Sep 22
Authors Eunchun Park, James L. Mitchell, Xiaoyi Fang, and Lawson Connor write in Southern Ag Today: Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) put options both protect cattle producers against lower prices while preserving the opportunity to benefit if prices rise. These risk management tools are not identical, but they function similarly, and …
Sep 22
Today, Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Department of Agriculture, held a Strikeforce roundtable with federal agency partners where she announced actions to usher in a new era of companion animal oversight under the leadership of the Trump Administration. Partners at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the US …
Sep 22
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 …
Sep 22
Why cattle producers should care about what happens between the ranch and the consumer By Melissa Daniels, Nicasio, California- My life has always revolved around cattle. My late father was a large-animal veterinarian, and he bought Cow Track Ranch in California’s Nicasio Valley in 1986. Now, I’m a second-generation rancher, raising Angus beef, some of …
Sep 22
A new report co-authored by the National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association documents ongoing economic pressures across farm country, despite recent price improvements in both commodity markets. The report analyzes and summarizes the results of a survey conducted by Farm Journal of 1,200 corn and soybean farmers across the country. “It’s an interesting …
Sep 22
OSU’s Todd Hubbs writes that Grain and oilseed futures rebounded sharply coming out of the weekend, recovering from late-week weakness. Continued conflict in the Black Sea and optimism surrounding high-level U.S.–China trade discussions provided solid support for prices across the board. Wheat Market Outlook December Hard Red Winter (HRW) wheat futures gained 10 cents on …
Sep 22
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays features comments from Dr. J.R. Tate of Allied Genetic Resources about selection indexes developed for the American Wagyu Association. Tate spoke with associate farm reporter Carli Davenport at the American Wagyu Association’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Tate explains how the indexes combine multiple …
Sep 22
As agricultural producers begin making decisions for the 2026 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce is encouraging farmers to take advantage of online resources before making their elections. Enrollment for the 2026 ARC and PLC programs opened Sept. 16 and continues through Dec. …
Sep 22
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
