Jul 30
Authors: K. Aleks Schaefer and Rylee Smith write in Southern Ag Today: Last week, the USDA announced it would resume Mexican cattle imports under a phased reopening beginning in August. This is a somewhat controversial, but scientifically sound choice. When the United States suspended imports of live cattle from Mexico, the objective was straightforward: keep …
Jul 30
The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) opened its 66th Annual Board of Delegates meeting today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. USGBC Chairman Mark Wilson welcomed attendees and shared a preview of the meeting’s upcoming content. “My theme this year, The Time Is Now, reflects both the opportunities and challenges of the current environment,” Wilson said. “At this …
Jul 30
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. Another week of summer heat has kept drought concerns front and center across Oklahoma. While conditions have stabilized in much of the state over the past few weeks, dry weather continues to challenge producers in western Oklahoma as they await meaningful rainfall. According to the Drought Monitor, the exceptional …
Jul 30
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Jul 30
Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-02), and Arizona Director of Agriculture Paul Brierley, highlighting the Department’s extensive preparedness measures ahead of the planned reopening of the port …
Jul 29
Are you a U.S. soybean farmer committed to conservation and sustainability? The American Soybean Association wants to hear your story. ASA is now accepting applications for the 2027 Conservation Legacy Awards, recognizing soybean farmers who demonstrate outstanding environmental stewardship while maintaining productive and profitable operations. The Conservation Legacy Awards honor farmers who successfully integrate conservation …
Jul 29
This week we sent two home raised calves to the butcher. Both calves weighed close to 1,500 pounds live. Today I received the hot carcass weights on both calves, a solid black calf at 935 and a black-nosed smoke at 951 pounds. I looked at my calving book from the spring of 2025 and reviewed …
Jul 29
Early Weaning Strategies Health and nutrition are critical when weaning early in drought areas Drought hit hard this year in key cow/calf areas and continues to spread into other areas of the country with the heat of summer. One strategy that can help reduce the cow forage needs heading into late summer and fall is …
