Boxed beef values moved higher on Monday. Choice increased by $1.48 to $357.11, while Select jumped $5.88 to $358.05, inverting the Choice/Select spread to -0.94 from Friday’s +3.46. Total loads were 103, down from 118 on Friday. In the primals, rib fell to $469.05 (–2.17), chuck rose to $339.28 (+1.08), and round eased to $318.53 …
Category: Ag News
Jan 12
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Supports Stay in Oklahoma v. Poultry Integrators Case
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) supports a stay of enforcement in the Oklahoma v. Poultry Integrators ruling while the case proceeds through the federal appeals process. “This lawsuit, which has been litigated for more than 20 years, involves complex legal and scientific questions with broad implications for Oklahoma and perhaps national livestock production,” said Michael …
Jan 12
USDA Crop Production Data Shows Strong Gains for Oklahoma Crops in 2025
The latest round of USDA data offered a comprehensive snapshot of crop production numbers for 2025, Associate Farm reporter Carli Davenport spoke with Troy Marshall, USDA State Statistician, who outlined what he called “a big day for releasing data towards agriculture information.” The reports finalize most 2025 crop production numbers while also providing early insight …
Jan 12
TSCRA accepting applications for new Collegiate Ambassador Program
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) announced the launch of its Collegiate Ambassador Program through the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation, a year-long leadership and professional development opportunity for college-aged TSCRA members. The program engages students in advocacy, outreach and leadership to advance TSCRA’s mission to advance and protect the stewards of land and livestock …
Jan 12
FarmMind Wins $100K in Ag Innovation Challenge
The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge, now in its 12th year, provides opportunities for Farm Bureau members to showcase business innovations being developed for agriculture. Louisiana-based FarmMind is the winner of this year’s competition. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, announced the winner from among four finalists at the 2026 American …
Jan 12
Corn Growers Alarmed by New Supply Projections
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today released its World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate projecting a 17-billion-bushel corn supply in 2025-2026, raising alarms among the nation’s corn growers and triggering an immediate market reaction. If the projections prove accurate, this year’s crop will be the largest on record by far. The surplus supply …
Jan 12
NAWG Applauds Moving Food for Peace to USDA
The National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Sam Kieffer issued the following statement in response to news of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reaching an interagency agreement allowing USDA to operate the Food for Peace program. “For decades, the Food for Peace program has embodied the best of …
Jan 12
2026 Angus Foundation Heifer Package Sells for $150,000
With the final bid cast and the last gavel dropped Express Angus Ranches, Nowatzke Cattle/Maple Lane Farm and Pollard Farms was announced as the winning bidder for WILKS Rita 4728, the centerpiece of the Angus Foundation Heifer Package and a symbol of commitment to the Foundations pillars. Express Angus Ranches, Nowatzke Cattle/Maple Lane Farm and …
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