Jan 11
The weekend was busy and filled with shows and sales at the 6th Cattlemen’s Congress. Among the results- Express Ranches took Champion honors at the Super ROV Angus Heifer & Bull Pen & Carload Show. You can view all the results from the 2026 show by clicking here. On Sunday afternoon, the newest breed to …
Jan 10
This past week, NCBA and state cattle groups from across the US- including the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, the Texas Cattle Feeders and TSCRA– filed comments generally supportive of efforts made by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers to propose a Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition that contemplates Congressional intent, …
Jan 09
According to the USDA’s Oklahoma Daily Grain Bids for Friday, January 9, 2026, Oklahoma elevators reported a 1/4 cent decline in most corn and sorghum bids, soybeans up 1 1/4 cents per bushel while hard red winter wheat bids were mostly steady compared to Thursday.
Jan 09
Boxed beef prices declined on Friday, January 9, 2026, with the Choice cutout down $1.16 to $355.63 and Select up $0.11 to $352.17. The spread narrowed to $3.46, with 118 loads reported. Despite the Friday decline, Choice boxed beef ended the week $5.66 higher than the previous Friday. Compared to Thursday, rib values eased …
Jan 09
Six Grants will be awarded in the amount of $500 each, and will be awarded in both the fall and the spring. Proposals are funded based upon project merit and the availability of funds. The application deadlines are September 15 and February 15. NEW: Proposals with a focus on pigs or pork will receive 5 …
Jan 09
Dr. Ben Carson, USDA National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), published an opinion piece in Newsweek outlining the actions the Trump Administration is taking to Make America Healthy Again through updating the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030. “Under President Trump’s …
Jan 09
U.S. pork exports continued to build momentum in October, led by a record performance in leading market Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports remained lower year-over-year, shipments rebounded to some degree in October, posting the largest totals since June. Record-large shipments to …
Jan 09
SimGenetics at Cattlemen’s Congress: Mia Bayer Discusses Annual Meeting, Sales, and 2026 Show Schedule: As Cattlemen’s Congress kicks into high gear, the American Simmental Association (ASA) and SimGenetics have arrived in Oklahoma City for a packed week of business, shows, and sales. Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Mia Bayer of SimGenetics to …
Jan 09
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Beth Pembrook of Pembrook Cattle Company, a Fairview, Oklahoma operation that has become known for its uncommon diversity in cattle breeds and deep family involvement. Pembrook Cattle Company is truly a family effort, with Beth working alongside her two sons, Brett and …
