Oct 08
Since spring 2025, Texas ranchers, landowners and hay producers have watched isolated patches of dying forage spread across pasture and hay fields, leading to widespread forage loss and, in severe cases, the destruction of entire fields. Early reports presumed these observations were caused by the Rhodesgrass mealybug, a pest already known in Texas. Subsequent investigations confirmed …
Oct 08
Andrew Muhammad writes in Southern Ag Today: In September 2026, the United States and China established the U.S.-China Board of Trade, creating a framework through which government officials can discuss trade issues and oversee trade initiatives between the two countries. Announced during the recent state visit by President Xi Jinping, the Board is intended to …
Oct 08
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with beef industry consultant and analyst Dr. Nevil Speer about the latest numbers on tariff-free lean beef trimmings imports, the impact on hamburger prices and the possibility of bringing back mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Lean Beef Imports Falling Short of Expectations The Trump administration’s …
Oct 08
One of the most useful numbers to know on a cow-calf operation is a cow’s Contribution Margin (CM). It is a number that most producers have a feel for but may not always formally calculate. While attending the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management’s Managing the Cow-Calf Business program in March, this concept was discussed …
Oct 08
TCFA just published the below statement regarding USDA-NIFA funding for the new WTAMU Research Feedlot. You can find the press release from NIFA here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/award-announcements/nifa-invests-over-121m-research-facilities-projects Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Statement Regarding USDA-NIFA’s Grant to Help Fund a New Research Feedlot at West Texas A&M University: “The $9.75 million USDA grant to West Texas A&M University …
Oct 08
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. The rain that moved across Oklahoma last week is giving drought-stricken areas some much-needed relief after months of hot and dry conditions. While drought remains widespread across the state, the recent moisture has already made a noticeable difference and helped improve conditions in several areas. According to …
Oct 08
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 07
Fueled by a near-record performance in Taiwan and a rebound in South Korea, August exports of U.S. beef increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). August pork exports were lower than a year ago, primarily due to a sharp decline in shipments to Mexico compared …
Oct 07
The fed cattle market slipped narrowly last week as larger market-ready supplies in the North pressured the most actively traded cash region of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Values in that region resulted in the $219 to $220/cwt. range while much shorter supplies down south held the Texas market to $226/cwt. As a result of …
