Aug 04
A staple of the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) lineup, the carcass contest gives juniors the chance to step up to the plate and showcase the full potential of their cattle. Zoe Gurley of Sarcoxie, Mo., did just that in Louisville, taking a big swing with four steers entered and scored three in the top …
Aug 04
In today’s Beef Buzz, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Dr. Kathy Simmons, chief veterinary officer for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the growing concern surrounding the invasive longhorn tick and the disease it spreads among cattle. Simmons explained that while many producers still know it as the Asian longhorn tick, …
Aug 04
Record-setting market highs, growing consumer demand, drought conditions, external economic pressure, and the New World screwworm are just a few of the factors shaping the next chapter of the cattle industry. How will these forces impact the Angus Advantage? What tools, programs and resources are at our disposal to strengthen profitability as the industry looks …
Aug 04
In the latest newsletter from OSU’s Dr. Todd Hubbs, he says Weather and geopolitical developments continue to drive crop markets and promise continued volatility. Black Sea and Iranian conflicts seem far from coming to any resolution at this point. Next Wednesday’s crop production report provides USDA’s first indication of spring crop yields and may be …
Aug 04
Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture write in the latest CME Ag Economy Barometer that Farmer sentiment improved in July, ending three consecutive months of decline, as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increased from 113 points in June to 126 points in July (see Figure 1). Both subindices also …
Aug 04
Oklahoma Farm Report intern Haden Snelson sat down with Justin Talley, head of Oklahoma State University’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, at the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Trade Show to discuss the latest efforts to prevent New World screwworm from reaching Oklahoma. “Right now, there is a concern with any type of animals …
Aug 04
This article addresses the benefits of early weaning beef calves. As we work through the hot, sultry, “dog days” of summer, when perennial warm-season grasses can still look green even as their nutritional value declines, weaning calves now holds the potential to enhance the profitability and efficiency of cow-calf operations. Early weaning can improve the reproductive performance of …
Aug 04
Following the U.S. House of Representative’s approval of a budget resolution that includes $12 billion in much-needed economic aid for farmers and ranchers, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall sent a letter today to Senate leadership encouraging the chamber to advance the budget resolution. “Due to persistent financial challenges across the agricultural economy, the …
Aug 04
On Monday, Congressman Brecheen announced his August town hall schedule which includes stops in 15 different cities. Monday, August 24th, 2026 8:00am – 9:00am Tishomingo Town Hall Johnston County Library 116 W. Main St. Tishomingo, OK 73460 10:00am – 11:00am Durant Town Hall Donald W. Reynolds Library 1515 W. Main St. Durant, OK 74701 12:00pm – 1:00pm …
Aug 04
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 …
