Oct 06
The culmination of months of dedication, early mornings, and tireless barn work across Oklahoma will take the spotlight Wednesday evening at the Tulsa State Fair during the highly anticipated annual Night of Champions. The Event takes place October 7, at 6pm in the Ford Truck Arena on the Tulsa Fairgrounds. The Tulsa State Fair and …
Oct 06
On Tuesdays, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays visits with Ben Hale of Western Livestock Auctions as he talks about the latest in the markets and more. Established in 1995, Western has grown into a multi-generational family-owned and operated business and stands as a symbol of tradition, excellence, and a deep-rooted passion for the …
Oct 06
James Mitchell writes in Southern Ag Today: Last month, President Trump announced a plan to allow 300,000 metric tons of beef to enter the United States over a 90-day period without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. The plan was part of a broader effort to lower beef prices for consumers. We are now more than …
Oct 06
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Texas Cattle Feeders Association President and CEO Ben Weinheimer about the reopening of Mexican border ports and what feedlot operators are seeing from the cattle coming into the U.S. Mexican Border Reopening Progress Weinheimer says cattle feeders have been pleased with the …
Oct 06
Some basic rules of thumb to follow when determining the hay supplies you will need to sustain your cow herd over the next few months. From this information you can calculate the total amount of hay needed. For example: 100 cows weighing 1,400 pounds will consume about 3640 pounds of hay per day. We should …
Oct 06
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a statement on President Trump’s new executive order to provide relief for our farmers and ranchers by lifting taxes on dyed-diesel. Today’s action expected to represent approximately $640 million in combined federal and state savings across about 224.6 million harvested acres. “President Trump is the most pro …
Oct 06
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is looking at ways to expand access to inspected slaughter facilities and increase processing capacity for meat producers as part of efforts tied to recent presidential executive orders aimed at strengthening the nation’s beef supply. Rod Bain reports Agriculture Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says one executive order focuses …
Oct 06
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
