Nov 25
On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, the Choice boxed beef cutout was reported at $370.09, down $0.40 from Monday, while Select increased $0.42 to $355.93, narrowing the spread to $14.16. The day’s load count hit 215, marking the highest single-day total so far in 2025, up significantly from 120 loads the previous day. Among primal cuts, …
Nov 25
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to extend the closure deadline for certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments operating under the alternative closure provisions. This proposal would defer the deadline from October 17, 2028, to October 17, 2031, for a small subset of owners and operators to cease operation of coal-fired …
Nov 25
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 billion in new funding for states through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water. EPA conducted a thorough review of previously awarded funding and assessed updated lead service line data to increase accountability and ensure funds are properly distributed to …
Nov 25
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded Good Dogma a $5,000 grant, renewable over three years, to support its spay and neuter assistance program. Good Dogma is the first organization to receive this kind of grant from OCCF’s newly established Animal Welfare Community Grant Program, which promotes animal welfare in …
Nov 25
Smithfield, alongside the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, donated 62,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank near Charlottesville, Virginia, and Feeding Southwest Virginia near Blacksburg, Virginia, to support students and neighbors facing food insecurity. “Five years ago, we set out to make the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash about more than one of the nation’s longest-standing rivalries,” said Jonathan …
Nov 25
With the early spring prescribed burn season approaching, land management experts are urging producers and landowners to begin preparing their firebreaks now. Proper firebreak construction is the most critical element in safely managing a prescribed burn, controlling smoke, and preventing fire escape. The central message is clear: Not all firebreaks are the same, and advance …
Nov 25
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with industry partners, has officially launched its 2025 national study on poultry health and management practices. The effort aims to gather crucial, contemporary data specifically from small and mid-sized commercial poultry enterprises, a segment of the industry often underrepresented in broad national surveys. The study, announced this …
Nov 25
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with livestock market economist Dr. Derrell Peel about Tyson Foods’ recent announcement about shutting down its Lexington, Nebraska, beef plant and downsizing operations in Amarillo. This news follows months of losses in its beef division, driven largely by the smallest U.S. cattle herd …
Nov 25
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 …
