Aug 14
Tyson Foods has announced the immediate closure of its beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, and its case-ready facility in Eagle Mountain, Utah, marking another major contraction in U.S. beef packing capacity as the livestock sector grapples with historic cattle shortages. The abrupt announcement comes just months after Tyson permanently shuttered a large beef processing …
Aug 14
State Climatologist Gary McManus recently sat down with Farm Director KC Sheperd to address the rapidly deteriorating weather conditions across Oklahoma. Over a brief period, severe heat and lack of rainfall have triggered a significant flash drought, drastically altering soil conditions, agricultural outlooks, and surface water supplies statewide. The Rapid Rise of Oklahoma’s Flash Drought …
Aug 14
Texas Cattle Feeders Association’s Statement on Tyson’s Plan to Close Plants and Anchor its Beef Business in the Central U.S.: “Today’s announcement from Tyson to centralize their beef packing capacity and close plants is reflective of the current situation in the packing industry, as they face reduced profitability and tight cattle supplies,” said TCFA Chairman …
Aug 14
RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks rose over the past month, although gains varied across markets. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The July USDA report featured upward revisions to 2026/27 global production (+1.2 million bales to 117.3 million) and mill-use (+190,000 bales to 122.0 million). Notable revisions for 2025/26 included lower production for Brazil (-750,000 bales …
Aug 14
The ongoing discussions surrounding the United States Farm Bill remain a critical focus for agricultural producers across the nation. In a detailed conversation, Farm Director KC Sheperd spoke with Dr. Amy Hagerman from Oklahoma State University’s Department of Agricultural Economics to break down the latest developments in federal policy. They examined the comparison between the …
Aug 14
General Revenue Fund collections in July totaled $515.7 million, which is $7.8 million, or 1.5%, below the estimate for the first month of fiscal year 2027. This total is also $92.8 million, or 15.3%, below collections from July 2025. Several timing and revenue distribution factors affected the month’s results, making them less directly comparable to …
Aug 14
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Chief Executive Officer Colin Woodall issued the following statement in response to Tyson Foods’ announced closure of its beef processing plant in Joslin, Illinois, and additional restructuring efforts: “NCBA is troubled by the closure of the Joslin beef processing facility. For many years, the plant has played a vital role …
Aug 14
Cattleman U is helping farmers and ranchers—especially women in agriculture—gain practical skills, business knowledge and confidence through online education, downloadable tools, grant guidance, podcasts and hands-on ranch experiences. In a conversation with Associate Farm Reporter Carli Davenport, Cattleman U owner Karoline Rose shared how the platform was born during the COVID-19 pandemic and has grown …
Aug 14
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Tyler Cozzens of the Livestock Market Information Center about USDA’s plans to begin a phased reopening of the U.S.-Mexico cattle border as New World screwworm cases continue to decline. New World Screwworm Cases Decline New World screwworm cases along the southern border …
