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 …
Category: Ag News
Sep 22
Raising Beef Is Just the First Step
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
Prices Up but Pressure Remains: Corn and Soybean Growers Still Navigating Tight Margins
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
Wheat and Soybean Markets Rebound as Geopolitical Tensions and Global Demand Shift Trade Focus
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
Wagyu Selection Indexes Help Producers Evaluate Genetic Value
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
Fordyce Encourages Producers to Use Online Tools When Making ARC/PLC Decisions
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
Tuesday Preopening Market Update with Dave Lanning
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.





















