It was a mixed bag on Monday, December 29th as Choice Boxed Beef Continued it’s downward trajectory- off $1.88 to $349.33. Select Beef was higher in the afternoon report- up $1.82 to $345.62 as the choice/select spread narrowed to just $3.71 on 113 loads.
Category: Ag News
Dec 29
Cody Hornaday: Key Agronomic Lessons from the 2025 Crop Season
As the 2025 crop season wrapped up, Cody Hornaday of Koch Agronomic Services spoke with Maci Carter and said that weather-driven variability created major agronomic challenges, especially around nitrogen management. Looking back on the year, Hornaday emphasized that “Mother Nature was a key player as always,” noting that both above- and below-ground nitrogen losses were …
Dec 29
Cow Calf Corner Dr. Derrell Peel: Cattle Prices: A Look Back…and a Look Ahead
Cattle prices advanced for a third consecutive year in 2025. Prices for all classes of cattle moved higher, setting frequent records for most of the first three quarters of the year before experiencing a sharp correction in the fourth quarter. Cattle prices recovered in December to end the year and set the stage for markets …
Dec 29
Britt Hicks: December Beef Cattle Research Update
Assessment of Forage Inclusion Strategies as a Means of Reducing Liver Abscesses in Finishing Feedlot Cattle The average incidence of liver abscesses within beef cattle feedlots ranges from 12 to 32%;1, 2 butcan be as high as 95%.3 Liver abscesses in feedlot cattle are a cause of decreased performanceand reduced carcass value which have been …
Dec 29
Precision Farming: Driving Efficiency and Sustainability at Case IH
Lance Myer, Region Precision Manager for Case IH, recently spoke with Intern Karleigh Erramouspe about the growing importance of precision technology, highlighting how it helps producers manage resources, increase efficiency, and prepare for a sustainable future. Precision is the Priority for Producers Myer emphasized that conversations around precision farming are now ubiquitous, driven by the …
Dec 29
Beyond the Feed Bunk: OSU researchers redefine how producers understand cattle stress
Cattle gather around the feed bunk, dust rising as feed hits the trough. It is a familiar sight for any producer, but what happens during that daily routine can carry the biggest impact. Hidden stressors, from transportation to temperature swings, can affect animal health, meat quality and a producer’s bottom line, he added. Understanding what …
Dec 29
Oklahoma Forestry Services Launches Rural Library Backpack Program
Oklahoma Forestry Services, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, has launched a new backpack program at 84 rural libraries across the state. The program, created and overseen by Oklahoma Forestry Services, is designed to encourage kids of all ages to get outside and learn about Oklahoma’s forests and the invasive species trying to …
Dec 29
Historic Cattle Prices Highlight Auction Markets
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
Congressman Josh Brecheen’s 2025 Highlights
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 …
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