair of Oklahoma youth made the top end of the Premium sale of market animals in Denver in their brand new …
Jan 23
Honoring a Legend: Bob Foote Inducted into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame
Honoring a Legend: Bob Foote Inducted into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame With Great Pride and Gratitude – Congratulations, Bob Foote! We are honored to share that Bob Foote has been named one of the 2026 inductees into the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame! Bob was more than just a remarkable cattleman—he was a …
Jan 23
USDA Encourages Ag Producers, Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm Fern
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers, ranchers, families, and small businesses in the path of Winter Storm Fern to prepare for severe winter weather and be aware of available USDA assistance. USDA staff in regional, state, and county offices are ready to help communities respond and recover. USDA’s Disaster Resource Center and Disaster …
Jan 23
OK Nationals Stockyards and OKC West Closed due to Winter Storm
The cattle trucks will be parked, and the sale rings will be silent next week as Oklahoma’s two largest livestock markets have made the call to cancel operations in the face of a historic winter storm. With forecasts calling for potential record-breaking snowfall and life-threatening wind chills, both the Oklahoma National Stockyards in Oklahoma City …
Jan 23
Oklahoma Cattle Markets Steady Amidst Approaching Blizzard; Producers Favor Young Cows Over Heifers
Despite a blizzard forecast threatening to disrupt logistics across the region, the cattle markets in Oklahoma remain resilient. In a recent conversation at Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Apache, Bob Rodenberger reported that, while the approaching weather is causing anxiety, the trade itself has not faltered. “According to David Payne, I’m in a blizzard, but I’m …
Jan 23
Cow Calf Corner Paul Beck: Extra Supplement for Beef Cows during Cold Weather
Cold weather increases the nutrient requirements of beef cows, particularly energy. A common question during winter storms is: How much extra supplement is needed to get cows through these weather events? Let’s consider a 1,200-lb pregnant beef cow in the third trimester consuming prairie grass hay that is 90% dry matter (DM), 7% crude protein …
Jan 23
Potential: Arctic Blast Brings Extreme Cold and Possible 2-Foot Snow Totals
🥶 The Wait is Over: Arctic Blast and Major Snowfall Arrive Arctic Blast Brings Extreme Cold and Possible 2-Foot Snow Totals: The anticipation has ended, and as State Climatologist Gary McManus puts it, “It’s all over but the screams of agony now.” A powerful arctic air mass is currently blasting southward, colliding with a major …
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