Apr 03
The landscape for U.S. beef exports is shifting significantly as Saudi Arabia has officially removed its export verification (EV) program requirements. This move simplifies the export process and positions American producers to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing food sectors. Streamlined Access and Market Potential The removal of the EV program, along with certain …
Apr 03
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Michael Kelsey, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, who shares a cattle industry perspective on an unusually early state budget agreement and what it could mean for agriculture. An Unprecedented Early Agreement Kelsey says the timing alone makes this budget …
Apr 03
For those who work the land, Easter is far more than a date on the calendar or a weekend of tradition. It represents a physical and spiritual intersection of renewal, hope, and the relentless cycle of life that defines the agricultural industry. In rural communities across the country, the themes of the season are mirrored …
Apr 03
The segmented nature of the beef industry naturally leads to production and economic inefficiencies. Management and nutrition prior to feedlot entry have long-lasting implications on performance during the finishing phase. In the past few weeks, I have discussed observations on the increase in cow mature body weight and its impact on the carcass weights of …
Apr 03
Data centers are moving into rural areas across the United States, hence competing with farmers and communities for land, water, and energy. Understanding what these facilities require and what they don’t offer in return is essential for rural communities. The key question is whether data centers complement or compete with agricultural operations. The answer depends …
Apr 03
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of the Interior yesterday announced a joint agreement to expand livestock grazing on federally managed lands as part of a broader strategy to rebuild the U.S. cow herd and strengthen domestic cattle production. The agreement focuses on reopening vacant grazing allotments, maintaining existing grazing capacity, improving coordination …
Apr 03
The National Cotton Council commends today’s announcement by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlining new actions to advance research and public health efforts related to microplastics in drinking water and the human body. NCC is encouraged by EPA’s decision to designate …
Apr 03
The recent impact of JBS plant strike actions in Greeley, Colorado, has sent ripples through the agricultural sector, affecting everything from immediate fed cattle prices to long-term feeder cattle projections. As industry experts Charlie Martinez and Dave Weaber recently discussed, the halt in operations at such a significant facility forces a rapid reallocation of livestock, …
Apr 03
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
