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 …
Category: Ag News
Jan 26
U.S. Beef Attracts Interest from Across Globe at Gulfood Show in Dubai
The U.S. Meat Export Federation is using the global stage at Gulfood in Dubai this week to spotlight U.S. beef, pork and lamb, reinforcing the Middle East’s importance as a key growth market. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the UAE remains the region’s largest export value market for U.S. beef and is once …
Jan 26
Angus Foundation highlights successes in January
From the first days of January, the Angus Foundation hit the ground running, energized by the support of donors and bidders at Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City and the National Western Stock Show in Denver. With these contributions driving education, youth and research forward, the year ahead is poised to deliver lasting impact. The enthusiasm and contributions …
Jan 26
OCA Opens Applications for New Ranch Teams for the 42nd Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) has announced the application process is open for new ranch teams to apply for the 42nd Annual OCA Ranch Rodeo from August 14 to 15 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla. The OCA Ranch Rodeo consists of 12 ranch teams of ‘real ranch’ cowboys that compete in five different …
Jan 26
Clean Fuels Urges President Trump to Quickly Finalize RFS, 45Z Rules
Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF industry’s contribution to U.S. energy security and rural prosperity, as the President embarks on visits across the country to highlight economic conditions. The letter emphasizes that the industry’s continued growth is at risk as farmers and …
Jan 26
Navigating USDA Disaster Assistance: A Guide for Producers impacted by Winter Storm Fern
A Guide for Producers Impacted by Winter Storm Fern: Agricultural producers facing the aftermath of natural disasters have access to a suite of recovery programs through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). FSA Administrator Bill Beam has outlined several key initiatives designed to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners rehabilitate their operations …
Jan 26
Three indicted on livestock theft charges following TSCRA-led investigation
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Rangers led an investigation that resulted in felony indictments against Jessie Coleman of Lovelady, Andrea Houston of Houston and Cole Hoot Jr. of Dodge for theft of livestock valued at less than $150,000. On April 12, 2025, Special Ranger Darrel Bobbitt received a report of missing cattle from …
Jan 26
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: Arctic Blast and Cattle on Feed
Much of cattle country is in the midst of a severe winter event including extremely cold temperatures and, in some regions, heavy snow and/or ice. These conditions create numerous management challenges for cattle producers and will impact cattle markets in the coming weeks and perhaps months. Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures require much additional effort by cattle producers …
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