Aug 11
Feeder steer prices held steady to $5 higher as reduced supply and hot summer weather shaped recent activity across Western Livestock auctions. Farm Director KC Sheperd sat down with Ben Hale of Western Livestock to review current sale conditions, buyer preferences, and expectations for the regional cattle market through the remainder of August. Cattle Volume …
Aug 11
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for farmers to apply for Stages 1 and 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to Sept. 30, 2026. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing greater flexibility for farmers who experienced quality losses on eligible crops. Now, when applying for this key program, farmers who experienced quality-related …
Aug 11
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block construction of the proposed heavy-industrial aluminum smelting complex in Inola. The motion, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, comes ahead of the Aug. 28 expiration of the Town of Inola’s moratorium on new construction at the …
Aug 11
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Ranch Rodeo is returning to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie for its 42nd annual event, bringing together ranch teams from across the state while raising money for children receiving care at Children’s Hospital. Kent Trentman of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association said in a recent conversation with associate farm reporter Carli …
Aug 11
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Secretarial natural disaster designation, enabling the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide emergency credit to producers recovering from persistent drought conditions. Through FSA emergency loans, eligible producers can access vital capital to support recovery efforts. These funds may be used to cover various operational needs, …
Aug 11
The August Crop Production report released tomorrow provides the most pertinent information impacting market dynamics over the near term. Industry expectations place production levels for major spring crops near current USDA levels. Volatility due to geopolitical events remains an issue. A major surprise in the Crop Production report holds the potential for large price swings. …
Aug 11
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with John Stika, president of Certified Angus Beef, who says Certified Angus Beef Prime continues to be a major success story as consumers show strong demand for higher-quality beef. Certified Angus Beef Prime Reaches Record Levels Stika says Prime is no longer the …
Aug 11
Oklahoma landowners are leveraging federal conservation initiatives to restore vital natural habitats while maintaining agricultural production. State Executive Director Eddie Fields recently joined Farm Director KC Sheperd to discuss how the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) project and the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) are supporting environmental stewardship across Oklahoma. The SAFE project, managed through …
Aug 11
David Anderson and Josh Maples write in Southern Ag Today: Since hitting $396.53 for the week ending June 23rd the Choice boxed beef cutout value has steadily declined losing over $33 per cwt to $362.81 by the first of August. But, over the last week the Choice weekly average cutout value gained almost $4 per cwt. It looks …
Aug 11
The past several years of lower cow inventories, fewer fed cattle, higher values of live cattle and profitability across the sectors of beef production, and particularly, high retail beef prices lead many of us to ask: “Is there a price point at which consumers are no longer willing and able to enjoy beef?” As of …
