Jul 08
Finding enough large-animal veterinarians is becoming an increasing challenge across farm country, regardless of state. Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine Dean, Dr. Dori Borjesson, says one of the biggest deterrents for the next generation of veterinarians is student debt. She noted that many states are studying the issue, and she says data suggests …
Jul 08
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) urges the Trump administration to reject demands for tariffs on beef imports as the USTR Section 301 Investigation panel hearing on Brazil was held earlier this week. “Imposing tariffs on lean beef imports would be irrational and self-defeating,” said CASE chairman Gerard Scimeca. “These tariffs would be nothing …
Jul 08
A total of $105 million is now available to fund 40 research and innovation projects aimed at strengthening the nation’s defenses against the New World screwworm. USDA’s Rod Bain says that, according to Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins, the funding represents the culmination of an expedited review process designed to …
Jul 08
Implanting nursing calves is one of the most cost-effective practices available to cow-calf producers. Preweaning implants are typically given when calves are 2 to 4 months of age, often when cows are being prepared for breeding and moved to summer grazing. Research shows that implants given during the suckling phase increase average daily gain by …
Jul 08
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 08
Glen Klippenstein of Maysville, Missouri will be honored with the Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s sixth annual Beef Checkoff Visionary Award on Tuesday, July 14, during the Checkoff Highlights Session at the 2026 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Denver, Colorado. This award recognizes an individual in the beef industry who has demonstrated exemplary support of and …
Jul 08
Wendiam Sawadgo writes in Southern Ag Today: The United States planted an estimated 1.53 million acres of peanuts in 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Acreage report released on June 30th. This marks a 22% decrease compared to what was planted in 2025 and a 146,000 acre decrease compared to what was …
Jul 07
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, Executive Vice President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, who says excitement is building as OCA prepares for its 2026 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Tulsa on July 24-25. Kelsey said the convention will be held in a newly renovated …
Jul 07
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 35,000 acres in Oklahoma into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for 2026. Through CRP, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers agricultural producers and landowners incentive payments for their conservation efforts while benefiting their agricultural operations and protecting the nation’s natural resources. “The Conservation Reserve Program …
