Category: Ag News
Aug 25
Mike Mazzei Secures GOP Nomination for Governor- To Face Democrat Cyndi Munson in November
After placing as the top two in June, former Senator Mike Mazzei and current Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond have battled for the GOP Nomination in the race for Oklahoma’s Governor as current Governor Kevin Stitt terms out. With about fifty percent of the vote in- former state Senator Mike Mazzei grabbed the lead over …
Aug 25
SQ844 is No- SQ846 is Yes- Franklin, Sullivan and West Take Statewide GOP Nominations While Thomas wins Democrat Senate Race
Oklahoma State Question 844 would have given state lawmakers authority to change how local entities are reimbursed by the state for property tax exemptions. It has been overwhelmingly defeated as Oklahoma has said NO with almost a 74% NO vote Meanwhile- SQ846 has been approved by the voters of the state- final numbers show 55% …
Aug 25
Cattle Groups Urge President Trump to Reconsider Beef Import Proposal
R-CALF USA and 12 state and local cattle associations representing thousands of cattle producers across nine states sent a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump Monday urging him to reconsider a reported proposal to allow an additional 300,000 metric tons of imported beef to enter the United States without over-quota tariffs for 90 days. The letter …
Aug 25
Cow Calf Corner Mark Johnson: What Should Bred Heifers Be Worth?
This has been a popular question over the past couple of years and rightfully so. Relative to calf prices during this stretch of time, good quality bred heifers have been undervalued. Over the past year in Oklahoma commercial bred heifers have sold in a trading range between $3,500 – $5,000 per head. Favorable factors leading to values …
Aug 25
Ben Hale: Cattle Market Uncertainty Weighs on Feeder Prices and Producers
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 …
Aug 25
Don Close Says Tariff Proposal Damages Producer Confidence
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Don Close of Terrain about President Donald Trump’s proposal to lower tariffs on imported beef and the potential impact on U.S. cattle producers. Close says the biggest concern goes beyond the immediate market reaction, warning the announcement could have a lasting impact …
Aug 25
That’s A Lot of Beef!
Mitchell, James, Josh Maples, Kenny Burdine, and David Anderson write in Southern Ag Today: On Friday, August 21, 2026, President Trump announced that the United States would allow 300,000 metric tons of ground beef to enter the country over the next 90 days without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs. The announcement also stated that these …
Aug 25
Soybean Farmers Cannot Afford Another Blow to Domestic Demand
The American Soybean Association is sounding the alarm over reports that small refinery exemptions for the 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance year could far exceed previous government projections, delivering a major blow to domestic biofuel demand when U.S. soybean farmers can least afford it. Recent reports and analysis indicate small refinery exemptions from RFS …
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