Dec 29
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Jara Settles, general counsel and vice president of risk mitigation for the Livestock Marketing Association, who reflects on a historic year for cattle markets and the critical role auction barns continue to play in the industry. Settles says 2025 will be remembered …
Dec 29
As we reach the conclusion of Congressman Brecheen’s third year in office, here’s a recap of the top highlights from the year. Top Bills Introduced Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 — this legislation would exclude certain junk foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits.USA First Act — this legislation would transfer any unobligated funds previously …
Dec 29
Farmers are rapidly adopting camera-based targeted spraying, and John Deere’s See & Spray technology saw another major year of growth in 2025. Josh Ladd explained to Oklahoma Farm Reports Maci Carter that the system expanded across North America with “over 1,000 See & Spray machines” in operation and more than “5 million acres covered,” which …
Dec 29
Beef exports to Muslim-majority countries often hinge on halal certification, but those standards are far from uniform. Jim Remcheck, director of export services for the U.S. Meat Export Federation, notes that while halal beef has long been an important part of U.S. exports, “there are certain markets that have different requirements for what it means …
Dec 29
While I have heard discussions around the topic, I have never been one to believe that an “optimal” cow size exists. Every farm is unique and operates in a different production and market environment. Whenever this question comes up, I simply reply that I don’t really care what cows weigh, as long as they are …
Dec 29
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Dec 26
Cash grain bids on all commodities quoted by USDA Market News and the Oklahoma Department of Ag were higher on the day after Christmas- December 26, 2025. Cash corn and sorghum bids were 2 1/2 cents higher, soybeans up 7 1/4 cents and hard red winter wheat bids were 5 1/2 cents higher compared to …
Dec 26
Boxed beef prices declined again on Friday, December 26, 2025, marking the third straight day of losses. The Choice cutout dropped $3.41 to $351.21, while Select slipped $1.95 to $343.80, narrowing the spread to $7.41. Compared to the previous Friday, the Choice cutout is now down a total of $10.42, reflecting notable weakness in late …
Dec 26
Blayne Arthur has never been just a bystander in Oklahoma’s agriculture scene. Since becoming Oklahoma’s Secretary of Agriculture in December 2018—making her the first woman in the state’s history to hold the post—Arthur has woven together policy expertise, practical experience, and a deep connection to rural living, earning praise from both ends of the political …
