Dec 19
The American Angus Association® is now accepting applications for the 2026 Beef Leaders Institute (BLI), an exclusive program designed to strengthen leadership skills and provide a comprehensive look at the beef industry from pasture to plate. Scheduled for June 15-19, 2026, this one-of-a-kind experience is hosted in partnership with the Angus Foundation and Certified Angus …
Dec 19
Senator Todd Gollihare (R-Kellyville) has been named to The Journal Record’s 2025 “50 Most Influential Oklahomans,” acknowledging his lifetime of public service and leadership that continues to shape Oklahoma’s future. Senator Gollihare represents Oklahoma Senate District 12 and brings to his role a background of disciplined leadership forged over 24 years in the United States …
Dec 19
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Water Resources Research Act to create a nationwide network of water research institutes at land-grant universities to address the nation’s water challenges. In response, the Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute was established at Oklahoma State University in July 1965. Sixty years later, the institute – now known …
Dec 19
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins published an opinion piece in Fox News highlighting the strategic actions the Trump Administration is taking to address price fixing and protect American consumers. “It is long past time for the federal government to take a hard look at competitive conditions in the agricultural marketplace, including through antitrust enforcement that …
Dec 19
Stockman’s Market Update: Rodenberger Talks ‘Full Tilt’ Calf Prices, Herd Rebuilding Realities, and Upcoming Sherry Dispersal Farm Director KC Sheperd recently caught up with Bob Rodenberger of Stockman’s Livestock Auction in Apache for a candid look at where the cattle industry stands right now. Despite experiencing a significant market correction recently, Rodenberger expressed optimism for …
Dec 19
Senator Todd Gollihare (R-Kellyville) has been named to The Journal Record’s 2025 “50 Most Influential Oklahomans,” acknowledging his lifetime of public service and leadership that continues to shape Oklahoma’s future. Senator Gollihare represents Oklahoma Senate District 12 and brings to his role a background of disciplined leadership forged over 24 years in the United States Marine Corps, where he …
Dec 19
The Pet and Livestock Protection Act, introduced by Reps. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) and Lauren Boebert (R-CO) passed the House with a bipartisan vote. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) have been strong supporters of this legislation which would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states …
Dec 19
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (PDF, 258 KB) to fulfill common goals of helping low-income workers find sustainable employment. “President Trump’s entire cabinet is working everyday to ensure hardworking Americans can enter the workforce – and have the skills necessary to …
Dec 19
Yesterday, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, modernizing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), passed the House. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) originally sponsored this bill to speed up NEPA permitting processes. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) and Public Lands Council (PLC) have …
Dec 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments with Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Glynn Tonsor of Kansas State about new Meat Demand Monitor data and whether heightened political and economic discussion around beef prices may be influencing consumers. Looking at November data, Tonsor notes a clear softening in consumers’ …
