Aug 26
Effective livestock fly control strategies require a proactive, year-round approach to protect cattle health, maintain weight gains, and prevent chemical resistance across herds. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Mark Upton of Central Life Sciences to discuss the current fly season, seasonal timing for management plans, the dangers of pesticide resistance, and the crucial …
Aug 26
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Aug 25
After placing as the top two in June, former Senator Mike Mazzei and current Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond have battled for the GOP Nomination in the race for Oklahoma’s Governor as current Governor Kevin Stitt terms out. With about fifty percent of the vote in- former state Senator Mike Mazzei grabbed the lead over …
Aug 25
Oklahoma State Question 844 would have given state lawmakers authority to change how local entities are reimbursed by the state for property tax exemptions. It has been overwhelmingly defeated as Oklahoma has said NO with almost a 74% NO vote Meanwhile- SQ846 has been approved by the voters of the state- final numbers show 55% …
Aug 25
R-CALF USA and 12 state and local cattle associations representing thousands of cattle producers across nine states sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump Monday urging him to reconsider a reported proposal to allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of imported beef to enter the United States without over-quota tariffs for 90 days. The letter …
Aug 25
This has been a popular question over the past couple of years and rightfully so. Relative to calf prices during this stretch of time, good quality bred heifers have been undervalued. Over the past year in Oklahoma commercial bred heifers have sold in a trading range between $3,500 – $5,000 per head. Favorable factors leading to values …
Aug 25
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Aug 25
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about President Donald Trump’s proposal to lower tariffs on imported beef and the potential impact on U.S. cattle producers. Close says the biggest concern goes beyond the immediate market reaction, warning the announcement could have a lasting impact …
