Mar 19
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, extension veterinarian with Oklahoma State University, about the growing concern surrounding the Asian longhorned tick and the disease risks it brings to cattle producers in Oklahoma. A New Tick Moving into Oklahoma Dr. Biggs says this invasive pest has …
Mar 18
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Kathy Simmons, Chief Veterinary Officer with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, about the growing threat of insect-borne diseases in the cattle industry—especially the New World screwworm—and what producers need to be thinking about moving forward. A Growing Challenge from Insect-Borne Diseases …
Mar 17
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays dives into the latest meat demand trends with Dr. Glynn Tonsor, professor at Kansas State University and lead researcher for the Meat Demand Monitor. As we navigate the early months of 2026, Dr. Tonsor breaks down recent shifts in consumer behavior and what a …
Mar 16
In today’s Beef Buzz , senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays spoke with Dr. Blake Bloomberg, head coach at Black Hawk Junior College of Illinois- one of the leading two year colleges in the Livestock Judging circuit. Hays caught up with Dr. Bloomberg on the sidelines of the 2026 Oklahoma Youth Expo (OYE), as …
Mar 13
Today is part two in our Beef Buzz series on Regenerative Ranching with Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches Outreach and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute, as he and Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays explore the transformative potential of adaptive grazing and the critical importance of strategic ranch management. You can listen to …
Mar 12
For farmers and ranchers in the Southern Plains, staying ahead of drought is one of the most critical aspects of their operations. Hugh Aljoe, Director of Ranches Outreach and Partnerships at the Noble Research Institute, emphasizes in today’s beef buzz with Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays that success begins with a firm grasp …
Mar 11
Record-high cattle prices are creating both opportunity and challenges across the industry, according to Scott McCornack of National Livestock. Speaking with Ron Hays on today’s Beef Buzz, McCornack said the first quarter of 2026 has brought unprecedented momentum to the cattle markets, particularly for cow-calf producers marketing calves through the Oklahoma National Stockyards. “The price …
Mar 10
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Erin Borror, Vice President of Economic Analysis with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, about the ongoing challenges surrounding U.S. beef exports to China. As the industry approaches the one-year anniversary of losing export access, Borror says the situation highlights just how unusual …
Mar 09
In today’s Beef Buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Certified Angus Beef President John Stika about the growing momentum behind beef as a top protein choice for consumers. The conversation comes as new dietary guidelines and shifting consumer trends are putting a stronger spotlight on the role of protein—especially beef—in everyday …
Mar 06
In today’s beef buzz, senior farm and ranch broadcaster Ron Hays speaks with Justin Hossfeld, National Sales Manager for Range and Pasture with Envu, about how new technology is changing the way ranchers manage grass, cattle, and time. Hossfeld emphasized that Envu is uniquely focused on range, pasture, and environmental science. As he explained, “We are …
