Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel after the most recent USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report was released in late May, and Dr. Peel analyzed the likely attitudes of cow calf producers in the countryside. Click here to listen to the first part of their conversation in which Dr. …
Category: Top Beef Buzz
Jun 05
Insights from USMEF’s Dan Halstrom on Global Meat Trade Dynamics
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, had the chance to speak with United States Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom soon after the close of the USMEF Spring Conference in Fort Worth. The event was attended by stakeholders and regional office reps of the USMEF. On Tuesday, they discussed the trade situation …
Jun 04
Exploring U.S. Meat Exports with Dan Halstrom: The Importance of Market Access
Soon after the United States Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with the organization’s president and CEO, Dan Halstrom, and talked about the conference. The event was attended by stakeholders and regional office reps of the USMEF. Yesterday, they discussed the situation in China, and …
Jun 03
Dan Halstrom Analyzes the Impact of Tariffs on US Meat Exports to China
Soon after the United States Meat Export Federation Spring Conference in Fort Worth, Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, caught up with the organization’s president and CEO, Dan Halstrom, and talked about the conference, which was attended by many world leaders in meat exports, and some highlights. When considering the uncertainty around tariffs and …
Jun 02
Dr. Jason Smith explains Balancing Nutrition and Genetics for Optimal Beef Production
Dr. Jason Smith, associate professor and extension beef cattle specialist at Texas A&M Agrilife, was recently a guest on the Angus At Work Podcast, talking about the potential of today’s mama cow herd, emphasizing the female genomics but also explaining how we need to pay attention to the body condition of the cow. Senior Farm and …
May 30
Enhancing Beef Quality: Lee Leachman’s Vision for Improving Cattle Efficiency
Lee Leachman is the CEO of Leachman Cattle, based just North of Cheyenne, Wyoming, but with land in Colorado as well. Leachman Cattle markets over 2,000 bulls annually and is currently one of the five largest seedstock breeders in the US. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to interview Mr. Leachman, …
May 29
Lee Leachman on Improving Beef Quality Through Technology
Lee Leachman is the CEO of Leachman Cattle, based just North of Cheyenne, Wyoming, but with land in Colorado as well. Leachman Cattle markets over 2,000 bulls annually and is currently one of the five largest seedstock breeders in the US. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays had the chance to interview Mr. Leachman …
May 28
Exploring Virtual Fencing: A New Approach to Grazing Management
Dr. Ryan Reuter, OSU Professor of Animal and Food Sciences, focused on beef cattle nutrition and range management, provides us with a rundown of virtual fencing to control cattle movements. Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays is featuring comments from his conversation with our own Stevie White at the Beef Cattle Summit in Ada, …
May 27
OSU’s Derrell Peel on Herd Rebuilding: “We’re Moving in That Direction”
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel after the latest USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report was released on Friday afternoon, and Dr. Peel analyzed the likely attitudes of cow calf producers in the countryside. Click here to listen to the first part of their conversation in which Dr. Peel …
May 23
Dr. Derrell Peel: Cattle On Feed Numbers are on a Consistent Downward Path
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster Ron Hays talked to OSU Extension Livestock Market Economist Dr. Derrell Peel after the latest USDA Cattle-on-Feed Report was released on Friday afternoon, and Dr. Peel analyzed the latest numbers. According to the May Cattle on Feed Report, April placements were up 97.4% of last year, and April marketings were up 97.5% …




















