Nov 05
John Pfeiffer Jr. a past President of the American Angus Association and former chair of the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) committee, joined Ron Hays in todays Beef Buzz to talk about how quality beef continues to drive value across the industry. Pfeiffer noted that Certified Angus Beef had “another record year,” producing “1.232 billion pounds, …
Nov 05
Where Amanda Bolinger grew up, horses remain a way of life and crucial components of the rural community. In the fourth-year veterinary student’s hometown of Beaver, Oklahoma, horses are still used to work cattle, as well as for recreation. That upbringing and familiarity are a big part of why Bolinger decided to devote her future career …
Nov 05
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, sits down with LeAnn Jenkins of Cottage Goods, an Oklahoma company that grew from a personal quest for a healthier home environment into a successful business known for its all-natural, farm-friendly products. Jenkins’ journey began in 2000, shortly after building a new house. “I had a new house built, and found …
Nov 05
Following strong prices in 2022 and 2023, soybean values have fallen sharply from highs above $14 per bushel to current levels near $10.00 across much of the United States. While prices have recently rebounded on news of renewed Chinese buying, soybeans are still projected to generate negative returns during the 2025/26 marketing year. Looking ahead …
Nov 05
Oklahoma cotton producers are experiencing one of their best seasons in recent memory, according to Maxwell Smith, cotton extension specialist at Oklahoma State University, who spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport. Smith said, “This year has been a really good change from the last few that we’ve experienced in Oklahoma cotton production.” Early rains …
Nov 05
The National Wheat Foundation (NWF) today announced the winners of the 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest during its annual fall meeting in Austin, TX. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the contest, which continues to highlight excellence and innovation in U.S. wheat production. Since its inception in 2016, the contest has aimed to improve …
Nov 05
The American Soybean Association (ASA) welcomes today’s announcement that leading Bangladeshi agribusiness companies have signed letters of intent to significantly increase purchases of U.S. soybeans and soybean meal over the next 12 months. This commitment not only supports Bangladesh’s protein needs but also strengthens economic opportunities for U.S. soybean farmers here at home. In Marketing …
Nov 05
The Rural Firefighters Delivering Agriculture Safety and Health (RF-DASH) online course is now live. The free course is part of the broader RF-DASH program, run by the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute. RF-DASH aims to equip rural first responders with agricultural health and safety knowledge to prevent farm injuries and improve emergency preparedness in rural …
Nov 05
Processing and weaning plans are underway for spring calving herds. I don’t have to tell you that the value of these calves are very high. Producers would benefit from some plans to minimize stress and maintain health. Research has proven that low stress cattle handling and proper vaccination helps calves perform as stockers and in …
Nov 05
A recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Premier Xi Jinping has resulted in an agreement for China to resume its purchases of U.S. soybeans, sparking a reversal in market prices. However, one agricultural economist is urging caution, calling the announcement “relatively vague” and noting it lacks the concrete details needed for long-term market …
