Jan 13
ARS researchers identified methods to reduce antibiotic use in livestock, potentially saving the U.S. beef industry between $50M and $100M per year and reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance in cattle production settings. Metaphylaxis is the process of treating a group of animals with an antibiotic that shows no signs of disease but have been …
Jan 13
As follow up to “What’s a Good Bull Worth in 2026?” from last week, I address a recent question from a producer regarding the cost of leasing bulls. One potential way for a commercial cow-calf operation to reduce expenses is to lease, rather than own, a bull. Producers should compare the costs and benefits of …
Jan 13
After a Monday that proved breezier and drier than anticipated, Oklahoma faces another day of elevated fire danger. While wind speeds are expected to decrease today, extremely low humidity levels will keep the fire spread potential in the “moderate” range across much of the state. Forecasters note that fire weather conditions yesterday were stronger than …
Jan 13
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jan 12
The live animal and genetics sales connected to Cattlemen’s Congress jumped over a million dollars in total for 2026 versus 2025. For the sales that were held on site – 7.59 million dollars were generated in 2025 with $9.29 million dollars brought in for 2026 in primarily the Barn Three Sales Arena. When you add …
Jan 12
It was day two on Monday for the inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Speech contest. Over the two sessions held on Wednesday January 7th and Monday January 12th- entries from 13 states and the youth competed in five categories in three age divisions. Close to 90 students competed on day two- and the winners listed below …
Jan 12
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 …
