For the USDA Cattle on Feed report scheduled for release on December 19, 2025, analysts anticipate a continued tightening of supplies across several key metrics compared to the previous year. The following are the average pre-report guesses from industry analysts: Metric Average Analyst Guess (Year-over-Year) On Feed (Dec 1) 98.0% – 98.3% Placements (Nov) 91.8% – …
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Dec 18
An inside look at the volatile cattle markets and the slow process of rebuilding
Nate Bradford’s “lifetime” in cattle ranching shows in his face. Bradford, with just enough gray in his beard to highlight his experience, hoists himself into the cab of his John Deere tractor. On a cold November morning in Bristow, the maneuvers around his 160 acres are second nature to him. Hay bales scatter his pasture …
Dec 18
OKC Chamber announces 2026 board officers, names Mike Ross as chair
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has announced its 2026 board of directors and officers, naming Michael F. Ross, INSURICA as chair of the board. Ross will lead the Chamber’s board alongside John Hart, Continental Resources, who will serve as treasurer, and Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Advertising, who will serve as corporate secretary. Teresa Rose, One Heartbeat …
Dec 18
Gene Copenhaver on Stocker Operations, Risk Management, and NCBA Priorities
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Gene Copenhaver, president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and a fifth-generation Virginia cattle producer, about his stocker operation, market volatility, and policy priorities for the cattle industry. Copenhaver operates in southwest Virginia alongside his son and brings a margin-operator perspective shaped …
Dec 18
Drought Monitor: Oklahoma Drought Conditions Worsen
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Drought conditions continue to expand across Oklahoma, with 68.01% of the state now classified from abnormally dry to extreme drought, up from 66.16% last week, while exceptional drought remains absent. Extreme drought persists in southern Oklahoma, unchanged at 3.48% of the state. Looking ahead, most of Oklahoma …
Dec 18
Cow Calf Corner Scott Clawson: A Record Setting Year
It seems like 2025 has set a record for the number of records set. From cattle prices to the average margin of victory for the OKC Thunder this season it is easy to be wowed by the numbers. While we enjoy the records, there are still some things happening in the background that we can …
Dec 18
Trade War Fallout: The Collapse of U.S. Spirit Exports to Canada in 2025
Southern Ag Today writes: In 2025, U.S. spirit exports to Canada collapsed as a direct consequence of escalating trade tensions, marking one of the sharpest declines in cross-border alcohol trade in recent history. Prior to 2025, Canada accounted for about 11% of U.S. distilled spirit exports. Between 2022 and 2024, Canadian imports exceeded $250 million …
Dec 18
Bice Supports Legislation to lower Health Care Premiums
Today, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice supported the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. The bill lowers premium costs through cost-sharing reduction payments. It also expands access to Association Health Plans, allowing small business owners to come together and purchase affordable health coverage for their employees. This bill brings needed transparency to the system, requiring …
Dec 18
Lankford Secures Major Oklahoma Priorities in Final Defense Bill Headed to President Trump’s Desk
US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), today applauded final Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA), sending the annual defense bill to President Trump’s desk. The legislation strengthens America’s national defense, protects critical military missions, and delivers major wins for Oklahoma’s service members, defense workforce, and installations. “The United States military …
Dec 18
Thursday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
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