RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Category: Ag News
Nov 04
OKC West Sees Calf Trade Jump $20 to $30 Higher on Tuesday
OKC West had a total calf run of 2,508 on Tuesday. Compared to last week: Steer and heifer calves 20.00-30.00 higher. Quality ranged from plain, thin condition cattle to attractive type cattle carrying full condition. Spreads were wider than usual as the sale began very strong, but after the board closed dollars lower, buyers started …
Nov 04
Choice Boxed Beef Falls $1.67 to $377.58 on Tuesday
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Choice boxed beef cutout was $377.58, down $1.67 from Monday, while Select increased $1.32 to $361.25, narrowing the spread to $16.33 from $19.32. Load volume rose sharply to 167 from 77. Among primal cuts, the Rib dropped to $629.36 from $633.66, the Chuck to $307.04 from $309.00, and the …
Nov 04
Oklahoma FFA Claims Most Agriscience Champions at 2025 National FFA Convention
The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles and emerging technologies to solve complex problems related to agriculture, food and natural resources. The agriscience fair is for middle and high school students. Students compete in one of six categories in the agriscience fair and under one …
Nov 04
Thompson, Finstad, Cole, Harris: “Democrats are denying full SNAP benefits to vulnerable Americans.”
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), House Agriculture Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Brad Finstad (MN-01), House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04), and House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (MD-01) released a statement on how continued Democrat obstruction in reopening the federal government has denied full, uninterrupted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) …
Nov 04
Farm Bureau Welcomes Next Era of Supporting Farmer Mental Wellbeing
The American Farm Bureau Federation is expanding the reach of its landmark Farm State of Mind initiative to a broader coalition of food and farming sector partners by joining forces with the Farm Family Wellness Alliance to launch the Farm State of Mind Alliance. Building on the work started as a pilot project in 2020 …
Nov 04
Ranking Member Angie Craig Blasts President Trump Over Threat to Illegally Withhold November SNAP Benefits Despite Court Order
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after President Trump suggested he would not comply with the orders of two U.S. District Courts to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November. “The president is not a king. He is not free to disregard the rule of law …
Nov 04
Ben Hale Cattle Market Rebounds with Rain and Renewed Optimism
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 …
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