Jan 27
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with OSU livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about what to expect from the upcoming Cattle Inventory Report and what it may signal for the cattle cycle moving forward. Peel says his expectation is that the industry may finally be reaching the bottom …
Jan 27
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service finalized revisions to its regulation governing federal oil and gas resources on National Forest System lands. The revision modernizes and streamlines the process for managing energy development across millions of acres. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the updated rule today, …
Jan 27
Dally Ag, LLC is helping crop producers battle the tough conditions of northwest Texas with innovative products from Meristem Crop Performance®. “More growers are realizing some changes are needed to boost crop performance and there are new products to help, but they don’t necessarily know what products they need or exactly how they can fit …
Jan 27
Applications are now available for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Collegiate Scholarship. The Collegiate Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded to an Oklahoma Collegiate Farm Bureau member. Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2026 Requirements for the 2026 YF&R Collegiate Scholarship can be found below. Applications can be found online at okfarmbureau.org/applications. For questions …
Jan 27
During winter, much of the conversation around cow management focuses on helping cattle maintain body condition through cold temperatures. Supplementation and feeding strategies are always top of mind, but one often overlooked component of winter management is water. How much water do cows really need during cold weather? As temperatures decrease, cows’ energy requirements increase. …
Jan 27
Aaron Kelly, Chief Commercial Officer of New Leaf Symbiotics, introduced the company to intern Karleigh Erramouspe by highlighting their specialization in a specific type of bacteria called PPFMs. “They’re all pink. That’s why you see all of the pink branding around us,” he explained. He emphasized that these bacteria provide season-long protection for plants, colonizing …
Jan 27
David Anderson writes in Southern ag today- USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report, released on Friday, January 23rd, contained the estimated number of heifers on feed. The breakout of steers and heifers on feed is released quarterly. Many have been looking closely at this statistic for evidence of a significant herd expansion starting. Heifers on feed …
Jan 27
There’s still time to register for the all-day Stockmanship & Stewardship event taking place in State College, Pennsylvania, on March 28. Take the opportunity to learn practical cattle handling techniques in a hands-on setting with experts Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate. Highlights of the event include: Registration is open at stockmanshipandstewardship.org. To secure a room in …
Jan 27
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 26
Boxed beef prices were mixed on Monday, marking the first down day since January 9th. The Choice cutout slipped $0.02 to $368.90/cwt, while the Select cutout rose $4.73 to $367.12/cwt, narrowing the spread to $1.78. Load count totaled 97. On the primals, rib fell $1.55 to $490.71, chuck dropped $1.65 to $351.03, and loin declined …
